# Official Journal C 112/2010

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 531 May 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2423

doi:10.3000/17252423.C_2010.112.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 112

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 531 May 2010

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions |
| | OPINIONS |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 112/01 | Commission opinion of 13 August 2009 in application of Article 7 of Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Hungarian authorities in respect of an angle grinder bearing the trademark Dimension MD-2008-146 (
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Contents

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I   Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Commission

2010/C 112/01

Commission opinion of 13 August 2009 in application of Article 7 of Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Hungarian authorities in respect of an angle grinder bearing the trademark Dimension MD-2008-146 (
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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 112/02 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |
| 2010/C 112/03 | Commission notice concerning the quantity not applied for to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2010 under certain quotas opened by the Community for poultrymeat, eggs and egg albumin | 5 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2010/C 112/02

Euro exchange rates

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2010/C 112/03

Commission notice concerning the quantity not applied for to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2010 under certain quotas opened by the Community for poultrymeat, eggs and egg albumin

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 112/04 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5655 — SNCF/LCR/Eurostar) (
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2010/C 112/05 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 7 |
| 2010/C 112/06 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 11 |
| 2010/C 112/07 | Notice for the attention of Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail, who were added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 | 17 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2010/C 112/04

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.5655 — SNCF/LCR/Eurostar) (
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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2010/C 112/05

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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2010/C 112/06

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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2010/C 112/07

Notice for the attention of Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail, who were added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EU) No 372/2010

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I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Commission

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COMMISSION OPINION

of 13 August 2009

in application of Article 7 of Directive 98/37/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards a prohibition measure adopted by the Hungarian authorities in respect of an angle grinder bearing the trademark Dimension MD-2008-146

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 112/01

1.   The notification by the Hungarian authorities

Article 2(1) of Directive 98/37/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery states that Member States shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that machinery covered by the Directive may be placed on the market and put into service only if it does not endanger the health and safety of persons and, where appropriate, domestic animals or property, when properly installed and maintained and used for its intended purpose.

Article 7(1) of the Directive provides that where a Member State ascertains that machinery bearing the CE marking used in accordance with its intended purpose is liable to endanger the safety of persons, and, where appropriate, domestic animals or property, it shall take all appropriate measures to withdraw such machinery from the market, to prohibit the placing on the market, putting into service or use thereof, or to restrict free movement thereof. The Member State shall immediately inform the Commission of any such measure, indicating the reason for its decision.

On 3 December 2007, the Hungarian authorities notified to the European Commission a prohibition measure concerning the placing on the market of a hand-held portable electric angle grinder bearing the trademark Dimension, of the type DM/AG230-160.

The machinery was claimed to be manufactured by Zheijang Yongkang Xing Pai Tool Co. Ltd. 56-1 W. Wangchun Road, Yongkang City, Zhejiang, 321300, CHINA, and distributed by Dimension Europe Kft., Budapest, Újlak u. 21., 1173, HUNGARY.

The file transmitted to the European Commission included the following documents:

| — | Certificate No AM 50019449 0001, report No 15002404 001 dated 9 September 2003 for an angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A, issued by TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH certifying conformity with Directive 98/37/EC on machinery, |
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Certificate No AM 50019449 0001, report No 15002404 001 dated 9 September 2003 for an angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A, issued by TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH certifying conformity with Directive 98/37/EC on machinery,

| — | Certificate No S 50019447 0001 dated 9 September 2003 for the same type of angle grinder S1M-ZZ09-230A, issued by TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH granting the ‘GS’ mark for the angle grinder, |
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Certificate No S 50019447 0001 dated 9 September 2003 for the same type of angle grinder S1M-ZZ09-230A, issued by TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH granting the ‘GS’ mark for the angle grinder,

| — | a declaration by Zhejiang Yongkang Xing Pai Tool Co. Ltd., dated 30 May 2006, stating that the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A is equivalent to item DM/AG230-160 that is subject to the Hungarian measure, |
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a declaration by Zhejiang Yongkang Xing Pai Tool Co. Ltd., dated 30 May 2006, stating that the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A is equivalent to item DM/AG230-160 that is subject to the Hungarian measure,

| — | an EC Declaration of Conformity drawn up by Dimension Europe Kft., dated 30 August 2006 referring to Certificate No AM 50019449 0001. |
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an EC Declaration of Conformity drawn up by Dimension Europe Kft., dated 30 August 2006 referring to Certificate No AM 50019449 0001.

Pursuant to Article 7(2) of the Directive, the Commission is required, after consulting the parties concerned, to declare whether it finds such a measure justified or not. If the measure is found justified, the Commission shall inform the Member States so that they can take all appropriate measures with respect to the machinery concerned, in accordance with their obligations under Article 2(1).

2.   The reasons given by the Hungarian authorities

The measure taken by the Hungarian authorities was founded on the failure of the angle grinder to comply with the following essential health and safety requirements of Annex I to Directive 98/37/EC (with reference to the specification of the harmonised European standard EN 50144-1:1998 Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools — Part 1: General requirements and standard EN 50144-2-3:2002 Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools — Part 2-3: Particular requirements for grinders, disk type sanders and polishers, which are referred to in the manufacturer’s EC Declaration of conformity).

1.5.1 — Electricity supply

During the mechanical strength test, the ventilation grids broke and the housing fell apart, thus live parts became accessible. The design of mains cable was lighter than required, therefore it can easily be damaged.

1.5.6 — Risk of fire

During the thermal test, the machinery caught fire, emitted smoke then stopped.

1.7.4 — Instructions

The majority of the general safety instructions was missing from the instructions for use.

1.7.3 — Marking

The manufacturer and the year of manufacture were not indicated on the angle grinder.

3.   The Commission’s opinion

On 22 September 2008, the Commission wrote to:

| — | Zhejiang Yongkang Xing Pai Tool Co. Ltd., |
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Zhejiang Yongkang Xing Pai Tool Co. Ltd.,

| — | Dimension Europe Kft., which has signed the EC Declaration of conformity, and |
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Dimension Europe Kft., which has signed the EC Declaration of conformity, and

| — | TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH that had issued conformity certificates for the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A which was claimed to be equivalent to the angle grinder type DM/AG230-160 subject to the Hungarian measure. |
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TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbH that had issued conformity certificates for the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A which was claimed to be equivalent to the angle grinder type DM/AG230-160 subject to the Hungarian measure.

To date, no response has been received from Dimension Europe Kft.

In a reply dated 24 November 2008, TÜV Rheinland confirmed that they had issued the Certificate No AM 50019449 0001, report No 15002404 001 dated 9 September 2003, for the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A. TÜV Rheinland stated that they had no information regarding the angle grinder type ‘DM/AG230-160’. TÜV Rheinland had contacted Zhejiang Yongkang Xing Pai Tools who confirmed that they did not manufacture the angle grinder type DM/AG230-160 for Dimension Europe Kft., Hungary.

TÜV Rheinland further attached a declaration dated 29 October 2008 and signed by Zhejiang TCH Industrial Co. Ltd. stating that they did not manufacture an angle grinder model DM/AG230-160 and that it was thus not equivalent to the angle grinder type S1M-ZZ09-230A.

There is thus no certainty as to the true origin of the machinery tested by the Hungarian authorities.

In light of the documentation available and the comments of the parties concerned, the Commission considers that the Hungarian authorities have demonstrated that the machinery subject to the restrictive measure fails to comply with the essential health and safety requirements referred to above. These non-conformities give rise to serious risks for persons using the machinery in question.

Consequently, having followed the required procedure, the Commission is of the opinion that the measure taken by the Hungarian authorities is justified.

Done at Brussels, 13 August 2009.

For the Commission

Günter VERHEUGEN

Vice-President

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

30 April 2010

2010/C 112/02

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,3315 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 125,81 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4425 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87030 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,6217 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,4341 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,8445 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,527 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 266,82 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7074 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9163 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,1300 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9757 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4292 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3379 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,3367 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,8254 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,8217 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 475,46 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,7628 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 9,0878 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,2530 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 996,54 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,2402 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 59,188 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 38,8390 |
| THB | Thai baht | 43,081 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,2959 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,2460 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 59,0650 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3315

JPY

Japanese yen

125,81

DKK

Danish krone

7,4425

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87030

SEK

Swedish krona

9,6217

CHF

Swiss franc

1,4341

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,8445

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,527

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

266,82

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7074

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9163

RON

Romanian leu

4,1300

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9757

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4292

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3379

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,3367

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,8254

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,8217

KRW

South Korean won

1 475,46

ZAR

South African rand

9,7628

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

9,0878

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,2530

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 996,54

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,2402

PHP

Philippine peso

59,188

RUB

Russian rouble

38,8390

THB

Thai baht

43,081

BRL

Brazilian real

2,2959

MXN

Mexican peso

16,2460

INR

Indian rupee

59,0650

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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Commission notice concerning the quantity not applied for to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2010 under certain quotas opened by the Community for poultrymeat, eggs and egg albumin

2010/C 112/03

Commission Regulations (EC) No 1384/2007 (1) and (EC) No 1385/2007 (2) opened tariff quotas for imports of products in the poultrymeat sector. The import licence applications lodged during the first seven days of March 2010 for the subperiod 1 April to 30 June 2010 do not, for quotas 09.4091, 09.4092 and 09.4411, cover the quantities available. Pursuant to the second sentence of Article 7(4) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3), the quantities that were not applied for are to be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod, from 1 July to 30 September 2010; they are set out in the Annex to this notice.

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(1)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 40.

(2)  OJ L 309, 27.11.2007, p. 47.

(3)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.

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ANNEX

| Quota order number | Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2010
  (in kg) |
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| 09.4091 | 280 000 |
| 09.4092 | 634 202 |
| 09.4411 | 2 550 000 |

Quota order number

Quantities not applied for, to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod 1 July to 30 September 2010

(in kg)

09.4091

280 000

09.4092

634 202

09.4411

2 550 000

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.5655 — SNCF/LCR/Eurostar)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2010/C 112/04

| 1. | On 26 April 2010, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (‘SNCF’, France) and London & Continental Railways Limited (‘LCR’, United Kingdom), belonging to the UK Secretary of State for Transport, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Eurostar International Limited (‘Eurostar’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture. |
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On 26 April 2010, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (‘SNCF’, France) and London & Continental Railways Limited (‘LCR’, United Kingdom), belonging to the UK Secretary of State for Transport, acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Eurostar International Limited (‘Eurostar’, United Kingdom) by way of purchase of shares in a newly created company constituting a joint venture.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | SNCF: passenger and other railway transport services on the French railway network including international services and infrastructure management, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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SNCF: passenger and other railway transport services on the French railway network including international services and infrastructure management,

| — | LCR: operation and management of High Speed 1 (HS1) railway infrastructure and stations in the UK, participation in Eurostar (EIL) and development land interests at Stratford and King's Cross railway stations, |
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LCR: operation and management of High Speed 1 (HS1) railway infrastructure and stations in the UK, participation in Eurostar (EIL) and development land interests at Stratford and King's Cross railway stations,

| — | Eurostar: provision of cross-Channel high-speed passenger rail services under the Eurostar brand name, mainly connecting London and Kent in the United Kingdom, with Paris and Lille in France and Brussels in Belgium. |
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Eurostar: provision of cross-Channel high-speed passenger rail services under the Eurostar brand name, mainly connecting London and Kent in the United Kingdom, with Paris and Lille in France and Brussels in Belgium.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5655 — SNCF/LCR/Eurostar, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Merger Registry |
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4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.5655 — SNCF/LCR/Eurostar, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2010/C 112/05

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘AGNEAU DU PÉRIGORD’

EC No: FR-PGI-0005-0711-10.07.2008

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name:

‘Agneau du Périgord’

2.   Member State or third country:

France

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.1. | Fresh meat (and offal) |
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Class 1.1.

Fresh meat (and offal)

3.2.   Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies:

‘Agneau du Périgord’ lambs are slaughtered between 80 and 180 days’ old, and have a carcase weight of between 15 and 21 kg and a conformation which results in a good meat yield thanks to the selection of meat breeds for the rams and hardy or semi hardy breeds for the ewes.

The rams are chosen from among the following meat breeds: Berrichon, Charollais, Ile de France, Rouge de l’Ouest, Suffolk, and Texel.

The ewes are either pure-bred hardy breeds: Lacaune viande, Blanche du Massif central or INRA 401 or semi-hardy breeds, i.e. a cross between hardy breeds and the above meat breeds.

The lambs have an E-U-R conformation with muscles developed over a fine skeleton and fat cover of 2 and 3 in the EUROP grading scale.

When sold fresh, the lamb meat is light in colour. The fat is white, with a firm consistency, and is uniformly curdled and not greasy. The lamb meat has a balanced taste of Périgord lamb as a result of the suckling of the lambs with milk from their mothers (for at least 60 days), and specific supplemental feeding with whole or flattened grain and fodder.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

3.4.1.   Feeding the lambs

| — | From birth to at least 60 days, the lambs are suckled by their mothers on demand. They live with their mothers until they are weaned, a process which usually takes between 80 and 90 days. |
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From birth to at least 60 days, the lambs are suckled by their mothers on demand. They live with their mothers until they are weaned, a process which usually takes between 80 and 90 days.

| — | After 60 days and during the finishing stage, the proportion of milk feeding decreases until weaning is complete, and milk is replaced by fodder and supplemental feed consisting of cereals (barley, wheat, corn, etc.) and a nitrogen supplement. |
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After 60 days and during the finishing stage, the proportion of milk feeding decreases until weaning is complete, and milk is replaced by fodder and supplemental feed consisting of cereals (barley, wheat, corn, etc.) and a nitrogen supplement.

3.4.2.   Feeding the ewes

Grass is the staple diet of the ewes. They graze on natural or temporary meadows and ranges for at least seven months a year.

The fodder harvested is grown throughout the geographical area and mostly on the holding.

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area:

‘Agneaux du Périgord’ lambs are born and reared in the defined geographical area. All the breeders are first identified by the inspection body and the location of their holding in the area is checked.

To ensure that the quality of the lamb meat is preserved, excessively long transport times and any stress to the animals before slaughter should be avoided. Accordingly, the journey time between the holding and the slaughter-house should be less than eight hours. In practice, the journey time is less, given the proximity between the holdings and the slaughter-houses.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The geographical area corresponds to the municipalities of:

| — | Dordogne, with the exception of the municipalities of the La Force and Sigoulès cantons, |
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Dordogne, with the exception of the municipalities of the La Force and Sigoulès cantons,

| — | Corrèze: Ayen, Brive-la-Gaillarde (Sud-Ouest), Juillac and Larche cantons, |
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Corrèze: Ayen, Brive-la-Gaillarde (Sud-Ouest), Juillac and Larche cantons,

| — | Lot: Cazals, Gourdon, Payrac, Puy-L’Évèque, Salviac and Souillac cantons, |
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Lot: Cazals, Gourdon, Payrac, Puy-L’Évèque, Salviac and Souillac cantons,

| — | Lot-et-Garonne: Cancon, Castillonnes, Fumel, Lauzun, Monflanquin and Villeréal cantons. |
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Lot-et-Garonne: Cancon, Castillonnes, Fumel, Lauzun, Monflanquin and Villeréal cantons.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

The Périgord area is characterised by pedo-climatic variability, with poor soil and rough terrain, marked differences between winter and summer temperatures and very variable mid-seasons.

These features have resulted in very diverse agricultural production and very little specialisation, and the holdings are generally small. On each holding there are areas with low agricultural potential which in Périgord are traditionally known as ‘picadies’. These ranges are characterised by poor, rocky or steep soils, with occasional thickets and woods, and they are unsuitable for mechanised farming and are only maintained by the sheep.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

The specificity of ‘Agneau du Périgord’ is mainly attributable to the traditional way in which the lambs are reared: a suckling period with their mothers followed by a finishing period in a sheepfold.

The lamb meat is light in colour (white to light pink). Its fat is white, with a firm consistency, and it is also characterised by a delicate taste of lamb and a tender and ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ texture. The tenderness of the meat is mainly attributable to the age of the animal while the ‘melt-in-the-mouth’ nature of the meat is due to the quality of the fat.

Its light colour is the result of two complementary features of the method of obtaining the product: the age of the lambs when slaughtered (at most 180 days) and the suckling period of at least 60 days. The age at which the lambs are slaughtered and the suckling period also give the meat a delicate flavour that is not too strong and is different from the flavour and aroma of ordinary lamb meat which consumers may consider to be very pronounced.

The firm white fat is attributable to a specific diet during the finishing period. This diet is based on fodder and supplemental feeding with whole or flattened grain exclusively.

This specific dietary supplement during the finishing period gives Périgord lamb meat an intrinsic balanced fat content: the texture of the meat is not dry, and it has just enough succulence to give the impression of melting. Lastly, the fat cover of Périgord lamb meat is quite thin, and it has a delicate taste and melts in the mouth.

The result is a distinctive type of lamb that has a delicate taste and aroma, making it a meat that is much sought after for the balance of its flavour.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

‘Agneau du Périgord’ is produced in a traditional way in the renowned Périgord area.

5.3.1.   Specific know-how

The Périgord sheep farmers have acquired specific expertise with regard to sheep farming that takes account of the constraints of the area.

They have adapted to the constraints of the area which is characterised by unfavourable soil and climatic conditions. Given the variability of rainfall and temperatures, and also of the soil, complex farming systems have been established, combining all available resources.

With the passage of time the shepherds have become sheep farmers, and they have developed practices characterised by a range of measures and diversified use of natural areas. Their traditional sheep farming methods make effective use of land areas that are not very productive in agricultural terms.

These constraints are responsible for the selection of hardy breeds in the case of the ewes. These breeds were chosen for their endurance, their healthy diet, their ability to graze on poor rangeland, and their ability to breed by natural service all year round and to feed their lambs without difficulty. The use of meat breed rams enhances the conformation of the lambs for slaughter.

These constraints also influence the feeding system established by the farmers who organise their flock in homogeneous herds according to the physiological needs of the ewes and lambs which, depending on their situation, will be on rangeland or meadowland or in a fold.

5.3.2.   A special quality

The specific quality of the lambs is related to the herding method which is based on an efficient farming system that makes effective use of the rangeland and is adapted to local constraints. In addition, the rearing of Périgord lambs takes place in two stages: the suckling period when the lambs follow their mothers and the finishing period in a sheepfold where they receive all the attention they need: their own space and top-quality feed.

As a result of this herding method and the features of the finishing period, the lamb meat is light in colour (white to light pink). Its fat is white, with a firm consistency, and it is also characterised by a delicate taste of lamb which is not too strong, the texture of the meat is not dry, and it has just enough succulence to give the impression of melting. Lastly, the fat cover of Périgord lamb meat is quite thin, and it has a delicate taste and melts in the mouth.

5.3.3.   The reputation of ‘Agneau du Périgord’

The reputation of ‘Agneau du Périgord’ is confirmed both by the traditional presence of sheep in Périgord and the meat's appeal to gourmets.

The sheep-rearing practices have changed little since the 19th century when there were already a significant number of sheep in Périgord. The sheep population is estimated to have been over 667 400 head in 1809. While wool was the primary product, there is evidence of use being made of the lamb meat in the local cuisine.

Trading took place at numerous fairs, the biggest ones attracting over 1 000 head. In the second half of the 19th century, many writings indicate that farming was becoming much more focused on the production of meat, with farmers being encouraged to adapt their local breed to the rearing of lambs for slaughter. In 1897, the statistics refer to significant numbers of lambs being slaughtered in Périgueux.

‘Agneau du Périgord’ lamb meat is a festive delicacy in Périgord that is eaten especially at Christmas and Easter, and takes many forms, occupying an important place at mealtimes.

Proof of this can be found in a book written in the early 20th century by a famous Périgord cook called ‘la Mazille’ which gives pride of place to Périgord lamb among over 300 local recipes. To quote from this book, ‘there is indeed, in Périgord, a breed of sheep which yields excellent meat from all points of view’.

There are many recipes and restaurant menus that explicitly mention ‘Agneau du Périgord’ lamb meat.

Reference to the publication of the specification:

https://www.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/referentiel-IGP-agneau-perigordnov-2009-version-scan.pdf

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 112/11

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2010/C 112/06

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objections must reach the Commission within six months from the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application in accordance with Article 9

‘WELSH LAMB’

EC No: UK-PGI-0105-0081-17.04.2007

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Heading in the specification affected by the amendment:

| — |  | Name of product |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | | Description |
| — |  | Geographical area |
| — | | Proof of origin |
| — | | Method of production |
| — | | Link |
| — | | Labelling |
| — |  | National requirements |
| — |  | Other |

—



Name of product

—

Image

Description

—



Geographical area

—

Image

Proof of origin

—

Image

Method of production

—

Image

Link

—

Image

Labelling

—



National requirements

—



Other

2.   Type of amendment(s):

| — | | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — |  | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet have been published |
| — |  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
| — |  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

—

Image

Amendment to single document or summary sheet

—



Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary sheet have been published

—



Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

—



Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s):

Hybu Cig Cymru — Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) is the industry-led organisation responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of Welsh red meat. In July 2004, at the request of the Welsh Assembly Government, HCC accepted the role of guardian of the ‘Welsh Lamb’ PGI designation.

HCC consulted with industry representatives regarding the ‘Welsh Lamb’ PGI to determine views on the adequacy of the current PGI, including its value, limitations and future potential. Views were sought on the best mechanism to maximise value of Welsh meat, and how best to use the PGI’s in this context. It was agreed that there was a need for the PGI to reflect the current situation in the Welsh industry, and that the amendments would enhance the monitoring and control of the PGI in the future.

Proposed Amendments

4.   Description of Product:

| Amendment | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Removal of ‘bred’ | To reduce confusion about the meaning of the word ‘bred’ |
| Insertion of target carcass classification and conformation for Welsh lamb | To further define the product ‘Welsh Lamb’ by highlighting the standards it must meet |
| Insertion of:

  ‘Welsh lamb is derived from the sheep breeds of Wales, predominately the Welsh Mountain, Welsh Mules, Welsh Halfbreds, Beulah, Welsh Hill Speckled Face, Lleyn Sheep, Llanwennog, and Radnor. These breeds may be crossed with Texel, or Suffolk rams, or any other terminal sire breed for prime lamb production’ | To widen the existing definition as, in response to market drivers, production has been adapted to allow Welsh lamb to be derived from both traditional breeds and other recognised breeds |
| Insertion of:
  ‘for prime lamb production i.e. lambs that have not bred’ | To ensure only prime lambs qualify for the PGI |
| Insertion of:

  ‘Lambs are slaughtered and processed in HCC verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors to ensure the PGI Welsh lamb brand and integrity is protected’ | To ensure the PGI Welsh lamb brand and integrity is protected |

Amendment

Explanation

Removal of ‘bred’

To reduce confusion about the meaning of the word ‘bred’

Insertion of target carcass classification and conformation for Welsh lamb

To further define the product ‘Welsh Lamb’ by highlighting the standards it must meet

Insertion of:

‘Welsh lamb is derived from the sheep breeds of Wales, predominately the Welsh Mountain, Welsh Mules, Welsh Halfbreds, Beulah, Welsh Hill Speckled Face, Lleyn Sheep, Llanwennog, and Radnor. These breeds may be crossed with Texel, or Suffolk rams, or any other terminal sire breed for prime lamb production’

To widen the existing definition as, in response to market drivers, production has been adapted to allow Welsh lamb to be derived from both traditional breeds and other recognised breeds

Insertion of:

‘for prime lamb production i.e. lambs that have not bred’

To ensure only prime lambs qualify for the PGI

Insertion of:

‘Lambs are slaughtered and processed in HCC verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors to ensure the PGI Welsh lamb brand and integrity is protected’

To ensure the PGI Welsh lamb brand and integrity is protected

4.1.   Proof of Origin:

Proof of Origin:

| Amendment | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Insertion of: | |
| ‘HCC is the industry-led organisation responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of Welsh red meat’ | At the request of the Welsh Assembly Government, HCC have accepted the role of guardian of the ‘Welsh Lamb’ PGI designation |
| ‘The HCC verification scheme ensures that the lamb branded as “Welsh Lamb” meets the specifications. All abattoirs and processors that wish to use the Welsh lamb designation must demonstrate to HCC’s appointed inspection body on an annual basis that the lamb meets the PGI specifications and that the plant is operating to best practice guidelines. This approval will be represented by a Certificate, which must be displayed prominently in the premises. HCC also undertake random spot checks to verify abattoir/processor approval and licence use of the PGI Welsh lamb brand. HCC verification scheme criteria will be continually developed’ | To ensure the integrity of the product is maintained through adequate control and monitoring, HCC retains the right to monitor all plants using the PGI
  HCC will inspect labelling information, at least annually, in order to monitor the PGI |
| ‘At all stages of the production process records are kept to ensure traceability of the product’
  ‘Minimum requirements with regard to the traceability of the product are: | Sheep raised extensively on grassland; |

Amendment

Explanation

Insertion of:

‘HCC is the industry-led organisation responsible for the development, promotion and marketing of Welsh red meat’

At the request of the Welsh Assembly Government, HCC have accepted the role of guardian of the ‘Welsh Lamb’ PGI designation

‘The HCC verification scheme ensures that the lamb branded as “Welsh Lamb” meets the specifications. All abattoirs and processors that wish to use the Welsh lamb designation must demonstrate to HCC’s appointed inspection body on an annual basis that the lamb meets the PGI specifications and that the plant is operating to best practice guidelines. This approval will be represented by a Certificate, which must be displayed prominently in the premises. HCC also undertake random spot checks to verify abattoir/processor approval and licence use of the PGI Welsh lamb brand. HCC verification scheme criteria will be continually developed’

To ensure the integrity of the product is maintained through adequate control and monitoring, HCC retains the right to monitor all plants using the PGI

HCC will inspect labelling information, at least annually, in order to monitor the PGI

‘At all stages of the production process records are kept to ensure traceability of the product’

‘Minimum requirements with regard to the traceability of the product are:

Sheep raised extensively on grassland;

| | Veterinary records according to Government requirements; |
| --- | --- |

Veterinary records according to Government requirements;

| | Traceability compliant to recognised farm assurance scheme standards or equivalent; |
| --- | --- |

Traceability compliant to recognised farm assurance scheme standards or equivalent;

| | Transport and slaughter identification according to Government regulations’ |
| --- | --- |

Transport and slaughter identification according to Government regulations’

To ensure that traceability requirements meet the HCC verification scheme criteria

4.2.   Method of Production:

Method of Production:

| Amendment | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Insertion of:
  ‘HCC verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors’ | To ensure the integrity of the product is maintained through adequate control and monitoring |
| Insertion of:

  ‘Abattoirs and processors eligible for the HCC verification scheme approval are not restricted to the defined geographical area — Wales’ | For clarification in defining the product ‘Welsh Lamb’ |
| Insertion of:
  ‘in accordance with recognised industry specifications or to meet legislative or customer requirements’ | The previous dressing specification allowed only for a Meat and Livestock specification which was seen to be too restrictive |
| Insertion of:

  ‘All cuts must be identified as Welsh lamb through appropriate labelling (see section 4.8)’ | To ensure that the cuts of lamb are labelled in accordance with the PGI |

Amendment

Explanation

Insertion of:

‘HCC verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors’

To ensure the integrity of the product is maintained through adequate control and monitoring

Insertion of:

‘Abattoirs and processors eligible for the HCC verification scheme approval are not restricted to the defined geographical area — Wales’

For clarification in defining the product ‘Welsh Lamb’

Insertion of:

‘in accordance with recognised industry specifications or to meet legislative or customer requirements’

The previous dressing specification allowed only for a Meat and Livestock specification which was seen to be too restrictive

Insertion of:

‘All cuts must be identified as Welsh lamb through appropriate labelling (see section 4.8)’

To ensure that the cuts of lamb are labelled in accordance with the PGI

4.3.   Link:

Link:

| Amendment | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Insertion of text from the ‘Proof of Origin’ section:

  ‘Extensive lamb production plays an important role in the Welsh rural economy. There are numerous historical references to sheep production in Wales. For example, the Hafod manuscripts (No 16 P. 12) refer to sheepmeat production in the 14th Century, the literature of Guto'r Glyn in the 15th Century refers to Welsh lamb being taken to the Midlands and the letters of Morisaid Mon (2nd Volume P. 73) in 1758, extol the virtues of Welsh lamb. In the late 19th Century the Royal Chef, Tschumi wrote that Queen Victoria considered Welsh lamb to be the tenderest and would have no other lamb served in the Royal household.
  Even in the middle ages, Welsh sheep would be reared outside, which led to the development of hardy breeds, particularly the Welsh mountain sheep which have continued to make a contribution to the overall characteristics of the Welsh flock and hence the product.
  Welsh lamb now enjoys a unique worldwide reputation. Farms are often family owned and over the generations a great deal of expertise in producing Welsh lamb has accumulated.’ | The text which was originally located in the ‘Proof of Origin’ section related to the link between the product (Welsh lamb) and the geographical area (Wales). |

Amendment

Explanation

Insertion of text from the ‘Proof of Origin’ section:

‘Extensive lamb production plays an important role in the Welsh rural economy. There are numerous historical references to sheep production in Wales. For example, the Hafod manuscripts (No 16 P. 12) refer to sheepmeat production in the 14th Century, the literature of Guto'r Glyn in the 15th Century refers to Welsh lamb being taken to the Midlands and the letters of Morisaid Mon (2nd Volume P. 73) in 1758, extol the virtues of Welsh lamb. In the late 19th Century the Royal Chef, Tschumi wrote that Queen Victoria considered Welsh lamb to be the tenderest and would have no other lamb served in the Royal household.

Even in the middle ages, Welsh sheep would be reared outside, which led to the development of hardy breeds, particularly the Welsh mountain sheep which have continued to make a contribution to the overall characteristics of the Welsh flock and hence the product.

Welsh lamb now enjoys a unique worldwide reputation. Farms are often family owned and over the generations a great deal of expertise in producing Welsh lamb has accumulated.’

The text which was originally located in the ‘Proof of Origin’ section related to the link between the product (Welsh lamb) and the geographical area (Wales).

4.4.   Labelling:

Labelling:

| Amendment | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Insertion of:

  ‘The geographical indication “Welsh Lamb” must appear on carcases, parts of carcases or cuts in combination with the HCC registered trademark for Welsh lamb and the PGI symbol’ | To ensure parts of carcasses and cuts are labelled appropriately and to ensure integrity of the Welsh lamb PGI and trademark |
| Insertion of:

  ‘Detailed guidance on labelling will be provided by HCC. Labelling regimes will form part of the HCC verification scheme inspection’ | To ensure that all abattoirs and meat plants are clear on where they can get guidance on labelling and to ensure that the PGI is not misrepresented |

Amendment

Explanation

Insertion of:

‘The geographical indication “Welsh Lamb” must appear on carcases, parts of carcases or cuts in combination with the HCC registered trademark for Welsh lamb and the PGI symbol’

To ensure parts of carcasses and cuts are labelled appropriately and to ensure integrity of the Welsh lamb PGI and trademark

Insertion of:

‘Detailed guidance on labelling will be provided by HCC. Labelling regimes will form part of the HCC verification scheme inspection’

To ensure that all abattoirs and meat plants are clear on where they can get guidance on labelling and to ensure that the PGI is not misrepresented

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘WELSH LAMB’

‘WELSH LAMB’

EC No: UK-PGI-0105-0081-17.04.2007

EC No: UK-PGI-0105-0081-17.04.2007

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name:

Name:

‘Welsh Lamb’

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Member State or Third Country:

United Kingdom

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

Type of product:

| Group 1.1 — | Fresh meat and offal |
| --- | --- |

Group 1.1 —

Fresh meat and offal

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in (1) applies:

Description of product to which the name in (1) applies:

Welsh lamb is defined as meat taken from lambs, which are born and reared in Wales. Producers of Welsh lamb aim to meet a target carcass classification of R conformation or better and 3H fat content or leaner. See the table below.

Target Carcass EUROP Classification Grid for Welsh lamb

Target Carcass EUROP Classification Grid for Welsh lamb

| | Fat class |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | 2 | 3L | 3H | 4L | 4H | 5 |
| Conformation | E | | x | x | x | | | |
| U | | x | x | x | | | |
| R | | x | x | x | | | |
| O | | | | | | | |
| P | | | | | | | |
| x indicates the target carcass classifications for Welsh lamb |

Fat class

1

2

3L

3H

4L

4H

5

Conformation

E

x

x

x

U

x

x

x

R

x

x

x

O

P

x indicates the target carcass classifications for Welsh lamb

Welsh lamb is derived from the sheep breeds of Wales. These are predominately the Welsh Mountain, Welsh Mules, Welsh Halfbreds, Beulah, Welsh Hill Speckled Face, Lleyn Sheep, Llanwennog, and Radnor. These breeds may be crossed with Texel, or Suffolk rams, or any other terminal sire breed for prime lamb production i.e. lambs that have not bred.

Welsh lambs are selected for slaughter when they are judged to be ready by the farmer, at under 1 year-old. The meat must come from lambs which are born and reared in Wales.

Lambs are slaughtered and processed in Hybu Cig Cymru — Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors to ensure the PGI Welsh lamb brand and integrity is protected. This scheme ensures that the lamb branded as ‘Welsh Lamb’ meets the specifications. All abattoirs and processors that wish to use the Welsh lamb designation must demonstrate to HCC’s appointed inspection body on an annual basis that the lamb meets the PGI specifications and that the plant is operating to best practice guidelines. HCC also undertake random spot checks to verify abattoir/processor approval and licence use of the PGI Welsh lamb brand.

Welsh lamb is firm and white, with good colour and is considered to have a sweet succulent flavour.

3.3.   Raw materials:

Raw materials:

—

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

Feed (for products of animal origin only):

Sheep are raised extensively on grassland within the geographical area, according to traditional husbandry practices of Welsh sheep farming.

On occasions where feed is utilised to supplement grass pasture, the feed will be sourced from within the geographical area where possible.

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area:

Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area:

Each producer controls his own flock of sheep. Lambs suckle the ewe and graze extensively outdoors on the abundant natural grass pastures of the farm. Animals are sold either dead weight to abattoirs or at livestock markets. The meat must come from lambs which are born and reared in Wales, and slaughtered/processed in HCC verification scheme approved abattoirs/processors. The lambs are slaughtered and dressed at the abattoir in accordance with recognised industry specifications or to meet legislative or customer requirements.

Abattoirs and processors eligible for the HCC verification scheme approval are not restricted to the defined geographical area — Wales.

At all stages of the production process records are kept to ensure traceability of the product.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

N/A

3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

Specific rules concerning labelling:

The geographical indication ‘Welsh Lamb’ must appear on carcases, parts of carcases or cuts in combination with the HCC registered trademark for Welsh lamb and the PGI symbol.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

Concise definition of the geographical area:

The whole of Wales.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

Specificity of the geographical area:

Extensive lamb production plays an important role in the Welsh rural economy. There are numerous historical references to sheep production in Wales. For example, the Hafod manuscripts (No 16 P. 12) refer to sheepmeat production in the 14th Century, the literature of Guto’r Glyn in the 15th Century refers to Welsh lamb being taken to the Midlands and the letters of Morisaid Mon (2nd Volume P. 73) in 1758, extol the virtues of Welsh lamb. In the late 19th Century the Royal Chef, Tschumi wrote that Queen Victoria considered Welsh lamb to be the tenderest and would have no other lamb served in the Royal household.

Even in the middle ages, Welsh sheep would be reared outside, which led to the development of hardy breeds, particularly the Welsh mountain sheep which have continued to make a contribution to the overall characteristics of the Welsh flock and hence the product.

The unique character of the product arises from the influence of the traditional hardy Welsh breeds that dominate the Welsh flock and also by the lambs feeding on the abundant natural grassland in Wales, which flourishes as a result of the wet and mild Welsh climate and topography.

A 1 200 kilometre coastline surrounds Wales and inland there is a sweeping and soaring landscape that seamlessly merges mountains, hills, valleys and lakes. Supported by the typical high rainfall of the area, Wales is perfectly adapted to the production of natural pasture. This sprawling emerald tapestry woven by acre after acre of lush green grass, combined with heathers and indigenous fragrant wild herbs, contribute to the distinctive flavour of Welsh lamb.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

Specificity of the product:

To be branded as ‘Welsh Lamb’ only lambs which are born and reared in Wales are eligible, linking the product directly to the geographical area in which it is produced.

In order to ensure consistency in quality for the consumer, prime lambs are selected for slaughter when they are judged to be ready by the farmer, at under 1 year-old. Producers of Welsh lamb aim to meet a target carcass classification of R conformation or better and 3H fat content or leaner.

The meat must also come from lambs which are slaughtered/processed in approved abattoirs/processors. The animals are slaughtered and dressed at the abattoir in accordance with recognised industry specifications or to meet legislative or customer requirements.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

Welsh lamb is a product of the traditional extensive farming practices utilising the expertise built up over generations of producers.

Welsh lamb enjoys a number of competitive production advantages. Traditional breeds are reared in an ideal environment, using tried and tested traditional farming techniques, supplemented by contemporary breeding methods. This results in the unique character and distinctiveness of Welsh lamb. Welsh grassland is characterised by heavier rainfall, higher land and poorer quality soils than England.

Year after year, generation after generation, the singular husbandry and grassland management skills of the Welsh sheep farmer are practised across Wales, predominately on small family farms, utilising the benefits of the natural landscape to produce lamb of the highest calibre. Over the centuries their dedication and hard work has delivered consistently high standards of quality production in the most efficient and environmentally sensitive way whilst shaping the landscape, culture and identity of Wales. Welsh lamb now enjoys a unique worldwide reputation. Farms are often family owned and over the generations a great deal of expertise in producing Welsh lamb has accumulated.

The efficient production and use of grass is central to the well being of Welsh lamb production. The grass leys in many of the regions of Wales are interspersed with heathers and indigenous fragrant wild herbs, all of which contribute to the distinctiveness of Welsh lamb.

Reference to publication of the specification:

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/food/industry/regional/foodname/products/documents/welsh-lamb.pdf

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C 112/17

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Notice for the attention of Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail, who were added to the list referred to in Articles 2, 3 and 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban, by virtue of Commission Regulation (EU) No 372/2010

2010/C 112/07

| 1. | Common Position 2002/402/CFSP (1) calls upon the Community (now Union) to freeze the funds and economic resources of Usama bin Laden, members of the Al-Qaida organisation and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1333(2000) to be updated regularly by the UN Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999).
  The list drawn up by this UN Committee comprises:






  — | Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Usama bin Laden, |
| --- | --- | --- |

1.

Common Position 2002/402/CFSP (1) calls upon the Community (now Union) to freeze the funds and economic resources of Usama bin Laden, members of the Al-Qaida organisation and the Taliban and other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with them, as referred to in the list drawn up pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999) and 1333(2000) to be updated regularly by the UN Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1267(1999).

The list drawn up by this UN Committee comprises:

—

Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Usama bin Laden,

| — | natural or legal persons, entities, bodies and groups associated with Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Usama bin Laden,
  and |
| --- | --- |

—

natural or legal persons, entities, bodies and groups associated with Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Usama bin Laden,

and

| — | legal persons, entities and bodies owned or controlled by, or otherwise supporting, any of these associated persons, entities, bodies and groups. |
| --- | --- |

—

legal persons, entities and bodies owned or controlled by, or otherwise supporting, any of these associated persons, entities, bodies and groups.

Acts or activities indicating that an individual, group, undertaking, or entity is ‘associated with’ Al-Qaida, Usama bin Laden or the Taliban include:

| (a) | participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of, Al-Qaida, the Taliban or Usama bin Laden, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

participating in the financing, planning, facilitating, preparing, or perpetrating of acts or activities by, in conjunction with, under the name of, on behalf of, or in support of, Al-Qaida, the Taliban or Usama bin Laden, or any cell, affiliate, splinter group or derivative thereof;

| (b) | supplying, selling or transferring arms and related materiel to any of them; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

supplying, selling or transferring arms and related materiel to any of them;

| (c) | recruiting for any of them;
  or |
| --- | --- |

(c)

recruiting for any of them;

or

| (d) | otherwise supporting acts or activities of any of them. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

otherwise supporting acts or activities of any of them.

| 2. | The UN Committee decided on 22 April 2010 to add Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail to the relevant list. He may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include him in the UN list referred to above, to be reconsidered. Such a request should be sent to the following address:





  United Nations — Focal point for delisting |
| --- | --- |
| Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch |
| Room S-3055 E |
| New York, NY 10017 |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |

2.

The UN Committee decided on 22 April 2010 to add Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail to the relevant list. He may submit at any time a request to the UN Committee, together with any supporting documentation, for the decision to include him in the UN list referred to above, to be reconsidered. Such a request should be sent to the following address:

United Nations — Focal point for delisting

Security Council Subsidiary Organs Branch

Room S-3055 E

New York, NY 10017

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

See for more information at: http://www.un.org/sc/committees/1267/delisting.shtml

| 3. | Further to the UN decision referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 (2), which amends Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban (3). The amendment, made pursuant to Articles 7(1)(a) and 7a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, adds Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail to the list in Annex I of that Regulation (‘Annex I’).
  The following measures of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 apply to the individuals and entities included in Annex I:






  1. | the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to the individuals and entities concerned, or owned or held by them, and the prohibition (on everyone) on making funds and economic resources available to any of the individuals and entities concerned or for their benefit, whether directly or indirectly (Articles 2 and 2a (4));
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Further to the UN decision referred to in paragraph 2, the Commission has adopted Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 (2), which amends Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with Usama bin Laden, the Al-Qaida network and the Taliban (3). The amendment, made pursuant to Articles 7(1)(a) and 7a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, adds Mohamed Belkalem and Tayeb Nail to the list in Annex I of that Regulation (‘Annex I’).

The following measures of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 apply to the individuals and entities included in Annex I:

1.

the freezing of all funds and economic resources belonging to the individuals and entities concerned, or owned or held by them, and the prohibition (on everyone) on making funds and economic resources available to any of the individuals and entities concerned or for their benefit, whether directly or indirectly (Articles 2 and 2a (4));

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| 2. | the prohibition on granting, selling, supplying or transferring technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities to any of the individuals and entities concerned, whether directly or indirectly (Article 3). |
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the prohibition on granting, selling, supplying or transferring technical advice, assistance or training related to military activities to any of the individuals and entities concerned, whether directly or indirectly (Article 3).

| 4. | Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 (5) provides for a review process where observations on the grounds for listing are submitted by those listed. Individuals and entities added to Annex I by Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 may make a request for the grounds for their listing to the Commission. This request should be sent to:





  European Commission |
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| ‘Restrictive measures’ |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

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Article 7a of Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 (5) provides for a review process where observations on the grounds for listing are submitted by those listed. Individuals and entities added to Annex I by Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 may make a request for the grounds for their listing to the Commission. This request should be sent to:

European Commission

‘Restrictive measures’

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 200

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

| 5. | The attention of the individuals and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the fourth and sixth paragraphs of Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union. |
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The attention of the individuals and entities concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging Regulation (EU) No 372/2010 before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in the fourth and sixth paragraphs of Article 263 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

| 6. | Personal data of the individuals concerned will be handled in accordance with the rules of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community (now Union) institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (6). Any request, e.g. for further information or in order to exercise the rights under Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (e.g. access or rectification of personal data), should be sent to the Commission, at the address mentioned under point 4 above. |
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Personal data of the individuals concerned will be handled in accordance with the rules of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community (now Union) institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (6). Any request, e.g. for further information or in order to exercise the rights under Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 (e.g. access or rectification of personal data), should be sent to the Commission, at the address mentioned under point 4 above.

| 7. | For good order, the attention of the individuals and entities included in Annex I is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities in the relevant Member State(s), as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds and economic resources for essential needs or specific payments in accordance with Article 2a of that Regulation. |
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For good order, the attention of the individuals and entities included in Annex I is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities in the relevant Member State(s), as listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds and economic resources for essential needs or specific payments in accordance with Article 2a of that Regulation.

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(1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 4.

(2)  OJ L 110, 1.5.2010.

(3)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.

(4)  Article 2a was inserted by Council Regulation (EC) No 561/2003 (OJ L 82, 29.3.2003, p. 1).

(5)  Article 7a was inserted by Council Regulation (EU) No 1286/2009 (OJ L 346, 23.12.2009, p. 42).

(6)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

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