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| 24.8.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 231/139 |
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24.8.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 231/139

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 11 April 2006

on the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Appendix VI of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

(2006/569/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 2005/269/EC of 28 February 2005 on the conclusion of an Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Taking account of the conclusions of the second Joint Committee meeting of the Agreement on Trade in Wines and of the first Joint Committee meeting of the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks of the EU-Chile Association Agreement of 13-14 June 2005 both held in Madrid, it is necessary to amend Appendix VI of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, in order to permit the use of certain Chilean trademarks that coincide with the Community geographical indications to be used on the Chilean internal market in limited quantities up to 31 January 2014, with effect from 24 April 2006. |
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(1)

Taking account of the conclusions of the second Joint Committee meeting of the Agreement on Trade in Wines and of the first Joint Committee meeting of the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks of the EU-Chile Association Agreement of 13-14 June 2005 both held in Madrid, it is necessary to amend Appendix VI of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, in order to permit the use of certain Chilean trademarks that coincide with the Community geographical indications to be used on the Chilean internal market in limited quantities up to 31 January 2014, with effect from 24 April 2006.

| (2) | The Community and the Republic of Chile have therefore negotiated, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Agreement on Trade in Wines, an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters to amend its Appendix VI. |
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(2)

The Community and the Republic of Chile have therefore negotiated, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Agreement on Trade in Wines, an agreement in the form of an exchange of letters to amend its Appendix VI.

| (3) | The Exchange of Letters should therefore be approved. |
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(3)

The Exchange of Letters should therefore be approved.

| (4) | The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine, |
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(4)

The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and the Republic of Chile amending Appendix VI of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.

The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.

Article 2

The Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development is hereby empowered to sign the Exchange of Letters in order to bind the Community.

Done at Brussels, 11 April 2006.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 84, 2.4.2005, p. 19.

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AGREEMENT IN THE FORM OF AN EXCHANGE OF LETTERS

between the European Community and the Republic of Chile concerning amendments to Appendix VI of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part

Brussels, 24 April 2006

Sir,

I have the honour to refer to meetings related to technical adaptations which have been held in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, of 18 November 2002, which provides that the Contracting Parties may, by mutual consent, amend Appendices to this Agreement to take account of any amendments to the laws and regulations of the Parties.

In these meetings it has been concluded that some Chilean trademarks that coincides with the Community geographical indications must be incorporated into Appendix VI (List of trade marks referred to in Article 7).

I have therefore the honour to propose that Appendix VI to the Agreement on Trade in Wines be replaced by the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of today's date.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Sir, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the European Community

Mariann FISCHER BOEL

Brussels, 24 April 2006

Madam,

I have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of today's date which reads as follows:

‘I have the honour to refer to meetings related to technical adaptations which have been held in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Agreement on Trade in Wines annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, of 18 November 2002, which provides that the Contracting Parties may, by mutual consent, amend Appendices to this Agreement to take account of any amendments to the laws and regulations of the Parties.

In these meetings it has been concluded that some Chilean trademarks that coincides with the Community geographical indications must be incorporated into Appendix VI (List of trade marks referred to in Article 7).

I have therefore the honour to propose that Appendix VI to the Agreement on Trade in Wines be replaced by the Appendix attached hereto, with effect as of today's date.

I should be obliged if you would confirm that your Government is in agreement with the content of this letter’

I have the honour to inform you that the Republic of Chile is in agreement with the content of this letter.

Please accept, Madam, the assurance of my highest consideration.

On behalf of the Republic of Chile

Oscar ALCAMÁN RIFFO

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‘APPENDIX VI

TRADE MARKS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 7

| A. | List of trade marks referred to in Article 7(2)






  Algarves |
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A.

List of trade marks referred to in Article 7(2)

Algarves

| Alsacia |
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Alsacia

| Asti |
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Asti

| Baden |
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Baden

| Borgoño |
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Borgoño

| Burdeos |
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Burdeos

| Carmen Margaux |
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Carmen Margaux

| Carmen Rhin |
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Carmen Rhin

| Cava del Reyno |
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Cava del Reyno

| Cava Vergara |
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Cava Vergara

| Cavanegra |
| --- |

Cavanegra

| Champagne Grandier |
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Champagne Grandier

| Champaña Rabat |
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Champaña Rabat

| Champagne Rabat |
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Champagne Rabat

| Champaña Grandier |
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Champaña Grandier

| Champaña Valdivieso |
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Champaña Valdivieso

| Champenoise Grandier |
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Champenoise Grandier

| Champenoise Rabat |
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Champenoise Rabat

| Errazuriz Panquehue Corton |
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Errazuriz Panquehue Corton

| Nueva Extremadura |
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Nueva Extremadura

| Jerez R. Rabat |
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Jerez R. Rabat

| La Rioja |
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La Rioja

| Moselle |
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Moselle

| Oro del Rhin |
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Oro del Rhin

| Portofino |
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Portofino

| Porto Franco |
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Porto Franco

| Provence |
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Provence

| R Oporto Rabat |
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R Oporto Rabat

| Ribeiro |
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Ribeiro

| Savoia Marchetti |
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Savoia Marchetti

| Toro |
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Toro

| Uvita de Plata Borgoña |
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Uvita de Plata Borgoña

| Viña Carmen Margaux |
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Viña Carmen Margaux

| Viña Manquehue Jerez |
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Viña Manquehue Jerez

| Viña Manquehue Oporto |
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Viña Manquehue Oporto

| Viña San Pedro Gran Vino Burdeos |
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Viña San Pedro Gran Vino Burdeos

| B. | List of trade marks referred to in Article 7(2a) (*1)






  Champagne Monterrey |
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B.

List of trade marks referred to in Article 7(2a) (*1)

Champagne Monterrey

| Champagne Conde del Maule |
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Champagne Conde del Maule

| Champagne L'Heritage |
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Champagne L'Heritage

| Champagne Subercaseaux |
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Champagne Subercaseaux

| Champagne Santa Emiliana |
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Champagne Santa Emiliana

| Champagne Cima |
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Champagne Cima

| Champagne Santa Carolina |
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Champagne Santa Carolina

| Champagne Planella |
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Champagne Planella

| Champagne Ambassador, Rosé Ambassador |
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Champagne Ambassador, Rosé Ambassador

| Champagne Merlot Valdivieso |
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Champagne Merlot Valdivieso

| Champagne Undurraga |
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Champagne Undurraga

| Champagne Supreme |
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Champagne Supreme

| Champagne Santa Adela |
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Champagne Santa Adela

| Champagne Tocornal |
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Champagne Tocornal

| Champagne Tarapacá |
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Champagne Tarapacá

| Champagne, Champenoise Viña Mar |
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Champagne, Champenoise Viña Mar

| Jerez Casino |
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Jerez Casino

| Jerez Montalbán La Fortuna |
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Jerez Montalbán La Fortuna

| Jerez Zalamero |
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Jerez Zalamero

| Chablis Santa Blanca |
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Chablis Santa Blanca

| Chablis Macaya |
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Chablis Macaya

| Pommard Macaya |
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Pommard Macaya

| Pommard Canepa |
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Pommard Canepa

| Pommard Viña el Arrayan |
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Pommard Viña el Arrayan

| Oporto Casino |
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Oporto Casino

| Oporto Traverso |
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Oporto Traverso

| Oporto Diamante Centenario |
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Oporto Diamante Centenario

| Esencia’ |
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Esencia’

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(*1)  The wines, spirit drinks and aromatised drinks referred to in Lists B of the Agreement on Trade in Wines and of the Agreement on Trade in Spirit Drinks and Aromatised Drinks annexed to the Association Agreement between the European Communities and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part, shall not exceed the total quantity of 22 000 hl per year.

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