# Official Journal C 286/2020

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 6331 August 2020 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 286

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 6331 August 2020

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| Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 286/01 | Euro exchange rates — 28 August 2020 | 1 |

Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 286/01

Euro exchange rates — 28 August 2020

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 286/02 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9560 – Gränges/Impexmetal) (
  1
  ) | 2 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2020/C 286/03 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 4 |
| 2020/C 286/04 | Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 | 7 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2020/C 286/02

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.9560 – Gränges/Impexmetal) (
  1
  )

1

2

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 286/03

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

4

2020/C 286/04

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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31.8.2020

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

28 August 2020

(2020/C 286/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,1915 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 125,39 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4439 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,89468 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 10,2603 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0758 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 163,50 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 10,4700 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 26,200 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 355,18 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,3921 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,8395 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 8,7176 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,6216 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,5553 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,2345 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,7723 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6195 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 407,24 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 19,8829 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,1749 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5275 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 17 330,67 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,9632 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,676 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 88,6250 |
| THB | Thai baht | 37,091 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 6,5608 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 26,0690 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 87,2125 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1915

JPY

Japanese yen

125,39

DKK

Danish krone

7,4439

GBP

Pound sterling

0,89468

SEK

Swedish krona

10,2603

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0758

ISK

Iceland króna

163,50

NOK

Norwegian krone

10,4700

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

26,200

HUF

Hungarian forint

355,18

PLN

Polish zloty

4,3921

RON

Romanian leu

4,8395

TRY

Turkish lira

8,7176

AUD

Australian dollar

1,6216

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,5553

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,2345

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,7723

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6195

KRW

South Korean won

1 407,24

ZAR

South African rand

19,8829

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,1749

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5275

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

17 330,67

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,9632

PHP

Philippine peso

57,676

RUB

Russian rouble

88,6250

THB

Thai baht

37,091

BRL

Brazilian real

6,5608

MXN

Mexican peso

26,0690

INR

Indian rupee

87,2125

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

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.9560 – Gränges/Impexmetal)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 286/02)

1.

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

| — | Gränges AB (publ) (‘Gränges’, Sweden), |
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Gränges AB (publ) (‘Gränges’, Sweden),

| — | Impexmetal S.A. (‘Impexmetal’, Poland). |
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Impexmetal S.A. (‘Impexmetal’, Poland).

Gränges AB (publ) (‘Gränges’, Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Impexmetal S.A. (‘Impexmetal’, Poland). The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2.

| — | for Gränges: manufacture and supply of aluminium flat rolled products (‘FRPs’) to customers in the automotive industry, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (‘HVAC’) industry and niche sectors such as transformers and food packaging, |
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for Gränges: manufacture and supply of aluminium flat rolled products (‘FRPs’) to customers in the automotive industry, the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (‘HVAC’) industry and niche sectors such as transformers and food packaging,

| — | for Impexmetal: manufacture and supply of aluminium FRPs for the automotive industry, closure manufacturers, and companies within electronics. |
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for Impexmetal: manufacture and supply of aluminium FRPs for the automotive industry, closure manufacturers, and companies within electronics.

3.

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

4.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.9560 – Gränges/Impexmetal

Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below:

Email: COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu

Fax +32 22964301

Postal address:

| European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2020/C 286/03)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Mittelburgenland’

Reference number: PDO-AT-A0214-AM01

Date of communication: 21.2.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

Description and reasons

As the vineyard register is now managed under the integrated administration and control system, the maximum yield per hectare must be adjusted.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Mittelburgenland

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

4.   Description of the wine(s)

The ‘Mittelburgenland’ designation of origin may only be used for wines obtained from the Blaufränkisch variety which have the high level of fruitiness and spice typical of that variety. Other organoleptic characteristics are set out in the product specification.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

All the oenological practices authorised for wine with a protected designation of origin under Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935 are permitted for the ‘Mittelburgenland’ designation of origin, except for treatment with potassium sorbate and with dimethyl dicarbonate. Deacidification of the wines is possible in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935. The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism decides on possible acidification depending on the climate conditions during the growing season. The conditions for possible acidification are in this case governed by Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935.

The specific oenological practices (including enrichment) are derived from the selected traditional production method and described in the product specification.

b.   Maximum yields

10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The geographical area of the ‘Mittelburgenland’ designation of origin comprises the political district of Oberpullendorf in Burgenland.

7.   Main wine grape variety(ies)

Blaufränkisch – Frankovka

8.   Description of the link(s)

The soils in Mittelburgenland consist of Tegel (local term for grey, sandy clay), clay, sand and gravel. Old coral beds made of Leitha limestone jut out of the soil in places. The soils are ideal for producing the Blaufränkisch variety, not least because of their good water retention capacity in conjunction with the heat-regulating influence of the nearby Lake Neusiedl.

The production structure in the Mittelburgenland wine region is characterised by family-run winegrowing businesses which mainly process grapes from their own production and, in many cases, also sell directly from their farms. Two modern cooperatives supplement the family-run holdings. There is a strong link between the high level of tourism and the wine industry. Typically, the wine must be fruity and spicy. Ageing must take place in large oak barrels, used barriques or steel tanks. Wine with the additional designation ‘Reserve’ must be fruity, spicy and powerful. Ageing takes place in large oak barrels or barriques. The subsoil consists of Tegel, clay, sand and gravel. Old coral beds made of Leitha limestone jut out of the soil in places. The soils of this region prove to be an ideal basis for cultivating the Blaufränkisch variety – not only because of their good water retention capacity in conjunction with the heat-regulating influence of the nearby Lake Neusiedl.

In the Mittelburgenland region, the Pannonian climate is prevalent. The protection of three hill chains in the north, south and west and the exposure to the lowlands of the Pannonian Basin provide ideal climate conditions for cultivating the Blaufränkisch variety. At least 300 days of sunshine and annual precipitation of only 600 mm (approx.) guarantee that the grapes and wine produced are of excellent quality.

Moreover, the predominantly family-run nature of the winegrowing businesses means that the traditional style of winemaking is passed from generation to generation, which adds to the distinctive character of Mittelburgenland wines.

9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Under the Austrian Wine Act, a wine with the ‘Mittelburgenland’ designation of origin may only be marketed if it has an official quality check number [Staatliche Prüfnummer]. In order to obtain a quality check number, a sample of each wine to be marketed with the ‘Mittelburgenland’ designation of origin (systematic check) must be subjected to analytical and organoleptic tests (cf. the product specification).

Parties intending to submit an application for an official quality check number for a wine with the sales denomination ‘Mittelburgenland DAC’ must inform the Burgenland Regional Wine Committee in writing each year.

The panel tasting for the purposes of awarding a quality check number for wine with the sales denomination ‘Mittelburgenland DAC’ must take place at the Federal Viticulture Office in Eisenstadt. An application for a quality check number for wine with the sales denomination ‘Mittelburgenland DAC’ may be submitted from 1 January of the second year following the harvest. The sample meets the sensory requirements if the majority of tasters have judged it positively. If the opinion of the first tasting panel is divided evenly on a particular sample, the sample is submitted to a further panel. If opinion is divided evenly twice, the overall test result is negative.

Link to the product specification

https://www.bmlrt.gv.at/land/produktion-maerkte/pflanzliche-produktion/wein/Weinherkunft.html

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2020/C 286/04)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Thermenregion’

Reference number: PDO-AT-A0229-AM01

Date of communication: 21.2.2020

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

Description and reasons

As the vineyard register is now managed under the integrated administration and control system, the maximum yield per hectare must be adjusted.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name of the product

Thermenregion

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

| 1. | Wine |
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1.

Wine

| 5. | Quality sparkling wine |
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5.

Quality sparkling wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

The ‘Thermenregion’ designation of origin may be used for wine and quality sparkling wine; however, its use in quality sparkling wine is only of very limited importance. Further details are set out in the product specification.

| General analytical characteristics |
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| Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) | |
| Minimum total acidity | |
| Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre) | |
| Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre) | |

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

a.   Essential oenological practices

Relevant restrictions on making the wines

All the oenological practices authorised for wine with a protected designation of origin under Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935 are permitted for the ‘Thermenregion’ designation of origin, except for treatment with potassium sorbate and with dimethyl dicarbonate. Deacidification of the wines is possible in accordance with Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935. The Federal Minister for Agriculture, Regions and Tourism decides on possible acidification depending on the climate conditions during the growing season. The conditions for possible acidification are in this case governed by Regulations (EU) 2019/934 and (EU) 2019/935.

The specific oenological practices (including enrichment) are derived from the selected traditional production method and described in the product specification.

b.   Maximum yields

10 000 kilograms of grapes per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The geographical area of the ‘Thermenregion’ designation of origin comprises the city of Wiener Neustadt and the political districts of Baden, Mödling, Neunkirchen and Wiener Neustadt in Lower Austria.

7.   Main wine grape variety(ies)

St. Laurent

Blauer Burgunder – Pinot Noir

Rotgipfler

8.   Description of the link(s)

The Thermenregion winegrowing area stretches south of Vienna, over a hill chain of which the highest peak is the Anninger, to the south of Baden. The substrate in this winegrowing area consists of heavy, sandy, loamy and often also stony brown limestone soils and chalky gravel soils. Differences in vineyard soils are typical for this area: the heavy and sometimes very chalky soils of the slopes in the north-western part are very well suited to the production of white wine, particularly wines made from the traditional Gumpoldskirchen vine varieties Zierfandler, Rotgipfler and Neuburger. However, they can also produce interesting Weißburgunder, Chardonnay and Traminer wines. Apart from the red-wine-producing islands of Sooß and Bad Vöslau, the municipality of Tattendorf and the surrounding winegrowing villages are the main production area for high-quality red wine, thanks to their barren gravel soils. The Wienerwald protects the Thermenregion from the cold winds of the north. The average annual temperature is almost 10 °C, the annual precipitation is 650 mm and the annual sunshine is 1 800 hours. The climate is marked by rather cold winters and dry, hot summers.

The production structure in the Thermenregion winegrowing area is characterised by family-run winegrowing businesses which mainly process grapes from their own production and, in many cases, also sell directly from their farms. There is a strong link between the high level of tourism and the wine industry. A few large holdings (wineries and winemaking cooperatives) supplement the family-run holdings.

The vines are almost exclusively cultivated using the ‘high culture’ training system and wire frames.

9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

Under the Austrian Wine Act, a wine with the ‘Thermenregion’ designation of origin may only be marketed if it has an official quality check number [Staatliche Prüfnummer]. This rule does not apply to ‘Sekt’, ‘Qualitätsschaumwein’ or ‘Hauersekt’. In order to obtain a quality check number, a sample of each wine to be marketed with the ‘Thermenregion’ designation of origin (systematic check) must be subjected to analytical and organoleptic tests (cf. the product specification).

Link to the product specification

https://www.bmlrt.gv.at/land/produktion-maerkte/pflanzliche-produktion/wein/Weinherkunft.html

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.

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