# Official Journal L 114/2007

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 501 May 2007 |

ISSN 1725-2555

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 114

English edition

Legislation

Volume 501 May 2007

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| Contents | | I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory | page |
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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 484/2007 of 30 April 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 485/2007 of 30 April 2007 fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 2006 | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/2007 of 30 April 2007 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 1 May 2007 | 5 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 487/2007 of 30 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas | 8 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2007 of 30 April 2007 correcting the Danish, Finnish and Swedish versions of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice | 13 |

Contents

I   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

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REGULATIONS

Commission Regulation (EC) No 484/2007 of 30 April 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

1

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 485/2007 of 30 April 2007 fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 2006

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 486/2007 of 30 April 2007 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 1 May 2007

5

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 487/2007 of 30 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas

8

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 488/2007 of 30 April 2007 correcting the Danish, Finnish and Swedish versions of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice

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| | | II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory |
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| | | DECISIONS |
| | | Commission |
| | | 2007/263/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 23 April 2007 amending Decision 2004/210/EC setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment (
  1
  ) | 14 |
| | | 2007/264/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 25 April 2007 amending Decision 2007/30/EC as regards transitional measures for certain milk products obtained in Bulgaria
  (notified under document number C(2007) 1787)

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  1
  ) | 16 |
| | | 2007/265/EC |
| | * | Commission Decision of 26 April 2007 amending Annex E to Council Directive 92/65/EEC to include additional health measures for the trade in live bees, and to update the health certificates models
  (notified under document number C(2007) 1811)

   (
  1
  ) | 17 |
| | | Conference of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States |
| | | 2007/266/EC, Euratom |
| | * | Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 25 April 2007 appointing a judge to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities | 26 |
| | | 2007/267/EC, Euratom |
| | * | Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 25 April 2007 appointing judges to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities | 27 |

II   Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Commission

2007/263/EC

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Commission Decision of 23 April 2007 amending Decision 2004/210/EC setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment (
  1
  )

1

14

2007/264/EC

*

Commission Decision of 25 April 2007 amending Decision 2007/30/EC as regards transitional measures for certain milk products obtained in Bulgaria
  (notified under document number C(2007) 1787)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2007) 1787)

1

16

2007/265/EC

*

Commission Decision of 26 April 2007 amending Annex E to Council Directive 92/65/EEC to include additional health measures for the trade in live bees, and to update the health certificates models
  (notified under document number C(2007) 1811)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document number C(2007) 1811)

1

17

Conference of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States

2007/266/EC, Euratom

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Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 25 April 2007 appointing a judge to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

26

2007/267/EC, Euratom

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Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 25 April 2007 appointing judges to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

27

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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EN

Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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I Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 484/2007

of 30 April 2007

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. |
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(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.

| (2) | In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation, |
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(2)

In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2007.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 386/2005 (OJ L 62, 9.3.2005, p. 3).

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ANNEX

to Commission Regulation of 30 April 2007 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MA | 57,6 |
| TN | 139,0 |
| TR | 145,7 |
| ZZ | 114,1 |
| 0707 00 05 | JO | 196,3 |
| MA | 69,3 |
| TR | 109,8 |
| ZZ | 125,1 |
| 0709 90 70 | TR | 110,2 |
| ZZ | 110,2 |
| 0805 10 20 | CU | 41,3 |
| EG | 44,1 |
| IL | 69,5 |
| MA | 48,8 |
| TN | 50,1 |
| ZZ | 50,8 |
| 0805 50 10 | IL | 61,4 |
| ZZ | 61,4 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 84,5 |
| BR | 76,5 |
| CA | 99,8 |
| CL | 92,1 |
| CN | 91,2 |
| NZ | 123,5 |
| US | 135,5 |
| UY | 69,1 |
| ZA | 79,5 |
| ZZ | 94,6 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MA

57,6

TN

139,0

TR

145,7

ZZ

114,1

0707 00 05

JO

196,3

MA

69,3

TR

109,8

ZZ

125,1

0709 90 70

TR

110,2

ZZ

110,2

0805 10 20

CU

41,3

EG

44,1

IL

69,5

MA

48,8

TN

50,1

ZZ

50,8

0805 50 10

IL

61,4

ZZ

61,4

0808 10 80

AR

84,5

BR

76,5

CA

99,8

CL

92,1

CN

91,2

NZ

123,5

US

135,5

UY

69,1

ZA

79,5

ZZ

94,6

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(1)  Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘
  ZZ
  ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 485/2007

of 30 April 2007

fixing the compensatory aid for bananas produced and marketed in the Community in 2006

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 12(6) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Under Article 12(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, compensatory aid to Community producers for any loss of income is calculated on the basis of the difference between the flat-rate reference income and the average production income from bananas produced and marketed in the Community during the year in question. |
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(1)

Under Article 12(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, compensatory aid to Community producers for any loss of income is calculated on the basis of the difference between the flat-rate reference income and the average production income from bananas produced and marketed in the Community during the year in question.

| (2) | As from 1 January 2007, Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 no longer provides for the compensatory aid scheme for bananas. However, pursuant to the second indent of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006, Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 continues to apply in respect of the compensatory aid scheme for 2006. |
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(2)

As from 1 January 2007, Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 no longer provides for the compensatory aid scheme for bananas. However, pursuant to the second indent of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006, Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 continues to apply in respect of the compensatory aid scheme for 2006.

| (3) | Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 of 9 July 1993 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector (2) fixes the flat-rate reference income at EUR 64,03 per 100 kilograms net weight of green bananas ex-packing shed. |
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(3)

Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93 of 9 July 1993 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the aid scheme to compensate for loss of income from marketing in the banana sector (2) fixes the flat-rate reference income at EUR 64,03 per 100 kilograms net weight of green bananas ex-packing shed.

| (4) | In 2006, the average production income, calculated on the basis of the average of the prices for bananas marketed outside the producer regions at the stage of delivery at first port of unloading (goods not unloaded), on the one hand, and the selling prices on local markets for bananas marketed in their producer region, on the other, less the flat-rate amounts laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, was less than the flat-rate reference income fixed for 2006. The compensatory aid to be granted in respect of 2006 should be fixed accordingly. |
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(4)

In 2006, the average production income, calculated on the basis of the average of the prices for bananas marketed outside the producer regions at the stage of delivery at first port of unloading (goods not unloaded), on the one hand, and the selling prices on local markets for bananas marketed in their producer region, on the other, less the flat-rate amounts laid down in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, was less than the flat-rate reference income fixed for 2006. The compensatory aid to be granted in respect of 2006 should be fixed accordingly.

| (5) | Under the second subparagraph of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, supplementary aid is granted in one or more producer regions where the average income from production is significantly lower than the average for the Community. |
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(5)

Under the second subparagraph of Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93, supplementary aid is granted in one or more producer regions where the average income from production is significantly lower than the average for the Community.

| (6) | The annual average production income from the marketing of bananas produced in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Crete and Lakonia has proved to be significantly lower than the Community average during 2006. As a result, supplementary aid should be granted in the producer regions of Martinique, Guadeloupe and Crete and Lakonia. In view of the data for 2006, which point to difficult marketing conditions, supplementary aid covering 75 % of the difference between the average income in the Community and the average income recorded on selling products in those regions should be fixed. |
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(6)

The annual average production income from the marketing of bananas produced in Martinique, Guadeloupe and Crete and Lakonia has proved to be significantly lower than the Community average during 2006. As a result, supplementary aid should be granted in the producer regions of Martinique, Guadeloupe and Crete and Lakonia. In view of the data for 2006, which point to difficult marketing conditions, supplementary aid covering 75 % of the difference between the average income in the Community and the average income recorded on selling products in those regions should be fixed.

| (7) | Given that not all the necessary data were available, it has not hitherto been possible to determine the compensatory aid for 2006. Provision should be made for the balance of the aid for 2006 to be paid within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation. |
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(7)

Given that not all the necessary data were available, it has not hitherto been possible to determine the compensatory aid for 2006. Provision should be made for the balance of the aid for 2006 to be paid within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation.

| (8) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, |
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(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   The compensatory aid provided for in Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 for fresh bananas falling within CN code ex 0803, excluding plantain bananas, produced and marketed in the Community in 2006 shall be EUR 18,56 per 100 kilograms.

2.   The aid fixed in paragraph 1 shall be increased by EUR 13,95 per 100 kilograms for bananas produced in Martinique, by EUR 15,42 per 100 kilograms for bananas produced in Guadeloupe and by EUR 3,58 per 100 kilograms for bananas produced in Crete and Lakonia.

Article 2

Notwithstanding Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1858/93, the competent authorities of the Member States shall pay the balance of the compensatory aid to be granted in respect of 2006 within two months of the entry into force of this Regulation, after the verifications provided for in that Article 10.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 47, 25.2.1993, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2013/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 13).

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(2)  
  OJ L 170, 13.7.1993, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2006 (OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 52).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 486/2007

of 30 April 2007

fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 1 May 2007

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 on rules of application (cereal sector import duties) for Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 states that the import duty on products falling within CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002, ex 1005 other than hybrid seed, and ex 1007 other than hybrids for sowing, is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff. |
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(1)

Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 states that the import duty on products falling within CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002, ex 1005 other than hybrid seed, and ex 1007 other than hybrids for sowing, is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.

| (2) | Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question. |
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(2)

Article 10(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question.

| (3) | Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products of CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00 and 1007 00 90 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 4 of that Regulation. |
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(3)

Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products of CN codes 1001 10 00, 1001 90 91, ex 1001 90 99 (high quality common wheat), 1002 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00 and 1007 00 90 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 4 of that Regulation.

| (4) | Import duties should be fixed for the period from 1 May 2007, and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force, |
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(4)

Import duties should be fixed for the period from 1 May 2007, and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

From 1 May 2007, the import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information contained in Annex II.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2007.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2007.

For the Commission

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 78. Regulation as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1154/2005 (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, p. 11).

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(2)  
  OJ L 161, 29.6.1996, p. 125. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1816/2005 (OJ L 292, 8.11.2005, p. 5).

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ANNEX I

Import duties on the products referred to in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 applicable from 1 May 2007

| CN code | Description | Import duties (1)

  (EUR/t) |
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| 1001 10 00 | Durum wheat, high quality | 0,00 |
| medium quality | 0,00 |
| low quality | 0,00 |
| 1001 90 91 | Common wheat seed | 0,00 |
| ex 1001 90 99 | High quality common wheat, other than for sowing | 0,00 |
| 1002 00 00 | Rye | 0,00 |
| 1005 10 90 | Maize seed other than hybrid | 14,52 |
| 1005 90 00 | Maize, other than seed (2) | 14,52 |
| 1007 00 90 | Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing | 0,00 |

CN code

Description

Import duties (1)

(EUR/t)

1001 10 00

Durum wheat, high quality

0,00

medium quality

0,00

low quality

0,00

1001 90 91

Common wheat seed

0,00

ex 1001 90 99

High quality common wheat, other than for sowing

0,00

1002 00 00

Rye

0,00

1005 10 90

Maize seed other than hybrid

14,52

1005 90 00

Maize, other than seed (2)

14,52

1007 00 90

Grain sorghum other than hybrids for sowing

0,00

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(1)  For goods arriving in the Community via the Atlantic Ocean or via the Suez Canal the importer may benefit, under Article 2(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96, from a reduction in the duty of:

| — | 3 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or |
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3 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is on the Mediterranean Sea, or

| — | 2 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula. |
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2 EUR/t, where the port of unloading is in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula.

(2)  The importer may benefit from a flatrate reduction of EUR 24 per tonne where the conditions laid down in Article 2(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 are met.

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ANNEX II

Factors for calculating the duties laid down in Annex I

Period from 16-27 April 2007

| 1. | Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:











  EUR/t |
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| | Common wheat (*1) | Maize | Durum wheat, high quality | Durum wheat, medium quality (*2) | Durum wheat, low quality (*3) | Barley |
| Exchange | Minneapolis | Chicago | — | — | — | — |
| Quotation | 156,24 | 105,03 | — | — | — | — |
| Fob price USA | — | — | 176,92 | 166,92 | 146,92 | 131,43 |
| Gulf of Mexico premium | — | 9,77 | — | — | — | — |
| Great Lakes premium | 10,98 | — | — | — | — | — |

1.

EUR/t

Common wheat (*1)

Maize

Durum wheat, high quality

Durum wheat, medium quality (*2)

Durum wheat, low quality (*3)

Barley

Exchange

Minneapolis

Chicago

—

—

—

—

Quotation

156,24

105,03

—

—

—

—

Fob price USA

—

—

176,92

166,92

146,92

131,43

Gulf of Mexico premium

—

9,77

—

—

—

—

Great Lakes premium

10,98

—

—

—

—

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| 2. | Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96:






  Freight costs: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam: | 32,71  EUR/tonne |
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| Freight costs: Great Lakes–Rotterdam: | 32,69  EUR/tonne |

2.

Freight costs: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam:

32,71  EUR/tonne

Freight costs: Great Lakes–Rotterdam:

32,69  EUR/tonne

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(*1)  Premium of 14 EUR/t incorporated (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

(*2)  Discount of 10 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

(*3)  Discount of 30 EUR/t (Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96).

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 487/2007

of 30 April 2007

amending Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards the import arrangements for milk and milk products and opening tariff quotas

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 29(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 (2), import licences shall only be valid for the product code shown on it. Imports under quotas may experience difficulties where allocation coefficients are reducing the quantities for each product code for which licence applications have been lodged. To facilitate trade and to optimise the use of the import quotas it is appropriate that import licences are also valid for other product codes falling under the same quota number, provided they are submitted to an equal import duty. Since the current provisions may result in quantities of import licences issued in January 2007 not being used, it is appropriate to provide for a retroactive application of the new provisions. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 3(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 (2), import licences shall only be valid for the product code shown on it. Imports under quotas may experience difficulties where allocation coefficients are reducing the quantities for each product code for which licence applications have been lodged. To facilitate trade and to optimise the use of the import quotas it is appropriate that import licences are also valid for other product codes falling under the same quota number, provided they are submitted to an equal import duty. Since the current provisions may result in quantities of import licences issued in January 2007 not being used, it is appropriate to provide for a retroactive application of the new provisions.

| (2) | The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (3), approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom, of the Council and of the Commission (4) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agreement with Switzerland’), includes the opening of quotas and reductions in customs duties on certain milk products originating in Switzerland. In its Annex 3, relating to concessions regarding cheeses, point 1 provides for the full liberalisation of the bilateral trade in cheeses as from 1 June 2007, after a five-year transition process. |
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(2)

The Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Confederation on trade in agricultural products (3), approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom, of the Council and of the Commission (4) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Agreement with Switzerland’), includes the opening of quotas and reductions in customs duties on certain milk products originating in Switzerland. In its Annex 3, relating to concessions regarding cheeses, point 1 provides for the full liberalisation of the bilateral trade in cheeses as from 1 June 2007, after a five-year transition process.

| (3) | The objective of the Agreement with Switzerland is to strengthen the free-trade relations between the Parties by gradually eliminating the barriers affecting the bulk of their trade. Bilateral trade in cheese will no longer be submitted to any quotas as from 1 June 2007. Therefore, and since the trade in cheeses between the Community and Switzerland relates to important quantities and a high commercial value, it is appropriate to reduce substantially the security on the import licences for cheese originating in Switzerland. |
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(3)

The objective of the Agreement with Switzerland is to strengthen the free-trade relations between the Parties by gradually eliminating the barriers affecting the bulk of their trade. Bilateral trade in cheese will no longer be submitted to any quotas as from 1 June 2007. Therefore, and since the trade in cheeses between the Community and Switzerland relates to important quantities and a high commercial value, it is appropriate to reduce substantially the security on the import licences for cheese originating in Switzerland.

| (4) | Following the adoption of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1719/2005 of 27 October 2005 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (5), CN codes 0406 90 02 to 0406 90 06 have been deleted. Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 has therefore become redundant and should be also deleted. |
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(4)

Following the adoption of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1719/2005 of 27 October 2005 amending Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (5), CN codes 0406 90 02 to 0406 90 06 have been deleted. Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 has therefore become redundant and should be also deleted.

| (5) | Annex II to the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products undertaken on the basis of Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (6), approved by Council Decision 2007/138/EC (7), provides for the opening of an annual tariff quota for certain dairy products. Chapter I of Title 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 and Annex I thereto should be adapted accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

Annex II to the Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products undertaken on the basis of Article 19 of the Agreement on the European Economic Area (6), approved by Council Decision 2007/138/EC (7), provides for the opening of an annual tariff quota for certain dairy products. Chapter I of Title 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 and Annex I thereto should be adapted accordingly.

| (6) | Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EC) No 2535/2001 is amended as follows:

| 1. | In Article 3(2), the following subparagraph is added:
  ‘However, where licences are issued under import tariff quotas referred to in Chapter I and Section 2 of Chapter III of Title 2, they shall be valid for all the CN codes falling under the same quota number, provided that the import duty applied is identical.’ |
| --- | --- |

1.

In Article 3(2), the following subparagraph is added:

‘However, where licences are issued under import tariff quotas referred to in Chapter I and Section 2 of Chapter III of Title 2, they shall be valid for all the CN codes falling under the same quota number, provided that the import duty applied is identical.’

| 2. | In Article 4, paragraph 3 is deleted. |
| --- | --- |

2.

In Article 4, paragraph 3 is deleted.

| 3. | Article 5 is amended as follows:






  (a) | point (f) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(f) | the quota provided for in Annex 2 to the Agreement between the Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products, approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission (*1); |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

3.

Article 5 is amended as follows:

(a)

point (f) is replaced by the following:

‘(f)

the quota provided for in Annex 2 to the Agreement between the Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products, approved by Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission (*1);

(*1)  
  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1.’
  "

| (b) | the following point (i) is added:






  ‘(i) | the quotas provided for in Annex II to the Agreement between the Community and Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products, approved by Council Decision 2007/138/EC (*2). |
| --- | --- | --- |

(b)

the following point (i) is added:

‘(i)

the quotas provided for in Annex II to the Agreement between the Community and Iceland concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products, approved by Council Decision 2007/138/EC (*2).

(*2)  
  OJ L 61, 28.2.2007, p. 28.’
  "

| 4. | In Article 13(2), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘However, in the case of the quotas referred to in Article 5(c) to (f), (h) and (i), licence applications shall relate to at least 10 tonnes and no more than the quantity available for each period.’ |
| --- | --- |

4.

In Article 13(2), the second subparagraph is replaced by the following:

‘However, in the case of the quotas referred to in Article 5(c) to (f), (h) and (i), licence applications shall relate to at least 10 tonnes and no more than the quantity available for each period.’

| 5. | In Article 19 the following point (h) is added:






  ‘(h) | Protocol 3 to the Agreement with Iceland.’ |
| --- | --- | --- |

5.

In Article 19 the following point (h) is added:

‘(h)

Protocol 3 to the Agreement with Iceland.’

| 6. | Article 20 is amended as follows:






  (a) | in paragraph 1, point (d) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(d) | the Agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products, Annexes 2 and 3.’; |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

6.

Article 20 is amended as follows:

(a)

in paragraph 1, point (d) is replaced by the following:

‘(d)

the Agreement between the European Community and Switzerland on trade in agricultural products, Annexes 2 and 3.’;

| (b) | the following paragraph 3 is added:

  ‘3.   By way of derogation from Article 3(1), for imports of products falling under CN code 0406 originating in Switzerland, the security shall be 1 EUR per 100 kilograms net of product.’ |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the following paragraph 3 is added:

‘3.   By way of derogation from Article 3(1), for imports of products falling under CN code 0406 originating in Switzerland, the security shall be 1 EUR per 100 kilograms net of product.’

| 7. | Annex I is amended as follows:






  (a) | Part F is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation; |
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7.

Annex I is amended as follows:

(a)

Part F is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation;

| (b) | the text in Annex II to this Regulation is added as Part I. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the text in Annex II to this Regulation is added as Part I.

| 8. | Annex II.D is replaced by the text in Annex III to this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

8.

Annex II.D is replaced by the text in Annex III to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

It shall apply from 1 June 2007.

However, Article 1(1) shall apply to licences issued as from 1 January 2007 and Article 1(3)(b), (4), (5) and (7)(b) shall apply as from 1 July 2007.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 48. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1913/2005 (OJ L 307, 25.11.2005, p. 2).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 341, 22.12.2001, p. 29. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2020/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 54).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 132.

3

(4)  
  OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 286, 28.10.2005, p. 1.

5

(6)  
  OJ L 61, 28.2.2007, p. 29.

6

(7)  
  OJ L 61, 28.2.2007, p. 28.

7

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ANNEX I

‘I.F

TARIFF QUOTA UNDER ANNEX II TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND SWITZERLAND ON TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

| Quota Number | CN code | Description | Customs duty | Quota from 1 July to 30 June
  (in tonnes) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 09.4155 | ex 0401 30 | Cream, of a fat content by weight exceeding 6 % | exemption | 2 000 ’ |
| ex 0403 10 | Yoghurt, not flavoured, not containing added fruit or cocoa |

Quota Number

CN code

Description

Customs duty

Quota from 1 July to 30 June

(in tonnes)

09.4155

ex 0401 30

Cream, of a fat content by weight exceeding 6 %

exemption

2 000 ’

ex 0403 10

Yoghurt, not flavoured, not containing added fruit or cocoa

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ANNEX II

‘I.I

TARIFF QUOTAS UNDER ANNEX II TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ICELAND APPROVED BY DECISION 2007/138/EC

Annual quota from 1 July to 30 June

| Quota number | CN code | Description (*1) | Applicable duty
  (% of MFN) | Quantities (tonnes) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Annual quantity | From 1.7.2007 until 31.12.2007 | Half-yearly quantity as from 1.1.2008 |
| 09.4205 | 0405 10 11
  0405 10 19 | Natural butter | Exemption | 350 | 262 | 175 |
| 09.4206 | ex 0406 10 20  (*2) | “Skyr” | Exemption | 380 | 285 | 190 |

Quota number

CN code

Description (*1)

Applicable duty

(% of MFN)

Quantities (tonnes)

Annual quantity

From 1.7.2007 until 31.12.2007

Half-yearly quantity as from 1.1.2008

09.4205

0405 10 11

0405 10 19

Natural butter

Exemption

350

262

175

09.4206

ex 0406 10 20  (*2)

“Skyr”

Exemption

380

285

190

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(*1)  Notwithstanding the rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, the wording for the description of the products is to be considered as having no more than an indicative value, the preferential arrangements being determined, within the context of this Annex, by the coverage of the CN codes. Where ex CN codes are referred to, the applicability of the preferential arrangements is determined to the basis of the CN code and the corresponding description taken jointly.

*1

(*2)  CN code subject to modification, pending confirmation of classification of the product.’

*2

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ANNEX III

‘II.D

REDUCED DUTY UNDER ANNEXES II AND III TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND SWITZERLAND ON TRADE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

| CN Code | Description | Customs duty
  (EUR/100 kg net weight)
  from 1 June 2007 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0402 29 11
  ex 0404 90 83 | Special milk, for infants (1), in hermetically-sealed containers of a net content not exceeding 500 g, of a fat content by weight exceeding 10 % | 43,80 |
| 0406 | Cheese and curd | Exemption |

CN Code

Description

Customs duty

(EUR/100 kg net weight)

from 1 June 2007

0402 29 11

ex 0404 90 83

Special milk, for infants (1), in hermetically-sealed containers of a net content not exceeding 500 g, of a fat content by weight exceeding 10 %

43,80

0406

Cheese and curd

Exemption

---

(1)  
  “Special milk for infants” means products free from pathogenic germs and which have fewer than 10 000 revivifiable aerobic bacteria and fewer than two coliform bacteria per gram.’

1

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1.5.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/13

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 488/2007

of 30 April 2007

correcting the Danish, Finnish and Swedish versions of Regulation (EC) No 327/98 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (1), and in particular Article 10(2) and Article 13(1) thereof,

Whereas:

Following the amendment of Article 4(1) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 327/98 (2) by Regulation (EC) No 2019/2006, an error was found in the Danish, Finnish and Swedish versions of the text. To ensure the proper application of that provision, the necessary corrections must be made to those language versions,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Concerns only the Danish, Finnish and Swedish language versions.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 April 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 270, 21.10.2003, p. 96. Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 797/2006 (OJ L 144, 31.5.2006, p. 1).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 37, 11.2.1998, p. 5. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2019/2006 (OJ L 384, 29.12.2006, p. 48).

2

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II Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is not obligatory

DECISIONS

Commission

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1.5.2007

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/14

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 23 April 2007

amending Decision 2004/210/EC setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/263/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Articles 152 and 153 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Decision 2004/210/EC (1) provides for the establishment of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (the SCCP), the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (the SCHER), and the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (the SCENIHR) (the Scientific Committees). The Scientific Committees are composed of members appointed by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Decision 2004/210/EC (1) provides for the establishment of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (the SCCP), the Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (the SCHER), and the Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (the SCENIHR) (the Scientific Committees). The Scientific Committees are composed of members appointed by the Commission.

| (2) | Under Article 7(1) of that Decision, the term of office of members of the Scientific Committees is limited to three years and the term of office of current members is due to expire on 24 July 2007. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Under Article 7(1) of that Decision, the term of office of members of the Scientific Committees is limited to three years and the term of office of current members is due to expire on 24 July 2007.

| (3) | New developments are expected over the next two years which will have significant consequences for the Commission needs for scientific advice on risk assessment and for the structure and competences of the Scientific Committees. In particular, the establishment in 2008 of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA), implementing the Registration, Evaluation Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals (REACH) under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), will require a redefinition of the tasks of SCHER. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

New developments are expected over the next two years which will have significant consequences for the Commission needs for scientific advice on risk assessment and for the structure and competences of the Scientific Committees. In particular, the establishment in 2008 of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA), implementing the Registration, Evaluation Authorisation and Restrictions of Chemicals (REACH) under Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2), will require a redefinition of the tasks of SCHER.

| (4) | In order to obtain a better view of the future tasks for the Scientific Committees and to prepare for a scientific advice structure and composition better adapted to future needs, while ensuring the provision of necessary scientific advice until the establishment of the ECHA, it is appropriate to permit the prolongation of the term of office of the members of the Scientific Committees, in exceptional circumstances, by a period not exceeding 18 months. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

In order to obtain a better view of the future tasks for the Scientific Committees and to prepare for a scientific advice structure and composition better adapted to future needs, while ensuring the provision of necessary scientific advice until the establishment of the ECHA, it is appropriate to permit the prolongation of the term of office of the members of the Scientific Committees, in exceptional circumstances, by a period not exceeding 18 months.

| (5) | In addition, it also appropriate to provide for the possibility to appoint new members to the Scientific Committees following the publication of a call for expression of interest, if the necessary expertise is not available among members on the reserve list. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In addition, it also appropriate to provide for the possibility to appoint new members to the Scientific Committees following the publication of a call for expression of interest, if the necessary expertise is not available among members on the reserve list.

| (6) | It is urgent, in the light of operational experience and in order to cover immediate needs, to increase the number of members of the SCENIHR. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

It is urgent, in the light of operational experience and in order to cover immediate needs, to increase the number of members of the SCENIHR.

| (7) | Decision 2004/210/EC should therefore be amended accordingly, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

Decision 2004/210/EC should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Sole Article

Decision 2004/210/EC is amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 3, paragraph 2, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

  ‘The SCENIHR shall consist of a maximum of 17 members’. |
| --- | --- |

1.

in Article 3, paragraph 2, the first sentence is replaced by the following:

‘The SCENIHR shall consist of a maximum of 17 members’.

| 2. | Article 7 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 7
  Terms of office

  1.   Members shall be appointed to the Scientific Committees for a term of three years, and may not serve for more than three consecutive terms. In order to safeguard the continuity of the expertise, the Commission may, in exceptional circumstances, prolong the terms of office of the members of a Scientific Committee for a period not exceeding 18 months.
  Members shall remain in office until they are replaced or their appointments are renewed.
  Members who have just completed three consecutive terms of office in a Scientific Committee shall be eligible for membership of another Scientific Committee.


  2.   When it is found that a member does not participate in the work of a Scientific Committee or wishes to resign, the Commission may terminate the member’s membership and appoint a replacement either from the reverse list provided for in Article 4 or, for justified reasons, following a call for expressions of interest.’ |
| --- | --- |

2.

Article 7 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 7

Terms of office

1.   Members shall be appointed to the Scientific Committees for a term of three years, and may not serve for more than three consecutive terms. In order to safeguard the continuity of the expertise, the Commission may, in exceptional circumstances, prolong the terms of office of the members of a Scientific Committee for a period not exceeding 18 months.

Members shall remain in office until they are replaced or their appointments are renewed.

Members who have just completed three consecutive terms of office in a Scientific Committee shall be eligible for membership of another Scientific Committee.

2.   When it is found that a member does not participate in the work of a Scientific Committee or wishes to resign, the Commission may terminate the member’s membership and appoint a replacement either from the reverse list provided for in Article 4 or, for justified reasons, following a call for expressions of interest.’

Done at Brussels, 23 April 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 45.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

2

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1.5.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/16

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 25 April 2007

amending Decision 2007/30/EC as regards transitional measures for certain milk products obtained in Bulgaria

(notified under document number C(2007) 1787)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/264/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Decision 2007/30/EC of 22 December 2006 laying down transitional measures for the marketing of certain products of animal origin obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania (1) provides for certain transitional measures for products of animal origin falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2) and obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania until 31 December 2006. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Decision 2007/30/EC of 22 December 2006 laying down transitional measures for the marketing of certain products of animal origin obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania (1) provides for certain transitional measures for products of animal origin falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2) and obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania until 31 December 2006.

| (2) | Bulgaria has now requested the possibility to export to third countries certain milk products obtained in establishments in that Member State before 31 December 2006 which fall within the scope of Decision 2007/30/EC. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Bulgaria has now requested the possibility to export to third countries certain milk products obtained in establishments in that Member State before 31 December 2006 which fall within the scope of Decision 2007/30/EC.

| (3) | This request can be granted under the conditions of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). In this framework, Bulgaria has provided the necessary information on the agreement of the countries of destination. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

This request can be granted under the conditions of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). In this framework, Bulgaria has provided the necessary information on the agreement of the countries of destination.

| (4) | Decision 2007/30/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Decision 2007/30/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (5) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(5)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 2(1) of Decision 2007/30/EC the following subparagraph is added:

‘In addition, milk products obtained in establishments in Bulgaria may be exported to third countries until 31 December 2007 provided that the export is carried out in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (*1).

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 25 April 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 8, 13.1.2007, p. 59.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55; corrected by (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22). Regulation as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 365, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

3

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/17

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 26 April 2007

amending Annex E to Council Directive 92/65/EEC to include additional health measures for the trade in live bees, and to update the health certificates models

(notified under document number C(2007) 1811)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2007/265/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 92/65/EEC of 13 July 1992 laying down animal health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of animals, semen, ova and embryos not subject to animal health requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (1) to Directive 90/425/EEC (1), and in particular Article 22 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The model certificate for intra-Community trade in live bees (Apis mellifera) is laid down in Part 2 of Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC. In this health certificate, there are no animal health requirements as regards the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) or the Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp.), as these infestations have never been recorded in the Community. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

The model certificate for intra-Community trade in live bees (Apis mellifera) is laid down in Part 2 of Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC. In this health certificate, there are no animal health requirements as regards the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) or the Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp.), as these infestations have never been recorded in the Community.

| (2) | However, to reflect the potential threat of these pests, their presence is now subject to a compulsory OIE (International Office of Epizootic Diseases) notification and protection measures on the importation of live bees from third countries have been laid down in Commission Decision 2003/881/EC (2). |
| --- | --- |

(2)

However, to reflect the potential threat of these pests, their presence is now subject to a compulsory OIE (International Office of Epizootic Diseases) notification and protection measures on the importation of live bees from third countries have been laid down in Commission Decision 2003/881/EC (2).

| (3) | Despite these measures, should these pests be introduced into the Community, it is important that additional precautionary measures are in place to limit the spread of the disease throughout the Community. It is therefore opportune to review the certificate for intra-Community trade of live bees and bumble bees in order to introduce animal health requirements concerning the small hive beetle and the Tropilaelaps mite infestations. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Despite these measures, should these pests be introduced into the Community, it is important that additional precautionary measures are in place to limit the spread of the disease throughout the Community. It is therefore opportune to review the certificate for intra-Community trade of live bees and bumble bees in order to introduce animal health requirements concerning the small hive beetle and the Tropilaelaps mite infestations.

| (4) | These requirements should be aimed at limiting the movements of live bees (Apis mellifera) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.) from infected areas. Taking into account the capacity of the small hive beetle and the Tropilaelaps mite to spread quickly, the area to consider under restriction in the case of an outbreak of this disease should be at least 100 kilometres around the infected premises. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

These requirements should be aimed at limiting the movements of live bees (Apis mellifera) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.) from infected areas. Taking into account the capacity of the small hive beetle and the Tropilaelaps mite to spread quickly, the area to consider under restriction in the case of an outbreak of this disease should be at least 100 kilometres around the infected premises.

| (5) | In addition, the Trade Control and Expert System (Traces), an integrated computerised veterinary system, was established in accordance with Commission Decision 2003/623/EC (3). For Traces to work as effectively as possible, the models for the certificates for intra-Community trade should be compatible with this electronic system. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In addition, the Trade Control and Expert System (Traces), an integrated computerised veterinary system, was established in accordance with Commission Decision 2003/623/EC (3). For Traces to work as effectively as possible, the models for the certificates for intra-Community trade should be compatible with this electronic system.

| (6) | Therefore, the health certificates in Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC should be amended in order to facilitate the operation of Traces, and the health certificate in Part 2 of Annex E should, in addition, be modified to include the additional health measures for the trade in live bees and bumble bees. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

Therefore, the health certificates in Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC should be amended in order to facilitate the operation of Traces, and the health certificate in Part 2 of Annex E should, in addition, be modified to include the additional health measures for the trade in live bees and bumble bees.

| (7) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
| --- | --- |

(7)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annex E to Directive 92/65/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This decision shall apply from 1 May 2007.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 April 2007.

For the Commission

Markos KYPRIANOU

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54. Directive as last amended by Directive 2004/68/EC (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 321, as corrected by OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 128).

1

(2)  
  OJ L 328, 17.12.2003, p. 26. Decision as amended by Decision 2005/60/EC (OJ L 25, 28.1.2005, p. 64).

2

(3)  
  OJ L 216, 28.8.2003, p. 58.

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX E

Part 1 —   Health Certificate for trade in animals from holdings

Image 1

Part I: Details of consignment presented

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

Intra trade certificate

I.1. Consignor

Name

Address

Postal code

I.2. Certificate reference number

I.2.a. Local reference number:

I.3. Central Competent Authority

I.4. Local Competent Authority

I.5. Consignee

Name

Address

Postal code

I.6. No(s) of related original certificates

No(s) of accompanying documents

I.7.

I.8. Country of origin

ISO code

I.9.

I.10. Country of destination

ISO code

I.11.

I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest

Holding

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.13. Place of destination

Holding

Establishment

Approved body

Semen centre

Embryo team

Other

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.14. Place of loading

Postal code

I.15. Date and time of departure

I.16. Means of transport

Aeroplane

Ship

Railway wagon

Road vehicle

Other

Identification:

I.17. Transporter

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

Member State

I.18. Animal species/product

I.19. Commodity code (CN code)

I.20. Number/quantity

I.21.

I.22. Number of packages

I.23. Identification of container/seal number

I.24.

I.25. Animals certified as/products certified for

Breeding

Fattening

Artificial reproduction

Slaughter

Approved body

I.26. Transit through third country

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

Entry point

BIP unit no.:

I.27. Transit through Member States

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

I.28. Export

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

I.29. Estimated journey time

I.30. Route plan

Yes

No

I.31. Identification of the animals

Species (Scientific name)

Identification system

Identification number

Sex

Age

Quantity

Image 2

Part II: Certification

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

92/65 EI Animals from holdings (ungulates, birds, lagomorphs, dogs, cats and ferrets)

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference number

II.b. Local reference number

I, the undersigned official veterinarian (1) /veterinarian responsible for the establishment of origin and approved by the competent authority certify that:

II.1. At the time of inspection the above animals were fit to be transported on the intended journey in accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005.

II.2. The conditions of Article 4 of Council Directive 92/65/EEC are fulfilled.

II.3.1. Ruminant/suidae (1) other than that covered by Directive 64/432/EEC: (1)

(a) belongs to the species;

(b) at the time of examination, does not show any clinical sign of any disease to which it is susceptible;

(c) comes from an officially tuberculosis-free/officially brucellosis-free or brucellosis-free herd/a holding not subject to swine-fever restrictions (1) or from a holding where it was subjected with negative results to the tests laid down in Article 6(2)(b) of Directive 92/65/EEC.

II.3.2. Birds other than those referred to in Directive 90/539/EEC (1)

satisfy the requirements of Article 7 of Directive 92/65/EEC and that the animals showed no clinical sign of disease on examination.

II.3.3. lagomorphs (1)

satisfy the requirements of Article 9 of Directive 92/65/EEC and that the animals showed no clinical sign of disease on examination.

II.3.4. Dogs, cats and ferrets (1)

either [(a) satisfy the requirement laid down in Articles 5 and 16 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 May 2003 on the animal health requirements applicable to the non-commercial movement of pet animals and amending Council Directive 92/65/EEC, and]

or [(a) satisfy the requirement laid down in Articles 6 and 16 of Regulation (EC) No 998/2003 when trade is to Ireland, the United Kingdom or Sweden, and]

(b) underwent a clinical examination, within 24 hours of dispatch, by a veterinarian authorised by the competent authority, and this examination showed the animals to be in good health and fit to travel.

II.4. The additional guarantees regarding diseases listed in Annex B (2) of Directive 92/65/EEC are as follows: (1)

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

Notes

Part I:

Box reference I.6: No(s) of accompanying documents: CITES, if applicable.

Box reference I.19: use the appropriate HS codes: 01.06.19, 01.06.31, 01.06.32, 01.06.39.

Box reference I.31: Identification: individual identification must be used wherever possible but in the case of small animals, batch identification may be used.

Age and Sex: only to be completed in case of live animals, if appropriate.

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Part II:

(1) Delete as necessary.

(2) As requested by a Member State benefiting from additional guarantees under Community legislation.

The colour of the stamp and signature must be different from that of the other particulars in the certificate.

Official/approved veterinarian

Name (in Capital):

Qualification and title

Local Veterinary Unit:

No of the related LVU:

Date:

Signature:

Stamp

Part 2 —   Health certificate for trade in colonies of bees/queen bees and bumble bees

Image 4

Part I: Details of consignment presented

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

Intra trade certificate

I.1. Consignor

Name

Address

Postal code

I.2. Certificate reference number

I.2.a. Local reference number:

I.3. Central Competent Authority

I.4. Local Competent Authority

I.5. Consignee

Name

Address

Postal code

I.6.

I.7.

I.8. Country of origin

ISO code

I.9.

I.10. Country of destination

ISO code

I.11.

I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest

Holding

Other

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.13. Place of destination

Holding

Other

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.14. Place of loading

Postal code

I.15. Date and time of departure

I.16. Means of transport

Aeroplane

Ship

Railway wagon

Road vehicle

Other

Identification:

I.17.

I.18. Animal species/product

I.19. Commodity code (CN code)

01.06.90

I.20. Number/quantity

I.21.

I.22. Number of packages

I.23. Identification of container/seal number

I.24.

I.25. Animals certified as/products certified for

Breeding

Transhumance

I.26. Transit through third country

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

Entry point

BIP unit no.:

I.27. Transit through Member States

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

I.28. Export

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

I.29.

I.30.

I.31. Identification of the animals

Species (Scientific name)

Quantity

Batch number

Image 5

Part II: Certification

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

92/65 EII bees/queen bees (Apis mellifera) and bumble bees (Bombus spp.)

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference number

II.b. Local reference number

I, the undersigned certify that:

II.1. the bees/bumble bees:

(a) come from an area which is not subject of the prohibition order associated with an occurrence of American foulbrood. (The period of prohibition has been continued for at least 30 days following the last recorded case and the date of which all hives within a radius of three kilometres has been checked by the competent authority and all infected hives burned or treated and inspected to the satisfaction of the said competent authority.);

(b) come from an area of at least 100 km radius which is not the subject of any restrictions associated with the suspicion or confirmed occurrence of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) or the Tropilaelaps mite (Tropilaelaps spp.), and where these infestations are absent;

(c) as well as their packaging have undergone a visual examination to detect the occurrence of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) or their eggs and larvae, or other infestations, in particular Tropilaelaps spp., affecting bees.

II.2. the additional guarantees regarding diseases listed in Annex B (1) of Directive 92/65/EEC are as follows (2):

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

Notes

Part I:

Box reference I.31.: Species: introduce Apis mellifera or Bombus spp.

Quantity: provide the number of colonies.

Batch number: provide the number of seals where applicable.

Part II:

(1) As requested by a Member State benefiting from additional guarantees under Community legislation.

(2) Delete as necessary.

The colour of the stamp and signature must be different from that of the other particulars in the certificate.

Approved veterinarian or approved official

Name (in Capital):

Qualification and title

Local Veterinary Unit:

No of the related LVU:

Date:

Signature:

Stamp

Part 3 —   Health certificate for trade in animals, semen, embryos and ova from approved bodies, institutes or centres

Image 6

Part I: Details of consignment presented

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

Intra trade certificate

I.1. Consignor

Name

Address

Postal code

I.2. Certificate reference number

I.2.a. Local reference number:

I.3. Central Competent Authority

I.4. Local Competent Authority

I.5. Consignee

Name

Address

Postal code

I.6. No(s) of related original certificates

No(s) of accompanying documents

I.7.

I.8. Country of origin

ISO code

I.9.

I.10. Country of destination

ISO code

I.11.

I.12. Place of origin/Place of harvest

Semen centre

Embryo team

Approved body

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.13. Place of destination

Holding

Establishment

Approved body

Semen centre

Embryo team

Other

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

I.14. Place of loading

Postal code

I.15. Date and time of departure

I.16. Means of transport

Aeroplane

Ship

Railway wagon

Road vehicle

Other

Identification:

I.17. Transporter

Name

Approval number

Address

Postal code

Member State

I.18. Animal species/product

I.19. Commodity code (CN code)

I.20. Number/quantity

I.21.

I.22. Number of packages

I.23. Identification of container/seal number

I.24.

I.25. Animals certified as/products certified for

Breeding

Fattening

Artificial reproduction

Slaughter

Approved body

I.26. Transit through third country

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

Entry point

BIP unit no.:

I.27. Transit through Member States

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

Member State

ISO code

I.28. Export

Third country

ISO code

Exit point

Code

I.29. Estimated journey time

I.30. Route plan

Yes

No

I.31. Identification of the animals

Species (Scientific name)

Identification system

Identification number

Sex

Age

Quantity

Image 7

Part II: Certification

EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

92/65 EIII Animals, semen, embryos and ova from approved bodies, institutes or centres

II. Health information

II.a. Certificate reference number

II.b. Local reference number

I, the undersigned veterinarian responsible for the establishment of origin and approved by the competent authority certify that:

II.1. The body, institute or centre of origin is approved according to Annex C of Directive 92/65/EEC for the purpose of trading the animals, semen, embryos or ova described above.

II.2. The animals/donor animals described in this certificate have been examined today and found to be healthy and free of clinical signs of infectious disease including those described in Annex A of Directive 92/65/EEC and are not subject to any official restrictions and have remained on this body, institute or centre either since birth or for the following period of time (months or years).

II.3. At the time of inspection the above animals were fit to be transported on the intended journey in accordance with the provisions of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 and to IATA requirements and/or CITES guidelines for transport where applicable.

II.4. The additional guarantees regarding diseases listed in Annex B (1) of Directive 92/65/EEC are as follows (2):

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

Disease

Decision

II.5. Birds conform to Decision 2006/474/EEC were vaccinated against Avian Influenza on (date), vaccine (name).

Notes

Part I:

Box reference I.6: No(s) of accompanying documents: CITES, if applicable.

Box reference I.19: use the appropriate HS codes: 01.06.31, 01.06.32, 01.06.39, 01.06.11, 01.06.19, 05.11.99.90.

Box reference I.31: Identification: individual identification must be used wherever possible but in the case of small animals, batch identification may be used.

Age and Sex: only to be completed in case of live animals, if appropriate.

Part II:

(1) As requested by a Member State benefiting from additional guarantees under Community legislation.

(2) Delete as necessary.

The colour of the stamp and signature must be different from that of the other particulars in the certificate.

Approved veterinarian

Name (in Capital):

Qualification and title

Local Veterinary Unit:

No of the related LVU:

Date:

Signature:

Stamp’

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Conference of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States

| 1.5.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 114/26 |
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1.5.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/26

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DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES

of 25 April 2007

appointing a judge to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

(2007/266/EC, Euratom)

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 224 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140 thereof,

Whereas:

Pursuant to Articles 5 and 7, in conjunction with Article 47, of the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice and following the resignation of Mr Bo Vesterdorf, a judge should be appointed to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities for the remainder of his term of office, which runs until 31 August 2010,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Mr Sten Frimodt Nielsen is hereby appointed judge to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities for the period from 17 September 2007 to 31 August 2010.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 25 April 2007.

The President

W. SCHÖNFELDER

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| 1.5.2007 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 114/27 |
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1.5.2007

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 114/27

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DECISION OF THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES

of 25 April 2007

appointing judges to the Court of First Instance of the European Communities

(2007/267/EC, Euratom)

THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE MEMBER STATES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 224 thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 140 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The terms of office of Mr Jörg PIRRUNG, Mr Hubert LEGAL, Mr John D. COOKE, Mr Rafael GARCÍA-VALDECASAS, Mr Nicholas James FORWOOD, Ms Ena CREMONA, Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ, Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS, Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA, Mr Enzo MOAVERO MILANESI, Mr Nils WAHL, Mr Miro PREK and Mr Theodore CHIPEV, as judges at the Court of First Instance of the European Communities are due to end on 31 August 2007. |
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(1)

The terms of office of Mr Jörg PIRRUNG, Mr Hubert LEGAL, Mr John D. COOKE, Mr Rafael GARCÍA-VALDECASAS, Mr Nicholas James FORWOOD, Ms Ena CREMONA, Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ, Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS, Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA, Mr Enzo MOAVERO MILANESI, Mr Nils WAHL, Mr Miro PREK and Mr Theodore CHIPEV, as judges at the Court of First Instance of the European Communities are due to end on 31 August 2007.

| (2) | The membership of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities should be renewed in part for the period from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2013. However, in the absence of a proposal, the appointment of one judge cannot take place until a later date, |
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(2)

The membership of the Court of First Instance of the European Communities should be renewed in part for the period from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2013. However, in the absence of a proposal, the appointment of one judge cannot take place until a later date,

HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The following are hereby appointed judges at the Court of First Instance of the European Communities for the period from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2013:

| | Mr Theodore CHIPEV |
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Mr Theodore CHIPEV

| | Mr John D. COOKE |
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Mr John D. COOKE

| | Ms Ena CREMONA |
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Ms Ena CREMONA

| | Mr Alfred DITTRICH |
| --- | --- |

Mr Alfred DITTRICH

| | Mr Nicholas James FORWOOD |
| --- | --- |

Mr Nicholas James FORWOOD

| | Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA |
| --- | --- |

Ms Ingrīda LABUCKA

| | Mr Enzo MOAVERO MILANESI |
| --- | --- |

Mr Enzo MOAVERO MILANESI

| | Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ |
| --- | --- |

Ms Irena PELIKÁNOVÁ

| | Mr Miro PREK |
| --- | --- |

Mr Miro PREK

| | Mr Laurent TRUCHOT |
| --- | --- |

Mr Laurent TRUCHOT

| | Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS |
| --- | --- |

Mr Vilenas VADAPALAS

| | Mr Nils WAHL |
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Mr Nils WAHL

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 25 April 2007.

The President

W. SCHÖNFELDER

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