# Official Journal L 330/2010

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5315 December 2010 |

ISSN 1725-2555

doi:10.3000/17252555.L_2010.330.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 330

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5315 December 2010

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1181/2010 of 13 December 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for anchovy in VIII by vessels flying the flag of Spain | 1 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1182/2010 of 13 December 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands | 3 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1183/2010 of 14 December 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 5 |
| | | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1184/2010 of 14 December 2010 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year | 7 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | | 2010/772/EU |
| | * | Commission Decision of 14 December 2010 on a Union financial contribution for 2010 to cover expenditure incurred by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal for the purpose of combating organisms harmful to plants or plant products
  (notified under document C(2010) 8933) | 9 |
| | | 2010/773/EU |
| | * | Decision of the European Central Bank of 25 November 2010 on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes (ECB/2010/22) | 14 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

page

REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1181/2010 of 13 December 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for anchovy in VIII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

1

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1182/2010 of 13 December 2010 establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands

3

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1183/2010 of 14 December 2010 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

5

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1184/2010 of 14 December 2010 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year

7

DECISIONS

2010/772/EU

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Commission Decision of 14 December 2010 on a Union financial contribution for 2010 to cover expenditure incurred by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal for the purpose of combating organisms harmful to plants or plant products
  (notified under document C(2010) 8933)

(notified under document C(2010) 8933)

9

2010/773/EU

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Decision of the European Central Bank of 25 November 2010 on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes (ECB/2010/22)

(ECB/2010/22)

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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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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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II Non-legislative acts

REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1181/2010

of 13 December 2010

establishing a prohibition of fishing for anchovy in VIII by vessels flying the flag of Spain

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2010 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 13 December 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1.

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ANNEX

| No | 19/T&Q |
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| Member State | Spain |
| Stock | ANE/08. |
| Species | Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus) |
| Zone | VIII |
| Date | 10.6.2010 |

No

19/T&Q

Member State

Spain

Stock

ANE/08.

Species

Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus)

Zone

VIII

Date

10.6.2010

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1182/2010

of 13 December 2010

establishing a prohibition of fishing for skates and rays in EU waters of IIa and IV by vessels flying the flag of the Netherlands

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010. |
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(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 53/2010 of 14 January 2010 fixing for 2010 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in EU waters and, for EU vessels, in waters where catch limitations are required (2), lays down quotas for 2010.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010. |
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(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2010.

| (3) | It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock, |
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(3)

It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2010 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 13 December 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 21, 26.1.2010, p. 1.

2

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ANNEX

| No | 49/T&Q |
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| Member State | The Netherlands |
| Stock | SRX/2AC4-C |
| Species | Skates and rays (Rajidae) |
| Zone | EU waters of IIa and IV |
| Date | 13.11.2010 |

No

49/T&Q

Member State

The Netherlands

Stock

SRX/2AC4-C

Species

Skates and rays (Rajidae)

Zone

EU waters of IIa and IV

Date

13.11.2010

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1183/2010

of 14 December 2010

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

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,

Whereas:

Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 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 Annex XV, Part A thereto,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 December 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 350, 31.12.2007, p. 1.

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ANNEX

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 | AL | 53,0 |
| EG | 88,4 |
| MA | 56,5 |
| TR | 129,1 |
| ZZ | 81,8 |
| 0707 00 05 | EG | 140,2 |
| TR | 95,7 |
| ZZ | 118,0 |
| 0709 90 70 | MA | 83,5 |
| TR | 147,7 |
| ZZ | 115,6 |
| 0805 10 20 | AR | 43,0 |
| BR | 46,6 |
| CL | 87,1 |
| MA | 61,9 |
| PE | 58,9 |
| SZ | 46,6 |
| TR | 50,8 |
| UY | 48,0 |
| ZA | 44,4 |
| ZZ | 54,1 |
| 0805 20 10 | MA | 61,1 |
| TR | 57,6 |
| ZZ | 59,4 |
| 0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90 | IL | 72,7 |
| TR | 67,8 |
| ZZ | 70,3 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 49,2 |
| TR | 60,1 |
| ZZ | 54,7 |
| 0808 10 80 | AR | 74,9 |
| AU | 205,3 |
| CA | 87,8 |
| CL | 84,2 |
| CN | 82,0 |
| MK | 26,7 |
| NZ | 73,7 |
| US | 95,5 |
| ZA | 125,8 |
| ZZ | 95,1 |
| 0808 20 50 | CN | 78,1 |
| US | 112,9 |
| ZA | 141,4 |
| ZZ | 110,8 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

AL

53,0

EG

88,4

MA

56,5

TR

129,1

ZZ

81,8

0707 00 05

EG

140,2

TR

95,7

ZZ

118,0

0709 90 70

MA

83,5

TR

147,7

ZZ

115,6

0805 10 20

AR

43,0

BR

46,6

CL

87,1

MA

61,9

PE

58,9

SZ

46,6

TR

50,8

UY

48,0

ZA

44,4

ZZ

54,1

0805 20 10

MA

61,1

TR

57,6

ZZ

59,4

0805 20 30 , 0805 20 50 , 0805 20 70 , 0805 20 90

IL

72,7

TR

67,8

ZZ

70,3

0805 50 10

AR

49,2

TR

60,1

ZZ

54,7

0808 10 80

AR

74,9

AU

205,3

CA

87,8

CL

84,2

CN

82,0

MK

26,7

NZ

73,7

US

95,5

ZA

125,8

ZZ

95,1

0808 20 50

CN

78,1

US

112,9

ZA

141,4

ZZ

110,8

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down 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 (EU) No 1184/2010

of 14 December 2010

amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (single CMO Regulation) (1),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 951/2006 of 30 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards trade with third countries in the sugar sector (2), and in particular Article 36(2), second subparagraph, second sentence thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2010/11 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1111/2010 (4) |
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(1)

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2010/11 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1111/2010 (4)

| (2) | The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, |
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(2)

The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of the products referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, as fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11, marketing year, are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 December 2010.

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

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2010.

For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

Jean-Luc DEMARTY

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 178, 1.7.2006, p. 24.

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(3)  
  OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 3.

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(4)  
  OJ L 315, 1.12.2010, p. 27.

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ANNEX

Amended representative prices and additional import duties applicable to white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 95 from 15 December 2010

| (EUR) |
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| CN code | Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned | Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned |
| 1701 11 10  (1) | 60,69 | 0,00 |
| 1701 11 90  (1) | 60,69 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 10  (1) | 60,69 | 0,00 |
| 1701 12 90  (1) | 60,69 | 0,00 |
| 1701 91 00  (2) | 56,97 | 0,38 |
| 1701 99 10  (2) | 56,97 | 0,00 |
| 1701 99 90  (2) | 56,97 | 0,00 |
| 1702 90 95  (3) | 0,57 | 0,18 |

(EUR)

CN code

Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned

Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned

1701 11 10  (1)

60,69

0,00

1701 11 90  (1)

60,69

0,00

1701 12 10  (1)

60,69

0,00

1701 12 90  (1)

60,69

0,00

1701 91 00  (2)

56,97

0,38

1701 99 10  (2)

56,97

0,00

1701 99 90  (2)

56,97

0,00

1702 90 95  (3)

0,57

0,18

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(1)  For the standard quality defined in point III of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(2)  For the standard quality defined in point II of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

(3)  Per 1 % sucrose content.

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DECISIONS

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 14 December 2010

on a Union financial contribution for 2010 to cover expenditure incurred by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal for the purpose of combating organisms harmful to plants or plant products

(notified under document C(2010) 8933)

(Only the French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish texts are authentic)

(2010/772/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Directive 2000/29/EC of 8 May 2000 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), and in particular Article 23(5) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 22 of Directive 2000/29/EC, Member States may receive a ‘plant health control’ financial contribution from the Union to cover expenditure relating directly to the necessary measures which have been taken or are planned to be taken for the purpose of combating harmful organisms introduced from third countries or from other areas in the Union, in order to eradicate or, if that is not possible, to contain them. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 22 of Directive 2000/29/EC, Member States may receive a ‘plant health control’ financial contribution from the Union to cover expenditure relating directly to the necessary measures which have been taken or are planned to be taken for the purpose of combating harmful organisms introduced from third countries or from other areas in the Union, in order to eradicate or, if that is not possible, to contain them.

| (2) | Germany introduced three requests for financial contribution. The first one was introduced on 22 December 2009 and relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Baden-Württemberg, for measures executed in 2008 and 2009 to control an outbreak of the harmful organism detected at the border between France and Germany and notified by France in 2008. The second request, introduced on 22 December 2009, relates to the control measures of Saperda candida in Schleswig-Holstein for measures executed in 2008 and 2009 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. The third request, introduced on 28 April 2010, relates to the control measures of Diabrotica virgifera in Baden-Württemberg, for measures executed in 2009 to control outbreaks of the harmful organism detected in 2007 and 2009, the outbreaks in 2007 having already been the subject of a co-financing in 2008 and 2009. |
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(2)

Germany introduced three requests for financial contribution. The first one was introduced on 22 December 2009 and relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Baden-Württemberg, for measures executed in 2008 and 2009 to control an outbreak of the harmful organism detected at the border between France and Germany and notified by France in 2008. The second request, introduced on 22 December 2009, relates to the control measures of Saperda candida in Schleswig-Holstein for measures executed in 2008 and 2009 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. The third request, introduced on 28 April 2010, relates to the control measures of Diabrotica virgifera in Baden-Württemberg, for measures executed in 2009 to control outbreaks of the harmful organism detected in 2007 and 2009, the outbreaks in 2007 having already been the subject of a co-financing in 2008 and 2009.

| (3) | France introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus for measures executed in 2009, executed or planned in 2010, and planned for 2011 to control outbreaks detected in 2009 and 2010. The request has been revised on 15 October 2010 on the basis of the comments received during its evaluation by the ad hoc Working Group of the Commission. Based on the technical information provided by France, there is no indication that the presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in the areas proposed for a co-financing is due to natural spread from other infested areas in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. |
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(3)

France introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus for measures executed in 2009, executed or planned in 2010, and planned for 2011 to control outbreaks detected in 2009 and 2010. The request has been revised on 15 October 2010 on the basis of the comments received during its evaluation by the ad hoc Working Group of the Commission. Based on the technical information provided by France, there is no indication that the presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in the areas proposed for a co-financing is due to natural spread from other infested areas in the region Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

| (4) | Italy introduced two requests for financial contribution on 30 April 2010. The first request relates to the control measures of Anoplophora chinensis in Lazio, in the commune of Rome, for measures executed in 2009 and 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. Measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009. The second request relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Lombardia, in the commune of Corbetta, for measures executed from 1 May until 31 December 2009 and in 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2007. The measures executed in 2007, 2008 and until April 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009. |
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(4)

Italy introduced two requests for financial contribution on 30 April 2010. The first request relates to the control measures of Anoplophora chinensis in Lazio, in the commune of Rome, for measures executed in 2009 and 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. Measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009. The second request relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Lombardia, in the commune of Corbetta, for measures executed from 1 May until 31 December 2009 and in 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2007. The measures executed in 2007, 2008 and until April 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009.

| (5) | Moreover, Italy introduced two other requests for financial contribution on 30 April 2010. The first one relates to the control measures of Anoplophora chinensis in Lombardia in the province of Brescia, commune of Gussago, for measures executed from 1 May until 31 December 2009 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. The second one relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Veneto in the province of Treviso, commune of Cornuda, for measures executed in 2009 and 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2009. Both sets of measures consist of a variety of plant health actions, in the sense of Article 23(2)(a) and (b) of Directive 2000/29/EC. They also consist of prohibitions or restrictions in the sense of Article 23(2)(c) of that Directive, namely the replacement in 2009 and 2010 of destroyed deciduous trees by tree species which are not susceptible to the abovementioned harmful organisms. |
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(5)

Moreover, Italy introduced two other requests for financial contribution on 30 April 2010. The first one relates to the control measures of Anoplophora chinensis in Lombardia in the province of Brescia, commune of Gussago, for measures executed from 1 May until 31 December 2009 to control an outbreak detected in 2008. The second one relates to the control measures of Anoplophora glabripennis in Veneto in the province of Treviso, commune of Cornuda, for measures executed in 2009 and 2010 to control an outbreak detected in 2009. Both sets of measures consist of a variety of plant health actions, in the sense of Article 23(2)(a) and (b) of Directive 2000/29/EC. They also consist of prohibitions or restrictions in the sense of Article 23(2)(c) of that Directive, namely the replacement in 2009 and 2010 of destroyed deciduous trees by tree species which are not susceptible to the abovementioned harmful organisms.

| (6) | Cyprus introduced a request for financial contribution on 29 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus for measures executed or planned in 2010 to control outbreaks detected in 2009 and 2010. The request has been revised on 15 October 2010 after the comments received during its evaluation by the ad hoc Working Group of the Commission. Based on the technical information provided by Cyprus, there is no indication that the presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in the areas proposed for a co-financing is due to natural spread from other infested areas in Cyprus. |
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(6)

Cyprus introduced a request for financial contribution on 29 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus for measures executed or planned in 2010 to control outbreaks detected in 2009 and 2010. The request has been revised on 15 October 2010 after the comments received during its evaluation by the ad hoc Working Group of the Commission. Based on the technical information provided by Cyprus, there is no indication that the presence of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in the areas proposed for a co-financing is due to natural spread from other infested areas in Cyprus.

| (7) | Portugal introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus for measures planned in 2010 to control outbreaks detected in 2008. The measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009. |
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(7)

Portugal introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus for measures planned in 2010 to control outbreaks detected in 2008. The measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009.

| (8) | Spain introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus for measures planned in 2010 for an outbreak detected in 2008. The measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009. |
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(8)

Spain introduced a request for financial contribution on 30 April 2010 relating to the control measures of Bursaphelenchus xylophilus for measures planned in 2010 for an outbreak detected in 2008. The measures executed in 2008 and 2009 have already been the subject of co-financing in 2009.

| (9) | Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal have each established a programme of actions to eradicate or contain organisms harmful to plants introduced in their territories. These programmes specify the objectives to be achieved, the measures carried out, their duration and their cost. |
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(9)

Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal have each established a programme of actions to eradicate or contain organisms harmful to plants introduced in their territories. These programmes specify the objectives to be achieved, the measures carried out, their duration and their cost.

| (10) | All the above measures consist of a variety of plant health measures, including destruction of contaminated trees or crops, application of plant protection products, sanitation techniques, inspections and testings carried out officially or upon official request to monitor the presence or extent of contamination by the respective harmful organisms, and replacement of destroyed trees, in the sense of Article 23(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Directive 2000/29/EC. |
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(10)

All the above measures consist of a variety of plant health measures, including destruction of contaminated trees or crops, application of plant protection products, sanitation techniques, inspections and testings carried out officially or upon official request to monitor the presence or extent of contamination by the respective harmful organisms, and replacement of destroyed trees, in the sense of Article 23(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Directive 2000/29/EC.

| (11) | Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal have applied for the allocation of a Union financial contribution to these programmes in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 23 of Directive 2000/29/EC, in particular paragraphs 1 and 4 thereof, and in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002 of 14 June 2002 establishing detailed rules for the implementation of the provisions relating to the allocation of a financial contribution from the Union for plant-health control and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2051/97 (2). |
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(11)

Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal have applied for the allocation of a Union financial contribution to these programmes in accordance with the requirements laid down in Article 23 of Directive 2000/29/EC, in particular paragraphs 1 and 4 thereof, and in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002 of 14 June 2002 establishing detailed rules for the implementation of the provisions relating to the allocation of a financial contribution from the Union for plant-health control and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2051/97 (2).

| (12) | The technical information provided by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal has enabled the Commission to analyse the situation accurately and comprehensively. The Commission has concluded that the conditions for the granting of a Union financial contribution, as laid down in particular in Article 23 of Directive 2000/29/EC, have been met. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide a Union financial contribution to cover the expenditure on those programmes. |
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(12)

The technical information provided by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal has enabled the Commission to analyse the situation accurately and comprehensively. The Commission has concluded that the conditions for the granting of a Union financial contribution, as laid down in particular in Article 23 of Directive 2000/29/EC, have been met. Accordingly, it is appropriate to provide a Union financial contribution to cover the expenditure on those programmes.

| (13) | In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 23(5) of Directive 2000/29/EC, the Union financial contribution may cover up to 50 % of eligible expenditure for measures that have been taken within a period of not more than 2 years after the date of detection of the appearance or that are planned for that period. However, in accordance with the third subparagraph of that Article, that period may be extended if it has been established that the objective of the measures will be achieved within a reasonable additional period, in which case the rate of the Union financial contribution shall be digressive over the years concerned. Having regard to the conclusions of the Working Group on evaluation of solidarity dossiers, it is appropriate to extend the 2-year period for the programmes concerned, while reducing the rate of the Union financial contributions for these measures to 45 % of eligible expenditure for the third year and to 40 % for the fourth year of these programmes. |
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(13)

In accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 23(5) of Directive 2000/29/EC, the Union financial contribution may cover up to 50 % of eligible expenditure for measures that have been taken within a period of not more than 2 years after the date of detection of the appearance or that are planned for that period. However, in accordance with the third subparagraph of that Article, that period may be extended if it has been established that the objective of the measures will be achieved within a reasonable additional period, in which case the rate of the Union financial contribution shall be digressive over the years concerned. Having regard to the conclusions of the Working Group on evaluation of solidarity dossiers, it is appropriate to extend the 2-year period for the programmes concerned, while reducing the rate of the Union financial contributions for these measures to 45 % of eligible expenditure for the third year and to 40 % for the fourth year of these programmes.

| (14) | The Union financial contribution up to 45 % of eligible expenditure should therefore apply to the following programmes: Italy, Lombardia, Anoplophora chinensis (2010); Italy, Lazio, Anoplophora chinensis (2010); Italy, Lombardia, Anoplophora glabripennis (2009); Portugal, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (2010); and Spain, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (2010), as the measures concerned have already been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Commission Decision 2009/996/EU (3) for the first 2 years of their implementation. The same level of contribution should apply to the third year (2009) of the programme presented by Germany in Baden-Württemberg for Diabrotica virgifera in the rural districts of Ortenaukreis and Bodenseekreis, which measures have been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Commission Decision 2009/147/EC (4) and Decision 2009/996/EU. |
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(14)

The Union financial contribution up to 45 % of eligible expenditure should therefore apply to the following programmes: Italy, Lombardia, Anoplophora chinensis (2010); Italy, Lazio, Anoplophora chinensis (2010); Italy, Lombardia, Anoplophora glabripennis (2009); Portugal, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (2010); and Spain, Bursaphelenchus xylophilus (2010), as the measures concerned have already been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Commission Decision 2009/996/EU (3) for the first 2 years of their implementation. The same level of contribution should apply to the third year (2009) of the programme presented by Germany in Baden-Württemberg for Diabrotica virgifera in the rural districts of Ortenaukreis and Bodenseekreis, which measures have been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Commission Decision 2009/147/EC (4) and Decision 2009/996/EU.

| (15) | Moreover, a Union contribution up to 40 % should therefore apply to the fourth year (2010) of the programme presented by Italy for Lombardia for Anoplophora glabripennis, which measures have been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Decision 2009/996/EU for the first 3 years of their implementation. |
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(15)

Moreover, a Union contribution up to 40 % should therefore apply to the fourth year (2010) of the programme presented by Italy for Lombardia for Anoplophora glabripennis, which measures have been the subject of a Union financial contribution under Decision 2009/996/EU for the first 3 years of their implementation.

| (16) | In accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2000/29/EC the Commission should determine whether the introduction of the relevant harmful organism has been caused by inadequate examinations, inspections or controls, with a view to possibly adopting the measures required by the findings from its verification. |
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(16)

In accordance with Article 24 of Directive 2000/29/EC the Commission should determine whether the introduction of the relevant harmful organism has been caused by inadequate examinations, inspections or controls, with a view to possibly adopting the measures required by the findings from its verification.

| (17) | In accordance with Article 3(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), plant-health measures are financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. For the purpose of financial control of these measures, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of the above Regulation should apply. |
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(17)

In accordance with Article 3(2)(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1290/2005 of 21 June 2005 on the financing of the common agricultural policy (5), plant-health measures are financed from the European Agricultural Guarantee Fund. For the purpose of financial control of these measures, Articles 9, 36 and 37 of the above Regulation should apply.

| (18) | In accordance with Article 75 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6) and Article 90(1) of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (7), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision adopted by the institution to which powers have been delegated, setting out the essential elements of the action involving the expenditure. |
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(18)

In accordance with Article 75 of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (6) and Article 90(1) of Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (7), the commitment of expenditure from the Union budget shall be preceded by a financing decision adopted by the institution to which powers have been delegated, setting out the essential elements of the action involving the expenditure.

| (19) | The present decision constitutes a financing decision for the expenditure provided in the co-financing requests presented by Member States. |
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(19)

The present decision constitutes a financing decision for the expenditure provided in the co-financing requests presented by Member States.

| (20) | The measures provided in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health, |
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(20)

The measures provided in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The allocation of a Union financial contribution for 2010 to cover expenditure incurred by Germany, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus and Portugal relating to necessary measures as specified in Article 23(2)(a), (b) and (c) of Directive 2000/29/EC and taken for the purpose of combating the organisms concerned by the eradication programmes listed in the Annex, is hereby approved.

Article 2

The total amount of the Union financial contribution referred to in Article 1 is EUR 7 342 161. The maximum amounts of the Union financial contribution for each of the programmes shall be as indicated in the Annex.

Article 3

The Union financial contribution as set out in the Annex shall be paid on the following conditions:

| (a) | evidence of the measures taken has been submitted by the Member State concerned in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002; |
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(a)

evidence of the measures taken has been submitted by the Member State concerned in accordance with the provisions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002;

| (b) | a request for payment has been submitted by the Member State concerned to the Commission, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002. |
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(b)

a request for payment has been submitted by the Member State concerned to the Commission, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1040/2002.

The payment of the financial contribution is without prejudice to the verifications by the Commission under Article 24 of Directive 2000/29/EC.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany, the Kingdom of Spain, the French Republic, the Italian Republic, the Republic of Cyprus and the Portuguese Republic.

Done at Brussels, 14 December 2010.

For the Commission

John DALLI

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 169, 10.7.2000, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2002, p. 38.

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(3)  
  OJ L 339, 22.12.2009, p. 49.

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(4)  
  OJ L 49, 20.2.2009, p. 43.

4

(5)  
  OJ L 209, 11.8.2005, p. 1.

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(6)  
  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

6

(7)  
  OJ L 357, 31.12.2002, p. 1.

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ANNEX

ERADICATION PROGRAMMES

Legend:

a= Year of implementation of the eradication programme.

Section I

Programmes whose Union financial contribution corresponds to 50 % of eligible expenditure

| (EUR) |
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| Member State | Harmful organisms combated | Affected plants | Year | a | Eligible expenditure | Maximum Union contribution per programme |
| Germany, Baden-Württemberg | Anoplophora glabripennis | Various tree species | 2008 and 2009 | 1 | 44 590 | 22 295 |
| Germany, Baden-Württemberg, rural districts of Emmendingen, Lörrach, Konstanz (year 1 of the measures) and Ravensburg (year 2 of the measures) | Diabrotica virgifera | Zea mays | 2009 | 1 or 2 | 94 067 | 47 033 |
| Germany, Schleswig-Holstein | Saperda candida | Various tree species | 2008 and 2009 | 1 and 2 | 28 026 | 14 013 |
| France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | Rhynchophorus ferrugineus | Palmaceae | 2009 (September) until 2011 (August) | 1 and 2 | 373 860 | 186 930 |
| Italy, Lombardia
  (Gussago area) | Anoplophora chinensis | Various tree species | 2009 (May to December) | 2 | 226 083 | 113 041 |
| Italy, Veneto
  (Cornuda area) | Anoplophora glabripennis | Various tree species | 2009 and 2010 | 1 and 2 | 556 817 | 278 408 |
| Cyprus | Rhynchophorus ferrugineus | Palmaceae | 2010 | 1 | 49 306 | 24 653 |

(EUR)

Member State

Harmful organisms combated

Affected plants

Year

a

Eligible expenditure

Maximum Union contribution per programme

Germany, Baden-Württemberg

Anoplophora glabripennis

Various tree species

2008 and 2009

1

44 590

22 295

Germany, Baden-Württemberg, rural districts of Emmendingen, Lörrach, Konstanz (year 1 of the measures) and Ravensburg (year 2 of the measures)

Diabrotica virgifera

Zea mays

2009

1 or 2

94 067

47 033

Germany, Schleswig-Holstein

Saperda candida

Various tree species

2008 and 2009

1 and 2

28 026

14 013

France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

Palmaceae

2009 (September) until 2011 (August)

1 and 2

373 860

186 930

Italy, Lombardia

(Gussago area)

Anoplophora chinensis

Various tree species

2009 (May to December)

2

226 083

113 041

Italy, Veneto

(Cornuda area)

Anoplophora glabripennis

Various tree species

2009 and 2010

1 and 2

556 817

278 408

Cyprus

Rhynchophorus ferrugineus

Palmaceae

2010

1

49 306

24 653

Section II

Programmes whose Union financial contribution rates differ, in application of degressivity

| (EUR) |
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| Member State | Harmful organisms combated | Affected plants | Year | a | Eligible expenditure | Rate (%) | Maximum Union contribution |
| Germany, Baden-Württemberg, rural districts of Ortenaukreis and Bodenseekreis | Diabrotica virgifera | Zea mays | 2009 | 3 | 228 653 | 45 | 102 893 |
| Italy, Lombardia
  (Gussago area) | Anoplophora chinensis | Various tree species | 2010 | 3 | 882 726 | 45 | 397 226 |
| Italy, Lazio
  (Roma area) | Anoplophora chinensis | Various tree species | 2010 | 3 | 461 555 | 45 | 207 699 |
| Italy, Lombardia
  (Corbetta area) | Anoplophora glabripennis | Various tree species | 2009 (May to December) | 3 | 36 531 | 45 | 16 438 |
| 2010 | 4 | 75 331 | 40 | 30 132 |
| Portugal | Bursaphelenchus xylophilus | Coniferous trees | 2010 | 3 | 12 471 595 | 45 | 5 612 217 |
| Spain | Bursaphelenchus xylophilus | Coniferous trees | 2010 | 3 | 642 629 | 45 | 289 183 |

(EUR)

Member State

Harmful organisms combated

Affected plants

Year

a

Eligible expenditure

Rate (%)

Maximum Union contribution

Germany, Baden-Württemberg, rural districts of Ortenaukreis and Bodenseekreis

Diabrotica virgifera

Zea mays

2009

3

228 653

45

102 893

Italy, Lombardia

(Gussago area)

Anoplophora chinensis

Various tree species

2010

3

882 726

45

397 226

Italy, Lazio

(Roma area)

Anoplophora chinensis

Various tree species

2010

3

461 555

45

207 699

Italy, Lombardia

(Corbetta area)

Anoplophora glabripennis

Various tree species

2009 (May to December)

3

36 531

45

16 438

2010

4

75 331

40

30 132

Portugal

Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Coniferous trees

2010

3

12 471 595

45

5 612 217

Spain

Bursaphelenchus xylophilus

Coniferous trees

2010

3

642 629

45

289 183

| Total Union contribution (EUR): | 7 342 161 |
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Total Union contribution (EUR):

7 342 161

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| 15.12.2010 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 330/14 |
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15.12.2010

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 330/14

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DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 25 November 2010

on the quality accreditation procedure for manufacturers of euro banknotes

(ECB/2010/22)

(2010/773/EU)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 128(1) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), and in particular Article 16 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Article 128(1) of the Treaty and Article 16 of the Statute of the ESCB provide that the European Central Bank (ECB) has the exclusive right to authorise the issue of euro banknotes within the Union. This right includes the competence to take measures to protect the integrity of euro banknotes as a means of payment. |
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(1)

Article 128(1) of the Treaty and Article 16 of the Statute of the ESCB provide that the European Central Bank (ECB) has the exclusive right to authorise the issue of euro banknotes within the Union. This right includes the competence to take measures to protect the integrity of euro banknotes as a means of payment.

| (2) | Producing euro banknotes and euro banknote raw materials according to identical quality standards is of paramount importance to guaranteeing their quality, wherever they are produced. |
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(2)

Producing euro banknotes and euro banknote raw materials according to identical quality standards is of paramount importance to guaranteeing their quality, wherever they are produced.

| (3) | A quality accreditation procedure should therefore be put in place to ensure that only manufacturers conforming with minimum quality requirements are accredited to produce euro banknotes and euro banknote raw materials, |
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(3)

A quality accreditation procedure should therefore be put in place to ensure that only manufacturers conforming with minimum quality requirements are accredited to produce euro banknotes and euro banknote raw materials,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

SECTION I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1

Definitions

For the purposes of this Decision:

| (a) | ‘quality accreditation’ means the status, the scope of which is set out in Articles 3 and 4, granted by the ECB to a manufacturer confirming that it is in conformity with the quality requirements; |
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(a)

‘quality accreditation’ means the status, the scope of which is set out in Articles 3 and 4, granted by the ECB to a manufacturer confirming that it is in conformity with the quality requirements;

| (b) | ‘euro banknote production activity’ means the production of euro banknotes or of any euro banknote raw materials; |
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(b)

‘euro banknote production activity’ means the production of euro banknotes or of any euro banknote raw materials;

| (c) | ‘manufacturer’ means any entity that is, or wishes to be, involved in a euro banknote production activity; |
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(c)

‘manufacturer’ means any entity that is, or wishes to be, involved in a euro banknote production activity;

| (d) | ‘manufacturing site’ means any premises that a manufacturer uses, or wishes to use, for a euro banknote production activity; |
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(d)

‘manufacturing site’ means any premises that a manufacturer uses, or wishes to use, for a euro banknote production activity;

| (e) | ‘quality requirements’ means the substantive rules to be conformed with by a manufacturer seeking quality accreditation, as separately laid down by the ECB; |
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(e)

‘quality requirements’ means the substantive rules to be conformed with by a manufacturer seeking quality accreditation, as separately laid down by the ECB;

| (f) | ‘quality arrangements’ means the measures taken by a manufacturer at a manufacturing site to conform with the quality requirements; |
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(f)

‘quality arrangements’ means the measures taken by a manufacturer at a manufacturing site to conform with the quality requirements;

| (g) | ‘certification authority’ means an independent certification authority which evaluates manufacturers’ quality management systems and is entitled to certify that a manufacturer fulfils the requirements of the ISO 9001 series of standards; |
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(g)

‘certification authority’ means an independent certification authority which evaluates manufacturers’ quality management systems and is entitled to certify that a manufacturer fulfils the requirements of the ISO 9001 series of standards;

| (h) | ‘euro banknote raw materials’ means paper, ink, foil and thread used to produce euro banknotes; |
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(h)

‘euro banknote raw materials’ means paper, ink, foil and thread used to produce euro banknotes;

| (i) | ‘euro secure items’ and ‘euro secure activity’ have the meaning given to them in Decision ECB/2008/3 of 15 May 2008 on security accreditation procedures for manufacturers of euro secure items for euro banknotes (1); |
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(i)

‘euro secure items’ and ‘euro secure activity’ have the meaning given to them in Decision ECB/2008/3 of 15 May 2008 on security accreditation procedures for manufacturers of euro secure items for euro banknotes (1);

1

| (j) | ‘ECB working day’ means a day from Monday to Friday, excluding ECB public holidays; |
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(j)

‘ECB working day’ means a day from Monday to Friday, excluding ECB public holidays;

| (k) | ‘NCB’ means the national central bank of a Member State whose currency is the euro; |
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(k)

‘NCB’ means the national central bank of a Member State whose currency is the euro;

| (l) | ‘pre-audit questionnaire’ means a form used by the quality audit team to collect information from a manufacturer on the specificities of a manufacturing site and on any changes that have been made to the quality arrangements since the last quality audit. |
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(l)

‘pre-audit questionnaire’ means a form used by the quality audit team to collect information from a manufacturer on the specificities of a manufacturing site and on any changes that have been made to the quality arrangements since the last quality audit.

Article 2

General principles

1.   A manufacturer shall apply for and receive quality accreditation from the ECB before starting or continuing its euro banknote production activity.

2.   An accredited manufacturer may only carry out a euro banknote production activity at the manufacturing sites for which it has been granted quality accreditation under this Decision.

3.   The ECB requirements for quality accreditation shall be minimum requirements. Manufacturers may adopt and implement stricter quality standards, which shall be laid down in their quality plan, as defined in the quality requirements.

4.   The Executive Board shall be competent to take all decisions relating to a manufacturer’s quality accreditation, taking into account the views of the Banknote Committee, and shall inform the Governing Council thereof.

5.   Any costs and associated losses that a manufacturer incurs in connection with the application of this Decision shall be borne by the manufacturer.

6.   The provisions of this Decision are without prejudice to any full or temporary quality accreditation granted before the entry into force of this Decision.

Article 3

Full quality accreditation

1.   A manufacturer may only carry out a euro banknote production activity if the ECB grants it full quality accreditation for that activity.

2.   A manufacturer may be granted full quality accreditation for a euro banknote production activity provided that it fulfils all of the following conditions:

| (a) | it has been involved in a euro banknote production activity in the 24 months preceding the request for full quality accreditation or has been granted temporary quality accreditation as laid down in Article 4 and has started a euro banknote production activity in accordance with Article 10(3); |
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(a)

it has been involved in a euro banknote production activity in the 24 months preceding the request for full quality accreditation or has been granted temporary quality accreditation as laid down in Article 4 and has started a euro banknote production activity in accordance with Article 10(3);

| (b) | it conforms with the quality management series of standards ISO 9001 at a particular manufacturing site for a particular euro banknote production activity and a certification authority has issued a certificate to that effect; |
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(b)

it conforms with the quality management series of standards ISO 9001 at a particular manufacturing site for a particular euro banknote production activity and a certification authority has issued a certificate to that effect;

| (c) | it conforms with the quality requirements at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro banknote production activity; |
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(c)

it conforms with the quality requirements at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro banknote production activity;

| (d) | if it produces euro secure items, it has full security accreditation at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro secure activity pursuant to Decision ECB/2008/3; |
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(d)

if it produces euro secure items, it has full security accreditation at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro secure activity pursuant to Decision ECB/2008/3;

| (e) | if it is a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State; and |
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(e)

if it is a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State; and

| (f) | if it is not a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State or in a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Member State. |
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(f)

if it is not a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State or in a European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Member State.

3.   The Executive Board may grant exemptions to the location requirement set out in points (e) and (f) on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the views of the Banknote Committee. Any such decision shall be promptly notified to the Governing Council. The Executive Board shall abide by any decision of the Governing Council on this issue.

4.   Full quality accreditation shall be granted to a manufacturer for 24 months, subject to a decision taken pursuant to Articles 15, 16 or 17. Full quality accreditation may be renewed every 24 months.

5.   The ECB’s prior written consent shall be required for an accredited manufacturer to outsource the production of euro banknotes or euro banknote raw materials to another manufacturing site or to any third party, including the manufacturer’s subsidiaries and associated companies.

Article 4

Temporary quality accreditation

1.   If a manufacturer has not been involved in a euro banknote production activity in the 24 months preceding the request for full quality accreditation as described in Article 3(2)(a), it may be granted temporary quality accreditation for a planned euro banknote production activity.

2.   A manufacturer may be granted temporary quality accreditation for a planned euro banknote production activity provided that it fulfils all of the following conditions:

| (a) | it conforms with the quality management series of standards ISO 9001 at a particular manufacturing site for a planned euro banknote production activity and a certification authority has issued a certificate to that effect; |
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(a)

it conforms with the quality management series of standards ISO 9001 at a particular manufacturing site for a planned euro banknote production activity and a certification authority has issued a certificate to that effect;

| (b) | it has established the procedures and the infrastructure necessary to conform with the quality requirements at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro banknote production activity; |
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(b)

it has established the procedures and the infrastructure necessary to conform with the quality requirements at the abovementioned manufacturing site for the abovementioned euro banknote production activity;

| (c) | if it plans to produce a euro secure item, it has been granted security accreditation at the abovementioned manufacturing site for a planned euro secure activity pursuant to Decision ECB/2008/3; |
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(c)

if it plans to produce a euro secure item, it has been granted security accreditation at the abovementioned manufacturing site for a planned euro secure activity pursuant to Decision ECB/2008/3;

| (d) | if it is a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State; and |
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(d)

if it is a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State; and

| (e) | if it is not a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State or in an EFTA Member State. |
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(e)

if it is not a printing works, its manufacturing site is located in a Member State or in an EFTA Member State.

3.   Temporary quality accreditation shall be granted to a manufacturer for one year, subject to a decision taken pursuant to Articles 15, 16 or 17. If the manufacturer tenders for or is commissioned to carry out a euro banknote production activity within this period, its temporary quality accreditation may be extended as necessary until the ECB has taken a decision on whether to grant it full quality accreditation.

SECTION II

PROCEDURE FOR FULL QUALITY ACCREDITATION

Article 5

Initiation request and appointment of a quality audit team

1.   A manufacturer with temporary quality accreditation for a planned euro banknote production activity who wishes to carry out this activity, or who has carried out a euro banknote production activity in the last 24 months and wishes to continue carrying out this activity, shall make a written request to the ECB to initiate the procedure for full quality accreditation. This request shall include all of the following:

| (a) | a specification of the manufacturing site and its location and the euro banknote production activity for which the manufacturer seeks full quality accreditation; |
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(a)

a specification of the manufacturing site and its location and the euro banknote production activity for which the manufacturer seeks full quality accreditation;

| (b) | information on the euro banknote production activity carried out; |
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(b)

information on the euro banknote production activity carried out;

| (c) | a copy of the certificate referred to in Article 3(2)(b). |
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(c)

a copy of the certificate referred to in Article 3(2)(b).

2.   The ECB shall check whether the manufacturer has conformed with the requirements laid down in paragraph 1 and inform the manufacturer of the outcome of this evaluation within 30 ECB working days from the date of receipt of the initiation request. The ECB may extend this time limit once, with written notice to the manufacturer. While the ECB is carrying out this evaluation, it may request additional information from the manufacturer in relation to the requirements listed in paragraph 1. If the ECB requests additional information, it shall inform the manufacturer of the outcome of the evaluation within 20 ECB working days from the date of receipt of the additional information. The ECB may agree with the manufacturer to extend the deadlines mentioned in this paragraph.

3.   In the event of a positive evaluation, the ECB shall inform the manufacturer that a quality audit will be carried out at the manufacturer’s premises. The ECB shall appoint a quality audit team composed of experts from the ECB and NCBs. Such appointments shall avoid conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest arises after an appointment, the ECB shall immediately replace the expert in question with an expert who does not have a conflict of interest.

4.   The ECB shall reject the initiation request and inform the manufacturer in writing of its decision to do so and the reasons if any of the following applies:

| (a) | the manufacturer fails to provide the information required pursuant to paragraph 1; |
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(a)

the manufacturer fails to provide the information required pursuant to paragraph 1;

| (b) | it fails to supply any additional information requested by the ECB pursuant to paragraph 2 within a reasonable period to be mutually agreed; |
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(b)

it fails to supply any additional information requested by the ECB pursuant to paragraph 2 within a reasonable period to be mutually agreed;

| (c) | the ECB has revoked the manufacturer’s full quality accreditation and the period of prohibition on reapplication specified in the revocation decision has not elapsed; |
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(c)

the ECB has revoked the manufacturer’s full quality accreditation and the period of prohibition on reapplication specified in the revocation decision has not elapsed;

| (d) | the location of the manufacturing site does not meet the requirements laid down in Article 3(2)(e) or (f); |
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(d)

the location of the manufacturing site does not meet the requirements laid down in Article 3(2)(e) or (f);

| (e) | the manufacturer produces euro secure items and the ECB has not granted it security accreditation as referred to in Article 3(2)(d). |
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(e)

the manufacturer produces euro secure items and the ECB has not granted it security accreditation as referred to in Article 3(2)(d).

5.   If an accredited manufacturer wishes to have its quality accreditation renewed, and provided it re-applies for full quality accreditation before the date established in accordance with Article 7(2)(c), its quality accreditation shall remain valid until the ECB has taken a decision pursuant to Article 7(1).

Article 6

Quality audit

1.   The quality audit shall commence on a date that has been mutually agreed between the manufacturer and the ECB. If the manufacturer is a printing works, the quality audit shall take place during euro banknote production.

2.   At the latest two weeks before the quality audit, the ECB shall provide the manufacturer with a pre-audit questionnaire which it shall complete and send back to the ECB at least one week before the quality audit.

3.   The quality audit shall take place at the manufacturing site for which the manufacturer seeks quality accreditation.

4.   The quality audit team shall assess whether the manufacturer’s quality arrangements conform with the quality requirements. If the manufacturer proposes improvements to conform with the quality requirements, quality accreditation shall not be granted until such improvements are in place. The quality audit team may conduct a follow-up quality audit to verify whether, following such improvements, the quality arrangements conform with the quality requirements, before submitting to the manufacturer the draft audit report referred to in paragraph 6.

5.   On completion of the quality audit, and, where applicable, the follow-up quality audit, and before leaving the manufacturing site, the quality audit team shall set out its findings, including any non-conformity with the quality requirements and any improvements proposed by the manufacturer, in a preliminary summary, agreed and signed by both the quality audit team and the manufacturer.

6.   The quality audit team shall prepare a draft audit report based on the preliminary summary. This report shall in particular contain details of:

| (a) | the quality arrangements in place at the manufacturing site that conform with the quality requirements; |
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(a)

the quality arrangements in place at the manufacturing site that conform with the quality requirements;

| (b) | any instances of non-conformity with the quality requirements that the quality audit team has identified; |
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(b)

any instances of non-conformity with the quality requirements that the quality audit team has identified;

| (c) | any action taken by the manufacturer during the quality audit; |
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(c)

any action taken by the manufacturer during the quality audit;

| (d) | any improvements proposed by the manufacturer and, in cases where a follow-up quality audit is carried out, the quality audit team’s assessment of whether such improvements have been carried out; |
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(d)

any improvements proposed by the manufacturer and, in cases where a follow-up quality audit is carried out, the quality audit team’s assessment of whether such improvements have been carried out;

| (e) | the quality audit team’s assessment of whether full quality accreditation should be granted. |
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(e)

the quality audit team’s assessment of whether full quality accreditation should be granted.

7.   The draft audit report shall be sent to the manufacturer within 30 ECB working days from the date of completion of the quality audit or, where applicable, the follow-up quality audit. The manufacturer may comment on the draft audit report within 30 ECB working days from receipt. The ECB shall finalise the draft audit report taking into account the manufacturer’s comments before taking a decision pursuant to Article 7. The ECB may agree with the manufacturer to extend the deadlines mentioned in this paragraph.

8.   Notwithstanding the provisions of this Article, in the event of a quality problem affecting the quality of euro banknotes or of euro banknote raw materials, the ECB may organise an ad hoc quality audit to investigate the issue. Paragraphs 5 to 7 shall apply accordingly.

Article 7

Decision on full quality accreditation

1.   The ECB shall notify the manufacturer in writing of its decision on the request for full quality accreditation within 30 ECB working days from receipt of the manufacturer’s comments on the draft audit report, or from the expiry of the time limit for providing such comments.

2.   In the event of a positive decision, the ECB shall grant the manufacturer full quality accreditation. The decision shall clearly identify:

| (a) | the manufacturer; |
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(a)

the manufacturer;

| (b) | the euro banknote production activity and the manufacturing site for which full quality accreditation is granted; |
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(b)

the euro banknote production activity and the manufacturing site for which full quality accreditation is granted;

| (c) | the date of expiry of the full quality accreditation; |
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(c)

the date of expiry of the full quality accreditation;

| (d) | any specific conditions relating to points (a) to (c). |
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(d)

any specific conditions relating to points (a) to (c).

The decision shall be based on the information set out in the final audit report, which shall be attached to the decision.

3.   If full quality accreditation is not granted to the manufacturer, the ECB shall specify the reasons and the manufacturer may initiate the review procedure laid down in Article 18.

SECTION III

PROCEDURE FOR TEMPORARY QUALITY ACCREDITATION

Article 8

Initiation request and appointment of a quality pre-audit team

1.   If a manufacturer:

| (i) | has not carried out a euro banknote production activity in the 24 months preceding the request for temporary quality accreditation; or |
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(i)

has not carried out a euro banknote production activity in the 24 months preceding the request for temporary quality accreditation; or

| (ii) | has not carried out any euro banknote production activity but has been requested by an NCB or a printing works to start a euro banknote production activity; |
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(ii)

has not carried out any euro banknote production activity but has been requested by an NCB or a printing works to start a euro banknote production activity;

it shall make a written request to the ECB to initiate the procedure for temporary quality accreditation.

This request shall include all of the following:

| (a) | a specification of the manufacturing site and its location and the euro banknote production activity for which the manufacturer seeks temporary quality accreditation; |
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(a)

a specification of the manufacturing site and its location and the euro banknote production activity for which the manufacturer seeks temporary quality accreditation;

| (b) | information on the euro banknote production activity to be carried out; |
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(b)

information on the euro banknote production activity to be carried out;

| (c) | a copy of the certificate referred to in Article 4(2)(a). |
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(c)

a copy of the certificate referred to in Article 4(2)(a).

2.   A manufacturer whose temporary quality accreditation has expired may apply for a new temporary quality accreditation. In addition to the information required under paragraph 1, it shall specify in the written request to the ECB the reasons for not having (a) tendered for; or (b) been commissioned to carry out a euro banknote production activity as referred to in Article 4(3).

3.   The ECB shall check whether the manufacturer has conformed with the requirements laid down in paragraphs 1 and 2 and inform the manufacturer of the outcome of this evaluation within 30 ECB working days from the date of receipt of the initiation request. The ECB may extend this time limit once with written notice to the manufacturer. While the ECB is carrying out this evaluation, it may request additional information from the manufacturer in relation to the requirements listed in paragraphs 1 and 2. If the ECB requests additional information, it shall inform the manufacturer of the outcome of the evaluation within 20 ECB working days from the date of receipt of the additional information. The ECB may agree with the manufacturer to extend the deadlines mentioned in this paragraph.

4.   In the event of a positive evaluation, the ECB shall inform the manufacturer that a quality pre-audit will be carried out at the manufacturer’s premises. The quality pre-audit team shall be appointed as laid down in Article 5(3).

5.   The ECB shall reject the initiation request and inform the manufacturer in writing of its rejection and the reasons if any of the following applies:

| (a) | the manufacturer fails to provide the information required pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2; |
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(a)

the manufacturer fails to provide the information required pursuant to paragraphs 1 and 2;

| (b) | it fails to supply any additional information requested by the ECB pursuant to paragraph 3 within a reasonable period to be mutually agreed; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

it fails to supply any additional information requested by the ECB pursuant to paragraph 3 within a reasonable period to be mutually agreed;

| (c) | the ECB has revoked its temporary or full quality accreditation and the period of prohibition on reapplication specified in the revocation decision has not elapsed; |
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(c)

the ECB has revoked its temporary or full quality accreditation and the period of prohibition on reapplication specified in the revocation decision has not elapsed;

| (d) | the location of the manufacturing site does not meet the requirements laid down in Article 4(2)(d) and (e); |
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(d)

the location of the manufacturing site does not meet the requirements laid down in Article 4(2)(d) and (e);

| (e) | the manufacturer plans to produce euro secure items and the ECB has not granted it security accreditation as referred to in Article 4(2)(c). |
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(e)

the manufacturer plans to produce euro secure items and the ECB has not granted it security accreditation as referred to in Article 4(2)(c).

6.   Subject to paragraph 2, if an accredited manufacturer wishes to have its quality accreditation renewed, and provided it re-applies for temporary quality accreditation before the date established in accordance with Article 10(2)(c), its quality accreditation shall remain valid until the ECB has taken a decision pursuant to Article 10(1).

Article 9

Quality pre-audit

1.   The quality pre-audit shall commence on a date that has been mutually agreed between the manufacturer and the ECB.

2.   The quality pre-audit shall take place at the manufacturing site for which the manufacturer seeks quality accreditation.

3.   The quality pre-audit team shall assess whether the quality arrangements that the manufacturer has in place will conform with the quality requirements as soon as the manufacturer starts a euro banknote production activity.

4.   The quality pre-audit team shall set out its findings in a draft pre-audit report. This draft pre-audit report shall in particular contain details of all of the following:

| (a) | the quality arrangements already in place at the manufacturing site that conform with the quality requirements; |
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(a)

the quality arrangements already in place at the manufacturing site that conform with the quality requirements;

| (b) | any quality arrangements that the manufacturer still needs to put in place in order to conform with the quality requirements; |
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(b)

any quality arrangements that the manufacturer still needs to put in place in order to conform with the quality requirements;

| (c) | the quality pre-audit team’s assessment of whether temporary quality accreditation should be granted. |
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(c)

the quality pre-audit team’s assessment of whether temporary quality accreditation should be granted.

5.   The draft pre-audit report shall be sent to the manufacturer within 30 ECB working days from the date of completion of the quality pre-audit. The manufacturer may comment within 30 ECB working days from receipt of the draft pre-audit report. The ECB shall finalise the draft pre-audit report taking into account the manufacturer’s comments before taking a decision pursuant to Article 10. The ECB may agree with the manufacturer to extend the deadlines mentioned in this paragraph.

Article 10

Decision on temporary quality accreditation

1.   The ECB shall notify the manufacturer in writing of its decision on the request for temporary quality accreditation within 30 ECB working days from receipt of the manufacturer’s comments on the draft pre-audit report, or from the expiry of the time limit for providing such comments.

2.   In the event of a positive decision, the ECB shall grant the manufacturer temporary quality accreditation. The ECB decision shall clearly identify:

| (a) | the manufacturer; |
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(a)

the manufacturer;

| (b) | the euro banknote production activity and the manufacturing site for which temporary quality accreditation is granted; |
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(b)

the euro banknote production activity and the manufacturing site for which temporary quality accreditation is granted;

| (c) | the date of expiry of the temporary quality accreditation; |
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(c)

the date of expiry of the temporary quality accreditation;

| (d) | any specific conditions relating to points (a) to (c). |
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(d)

any specific conditions relating to points (a) to (c).

The decision shall be based on the information set out in the final pre-audit report referred to in Article 9(5), which shall be attached to the decision.

3.   A manufacturer that has been granted temporary quality accreditation may tender for or be commissioned to carry out a euro banknote production activity. Once the manufacturer starts a euro banknote production activity, it shall immediately make a written request to the ECB to initiate the procedure for full quality accreditation pursuant to Section II. The quality audit referred to in Article 6 shall commence no later than 12 months from the date on which the manufacturer has been granted temporary quality accreditation.

4.   The ECB shall specify the reasons for not granting temporary quality accreditation. The manufacturer may initiate the review procedure laid down in Article 18.

SECTION IV

CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS

Article 11

Continuing obligations of quality accredited manufacturers and of the ECB

1.   An accredited manufacturer shall, for the relevant manufacturing site, provide the ECB with a copy of the certificate for its quality management system each time the initial certificate referred to in Articles 3(2)(b) and 4(2)(a) is renewed.

2.   An accredited manufacturer shall inform the ECB in writing and without undue delay of any of the following:

| (a) | the commencement of any procedure for its winding-up or reorganisation or any analogous procedure; |
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(a)

the commencement of any procedure for its winding-up or reorganisation or any analogous procedure;

| (b) | the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator or similar officer; |
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(b)

the appointment of a liquidator, receiver, administrator or similar officer;

| (c) | any intention to involve third parties in a euro banknote production activity, including through subcontracting; |
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(c)

any intention to involve third parties in a euro banknote production activity, including through subcontracting;

| (d) | any change made after quality accreditation has been granted that affects, or may affect, the fulfilment of the requirements for quality accreditation; |
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(d)

any change made after quality accreditation has been granted that affects, or may affect, the fulfilment of the requirements for quality accreditation;

| (e) | any change of control of the manufacturer following a change in its ownership structure or for any other reason. |
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(e)

any change of control of the manufacturer following a change in its ownership structure or for any other reason.

3.   An accredited manufacturer shall keep the quality requirements confidential.

4.   The ECB shall inform accredited manufacturers of any update of the quality requirements.

SECTION V

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-CONFORMITY

Article 12

Decision-making procedure

1.   In making an observation or taking a decision as referred to in Articles 14 to 17, the ECB shall:

| (a) | assess the non-conformity, taking into account the (pre-)audit report; and |
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(a)

assess the non-conformity, taking into account the (pre-)audit report; and

| (b) | inform the manufacturer in writing of the observation made or decision taken within 30 ECB working days from receipt of the manufacturer’s comments on the draft (pre-)audit report, specifying: (i) the non-conformity; (ii) the manufacturing site and euro banknote production activity to which the observation or decision relates; (iii) the date of the observation or the date on which the decision will become effective; and (iv) the reasons for the observation or decision. |
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(b)

inform the manufacturer in writing of the observation made or decision taken within 30 ECB working days from receipt of the manufacturer’s comments on the draft (pre-)audit report, specifying: (i) the non-conformity; (ii) the manufacturing site and euro banknote production activity to which the observation or decision relates; (iii) the date of the observation or the date on which the decision will become effective; and (iv) the reasons for the observation or decision.

2.   In all cases where the ECB makes an observation or takes a decision pursuant to Articles 14 to 17, it shall be proportionate to the seriousness of the non-conformity. The ECB shall inform the NCBs and all manufacturers of the observation made or decision taken, and its scope and duration. It shall also specify that the NCBs will be notified of any change in the non-conforming manufacturer’s status.

Article 13

Instances of non-conformity

1.   Non-conformity by a manufacturer with the quality requirements, the other requirements for quality accreditation, or the obligations laid down in Article 11, shall be classified by the quality (pre-)audit team in one of the categories listed in paragraphs 2 to 5.

2.   Non-conformity that the quality (pre-)audit team deems to have an immediate and serious impact on the quality of the manufacturer’s production of euro banknotes or euro banknote raw materials shall qualify as a major non-conformity and the ECB shall take a decision pursuant to Article 16.

3.   Non-conformity that the quality (pre-)audit team deems not to have an immediate and serious impact on the quality of the manufacturer’s production of euro banknotes or euro banknote raw materials but that may have a direct adverse effect on the quality of such production shall qualify as a standard non-conformity and the ECB shall take a decision pursuant to Article 15.

4.   Non-conformity that the quality (pre-)audit team deems not to have a direct adverse effect on the quality of the manufacturer’s production of euro banknotes or euro banknote raw materials but that has to be remedied before the next quality audit shall be referred to in the (pre-)audit report as an observation and the ECB shall make a written observation pursuant to Article 14.

5.   Non-conformity that is not of a type referred to in paragraphs 2 to 4 shall be referred to in the (pre-) audit report as a note but shall not give rise to any further action pursuant to Articles 14 to 17.

Article 14

Written observation

1.   The ECB shall make a written observation to the manufacturer in the event of non-conformity of the type referred to in Article 13(4), which may be added to the (pre-)audit report.

2.   The written observation shall state that if the non-conformity has not been remedied when the next (pre-)audit takes place, the ECB shall take a decision under Article 15.

Article 15

Corrective measures and suspension of quality accreditation in relation to new orders

If non-conformity of the type referred to in Article 13(3) is identified, but the manufacturer puts forward a reasonable case that it will be able to correct the non-conformity, the ECB shall take a decision:

| (a) | laying down, in consultation with the manufacturer, a time limit for the manufacturer to remedy the non-conformity; |
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(a)

laying down, in consultation with the manufacturer, a time limit for the manufacturer to remedy the non-conformity;

| (b) | specifying that the manufacturer may not accept new orders for the relevant euro banknote production activity, including participation in relevant tender procedures, if the non-conformity has not been remedied by the expiry of the time limit referred to in point (a). |
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(b)

specifying that the manufacturer may not accept new orders for the relevant euro banknote production activity, including participation in relevant tender procedures, if the non-conformity has not been remedied by the expiry of the time limit referred to in point (a).

Article 16

Suspension of euro banknote production activity

1.   If non-conformity referred to in Article 13(2) is identified, the quality (pre-)audit team may recommend to the ECB suspension of the relevant euro banknote production activity with immediate effect until the non-conformity has been remedied. The manufacturer shall provide the quality (pre-)audit team with information concerning any other manufacturer which may be affected as a customer or supplier by the suspension.

2.   As soon as possible after suspension takes effect pursuant to paragraph 1, the quality (pre-)audit team shall, in a follow-up quality audit, assess whether the non-conformity has been remedied. If the quality (pre-)audit team decides that the non-conformity has been remedied, the ECB shall lift the suspension. If the manufacturer does not rectify the non-conformity, the ECB shall take a decision pursuant to Article 17.

Article 17

Revocation of quality accreditation

1.   The ECB shall revoke a manufacturer’s quality accreditation if it is not able to rectify non-conformity of a type referred to in Article 13(2).

2.   In its revocation decision, the ECB shall specify the date from which the manufacturer may reapply for quality accreditation.

Article 18

Review procedure

1.   If the ECB takes any of the following decisions:

| (a) | rejecting a request to initiate the full or temporary quality accreditation procedure; |
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(a)

rejecting a request to initiate the full or temporary quality accreditation procedure;

| (b) | refusing to grant full or temporary quality accreditation; |
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(b)

refusing to grant full or temporary quality accreditation;

| (c) | pursuant to Articles 14 to 17; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

pursuant to Articles 14 to 17;

the manufacturer may, within 30 ECB working days of notification of such a decision, submit a written request to the Governing Council to review the decision. The manufacturer shall include its reasons for such a request and all supporting information.

2.   If the manufacturer explicitly so requests, and gives reasons, the Governing Council may suspend the application of the decision that is to be reviewed.

3.   The Governing Council shall review the decision and communicate its reasoned decision in writing to the manufacturer within two months of receipt of the request.

4.   The application of paragraphs 1 to 3 shall be without prejudice to any rights under Articles 263 and 265 of the Treaty.

SECTION VI

FINAL PROVISIONS

Article 19

ECB quality accreditation register

1.   The ECB shall keep a register of quality accreditations:

| (a) | listing the manufacturers which have been granted full or temporary quality accreditation and their manufacturing sites; |
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(a)

listing the manufacturers which have been granted full or temporary quality accreditation and their manufacturing sites;

| (b) | indicating in respect of each manufacturing site the euro banknote production activity for which quality accreditation has been granted; |
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(b)

indicating in respect of each manufacturing site the euro banknote production activity for which quality accreditation has been granted;

| (c) | recording the expiry of any quality accreditation. |
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(c)

recording the expiry of any quality accreditation.

2.   If the ECB takes a decision under Article 16, it shall record the duration of the suspension.

3.   If the ECB takes a decision under Article 17, it shall remove the name of the manufacturer from the register.

4.   The ECB shall make available to NCBs and accredited manufacturers a list of all manufacturers contained in the register and any updates thereof.

Article 20

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

It shall apply from 1 May 2011.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 25 November 2010.

The President of the ECB

Jean-Claude TRICHET

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