# Official Journal L 188/2023

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| Official Journal
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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6627 July 2023 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 188

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6627 July 2023

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (
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  ) | 1 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1546 of 26 July 2023 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI), Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI), Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté (PGI) and Figatelli de l'Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI) | 24 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1547 of 26 July 2023 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Gower Salt Marsh Lamb (PDO)) | 28 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2023/1548 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 June 2023 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF/2023/000 TA 2023 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission) | 36 |
| | * | Council Decision (EU) 2023/1549 of 10 July 2023 on the appointment of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol | 38 |
| | * | Council Decision (EU) 2023/1550 of 25 July 2023 appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the Committee of the Regions | 40 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1551 of 25 July 2023 authorising Germany to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax | 42 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1552 of 25 July 2023 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 as regards the period of authorisation for, and the scope of, the special measure derogating from Articles 206 and 226 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax taken by Italy | 45 |
| | * | Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1553 of 25 July 2023 authorising Romania to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax | 48 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1554 of 19 July 2023 concerning certain interim emergency measures relating to African swine fever in Croatia
  (notified under document C(2023) 4985)

   (
  1
  ) | 51 |
| | * | Commission Decision (EU) 2023/1555 of 25 July 2023 on providing access to the European Crew Database and to the European Hull Database to the authorities of Switzerland | 55 |
| | * | Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1556 of 19 July 2023 on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2023) | 58 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

page

REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (
  1
  )

1

1

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1546 of 26 July 2023 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI), Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI), Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté (PGI) and Figatelli de l'Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l'Ile de Beauté (PGI)

24

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1547 of 26 July 2023 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Gower Salt Marsh Lamb (PDO))

28

DECISIONS

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Decision (EU) 2023/1548 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 1 June 2023 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF/2023/000 TA 2023 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission)

36

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Council Decision (EU) 2023/1549 of 10 July 2023 on the appointment of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol

38

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Council Decision (EU) 2023/1550 of 25 July 2023 appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the Committee of the Regions

40

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Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1551 of 25 July 2023 authorising Germany to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

42

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Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1552 of 25 July 2023 amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 as regards the period of authorisation for, and the scope of, the special measure derogating from Articles 206 and 226 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax taken by Italy

45

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Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1553 of 25 July 2023 authorising Romania to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

48

*

Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/1554 of 19 July 2023 concerning certain interim emergency measures relating to African swine fever in Croatia
  (notified under document C(2023) 4985)

   (
  1
  )

(notified under document C(2023) 4985)

1

51

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Commission Decision (EU) 2023/1555 of 25 July 2023 on providing access to the European Crew Database and to the European Hull Database to the authorities of Switzerland

55

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Political and Security Committee Decision (CFSP) 2023/1556 of 19 July 2023 on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2023)

58

| | | Corrigenda |
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| | * | Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/1526 of 16 May 2023 amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead as a thermal stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride used as base material in sensors used in in vitro diagnostic medical devices ( OJ L 185, 24.7.2023 ) | 59 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty ( OJ L 58, 27.2.2020 ) | 60 |
| | * | Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (service of documents) ( OJ L 405, 2.12.2020 ) | 61 |

Corrigenda

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Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/1526 of 16 May 2023 amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead as a thermal stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride used as base material in sensors used in in vitro diagnostic medical devices ( OJ L 185, 24.7.2023 )

( OJ L 185, 24.7.2023 )

59

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Corrigendum to Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty ( OJ L 58, 27.2.2020 )

( OJ L 58, 27.2.2020 )

60

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (service of documents) ( OJ L 405, 2.12.2020 )

( OJ L 405, 2.12.2020 )

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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

| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/1 |
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27.7.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/1

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/1545

of 26 July 2023

amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products (1), and in particular Article 31(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Fragrance substances are organic compounds with characteristic, usually pleasant, odours. They are widely used in perfumes and other perfumed cosmetic products, but also in many other products such as detergents, fabric softeners and other household products. |
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(1)

Fragrance substances are organic compounds with characteristic, usually pleasant, odours. They are widely used in perfumes and other perfumed cosmetic products, but also in many other products such as detergents, fabric softeners and other household products.

| (2) | Contact allergy is a life-long, altered specific reactivity in the human immune system. Upon re-exposure to a sufficient amount of an allergen, eczema (allergic contact dermatitis) may develop. When a person has already been sensitised to an allergen, a much lower concentration of it is sufficient to trigger symptoms of an allergy. The percentage of the population allergic to fragrance allergens in the Union can be estimated to 1–9 % (2). |
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(2)

Contact allergy is a life-long, altered specific reactivity in the human immune system. Upon re-exposure to a sufficient amount of an allergen, eczema (allergic contact dermatitis) may develop. When a person has already been sensitised to an allergen, a much lower concentration of it is sufficient to trigger symptoms of an allergy. The percentage of the population allergic to fragrance allergens in the Union can be estimated to 1–9 % (2).

| (3) | Different measures aim to protect the whole population from acquiring fragrance allergies (primary prevention) and to protect sensitised individuals from developing allergy symptoms (secondary prevention). |
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(3)

Different measures aim to protect the whole population from acquiring fragrance allergies (primary prevention) and to protect sensitised individuals from developing allergy symptoms (secondary prevention).

| (4) | For the purposes of primary prevention, a restriction of fragrance allergens may be sufficient. However, sensitised persons may develop symptoms when they are exposed to lower concentrations of an allergen than the maximum permitted levels. Therefore, as a measure of secondary prevention, it is important to provide information on the presence of individual fragrance allergens in cosmetic products so that sensitised persons can avoid contact with the substance to which they are allergic. |
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(4)

For the purposes of primary prevention, a restriction of fragrance allergens may be sufficient. However, sensitised persons may develop symptoms when they are exposed to lower concentrations of an allergen than the maximum permitted levels. Therefore, as a measure of secondary prevention, it is important to provide information on the presence of individual fragrance allergens in cosmetic products so that sensitised persons can avoid contact with the substance to which they are allergic.

| (5) | In accordance with Article 19(1), point (g), of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, a cosmetic product is to be made available on the Union market only where a list of ingredients is indicated on its packaging. Furthermore, that Article specifies that perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw material are to be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’ in the list of ingredients and complemented by substances the mention of which is required under the column ‘Other’ in Annex III to that Regulation. Currently, 24 fragrance allergens listed in entries 45 and 67 to 92 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are to be mentioned in the list of ingredients (individually labelled). |
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(5)

In accordance with Article 19(1), point (g), of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, a cosmetic product is to be made available on the Union market only where a list of ingredients is indicated on its packaging. Furthermore, that Article specifies that perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw material are to be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’ in the list of ingredients and complemented by substances the mention of which is required under the column ‘Other’ in Annex III to that Regulation. Currently, 24 fragrance allergens listed in entries 45 and 67 to 92 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are to be mentioned in the list of ingredients (individually labelled).

| (6) | In response to the request of the Commission for an update of the list of individually labelled fragrance allergens, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted an opinion at its plenary meeting of 26-27 June 2012 (3). It confirmed that the fragrance allergens listed in entries 45 and 67–92 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are still relevant. Furthermore, it identified 56 additional fragrance allergens, which have clearly caused allergies in humans and which have currently no requirement of individual labelling. |
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(6)

In response to the request of the Commission for an update of the list of individually labelled fragrance allergens, the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted an opinion at its plenary meeting of 26-27 June 2012 (3). It confirmed that the fragrance allergens listed in entries 45 and 67–92 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 are still relevant. Furthermore, it identified 56 additional fragrance allergens, which have clearly caused allergies in humans and which have currently no requirement of individual labelling.

| (7) | In light of the SCCS opinion, it can be concluded that there is a potential risk to human health arising from the use of the additional fragrance allergens identified by the SCCS and that it is necessary to inform consumers about the presence of those fragrance allergens. Therefore, an obligation to individually label those fragrance allergens should be introduced in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products. Furthermore, fragrance substances, such as prehaptens and prohaptens, that can be transformed to known contact allergens via air oxidation or bioactivation should be treated as equivalent to fragrance allergens and be subject to the same restrictions and other regulatory requirements. |
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(7)

In light of the SCCS opinion, it can be concluded that there is a potential risk to human health arising from the use of the additional fragrance allergens identified by the SCCS and that it is necessary to inform consumers about the presence of those fragrance allergens. Therefore, an obligation to individually label those fragrance allergens should be introduced in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 when their concentration exceeds 0,001 % in leave-on products and 0,01 % in rinse-off products. Furthermore, fragrance substances, such as prehaptens and prohaptens, that can be transformed to known contact allergens via air oxidation or bioactivation should be treated as equivalent to fragrance allergens and be subject to the same restrictions and other regulatory requirements.

| (8) | For reasons of consistency and clarity, it is also necessary to update certain existing entries for fragrance allergens in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 by aligning common names of the substances to those of the latest version of the Common Ingredients Glossary referred to in Article 33 of that Regulation, and by grouping similar substances in one entry. Furthermore, when there are multiple common ingredient names for a substance, it should be set out in the individual labelling requirement which name is to be used in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), in order for the labelling to be streamlined and more consumer-friendly, as well as to facilitate the work of economic operators and national authorities. |
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(8)

For reasons of consistency and clarity, it is also necessary to update certain existing entries for fragrance allergens in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 by aligning common names of the substances to those of the latest version of the Common Ingredients Glossary referred to in Article 33 of that Regulation, and by grouping similar substances in one entry. Furthermore, when there are multiple common ingredient names for a substance, it should be set out in the individual labelling requirement which name is to be used in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), in order for the labelling to be streamlined and more consumer-friendly, as well as to facilitate the work of economic operators and national authorities.

| (9) | For reasons of completeness and clarity, it is also necessary to update certain existing entries for fragrance allergens in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 by adding isomers and by complementing and amending the respective CAS and EC numbers, thus facilitating the work of economic operators and national authorities. |
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(9)

For reasons of completeness and clarity, it is also necessary to update certain existing entries for fragrance allergens in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 by adding isomers and by complementing and amending the respective CAS and EC numbers, thus facilitating the work of economic operators and national authorities.

| (10) | As the updated list of fragrance allergens is likely to result in entries in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 combining existing and new restrictions, it is necessary to provide that the economic operators should, on the one hand, continue to apply existing restrictions, and, on the other hand, be allowed a reasonable period of time to comply with new restrictions. |
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(10)

As the updated list of fragrance allergens is likely to result in entries in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 combining existing and new restrictions, it is necessary to provide that the economic operators should, on the one hand, continue to apply existing restrictions, and, on the other hand, be allowed a reasonable period of time to comply with new restrictions.

| (11) | With regard to the new restrictions, economic operators should be allowed a reasonable period of time to adapt to them by making the adjustments to product formulations and containers that are necessary to ensure that only cosmetic products complying with the new requirements are placed on the market. Economic operators should also be allowed a reasonable period of time to withdraw from the market cosmetic products which do not comply with the new requirements and which were placed on the market before the new labelling provisions become applicable. Considering the relatively low and stable percentage of consumers developing allergic contact dermatitis, the large number of new fragrance allergens to be individually labelled and the significant number of cosmetic products concerned, the transition period should be 3 and 5 years, respectively. |
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(11)

With regard to the new restrictions, economic operators should be allowed a reasonable period of time to adapt to them by making the adjustments to product formulations and containers that are necessary to ensure that only cosmetic products complying with the new requirements are placed on the market. Economic operators should also be allowed a reasonable period of time to withdraw from the market cosmetic products which do not comply with the new requirements and which were placed on the market before the new labelling provisions become applicable. Considering the relatively low and stable percentage of consumers developing allergic contact dermatitis, the large number of new fragrance allergens to be individually labelled and the significant number of cosmetic products concerned, the transition period should be 3 and 5 years, respectively.

| (12) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products, |
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(12)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2023.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 59.

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(2)  Impact assessment study on fragrance labelling on cosmetic products - Publications Office of the EU (europa.eu), p. 64.

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(3)  SCCS (Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety), opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (SCCS/1459/11), 26-27 June 2012.

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ANNEX

Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 is amended as follows:

| (1) | entries 45, 46, 70, 73, 86, 88, 109, 114, 122, 124, 131, 133, 154, 157, 175, 196 and 324 are replaced by the following:













  Reference number | Substance identification | Restrictions | Wording of conditions of use and warnings |
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| Chemical name/INN | Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | CAS number | EC number | Product type, body parts | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | Other |
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i |
| ‘45 | Benzyl alcohol(6)
   (*2) | Benzyl Alcohol | 100-51-6 | 202-859-9 | | | For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.
  The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:






  — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |

(1)

entries 45, 46, 70, 73, 86, 88, 109, 114, 122, 124, 131, 133, 154, 157, 175, 196 and 324 are replaced by the following:

Reference number

Substance identification

Restrictions

Wording of conditions of use and warnings

Chemical name/INN

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary

CAS number

EC number

Product type, body parts

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation

Other

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

‘45

Benzyl alcohol(6)
   (*2)

Benzyl Alcohol

100-51-6

202-859-9

For purposes other than inhibiting the development of microorganisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
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—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

46

6-Methylcoumarin (*2)

6-Methyl Coumarin

92-48-8

202-158-8

Oral products

0,003 %

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

70

3,7-Dimethyl-2,6-octadienal

Citral

5392-40-5

226-394-6

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citral’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

(E)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal (*1)

Geranial

141-27-5

205-476-5

(Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dienal (*1)

Neral

106-26-3

203-379-2

73

Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(1-propenyl)

Isoeugenol

97-54-1

202-590-7

| (a) | Oral products |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Oral products

| (b) | Other products |
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(b)

Other products

| (b) | 0,02 % |
| --- | --- |

(b)

0,02 %

(a) (b)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

(E)-2-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)phenol;

(trans-Isoeugenol)

5932-68-3

227-678-2

(Z)-2-methoxy-4-(prop-1-enyl)phenol;

(cis-Isoeugenol)

5912-86-7

227-633-7

86

Citronellol/ (±)

3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol

Citronellol

106-22-9/

26489-01-0

203-375-0/

247-737-6

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

(3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol

1117-61-9

214-250-5

(3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol

7540-51-4

231-415-7

88

1-methyl-4-prop-1-en-2-yl-cyclohexene; dl-limonene (racemic); Dipentene (*1)

Limonene

138-86-3/

7705-14-8

205-341-0/

231-732-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 20 mmoles/L(15)

(R)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; (d-limonene)

5989-27-5

227-813-5

(S)-p-mentha-1,8-diene; (l-limonene) (*1)

5989-54-8

227-815-6

109

Pinus mugo leaf and twig oil and extract (*2)

Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil; Pinus Mugo Twig Leaf Extract; Pinus Mugo Twig Oil

90082-72-7

290-163-6

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Pinus Mugo’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

114

Pinus pumila leaf and twig oil and extract (*2)

Pinus Pumila Needle Extract;

Pinus Pumila Twig Leaf Extract;

Pinus Pumila Twig Leaf Oil

97676-05-6

307-681-6

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Pinus Pumila’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

122

Cedrus atlantica oil and extract (*2)

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract;

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil;

Cedrus Atlantica Bark Water;

Cedrus Atlantica Leaf Extract;

Cedrus Atlantica Wood Extract;

Cedrus Atlantica Wood Oil

92201-55-3/

8023-85-6

295-985-9/

-

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cedrus Atlantica Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

124

Turpentine gum (Pinus spp.); Turpentine oil and rectified oil; Turpentine, steam distilled (Pinus spp.) (*2)

Turpentine

9005-90-7;

8006-64-2;

8052-14-0

232-688-5;

232-350-7;

-

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value for each substance shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

131

p-Mentha-1,3-diene (*2)

Alpha-Terpinene

99-86-5

202-795-1

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

133

p-Mentha-1,4(8)-diene (*2)

Terpinolene

586-62-9

209-578-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

154

Myroxylon balsamum var. pereirae; extracts and distillates; Balsam Peru oil, absolute and anhydrol (Balsam Oil Peru) (*2)

Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Extract;

Myroxylon Balsamum Pereirae Balsam Oil; Myroxylon Pereirae Oil;

Myroxylon Pereirae Resin Extract;

Myroxylon Pereirae Resin

8007-00-9

232-352-8

0,4 %

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Myroxylon Pereirae Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

157

1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one(16)
   (*2)

Alpha-Damascone;

cis-Rose ketone 1

43052-87-5/

23726-94-5

-/

245-845-8

| (a) | Oral products |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Oral products

| (b) | Other products |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Other products

| (b) | 0,02 % |
| --- | --- |

(b)

0,02 %

(a) (b)

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Ketones’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

trans-Rose ketone 1

24720-09-0

246-430-4

1-(2,6,6-Trimethylcyclohexa-1,3-dien-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one(16)
   (*2)

Rose ketone 4 (Damascone)

23696-85-7

245-833-2

1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one(16)
   (*2)

Rose ketone 3 (delta-Damascone)

57378-68-4

260-709-8

trans-Rose ketone 3

71048-82-3

275-156-8

(Z)-1-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one (16)
   (*2)

cis-Rose ketone 2

(cis-beta-Damascone)

23726-92-3

245-843-7

(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-buten-1-one(16)
   (*2)

trans-Rose ketone 2

(trans-beta-Damascone)

23726-91-2

245-842-1

175

3-Propylidene-1(3H)-isobenzofuranone;

3-Propylidenephthalide (*2)

3-Propylidenephthalide

17369-59-4

241-402-8

| (a) | Oral products |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Oral products

| (b) | Other products |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Other products

| b) | 0,01 % |
| --- | --- |

b)

0,01 %

(a)

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

196

Verbena absolute (*2)
   (*3)

Lippia citriodora absolute

8024-12-2/

85116-63-8

-

285-515-0

0,2 %

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

324

Methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate (*2)

Methyl Salicylate

119-36-8

204-317-7

| (a) | Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products) |
| --- | --- |

(a)

Leave-on skin products (except face makeup, spray/aerosol body lotion, spray/aerosol deodorant and hydroalcoholic-based fragrances) and leave on hair products (except spray/aerosol products)

| (a) | 0,06 % |
| --- | --- |

(a)

0,06 %

Not to be used in preparations for children under 6 years of age, with the exception of (k) “Toothpaste”.

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

| (b) | Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover) |
| --- | --- |

(b)

Face makeup (except lip products, eye makeup and makeup remover)

| (b) | 0,05 % |
| --- | --- |

(b)

0,05 %

| (c) | Eye makeup and makeup remover |
| --- | --- |

(c)

Eye makeup and makeup remover

| (c) | 0,002 % |
| --- | --- |

(c)

0,002 %

| (d) | Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol) |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Leave-on hair products (spray/aerosol)

| (d) | 0,009 % |
| --- | --- |

(d)

0,009 %

| (e) | Deodorant spray/aerosol |
| --- | --- |

(e)

Deodorant spray/aerosol

| (e) | 0,003 % |
| --- | --- |

(e)

0,003 %

| (f) | Body lotion spray/aerosol |
| --- | --- |

(f)

Body lotion spray/aerosol

| (f) | 0,04 % |
| --- | --- |

(f)

0,04 %

| (g) | Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products |
| --- | --- |

(g)

Rinse-off skin products (except hand wash) and rinse-off hair products

| (g) | 0,06 % |
| --- | --- |

(g)

0,06 %

| (h) | Hand wash |
| --- | --- |

(h)

Hand wash

| (h) | 0,6 % |
| --- | --- |

(h)

0,6 %

| (i) | Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances |
| --- | --- |

(i)

Hydroalcoholic-based fragrances

| (i) | 0,6 % |
| --- | --- |

(i)

0,6 %

| (j) | Lip products |
| --- | --- |

(j)

Lip products

| (j) | 0,03 % |
| --- | --- |

(j)

0,03 %

| (k) | Toothpaste |
| --- | --- |

(k)

Toothpaste

| (k) | 2,52 % |
| --- | --- |

(k)

2,52 %

| (l) | Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years |
| --- | --- |

(l)

Mouthwash intended for children aged 6–10 years

| (l) | 0,1 % |
| --- | --- |

(l)

0,1 %

| (m) | Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults |
| --- | --- |

(m)

Mouthwash intended for children above 10 years of age and adults

| (m) | 0,6 % |
| --- | --- |

(m)

0,6 %

| (n) | Mouth spray |
| --- | --- |

(n)

Mouth spray

| (n) | 0,65 % |
| --- | --- |

(n)

0,65 %

| (2) | entries 125, 126, 158, 160-163, 165, 167 and 168 are deleted; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

entries 125, 126, 158, 160-163, 165, 167 and 168 are deleted;

| (3) | the following entries are added:













  Reference number | Substance identification | Restrictions | Wording of conditions of use and warnings |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chemical name/INN | Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | CAS number | EC number | Product type, body parts | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | Other |
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i |
| ‘327 | [3R-(3α,3aβ,7β,8aα)]-1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan-1-one (*4) | Acetyl Cedrene | 32388-55-9 | 251-020-3 | | | The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:






  — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |

(3)

the following entries are added:

Reference number

Substance identification

Restrictions

Wording of conditions of use and warnings

Chemical name/INN

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary

CAS number

EC number

Product type, body parts

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation

Other

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

‘327

[3R-(3α,3aβ,7β,8aα)]-1-(2,3,4,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-5-yl)ethan-1-one (*4)

Acetyl Cedrene

32388-55-9

251-020-3

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

328

Pentyl-2-hydroxy-benzoate (*4)

Amyl Salicylate

2050-08-0

218-080-2

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

329

1-Methoxy-4-(1E)-1-propen-1-yl-benzene (trans-Anethole) (*4)

Anethole

104-46-1/ 4180-23-8

203-205-5/ 224-052-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

330

Benzaldehyde (*4)

Benzaldehyde

100-52-7

202-860-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

331

Bornan-2-one; 1,7,7-Trimethylbi-cyclo[2.2.1]-2-heptanone (*4)

Camphor

76-22-2/ 21368-68-3/ 464-49-3/ 464-48-2

200-945-0/ 244-350-4/ 207-355-2/ 207-354-7

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

332

(1R,4E,9S)-4,11,11-Trimethyl-8-methylenebicyclo[7.2.0]undec-4-ene (*4)

Beta-Caryophyllene

87-44-5

201-746-1

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

333

2-methyl-5-(prop-1-en-2-yl)cyclohex-2-en-1-one;(5R)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one;(5S)-2-Methyl-5-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohex-2-en-1-one (*4)

Carvone

99-49-0 / 6485-40-1/ 2244-16-8

202-759-5/ 229-352-5/ 218-827-2

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

334

2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propyl acetate; Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (*4)

Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate

151-05-3

205-781-3

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

335

Oxacyclohepta-decan-2-one (*4)

Hexadecanolactone

109-29-5

203-662-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

336

1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran (*4)

Hexamethylindanopyran

1222-05-5

214-946-9

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

337

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-yl acetate (*4)

Linalyl Acetate

115-95-7

204-116-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

338

Menthol;

dl-menthol;

l-menthol;

d-menthol (*4)

Menthol

89-78-1 / 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 15356-60-2

201-939-0/ 216-074-4/ 218-690-9/ 239-387-8

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

339

3-Methyl-5-(2,2,3-Trimethyl-3-Cyclopentenyl)pent-4-en-2-ol (*4)

Trimethylcyclopentenyl Methylisopentenol

67801-20-1

267-140-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

340

o-Hydroxy-benzaldehyde (*4)

Salicylaldehyde

90-02-8

201-961-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

341

5-(2,3-Dimethyl-tricyclo[2.2.1.02,6]-hept-3-yl)-2-methylpent-2-en-1-ol (alpha-Santalol);

(1S-(1a,2a(Z),4a))-2-Methyl-5-(2-methyl-3-methylenebicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl)-2-penten-1-ol

(beta-Santalol) (*4)

Santalol

11031-45-1/

115-71-9/

77-42-9

234-262-4/

204-102-8/

201-027-2

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

342

[1R-(1alpha)]-alpha-Ethenyldecahydro-2-hydroxy-a,2,5,5,8a-pentamethyl-1-naphthalenepropanol (*4)

Sclareol

515-03-7

208-194-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

343

2-(4-methylcyclohex-3-en-1-yl)propan-2-ol; p-Menth-1-en-8-ol (alpha-Terpineol); 1-methyl-4-(1-methylvinyl)cyclohexan-1-ol (beta-Terpineol); 1-methyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)cyclohexan-1-ol (gamma-Terpineol) (*4)

Terpineol

8000-41-7/

98-55-5/

138-87-4/

586-81-2

232-268-1/

202-680-6/

205-342-6/

209-584-3

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

344

1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-2,3,5,5-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(1,2,3,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one; 1-(1,2,3,4,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-2,3,8,8-tetramethyl-2-naphthyl)ethan-1-one (*4)

Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes

54464-57-2/

54464-59-4/

68155-66-8/

68155-67-9/

259-174-3/ 259-175-9/ 268-978-3/ 268-979-9/

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

345

3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene (*4)

Trimethylbenzenepropanol

103694-68-4

403-140-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

346

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenz-aldehyde (*4)

Vanillin

121-33-5

204-465-2

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

347

Cananga odorata flower oil and extract; Ylang Ylang flower oil and extract (*4)

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract; Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

83863-30-3/

8006-81-3/ 68606-83-7/

93686-30-7

281-092-1/ -/

-/

297-681-1

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Cananga Odorata Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration exceeds of the substance or substances:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

348

Cinnamomum cassia leaf Oil (*4)

Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil

8007-80-5/

84961-46-6

-/

284-635-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

349

Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil (*4)

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil

8015-91-6/

84649-98-9

-/

283-479-0

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

350

Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis flower oil (*4)

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil

72968-50-4

277-143-2

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

8028-48-6/ 8016-38-4

232-433-8/

-

351

Citrus aurantium amara and dulcis peel oil (*4)

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil

68916-04-1/ 72968-50-4

-/

277-143-2

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil;

Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil

97766-30-8/ 8028-48-6/

8008-57-9

307-891-8/

232-433-8/

-

352

Citrus aurantium bergamia oil (Bergamot oil) (*4)

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil

8007-75-8

89957-91-5

68648-33-9/

8007-75-8/

85049-52-1

616-915-9

289-612-9

-/

616-915-9/

-

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

353

Citrus limon oil (*4)

Citrus Limon Peel Oil

84929-31-7/

8008-56-8

284-515-8/

-

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

354

Cymbopogon citratus / schoenanthus/flexuosus oils (*4)

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil

8007-02-1/ 89998-16-3

-/

289-754-1

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Lemongrass Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil

91844-92-7

295-161-9

Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil

8007-02-1/

91844-92-7

295-161-9/ 295-161-9

355

Eucalyptus globulus oil (*4)

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil;

97926-40-4/ 8000-48-4/

308-257-3/

616-775-9/

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Eucalyptus Globulus Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil

8000-48-4

616-775-9

356

Eugenia caryophyllus oil (*4)

Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil

8000-34-8 / 8015-97-2/ 84961-50-2

616-772-2/ -/

284-638-7

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Eugenia Caryophyllus Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil

84961-50-2

284-638-7

Eugenia Caryophyllus Stem oil

84961-50-2

284-638-7

Eugenia Caryophyllus Bud oil

84961-50-2

284-638-7

357

Jasminum grandiflorum / officinale oil and extract (*4)

Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract;

Jasminum Officinale Oil;

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

84776-64-7/

90045-94-6/ 8022-96-6/ 8024-43-9

90045-94-6

283-993-5/

289-960-1/ -/

-

289-960-1

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Jasmine Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products

358

Juniperus virginiana oil (*4)

Juniperus Virginiana Oil; Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil

8000-27-9 / 85085-41-2

-/

285-370-3

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Juniperus Virginiana Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

359

Laurus nobilis oil (*4)
   (*6)

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil

8002-41-3/

8007-48-5/

84603-73-6

-/

-/

283-272-5

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

360

Lavandula hybrida oil/extract;

Lavandula Hybrida Oil;

Lavandula Hybrida Extract;

Lavandula Hybrida Flower Extract;

91722-69-9/

8022-15-9/

93455-96-0/

93455-97-1/

92623-76-2

294-470-6/

-/

-/

-/

296-408-3

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated ‘Lavandula Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Lavandula intermedia oil/extract;

Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract; Lavandula Intermedia Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil; Lavandula Intermedia Oil

84776-65-8/

8000-28-0/

90063-37-9

283-994-0/

-/

289-995-2

Lavandula angustifolia oil/extract (*4)

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil; Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

84776-65-8/

8000-28-0/

90063-37-9

283-994-0/

-/

289-995-2

361

Mentha piperita oil (*4)

Mentha Piperita Oil

8006-90-4/

84082-70-2

-/

282-015-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

362

Mentha spicata oil (spearmint oil) (*4)

Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil

8008-79-5/

84696-51-5

616-927-4/

283-656-2

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

363

Narcissus poeticus/pseudonarcissus/jonquilla/tazetta extract (*4)

Narcissus Poeticus Extract

90064-26-9/

68917-12-4

290-087-3/

-

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Narcissus Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Narcissus Pseudonarcissus Flower Extract

90064-27-0

290-088-9

Narcissus Jonquilla Extract

Narcissus Tazetta Extract

90064-25-8

290-086-8

364

Pelargonium graveolens oil (*4)

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

90082-51-2/

8000-46-2

290-140-0/ -

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

365

Pogostemon cablin oil (*4)

Pogostemon Cablin Oil

8014-09-3/ 84238-39-1

-/

282-493-4

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

366

Rosa damascena flower oil/extract;

Rosa Damascena Flower Oil; Rosa Damascena Flower Extract

8007-01-0/

90106-38-0/

-/

290-260-3

The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Rose Flower Oil/Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Rosa alba flower oil/extract;

Rosa Alba Flower Oil; Rosa Alba Flower Extract

93334-48-6

297-122-1

Rosa canina flower oil;

Rosa Canina Flower Oil

84696-47-9

283-652-0

Rosa centifolia oil/extract;

Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil; Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract

84604-12-6

283-289-8

Rosa gallica flower oil;

Rosa Gallica Flower Oil

84604-13-7

283-290-3

Rosa moschata flower oil;

Rosa Moschata Flower Oil

-

-

Rosa rugosa flower oil (*4)

Rosa Rugosa Flower Oil

92347-25-6

296-213-3

367

Santalum album oil (*4)

Santalum Album Oil

8006-87-9/

84787-70-2

-/

284-111-1

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

368

Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-, acetate (*4)

Eugenyl Acetate

93-28-7

202-235-6

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

369

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-,1-acetate, (2E)- (*4)

Geranyl Acetate

105-87-3

203-341-5

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

370

2-Methoxy-4-prop-1-enylphenyl acetate (*4)

Isoeugenyl Acetate

93-29-8

202-236-1

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

371

2,6,6-Trimethylbi-cyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene (alpha-Pinene);

6,6-Dimethyl- 2-methylenebicyclo[3.1.1]heptane (beta-Pinene) (*4)
   (*5)

Pinene

80-56-8/

7785-70-8/

127-91-3/

18172-67-3

201-291-9/

232-087-8/

204-872-5/ 242-060-2

The presence of the substance or the substances shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or the substances exceeds:

| — | 0,001 % in leave-on products |
| --- | --- |

—

0,001 % in leave-on products

| — | 0,01 % in rinse-off products. |
| --- | --- |

—

0,01 % in rinse-off products.

The peroxide value shall be less than 10 mmoles/L(15)

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(*1)  Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the restrictions may be placed on the Union market until 31 July 2026 and made available on the Union market until 31 July 2028.

(*2)  Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the restrictions may, provided that they comply with the restrictions applicable on 15 August 2023, be placed on the Union market until 31 July 2026 and made available on the Union market until 31 July 2028.

(*3)  For use as Verbena essential oils (Lippia citriodora Kunth.) and derivatives, see Annex II, No 450.’

(*4)  Cosmetic products containing that substance that do not comply with the restriction(s) may be placed on the Union market until 31 July 2026 and made available on the Union market until 31 July 2028.

(*5)  Since that substance is a monoterpene, it is subject to the restriction on peroxide value set out in entry 130.

(*6)  For use of ‘
  Oil from the seeds of Laurus nobilis L.
  ’, see Annex II, No 359.’

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/24 |
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27.7.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/24

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/1546

of 26 July 2023

entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI), ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI), ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI) and ‘Figatelli de l'Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(3)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the application from France to register the names: ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02427) (2), ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02431) (3), ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02429) (4) and ‘Figatelli de l'Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02432) (5) as Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the application from France to register the names: ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02427) (2), ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02431) (3), ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02429) (4) and ‘Figatelli de l'Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l'Ile de Beauté’ (PGI-FR-02432) (5) as Protected Geographical Indications (PGIs) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

| (2) | Three notices of opposition concerning the above applications were received from Italy, Spain and an international organization based in Switzerland. |
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(2)

Three notices of opposition concerning the above applications were received from Italy, Spain and an international organization based in Switzerland.

| (3) | After examining the reasoned statements of opposition and finding them admissible, in accordance with Article 51(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission invited the opponents to engage in appropriate consultations in view of reaching an agreement. |
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(3)

After examining the reasoned statements of opposition and finding them admissible, in accordance with Article 51(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission invited the opponents to engage in appropriate consultations in view of reaching an agreement.

| (4) | The consultations between France and the opponents ended without an agreement being reached. The Commission should therefore take a decision on the registration in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 52(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 taking into account the results of these consultations. |
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(4)

The consultations between France and the opponents ended without an agreement being reached. The Commission should therefore take a decision on the registration in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 52(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 taking into account the results of these consultations.

| (5) | In the first place, the opponents invoked a non-compliance of the PGI applications: ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ with the conditions laid down in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
  In this regard, the opponents argued that the requirements set forth in the definition of a protected geographical indication under the aforementioned Article are not met, because, in their opinion, the products covered by the present PGI applications do not possess any specific characteristics that could be linked to the geographical area concerned. Attention has been also drawn to allegedly industrial methods of production, such as smoking, used for the charcuterie products in question, which according to the opponents, would further demonstrate the absence of the link to the geographical area. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

In the first place, the opponents invoked a non-compliance of the PGI applications: ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ with the conditions laid down in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

In this regard, the opponents argued that the requirements set forth in the definition of a protected geographical indication under the aforementioned Article are not met, because, in their opinion, the products covered by the present PGI applications do not possess any specific characteristics that could be linked to the geographical area concerned. Attention has been also drawn to allegedly industrial methods of production, such as smoking, used for the charcuterie products in question, which according to the opponents, would further demonstrate the absence of the link to the geographical area.

| (6) | Moreover, the opponents claimed that, contrary to the requirements of Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, at the time the PGI applications were submitted, the name ‘Ile de Beauté’ was not used in trade. |
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(6)

Moreover, the opponents claimed that, contrary to the requirements of Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, at the time the PGI applications were submitted, the name ‘Ile de Beauté’ was not used in trade.

| (7) | The opponents further referred to a potential breach of the rules on homonymy contained in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in view of the existing PDOs from Corsica: ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. To that end, the opponents asked whether, having regard to the specific objective pursued by the above Article, homonymy may exist only in the case of identical terms or also in the case of expressions which are synonymous. |
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(7)

The opponents further referred to a potential breach of the rules on homonymy contained in Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in view of the existing PDOs from Corsica: ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. To that end, the opponents asked whether, having regard to the specific objective pursued by the above Article, homonymy may exist only in the case of identical terms or also in the case of expressions which are synonymous.

| (8) | Furthermore, the opponents argued that the proposed PGIs’ registration would jeopardise the existence of the above PDOs, as provided in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. In this context, they drew attention to the fact that the names under the four PGI applications refer to products produced in a geographical area almost identical to that of other charcuterie products, whose names are already recognised as above PDOs. Although the names under the four PGI applications in question appear to be different from the above indicated PDOs names from a lexical point of view, ‘Ile de Beauté’ is commonly understood by consumers as synonymous to ‘Corse’ (Corsica), which forms part of those PDO names.
  As a result, the opponents believe that consumers may get the wrong impression that there is a link between ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ and registered PDOs: ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. In the opinion of the opponents, the confusion can be more likely taking the fact the products designated as above PGIs and PDOs all belong to the same product category (charcuterie). |
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(8)

Furthermore, the opponents argued that the proposed PGIs’ registration would jeopardise the existence of the above PDOs, as provided in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. In this context, they drew attention to the fact that the names under the four PGI applications refer to products produced in a geographical area almost identical to that of other charcuterie products, whose names are already recognised as above PDOs. Although the names under the four PGI applications in question appear to be different from the above indicated PDOs names from a lexical point of view, ‘Ile de Beauté’ is commonly understood by consumers as synonymous to ‘Corse’ (Corsica), which forms part of those PDO names.

As a result, the opponents believe that consumers may get the wrong impression that there is a link between ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ and registered PDOs: ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. In the opinion of the opponents, the confusion can be more likely taking the fact the products designated as above PGIs and PDOs all belong to the same product category (charcuterie).

| (9) | The Commission has assessed the arguments exposed by the opponents in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 and has taken into account the results of the appropriate consultations carried out between the applicant and the opponents. |
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(9)

The Commission has assessed the arguments exposed by the opponents in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 and has taken into account the results of the appropriate consultations carried out between the applicant and the opponents.

| (10) | As regards the alleged non-compliance of the PGI applications with the conditions laid down in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in the context of not possessing the specific characteristics that could be linked to the geographical area concerned, the following should be considered: | The product specifications for ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ demonstrate the qualities of the products designated as above PGIs and show how their characteristics derive from the combination of both know-how of the local producers and from the geographical origin. A particular role in the production is emphasized for several processes, such as dry-salting method of curing pork, particular meat mincing method, hardwood smoking with the use of local broadleaved trees, the use of black pepper and natural ventilation for dry-curing of the meat. These techniques have been cultivated as local know-how in Corsica and are strongly linked to the Corsican natural factors, such as climate and forest cover of the island. The use of such techniques, in combination with certain ingredients, contribute to the final characteristics of the products, including smokiness, pepperiness, notes linked to dry-curing or ageing, particular texture/firmness/smoothness, etc. |
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(10)

As regards the alleged non-compliance of the PGI applications with the conditions laid down in Article 5 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in the context of not possessing the specific characteristics that could be linked to the geographical area concerned, the following should be considered:

The product specifications for ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ demonstrate the qualities of the products designated as above PGIs and show how their characteristics derive from the combination of both know-how of the local producers and from the geographical origin. A particular role in the production is emphasized for several processes, such as dry-salting method of curing pork, particular meat mincing method, hardwood smoking with the use of local broadleaved trees, the use of black pepper and natural ventilation for dry-curing of the meat. These techniques have been cultivated as local know-how in Corsica and are strongly linked to the Corsican natural factors, such as climate and forest cover of the island. The use of such techniques, in combination with certain ingredients, contribute to the final characteristics of the products, including smokiness, pepperiness, notes linked to dry-curing or ageing, particular texture/firmness/smoothness, etc.

| | On the presumed industrial nature of the production method, and in particular smoking, the applicant pointed out that this method is broadly used in Corsica, while the use of local hardwood in the smoking process makes the link with the area even stronger. This hardwood-smoking over wood from local trees (chestnut, oak, beech, etc.) gives the products one of its features in the final characteristics. In any event, smoking is not the only element that determines the link with the area. On the contrary, the producers indicate a variety of processes and the use of various ingredients, which could be found in Corsican traditions or in local know-how, which together contribute to the final characteristics of the products concerned. |
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On the presumed industrial nature of the production method, and in particular smoking, the applicant pointed out that this method is broadly used in Corsica, while the use of local hardwood in the smoking process makes the link with the area even stronger. This hardwood-smoking over wood from local trees (chestnut, oak, beech, etc.) gives the products one of its features in the final characteristics. In any event, smoking is not the only element that determines the link with the area. On the contrary, the producers indicate a variety of processes and the use of various ingredients, which could be found in Corsican traditions or in local know-how, which together contribute to the final characteristics of the products concerned.

| | Therefore, the products designated as the PGIs in question have qualities that are attributable to their geographical origin. Consequently, the causal link between the products concerned and the geographical area may not be questioned. |
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Therefore, the products designated as the PGIs in question have qualities that are attributable to their geographical origin. Consequently, the causal link between the products concerned and the geographical area may not be questioned.

| (11) | With regard to the claims that there is no evidence of previous or commercial use of name ‘Ile de Beauté’ for the charcuterie products in question, it should be reiterated that Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 neither requires, nor presumes any specific length of the prior use of the names to be protected.
  The applicant drew attention to the well-established use of the PGI names in recent years and pointed out to various communication or marketing activities undertaken to promote the use of the names since 2015.
  In view of the foregoing, the condition for the use of the name in trade, as referred to in Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, should be considered as fulfilled. |
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(11)

With regard to the claims that there is no evidence of previous or commercial use of name ‘Ile de Beauté’ for the charcuterie products in question, it should be reiterated that Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 neither requires, nor presumes any specific length of the prior use of the names to be protected.

The applicant drew attention to the well-established use of the PGI names in recent years and pointed out to various communication or marketing activities undertaken to promote the use of the names since 2015.

In view of the foregoing, the condition for the use of the name in trade, as referred to in Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, should be considered as fulfilled.

| (12) | For the claims concerning alleged or potential breach of Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in case of the registration of the PGI names in question, these claims should be rejected as the situation in the present case does not fall under the scope of the aforementioned provision, which sets forth the rules exclusively for partial or whole homonyms. Homonyms are commonly understood as words having the same spelling or pronunciation, but different meanings and origins. ‘Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Corse / Corsica’ are clearly both spelled and pronounced differently and thus cannot be considered as homonyms. The parts of the names referring to the charcuterie types in both PGI and PDO names are also entirely different. As such, the PGI names proposed for registration are neither wholly, nor partially homonymous with the registered PDO names ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. |
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(12)

For the claims concerning alleged or potential breach of Article 6(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 in case of the registration of the PGI names in question, these claims should be rejected as the situation in the present case does not fall under the scope of the aforementioned provision, which sets forth the rules exclusively for partial or whole homonyms. Homonyms are commonly understood as words having the same spelling or pronunciation, but different meanings and origins. ‘Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Corse / Corsica’ are clearly both spelled and pronounced differently and thus cannot be considered as homonyms. The parts of the names referring to the charcuterie types in both PGI and PDO names are also entirely different. As such, the PGI names proposed for registration are neither wholly, nor partially homonymous with the registered PDO names ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’.

| (13) | With regard to the opponents’ arguments that the proposed PGIs’ registration would jeopardise the existence of the above PDOs, as provided in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission considers that a risk of such negative effect is unlikely. The PGI names covered by the present applications are sufficiently different from the registered PDO names, as well as the products associated with them. Thus their coexistence on the market would be neither misleading for the consumers, nor would negatively impact the protected PDOs.
  Indeed, ‘Ile de Beauté’ is a customary periphrasis, which, especially for French consumers, means Corsica and the term ‘Ile de Beauté’ is used to refer to Corsica, particularly on the tourism websites. Therefore, these two terms can be considered as synonyms in the minds of consumers.
  However, from the lexical point of view, as explained above, any confusion in the mind of a consumer is unlikely. Both the PGI and the PDO names under consideration are compound names indicating the place of origin and the type of product. The concrete terms pancetta/panzetta, saucisson sec/salciccia, bulagna, or figatelli/figatellu are associated with specific types of charcuterie, which are different from products designated as lonzo / lonzu, jambon sec / prisuttu or coppa. An average consumer, even if not an expert in charcuterie types, should be able to conclude that different terms refer to different products, which are possessing different characteristics.
  Visual aspects and the form, in which products are offered on the market (presentation of the product to the final consumer - appearance, size, shapes, etc.) also play a vital role in distinguishing among the products.
  In view of the differences between the PGI and PDO products and between their names, the Commission is of the opinion that the registration of the four PGI names under consideration would not negatively impact the products associated with the PDO names ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. Both such PGI and PDO products could coexist, as the consumers would be able to distinguish them on the market and to make conscious purchasing choices. This, in consequence, leads to conclusion that the registration of the proposed PGI names would not cause the effect indicated in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |
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(13)

With regard to the opponents’ arguments that the proposed PGIs’ registration would jeopardise the existence of the above PDOs, as provided in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission considers that a risk of such negative effect is unlikely. The PGI names covered by the present applications are sufficiently different from the registered PDO names, as well as the products associated with them. Thus their coexistence on the market would be neither misleading for the consumers, nor would negatively impact the protected PDOs.

Indeed, ‘Ile de Beauté’ is a customary periphrasis, which, especially for French consumers, means Corsica and the term ‘Ile de Beauté’ is used to refer to Corsica, particularly on the tourism websites. Therefore, these two terms can be considered as synonyms in the minds of consumers.

However, from the lexical point of view, as explained above, any confusion in the mind of a consumer is unlikely. Both the PGI and the PDO names under consideration are compound names indicating the place of origin and the type of product. The concrete terms pancetta/panzetta, saucisson sec/salciccia, bulagna, or figatelli/figatellu are associated with specific types of charcuterie, which are different from products designated as lonzo / lonzu, jambon sec / prisuttu or coppa. An average consumer, even if not an expert in charcuterie types, should be able to conclude that different terms refer to different products, which are possessing different characteristics.

Visual aspects and the form, in which products are offered on the market (presentation of the product to the final consumer - appearance, size, shapes, etc.) also play a vital role in distinguishing among the products.

In view of the differences between the PGI and PDO products and between their names, the Commission is of the opinion that the registration of the four PGI names under consideration would not negatively impact the products associated with the PDO names ‘Lonzo de Corse / Lonzo de Corse – Lonzu’, ‘Jambon sec de Corse / Jambon sec de Corse – Prisuttu’ and ‘Coppa de Corse / Coppa de Corse – Coppa di Corsica’. Both such PGI and PDO products could coexist, as the consumers would be able to distinguish them on the market and to make conscious purchasing choices. This, in consequence, leads to conclusion that the registration of the proposed PGI names would not cause the effect indicated in Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

| (14) | In the light of the above, the names ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ should be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. |
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(14)

In the light of the above, the names ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’, ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ should be entered in the Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.

| (15) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee, |
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(15)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The names ‘Pancetta de l’Ile de Beauté / Panzetta de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI), ‘Saucisson sec de l’Ile de Beauté / Salciccia de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI), ‘Bulagna de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI) and ‘Figatelli de l’Ile de Beauté / Figatellu de l’Ile de Beauté’ (PGI) are registered.

The names in the first paragraph identifies a product from Class 1.2. Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) set out in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (6).

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2023.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ C 417, 14.10.2021, p. 36.

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(3)  
  OJ C 417, 14.10.2021, p. 32.

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(4)  
  OJ C 421, 18.10.2021, p. 15.

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(5)  
  OJ C 418, 15.10.2021, p. 44.

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(6)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/28 |
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27.7.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/28

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2023/1547

of 26 July 2023

entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ (PDO))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(3)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the application from the United Kingdom to register the name ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ as protected designation of origin was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2). |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the application from the United Kingdom to register the name ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ as protected designation of origin was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).

| (2) | On 8 March 2022, the Commission received from France a notice of opposition. The Commission forwarded the notice of opposition to the United Kingdom on 10 March 2022. On 6 May 2022, France submitted to the Commission a reasoned statement of opposition. |
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(2)

On 8 March 2022, the Commission received from France a notice of opposition. The Commission forwarded the notice of opposition to the United Kingdom on 10 March 2022. On 6 May 2022, France submitted to the Commission a reasoned statement of opposition.

| (3) | After examining the reasoned statement of opposition and founding it admissible, in accordance with Article 51(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission invited the United Kingdom and France, by letter of 30 June 2022, to engage in appropriate consultations in view of reaching an agreement. |
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(3)

After examining the reasoned statement of opposition and founding it admissible, in accordance with Article 51(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission invited the United Kingdom and France, by letter of 30 June 2022, to engage in appropriate consultations in view of reaching an agreement.

| (4) | On 28 September 2022, on request of the United Kingdom, the Commission extended the deadline for consultations by one month. The consultations between the United Kingdom and France ended without an agreement being reached. |
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(4)

On 28 September 2022, on request of the United Kingdom, the Commission extended the deadline for consultations by one month. The consultations between the United Kingdom and France ended without an agreement being reached.

| (5) | The Commission should therefore take a decision on the registration in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 52(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 taking into account the results of these consultations. |
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(5)

The Commission should therefore take a decision on the registration in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 52(3)(b) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 taking into account the results of these consultations.

| (6) | The main arguments of France as set out in its reasoned statement of opposition and in the consultations carried out with the United Kingdom can be summarised as follows. |
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(6)

The main arguments of France as set out in its reasoned statement of opposition and in the consultations carried out with the United Kingdom can be summarised as follows.

| (7) | France claimed that it should be specified as required by Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 whether the freezing of the meat is authorised. The opponent stated that if the freezing is allowed, this could destabilise the market for the two French PDO ‘Prés-salés de la baie de Somme’ and ‘Prés-salés du Mont-Saint-Michel’ which are available on the market only from July to November and lead to unfair competition. The specifications of these products prohibit freezing and thawing of the meat. |
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(7)

France claimed that it should be specified as required by Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 whether the freezing of the meat is authorised. The opponent stated that if the freezing is allowed, this could destabilise the market for the two French PDO ‘Prés-salés de la baie de Somme’ and ‘Prés-salés du Mont-Saint-Michel’ which are available on the market only from July to November and lead to unfair competition. The specifications of these products prohibit freezing and thawing of the meat.

| (8) | Moreover, the opponent claimed that provisions defining the salt marshes that are provided in the product specification should be added to the single document considering that the link between the product claimed as a PDO and the demarcated geographical area requires to be defined in the single document in accordance with Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |
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(8)

Moreover, the opponent claimed that provisions defining the salt marshes that are provided in the product specification should be added to the single document considering that the link between the product claimed as a PDO and the demarcated geographical area requires to be defined in the single document in accordance with Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

| (9) | The United Kingdom specified that preferably the meat should be sold and eaten fresh, although the meat may be frozen. Once frozen the meat must be sold frozen. The product specification as well as the single document have been amended accordingly. |
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(9)

The United Kingdom specified that preferably the meat should be sold and eaten fresh, although the meat may be frozen. Once frozen the meat must be sold frozen. The product specification as well as the single document have been amended accordingly.

| (10) | The United Kingdom has also included the maps and GPS coordinates which demarcate the salt marshes to the single document. |
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(10)

The United Kingdom has also included the maps and GPS coordinates which demarcate the salt marshes to the single document.

| (11) | France considered those amendments insufficient to satisfy its claims and further requested clarifications on the period during which the product is available frozen on the market. As regards the definition of salt marshes, they requested the inclusion of certain parts of the product specification in the single document in particular the detailed definition of ‘salt marsh’ and the related specific requirements. |
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(11)

France considered those amendments insufficient to satisfy its claims and further requested clarifications on the period during which the product is available frozen on the market. As regards the definition of salt marshes, they requested the inclusion of certain parts of the product specification in the single document in particular the detailed definition of ‘salt marsh’ and the related specific requirements.

| (12) | The Commission has assessed the arguments exposed in the reasoned statement of opposition from France in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, taking into account the results of the appropriate consultations carried out between the applicant and the opponent and has reached the following conclusions. |
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(12)

The Commission has assessed the arguments exposed in the reasoned statement of opposition from France in the light of the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, taking into account the results of the appropriate consultations carried out between the applicant and the opponent and has reached the following conclusions.

| (13) | As regards the alleged non-compliance of the PDO application with the conditions laid down in Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, freezing of the meat is not per se a method of obtaining the product. Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 does not require the inclusion of a specific rule on the possibility to freeze the meat, nor the period during which the product can be sold frozen. This is left to the choice of the applicant whether to insert rules of that kind. Following the opposition the applicant chose to specify the regime of the frozen product. Rules on freezing the product are relevant to the description of the product.
  In view of the foregoing, the condition referred to in Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, should be considered as fulfilled. |
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(13)

As regards the alleged non-compliance of the PDO application with the conditions laid down in Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, freezing of the meat is not per se a method of obtaining the product. Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 does not require the inclusion of a specific rule on the possibility to freeze the meat, nor the period during which the product can be sold frozen. This is left to the choice of the applicant whether to insert rules of that kind. Following the opposition the applicant chose to specify the regime of the frozen product. Rules on freezing the product are relevant to the description of the product.

In view of the foregoing, the condition referred to in Article 7(1)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, should be considered as fulfilled.

| (14) | As regards the claim concerning alleged non-compliance with Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the single document correctly and exhaustively describes ‘the link between the product and the geographical environment or geographical origin’.
  The characteristics and quality of the product are influenced by two key factors including the lamb’s natural diet which consists of grazing the unique saltmarsh vegetation found on the north Gower coastline. The single document further specifies that the salt marshes have a unique range of halophytic plants dominated by mid and upper marsh plant communities with strong representation of the two Annex 1 EC habitats and Species directive: Atlantic Sea Meadows and Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand. A map and GPS coordinate showing the area covered by these salt marshes has also been included to the single document by the applicant in response to the claim made by France.
  The single document is a summary of the product specification. The additional elements that the opponent requests to insert are not essential elements for the understanding of the production method.
  In the light of the above, the requirements of Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of the said Regulation should be considered as fulfilled. |
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(14)

As regards the claim concerning alleged non-compliance with Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the single document correctly and exhaustively describes ‘the link between the product and the geographical environment or geographical origin’.

The characteristics and quality of the product are influenced by two key factors including the lamb’s natural diet which consists of grazing the unique saltmarsh vegetation found on the north Gower coastline. The single document further specifies that the salt marshes have a unique range of halophytic plants dominated by mid and upper marsh plant communities with strong representation of the two Annex 1 EC habitats and Species directive: Atlantic Sea Meadows and Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand. A map and GPS coordinate showing the area covered by these salt marshes has also been included to the single document by the applicant in response to the claim made by France.

The single document is a summary of the product specification. The additional elements that the opponent requests to insert are not essential elements for the understanding of the production method.

In the light of the above, the requirements of Article 8(1)(c)(ii) of the said Regulation should be considered as fulfilled.

| (15) | In the context of the consultations between the parties, both the single document and the product specification were amended. Since those amendments are not considered substantial, in accordance with Article 51(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission did not repeat the scrutiny of the application and concluded that the conditions for registration were fulfilled. |
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(15)

In the context of the consultations between the parties, both the single document and the product specification were amended. Since those amendments are not considered substantial, in accordance with Article 51(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission did not repeat the scrutiny of the application and concluded that the conditions for registration were fulfilled.

| (16) | In the light of the above, the name ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ should be entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. The consolidated version of the single document should be published for information only. |
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(16)

In the light of the above, the name ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ should be entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. The consolidated version of the single document should be published for information only.

| (17) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee, |
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(17)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The name ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ (PDO) is registered.

The name in the first paragraph identifies a product from Class 1.1 Fresh meat (and offal) set out in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

Article 2

The consolidated single document is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 3

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

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

Done at Brussels, 26 July 2023.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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(2)  
  OJ C 492, 8.12.2021, p. 8.

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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ANNEX

SINGLE DOCUMENT

'Gower Salt Marsh Lamb'

EU No: PDO-GB-02452 – 1.4.2019

PDO (X) PGI ( )

1.   Name(s) [of PDO or PGI]

'Gower Salt Marsh Lamb'

2.   Member State or third country

United Kingdom

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product [listed in Annex XI]

Class 1.1 Fresh meat (and offal)

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

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ is prime lamb that is born reared and slaughtered on the Gower peninsular in South Wales. It is the unique vegetation and environment of the salt marshes on the north Gower coastline, where the lambs graze, which gives the meat its distinctive characteristics.

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ is a natural seasonal product available from June until the end of December. There is no restriction on which breeds (or x breeds) of sheep can be used to produce ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’. However, the breeds which are the most suitable, are hardy, lighter more agile breeds which thrive well on the salt marsh vegetation.

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ is aged between 4 to 10 months at time of slaughter. All lambs must spend a minimum of 2 months in total, (and at least 50 % of their life) grazing the salt marsh although some lambs will graze the salt marsh for up to 8 months.

The lambs are, extensively reared and are naturally ‘fit’ animals, grazing over long distances on the saltmarshes. This contributes to the specific characteristics of ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’, producing a slower maturing lamb, achieving the optimum balance of lean meat to fat with ‘consistent distribution and configuration of fat marbling throughout the muscle fibres’. Leg joints are well defined with good muscle conformation and the raw meat is dark red in colour.

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ has a carcass weight at slaughter between 16-23kgs deadweight. ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ is EUROP carcass classified as 2L to 3L fat class and U to O conformation with the majority of lambs classifying as R conformation and fat class 3L.

When cooked (as described by an independent sensory analysis panel) ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ delivers a ‘well rounded lamb flavour that is mild, sweet, and delicate with grassy, herby slightly salty fresh notes and leaves a pleasant savoury lamb residual aftertaste in the mouth’. The fat (which is well distributed and, remains visible when cooked) is creamy in colour and renders during cooking to leave a clean non greasy texture on the palate. The lamb has a ‘sweet subtle aroma and is tender and succulent’. When assessed by a texture analyser, ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ maintained muscle fibre integrity which correlates to ‘succulence on first bite’.

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ can be sold either in carcase or cuts of meat. Preferably it should be sold and eaten when fresh, although the meat may be frozen. Any meat which is frozen must be sold as frozen.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

All forage both grazed and conserved must come from the designated area and the intention is to source 100 % of all feed. However, in exceptional circumstances bought in feed up to a maximum of 25 % annual dry matter is allowed. This is audited by grazing and conservation records and recording evidence of feed inputs imported onto the farm by producer diaries.

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

All ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ must be born, reared and slaughtered in the designated area.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

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3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The Gower Peninsular

The Gower Peninsular in South Wales as demarcated by the electoral constituency boundaries listed below and as shown in Map A;

| The Gower Peninsular’s Electoral Constituency Boundaries |
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| Gorseinon, Llwchrwr, Gowerton, Dunvant, Killay, Upper Killay, Mumbles, Bishopston, Pennard, Llanrhidian Higher, Llanrhidian Lower, Ilston, Penrice, Reynoldstone, Port Eynon, Rhossili, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Port Eynon, Rhossili, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Cheriton |

The Gower Peninsular’s Electoral Constituency Boundaries

Gorseinon, Llwchrwr, Gowerton, Dunvant, Killay, Upper Killay, Mumbles, Bishopston, Pennard, Llanrhidian Higher, Llanrhidian Lower, Ilston, Penrice, Reynoldstone, Port Eynon, Rhossili, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Port Eynon, Rhossili, Llangennith, Llanmadoc, Cheriton

Map A

The Gower Peninsular showing electoral constituency boundaries

Image 1

The Gower Peninsular includes the coastal salt marshes on the northern coastline of the peninsular as shown in Map B below:

Map B

Showing the north Gower salt marshes

Image 2

As can be seen from the map above, in totality, these salt marshes cover an area east of Whitford Burrows to the Loughor Bridge on the A484. This area comprises of:-

| 1) | Llanrhidian and Landimore salt marsh – east of Whitford Burrows to Salt house Point






  Whitford Burrows | Salthouse Point |
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| Co-ordinates | Co-ordinates |
| OS X (Eastings) 244680
  OS Y (Northings) 195115
  Nearest Post Code SA3 1DL
  Lat (WGS84) N51:38:00 (51.633343)
  Long (WGS84) W4:14:44 (-4.245646)
  Lat,Long 51.633343,-4.245646
  Nat Grid SS446951 / SS4468095115 | OS X (Eastings) 252330
  OS Y (Northings) 195847
  Nearest Post Code SA4 3SN
  Lat (WGS84) N51:38:31 (51.641982)
  Long (WGS84) W4:08:08 (-4.135504)
  Lat,Long 51.641982,-4.135504
  Nat Grid SS523958 / SS5233095847 |

1)

Llanrhidian and Landimore salt marsh – east of Whitford Burrows to Salt house Point

Whitford Burrows

Salthouse Point

Co-ordinates

Co-ordinates

OS X (Eastings) 244680

OS Y (Northings) 195115

Nearest Post Code SA3 1DL

Lat (WGS84) N51:38:00 (51.633343)

Long (WGS84) W4:14:44 (-4.245646)

Lat,Long 51.633343,-4.245646

Nat Grid SS446951 / SS4468095115

OS X (Eastings) 252330

OS Y (Northings) 195847

Nearest Post Code SA4 3SN

Lat (WGS84) N51:38:31 (51.641982)

Long (WGS84) W4:08:08 (-4.135504)

Lat,Long 51.641982,-4.135504

Nat Grid SS523958 / SS5233095847

| 2) | Penclawdd and Crofty salt marsh – from Salthouse Point to the Loughor Bridge






  Salthouse Point | Loughor Bridge |
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| Co-ordinates | Co-ordinates |
| OS X (Eastings) 252330
  OS Y (Northings) 195847
  Nearest Post Code SA4 3SN
  Lat (WGS84) N51:38:31 (51.641982)
  Long (WGS84) W4:08:08 (-4.135504)
  Lat,Long 51.641982,-4.135504
  Nat Grid SS523958 / SS5233095847 | OS X (Eastings) 256120
  OS Y (Northings) 198082
  Nearest Post Code SA4 6TP
  Lat (WGS84) N51:39:47 (51.663047)
  Long (WGS84) W4:04:54 (-4.081691)
  Lat,Long 51.663047,-4.081691
  Nat Grid SS561980 / SS5612098082 |

2)

Penclawdd and Crofty salt marsh – from Salthouse Point to the Loughor Bridge

Salthouse Point

Loughor Bridge

Co-ordinates

Co-ordinates

OS X (Eastings) 252330

OS Y (Northings) 195847

Nearest Post Code SA4 3SN

Lat (WGS84) N51:38:31 (51.641982)

Long (WGS84) W4:08:08 (-4.135504)

Lat,Long 51.641982,-4.135504

Nat Grid SS523958 / SS5233095847

OS X (Eastings) 256120

OS Y (Northings) 198082

Nearest Post Code SA4 6TP

Lat (WGS84) N51:39:47 (51.663047)

Long (WGS84) W4:04:54 (-4.081691)

Lat,Long 51.663047,-4.081691

Nat Grid SS561980 / SS5612098082

| 3) | Cwm Ivy saltmarsh - as shown outlined dark blue on Map B and Map C below.





  Co-ordinates |
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| OS X (Eastings) 244220
  OS Y (Northings) 194094
  Nearest Post Code SA3 1DL
  Lat (WGS84) N51:37:27 (51.624043)
  Long (WGS84) W4:15:07 (-4.251832)
  Lat,Long 51.624043,-4.251832
  Nat Grid SS442940 / SS4422094094 |

3)

Cwm Ivy saltmarsh - as shown outlined dark blue on Map B and Map C below.

Co-ordinates

OS X (Eastings) 244220

OS Y (Northings) 194094

Nearest Post Code SA3 1DL

Lat (WGS84) N51:37:27 (51.624043)

Long (WGS84) W4:15:07 (-4.251832)

Lat,Long 51.624043,-4.251832

Nat Grid SS442940 / SS4422094094

Map C

Cwm Ivy salt marsh

Image 3

5.   Link with the geographical area

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ has the reputation of being a quality product that is born reared and slaughtered on the Gower peninsular in South Wales. It is a natural seasonal product available from June until the end of December.

The lamb is produced from an extensive traditional system of farming where the characteristics and qualities of the final product are influenced by the following 2 key contributory factors;

| — | The lamb’s natural diet which consists of grazing the unique saltmarsh vegetation found on the north Gower coastline. |
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The lamb’s natural diet which consists of grazing the unique saltmarsh vegetation found on the north Gower coastline.

| — | Knowledge and skill base of producers which has developed and remained relatively unchanged for generations. |
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Knowledge and skill base of producers which has developed and remained relatively unchanged for generations.

These factors provide a strong link between the geographical area and the final product and contribute to the unique flavour and characteristics of the product.

‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ graze the salt-marshes on the northern coastline of the Gower peninsular for a minimum of 2 months but some lambs will be grazing the salt marshes for up to 8 months. These salt marshes cover approximately 4 000 acres and make up 22 % of Welsh salt marsh resource.

The natural salt marsh vegetation is derived from a combination of its climate and soils. Soil salinity and pH influences the unique type and distribution of vegetation. The salt marshes are naturally acidic with a typical pH of 4. A particular feature of North Gower salt marshes is that they have a high sand content and are well drained. This encourages the predominance of salt marsh grasses enabling the marshes to be a valuable resource for grazing on which, ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ thrives.

The salt marshes have a unique range of halophytic plants dominated by mid and upper marsh plant communities with strong representation of the two Annex 1 EC Habitats and Species directive;

| — | Atlantic Sea Meadows |
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Atlantic Sea Meadows

| — | Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand. |
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Salicornia and other annuals colonising mud and sand.

It is the lamb’s diet on the variety and range of these halophytes found on the north Gower saltmarshes which contributes to the ‘grassy, herby taste with salty tones’ flavour of ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’.

The feed value of the marshes is low compared to agriculturally improved grassland. Lambs forage over large open expanses of land producing a lean carcass with good muscle development and well defined leg joints. This extensive system of grazing results in ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ being slower maturing than more intensively reared lamb and contributes to the characteristics of the lamb carcass and its eating qualities. This slowness of growth provides more time for ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ to fully develop its ‘well rounded, mild, sweet delicate flavour’ with ‘grassy, herby slightly salty fresh notes’ from the lamb’s diet of species rich halophytics.

It requires particular knowledge and specific skills to rear and produce ‘Gower Salt Marsh Lamb’ which graze a unique and physically challenging terrain. These skills, and traditions have developed over time, and been passed down through the generations. Specific skills are listed below;

| — | Understanding of the salt marsh and its tidal ranges to protect sheep and lambs against the danger of rising tides. The producer’s work revolves around tides and the tide table which dictates the timing of all major jobs.






  — | Knowledge of choosing and utilising sheep breeds (and crosses) that can cope with the physical constraints and challenges of grazing the salt marsh with its myriad of deep channels that dissect the marsh. Hardy agile animals are selected which have good feet and are suited to moving on unstable often waterlogged land. |
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Understanding of the salt marsh and its tidal ranges to protect sheep and lambs against the danger of rising tides. The producer’s work revolves around tides and the tide table which dictates the timing of all major jobs.

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Knowledge of choosing and utilising sheep breeds (and crosses) that can cope with the physical constraints and challenges of grazing the salt marsh with its myriad of deep channels that dissect the marsh. Hardy agile animals are selected which have good feet and are suited to moving on unstable often waterlogged land.

| — | Greater reliance on shepherding skills to manage sheep and lambs on the saltmarsh with its large vast expanses of open areas dissected by deep channels restricting sheep movement. As large areas of the terrain can only be accessible on foot, shepherds have to rely on their dog working skills. |
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Greater reliance on shepherding skills to manage sheep and lambs on the saltmarsh with its large vast expanses of open areas dissected by deep channels restricting sheep movement. As large areas of the terrain can only be accessible on foot, shepherds have to rely on their dog working skills.

| — | Grazing management and knowledge of the salt marsh and its unique saltmarsh vegetation to optimise lamb production to match the availability and cycle of its vegetation. |
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Grazing management and knowledge of the salt marsh and its unique saltmarsh vegetation to optimise lamb production to match the availability and cycle of its vegetation.

Lambs have been grazing Gower salt marshes since medieval times and the grazing of the salt marshes has changed little over the years. In 1976, 30 farmers had grazing rights on Gower salt marshes and these salt marshes supported thousands of sheep. In 2018, approximately 3 500 lambs per year from 8 producers are reared on these salt marshes.

Reference to publication of the specification

Gower Salt Marsh Lamb - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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DECISIONS

| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/36 |
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27.7.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/36

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DECISION (EU) 2023/1548 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 1 June 2023

on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF/2023/000 TA 2023 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2021/691 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 April 2021 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) and repealing Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 (1), and in particular Article 15(1), first subparagraph, thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 16 December 2020 between the European Parliament, the Council of the European Union and the European Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management, as well as on new own resources, including a roadmap towards the introduction of new own resources (2), and in particular point 9 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) aims to demonstrate solidarity and promote decent and sustainable employment in the Union by providing support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the case of major restructuring events and assisting them in returning to decent and sustainable employment as soon as possible. |
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(1)

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) aims to demonstrate solidarity and promote decent and sustainable employment in the Union by providing support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased in the case of major restructuring events and assisting them in returning to decent and sustainable employment as soon as possible.

| (2) | The EGF is not to exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 186 million (in 2018 prices), as laid down in Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 (3). |
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(2)

The EGF is not to exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 186 million (in 2018 prices), as laid down in Article 8 of Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 (3).

| (3) | Regulation (EU) 2021/691 provides that a maximum of 0,5 % of the annual maximum amount of the EGF may be used each year for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission. |
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(3)

Regulation (EU) 2021/691 provides that a maximum of 0,5 % of the annual maximum amount of the EGF may be used each year for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission.

| (4) | This assistance is necessary to fulfill obligations in EGF implementation as imposed by Article 11 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/691, in particular concerning monitoring and data gathering as well as communication activities and those enhancing the EGF’s visibility. |
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(4)

This assistance is necessary to fulfill obligations in EGF implementation as imposed by Article 11 of the Regulation (EU) 2021/691, in particular concerning monitoring and data gathering as well as communication activities and those enhancing the EGF’s visibility.

| (5) | The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide the sum of EUR 190 000 for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission, |
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(5)

The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide the sum of EUR 190 000 for technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the Union for the financial year 2023, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers shall be mobilised to provide the amount of EUR 190 000 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 1 June 2023.

For the European Parliament

The President

R. METSOLA

For the Council

The President

P. KULLGREN

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(1)  
  OJ L 153, 3.5.2021, p. 48.

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(2)  
  OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 28.

2

(3)  Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2020/2093 of 17 December 2020 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2021 to 2027 (OJ L 433 I, 22.12.2020, p. 11).

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/38 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1549

of 10 July 2023

on the appointment of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/794 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) and replacing and repealing Council Decisions 2009/371/JHA, 2009/934/JHA, 2009/935/JHA, 2009/936/JHA and 2009/968/JHA (1), and in particular Articles 54 and 55 thereof,

Acting as the authority vested with the power to appoint the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors of Europol,

Whereas:

| (1) | The term of office of one of the current Deputy Executive Directors of Europol ends on 31 July 2023. It is therefore necessary to appoint a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol. |
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(1)

The term of office of one of the current Deputy Executive Directors of Europol ends on 31 July 2023. It is therefore necessary to appoint a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol.

| (2) | The decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017 establishes the rules for the selection, extension of the term of office and removal from office of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors of Europol. |
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(2)

The decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017 establishes the rules for the selection, extension of the term of office and removal from office of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors of Europol.

| (3) | One of the posts for a Deputy Executive Director of Europol has been deemed to be vacant pursuant to Article 3(1), point (b), of the decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017 since 1 November 2022. A vacancy notice for the post of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 31 October 2022 (2). |
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(3)

One of the posts for a Deputy Executive Director of Europol has been deemed to be vacant pursuant to Article 3(1), point (b), of the decision of the Management Board of Europol of 1 May 2017 since 1 November 2022. A vacancy notice for the post of a Deputy Executive Director of Europol was published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 31 October 2022 (2).

| (4) | In accordance with Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, a shortlist of candidates has been drawn up by a selection committee set up by the Management Board (the ‘Selection Committee’). The Selection Committee prepared a duly reasoned report and submitted it to the Management Board on 13 March 2023. |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 54(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, a shortlist of candidates has been drawn up by a selection committee set up by the Management Board (the ‘Selection Committee’). The Selection Committee prepared a duly reasoned report and submitted it to the Management Board on 13 March 2023.

| (5) | On the basis of the report of the Selection Committee and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/794 and the decision of the Management Board of 1 May 2017, the Management Board issued a reasoned opinion on 22 March 2023 on the appointment of a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol, in which it proposed a shortlist of three candidates suitable for the post to the Council. |
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(5)

On the basis of the report of the Selection Committee and in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/794 and the decision of the Management Board of 1 May 2017, the Management Board issued a reasoned opinion on 22 March 2023 on the appointment of a new Deputy Executive Director of Europol, in which it proposed a shortlist of three candidates suitable for the post to the Council.

| (6) | On 24 April 2023, the Council selected Mr Ștefan-Andrei LINȚĂ as the new Deputy Executive Director of Europol and informed the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affaires Committee of the European Parliament (‘LIBE Committee’), which is the competent committee for the purposes of Article 54(2), fourth subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, about that selection. |
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(6)

On 24 April 2023, the Council selected Mr Ștefan-Andrei LINȚĂ as the new Deputy Executive Director of Europol and informed the Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affaires Committee of the European Parliament (‘LIBE Committee’), which is the competent committee for the purposes of Article 54(2), fourth subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, about that selection.

| (7) | On 23 May 2023, Mr Ștefan-Andrei LINȚĂ appeared before the LIBE Committee. On 1 June 2023, the LIBE Committee gave its opinion in accordance with Article 54(2), fourth subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2016/794, |
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(7)

On 23 May 2023, Mr Ștefan-Andrei LINȚĂ appeared before the LIBE Committee. On 1 June 2023, the LIBE Committee gave its opinion in accordance with Article 54(2), fourth subparagraph, of Regulation (EU) 2016/794,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Ștefan-Andrei LINȚĂ is hereby appointed as Deputy Executive Director of Europol for the period from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027 at grade AD 14.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 10 July 2023.

For the Council

The President

P. NAVARRO RÍOS

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(1)  
  OJ L 135, 24.5.2016, p. 53.

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(2)  
  OJ C 417 A, 31.10.2022, p. 1.

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/40 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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COUNCIL DECISION (EU) 2023/1550

of 25 July 2023

appointing an alternate member, proposed by the Federal Republic of Germany, of the Committee of the Regions

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 305 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/852 of 21 May 2019 determining the composition of the Committee of the Regions (1),

Having regard to the proposal of the German Government,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assembly. |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 300(3) of the Treaty, the Committee of the Regions is to consist of representatives of regional and local bodies who either hold a regional or local authority electoral mandate or are politically accountable to an elected assembly.

| (2) | On 10 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2019/2157 (2), appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025. |
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(2)

On 10 December 2019, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2019/2157 (2), appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025.

| (3) | An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions will become vacant as from 3 August 2023, following the end of the national mandate on the basis of which Mr Peter KURZ was appointed. |
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(3)

An alternate member’s seat on the Committee of the Regions will become vacant as from 3 August 2023, following the end of the national mandate on the basis of which Mr Peter KURZ was appointed.

| (4) | The German Government has proposed Mr Wolfram LEIBE, representative of a local body who holds a local authority electoral mandate, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Trier (Lord Mayor of the City of Trier), as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 September 2023 until the end of the current term of office on 25 January 2025, |
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(4)

The German Government has proposed Mr Wolfram LEIBE, representative of a local body who holds a local authority electoral mandate, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Trier (Lord Mayor of the City of Trier), as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 1 September 2023 until the end of the current term of office on 25 January 2025,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr Wolfram LEIBE, representative of a local body who holds an electoral mandate, Oberbürgermeister der Stadt Trier (Lord Mayor of the City of Trier), is hereby appointed as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions from 1 September 2023 until 25 January 2025.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2023.

For the Council

The President

L. PLANAS PUCHADES

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(1)  
  OJ L 139, 27.5.2019, p. 13.

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(2)  Council Decision (EU) 2019/2157 of 10 December 2019 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period from 26 January 2020 to 25 January 2025 (OJ L 327, 17.12.2019, p. 78).

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/42 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/42

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2023/1551

of 25 July 2023

authorising Germany to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of valued added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | By letter registered with the Commission on 10 November 2022, Germany requested an authorisation for a special measure to derogate from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC in order to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for all transactions carried out between taxable persons established in the territory of Germany (the ‘special measure’). |
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(1)

By letter registered with the Commission on 10 November 2022, Germany requested an authorisation for a special measure to derogate from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC in order to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for all transactions carried out between taxable persons established in the territory of Germany (the ‘special measure’).

| (2) | By letter registered with the Commission on 8 February 2023, Germany specified that the requested date of entry into force of the special measure was 1 January 2025. |
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(2)

By letter registered with the Commission on 8 February 2023, Germany specified that the requested date of entry into force of the special measure was 1 January 2025.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Germany to the other Member States by letters dated 22 February 2023. By letter dated 23 February 2023, the Commission notified Germany that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request. |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Germany to the other Member States by letters dated 22 February 2023. By letter dated 23 February 2023, the Commission notified Germany that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request.

| (4) | Germany intends to put in place the special measure as a first step in the implementation of a transaction-based reporting system. Such a reporting system would provide benefits in combatting value added tax (VAT) fraud and evasion. It would enable the earlier identification of VAT fraud chains by the tax authorities. It would also enable the tax authorities to verify consistency between the VAT declared and the VAT due in a timely and automatic manner. The transaction-based reporting system would enable such discrepancies to be detected and checked early. Furthermore, Germany expects that timely access to invoice data would obviate the need for a more bureaucratic request for invoices by the tax authorities, speeding up and facilitating the fight against VAT fraud. |
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(4)

Germany intends to put in place the special measure as a first step in the implementation of a transaction-based reporting system. Such a reporting system would provide benefits in combatting value added tax (VAT) fraud and evasion. It would enable the earlier identification of VAT fraud chains by the tax authorities. It would also enable the tax authorities to verify consistency between the VAT declared and the VAT due in a timely and automatic manner. The transaction-based reporting system would enable such discrepancies to be detected and checked early. Furthermore, Germany expects that timely access to invoice data would obviate the need for a more bureaucratic request for invoices by the tax authorities, speeding up and facilitating the fight against VAT fraud.

| (5) | Germany considers that the introduction of the special measure would not be very burdensome for taxable persons as, in Germany, electronic invoicing is already common practice in many sectors of the economy and is mandatory in the field of public procurement. Furthermore, the special measure would benefit taxable persons through the digitalisation of processes and the reduction of their administrative burden. Finally, the use of electronic invoices would provide long-term savings due to the elimination of paper invoices, thereby reducing the costs of issuing, sending, processing and storing invoices. |
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(5)

Germany considers that the introduction of the special measure would not be very burdensome for taxable persons as, in Germany, electronic invoicing is already common practice in many sectors of the economy and is mandatory in the field of public procurement. Furthermore, the special measure would benefit taxable persons through the digitalisation of processes and the reduction of their administrative burden. Finally, the use of electronic invoices would provide long-term savings due to the elimination of paper invoices, thereby reducing the costs of issuing, sending, processing and storing invoices.

| (6) | On 8 December 2022, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age. The Commission proposes to amend Article 218 and delete Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC. It is therefore possible that a directive amending those Articles will be adopted which would allow Member States to implement mandatory electronic invoicing and eliminate the need to request further special measures to derogate from Directive 2006/112/EC. Therefore, from the date Member States would be required to apply any national provisions transposing the Directive amending those Articles, this Decision should cease to apply. |
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(6)

On 8 December 2022, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age. The Commission proposes to amend Article 218 and delete Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC. It is therefore possible that a directive amending those Articles will be adopted which would allow Member States to implement mandatory electronic invoicing and eliminate the need to request further special measures to derogate from Directive 2006/112/EC. Therefore, from the date Member States would be required to apply any national provisions transposing the Directive amending those Articles, this Decision should cease to apply.

| (7) | Given the broad scope and the novelty of the special measure, it is important to evaluate its impact on combatting VAT fraud and evasion and on taxable persons. Therefore, if Germany considers that an extension of the special measure is necessary, it should submit to the Commission, together with the request for extension, a report including an assessment of the special measure concerning its effectiveness in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying VAT collection. |
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(7)

Given the broad scope and the novelty of the special measure, it is important to evaluate its impact on combatting VAT fraud and evasion and on taxable persons. Therefore, if Germany considers that an extension of the special measure is necessary, it should submit to the Commission, together with the request for extension, a report including an assessment of the special measure concerning its effectiveness in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying VAT collection.

| (8) | The special measure should not affect the right of customers to receive paper invoices in the case of intra-Community transactions. |
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(8)

The special measure should not affect the right of customers to receive paper invoices in the case of intra-Community transactions.

| (9) | The special measure should be limited in time to allow for an appraisal to be carried out of whether it is appropriate and effective in light of its objectives. |
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(9)

The special measure should be limited in time to allow for an appraisal to be carried out of whether it is appropriate and effective in light of its objectives.

| (10) | The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and scope. In addition, the special measure does not give rise to the risk that fraud would shift to other sectors or to other Member States. |
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(10)

The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and scope. In addition, the special measure does not give rise to the risk that fraud would shift to other sectors or to other Member States.

| (11) | The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT, |
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(11)

The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 218 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Germany is authorised to only accept invoices which have been issued by taxable persons established in the territory of Germany in the form of documents or messages in electronic format.

Article 2

By way of derogation from Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Germany is authorised to provide that the use of electronic invoices issued by taxable persons established in the territory of Germany shall not be subject to an acceptance by the recipient established in the territory of Germany.

Article 3

Germany shall notify the national measures implementing the special measure laid down in Articles 1 and 2 to the Commission.

Article 4

1.   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

2.   This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2025 until the earlier of the following two dates:

| (a) | 31 December 2027; or |
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(a)

31 December 2027; or

| (b) | the date from which Member States are to apply any national provisions that they are required to adopt in the event that a directive is adopted amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age, in particular Articles 218 and 232 of that Directive. |
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(b)

the date from which Member States are to apply any national provisions that they are required to adopt in the event that a directive is adopted amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age, in particular Articles 218 and 232 of that Directive.

3.   If Germany considers that an extension of the special measure laid down in Articles 1 and 2 is necessary, Germany shall submit a request for extension to the Commission, together with a report assessing the extent to which the national measures referred to in Article 3 have been effective in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying tax collection. That report shall also evaluate the impact of those measures on taxable persons and in particular whether those measures increase their administrative burdens and costs.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2023.

For the Council

The President

L. PLANAS PUCHADES

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2023/1552

of 25 July 2023

amending Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 as regards the period of authorisation for, and the scope of, the special measure derogating from Articles 206 and 226 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax taken by Italy

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of valued added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | By Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1401 (2), Italy was authorised, until 31 December 2017, to require that value added tax (VAT) due on supplies to public authorities was to be paid by those authorities to a separate and blocked bank account of the tax authorities (the ‘special measure’). The special measure constituted a derogation from Articles 206 and 226 of Directive 2006/112/EC in relation to VAT payment and invoicing rules. |
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(1)

By Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/1401 (2), Italy was authorised, until 31 December 2017, to require that value added tax (VAT) due on supplies to public authorities was to be paid by those authorities to a separate and blocked bank account of the tax authorities (the ‘special measure’). The special measure constituted a derogation from Articles 206 and 226 of Directive 2006/112/EC in relation to VAT payment and invoicing rules.

| (2) | By Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 (3), Italy was authorised to apply the special measure until 30 June 2020 and the scope of the special measure was broadened to include supplies to certain companies controlled by public authorities and to companies listed on the stock exchange that are included in the Financial Times Stock Exchange Milano Indice di Borsa (‘FTSE MIB’) index. The special measure was subsequently extended until 30 June 2023 by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1105 (4). |
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(2)

By Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 (3), Italy was authorised to apply the special measure until 30 June 2020 and the scope of the special measure was broadened to include supplies to certain companies controlled by public authorities and to companies listed on the stock exchange that are included in the Financial Times Stock Exchange Milano Indice di Borsa (‘FTSE MIB’) index. The special measure was subsequently extended until 30 June 2023 by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1105 (4).

| (3) | By letter registered with the Commission on 26 September 2022, Italy requested an authorisation to continue to apply the special measure until 31 December 2026. By letter registered with the Commission on 8 May 2023, Italy requested that, from 1 July 2025, the scope of the special measure be restricted to supplies of goods and services to public authorities and to certain companies controlled by public authorities. |
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(3)

By letter registered with the Commission on 26 September 2022, Italy requested an authorisation to continue to apply the special measure until 31 December 2026. By letter registered with the Commission on 8 May 2023, Italy requested that, from 1 July 2025, the scope of the special measure be restricted to supplies of goods and services to public authorities and to certain companies controlled by public authorities.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Italy to the other Member States by letter dated 11 May 2023. By letter dated 12 May 2023, the Commission notified Italy that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request. |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Italy to the other Member States by letter dated 11 May 2023. By letter dated 12 May 2023, the Commission notified Italy that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request.

| (5) | The special measure is part of a package of measures introduced by Italy in order to counter tax fraud and evasion. That package of measures, including mandatory electronic invoicing authorised by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/593 (5), has replaced other control measures and allows the Italian tax authorities to cross-check different operations declared by taxable persons and to monitor their VAT payments. |
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(5)

The special measure is part of a package of measures introduced by Italy in order to counter tax fraud and evasion. That package of measures, including mandatory electronic invoicing authorised by Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/593 (5), has replaced other control measures and allows the Italian tax authorities to cross-check different operations declared by taxable persons and to monitor their VAT payments.

| (6) | Italy considers that, in the context of the package of measures implemented, mandatory electronic invoicing reduces the time needed by the tax authorities to become aware of the existence of a potential case of tax fraud or evasion. However, Italy also considers that, in the absence of the split payment mechanism introduced by the special measure, the recovery of VAT amounts due from taxable persons engaged in tax fraud or evasion might be impossible after the cross-check has been carried out because, in the meantime, those taxable persons might have become insolvent. Thus, the split payment mechanism, as an ex ante measure, has proved to be highly effective and complementary to mandatory electronic invoicing, which is an ex post measure. |
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(6)

Italy considers that, in the context of the package of measures implemented, mandatory electronic invoicing reduces the time needed by the tax authorities to become aware of the existence of a potential case of tax fraud or evasion. However, Italy also considers that, in the absence of the split payment mechanism introduced by the special measure, the recovery of VAT amounts due from taxable persons engaged in tax fraud or evasion might be impossible after the cross-check has been carried out because, in the meantime, those taxable persons might have become insolvent. Thus, the split payment mechanism, as an ex ante measure, has proved to be highly effective and complementary to mandatory electronic invoicing, which is an ex post measure.

| (7) | Italy repeatedly committed itself not to seek the renewal of the special measure after a full implementation of the package of measures. However, Italy considers that, given the effectiveness of the special measure and its synergies with other applied measures, in particular with mandatory electronic invoicing, the special measure should be extended to avoid a setback in the efforts made to reduce the the overall difference between the expected VAT revenue and the amount actually collected in Italy. Nevertheless, in order to honour its commitment to gradually phase out the special measure, Italy modified its request to exclude from the scope of the special measure, from 1 July 2025, supplies of goods and services to companies listed on the stock exchange that are included in the FTSE MIB index. That timeframe will allow taxable persons affected by the restriction of the scope of the special measure to make the appropriate operational adjustments. It will also allow the Italian tax authorities to monitor the effectiveness of the special measure and adequately evaluate possible alternative measures. |
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(7)

Italy repeatedly committed itself not to seek the renewal of the special measure after a full implementation of the package of measures. However, Italy considers that, given the effectiveness of the special measure and its synergies with other applied measures, in particular with mandatory electronic invoicing, the special measure should be extended to avoid a setback in the efforts made to reduce the the overall difference between the expected VAT revenue and the amount actually collected in Italy. Nevertheless, in order to honour its commitment to gradually phase out the special measure, Italy modified its request to exclude from the scope of the special measure, from 1 July 2025, supplies of goods and services to companies listed on the stock exchange that are included in the FTSE MIB index. That timeframe will allow taxable persons affected by the restriction of the scope of the special measure to make the appropriate operational adjustments. It will also allow the Italian tax authorities to monitor the effectiveness of the special measure and adequately evaluate possible alternative measures.

| (8) | One of the effects of the special measure is that suppliers, being taxable persons, are not able to offset the VAT paid on their input with the VAT received on their supplies. Such suppliers can be constantly in a credit position and might need to ask for an effective refund of the VAT paid on their input from the tax authorities. According to the information provided by Italy, taxable persons carrying out transactions subject to the special measure are entitled to receive payment of the relevant VAT credits as a priority, within the limit of the credit deriving from such transactions. That practice implies that refund requests related to the special measure are processed as a matter of priority both during the preliminary investigation phase and when amounts due from non-priority refunds are paid. |
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(8)

One of the effects of the special measure is that suppliers, being taxable persons, are not able to offset the VAT paid on their input with the VAT received on their supplies. Such suppliers can be constantly in a credit position and might need to ask for an effective refund of the VAT paid on their input from the tax authorities. According to the information provided by Italy, taxable persons carrying out transactions subject to the special measure are entitled to receive payment of the relevant VAT credits as a priority, within the limit of the credit deriving from such transactions. That practice implies that refund requests related to the special measure are processed as a matter of priority both during the preliminary investigation phase and when amounts due from non-priority refunds are paid.

| (9) | The requested further extension of the authorisation to apply the special measure should be limited in time to allow an assessment to be carried out as to whether the special measure is appropriate and effective. The authorisation to apply the special measure should therefore be extended until 30 June 2026. That would give sufficient time to assess the effectiveness of the measures implemented by Italy aimed at reducing tax evasion in the sectors concerned. |
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(9)

The requested further extension of the authorisation to apply the special measure should be limited in time to allow an assessment to be carried out as to whether the special measure is appropriate and effective. The authorisation to apply the special measure should therefore be extended until 30 June 2026. That would give sufficient time to assess the effectiveness of the measures implemented by Italy aimed at reducing tax evasion in the sectors concerned.

| (10) | To guarantee the necessary follow-up within the framework of the special measure and in particular to assess the impact on VAT refunds to taxable persons covered by the special measure, Italy should be required to submit a report to the Commission by September 2024. That report should address the overall situation of, and in particular the average time needed for, VAT refunds to taxable persons, and the effectiveness of the special measure and any other measures implemented by Italy with the aim of reducing tax evasion in the sectors concerned. That report should also include a list of those measures, together with their date of entry into force. |
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(10)

To guarantee the necessary follow-up within the framework of the special measure and in particular to assess the impact on VAT refunds to taxable persons covered by the special measure, Italy should be required to submit a report to the Commission by September 2024. That report should address the overall situation of, and in particular the average time needed for, VAT refunds to taxable persons, and the effectiveness of the special measure and any other measures implemented by Italy with the aim of reducing tax evasion in the sectors concerned. That report should also include a list of those measures, together with their date of entry into force.

| (11) | The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and restricted to sectors which pose considerable risks with respect to tax evasion. In addition, the special measure does not create a risk that tax evasion would shift to other sectors or to other Member States. |
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(11)

The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and restricted to sectors which pose considerable risks with respect to tax evasion. In addition, the special measure does not create a risk that tax evasion would shift to other sectors or to other Member States.

| (12) | The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT. |
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(12)

The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT.

| (13) | In order to ensure that the objectives pursued by the special measure are achieved, including the uninterrupted application of the special measure, and to provide legal certainty with regard to the tax period, it is appropriate to grant an authorisation to extend the special measure with effect from 1 July 2023. As Italy requested authorisation on 26 September 2022 to continue to apply the special measure and has continued to apply the legal regime established in its national law on the basis of Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 from 1 July 2023, the legitimate expectations of the persons concerned are duly respected. |
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(13)

In order to ensure that the objectives pursued by the special measure are achieved, including the uninterrupted application of the special measure, and to provide legal certainty with regard to the tax period, it is appropriate to grant an authorisation to extend the special measure with effect from 1 July 2023. As Italy requested authorisation on 26 September 2022 to continue to apply the special measure and has continued to apply the legal regime established in its national law on the basis of Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 from 1 July 2023, the legitimate expectations of the persons concerned are duly respected.

| (14) | Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(14)

Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/784 is amended as follows:

| (1) | in Article 1, the third indent is deleted; |
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(1)

in Article 1, the third indent is deleted;

| (2) | in Article 3, second paragraph, the date ‘30 September 2021’ is replaced by the date ‘30 September 2024’; |
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(2)

in Article 3, second paragraph, the date ‘30 September 2021’ is replaced by the date ‘30 September 2024’;

| (3) | in Article 5, the date ‘30 June 2023’ is replaced by the date ‘30 June 2026’. |
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(3)

in Article 5, the date ‘30 June 2023’ is replaced by the date ‘30 June 2026’.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

However, Article 1, point (1), shall apply from 1 July 2025.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Italian Republic.

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2023.

For the Council

The President

L. PLANAS PUCHADES

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(2)  
  OJ L 217, 18.8.2015, p. 7.

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(3)  
  OJ L 118, 6.5.2017, p. 17.

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(4)  
  OJ L 242, 28.7.2020, p. 4.

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(5)  Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/593 of 16 April 2018 authorising the Italian Republic to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax (OJ L 99, 19.4.2018, p. 14).

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2023/1553

of 25 July 2023

authorising Romania to introduce a special measure derogating from Articles 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of valued added tax (1), and in particular Article 395(1) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | By letter registered with the Commission on 14 January 2022, Romania requested an authorisation for a special measure to derogate from Articles 178, 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC in order to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for all transactions carried out between taxable persons established in the territory of Romania (the ‘special measure’). The special measure was requested for a period from 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2025. |
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(1)

By letter registered with the Commission on 14 January 2022, Romania requested an authorisation for a special measure to derogate from Articles 178, 218 and 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC in order to introduce mandatory electronic invoicing for all transactions carried out between taxable persons established in the territory of Romania (the ‘special measure’). The special measure was requested for a period from 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2025.

| (2) | By letter registered with the Commission 30 September 2022, Romania informed the Commission that the requested derogation from Article 178 of Directive 2006/112/EC was no longer required. Further, Romania requested the authorisation to be granted for a period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026, instead of the period originally requested. |
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(2)

By letter registered with the Commission 30 September 2022, Romania informed the Commission that the requested derogation from Article 178 of Directive 2006/112/EC was no longer required. Further, Romania requested the authorisation to be granted for a period from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2026, instead of the period originally requested.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Romania to the other Member States by letters dated 8 December 2022. By letter dated 9 December 2022, the Commission notified Romania that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request. |
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(3)

In accordance with Article 395(2), second subparagraph, of Directive 2006/112/EC, the Commission transmitted the request made by Romania to the other Member States by letters dated 8 December 2022. By letter dated 9 December 2022, the Commission notified Romania that it had all the information necessary for the appraisal of the request.

| (4) | Romania submits that mandatory electronic invoicing for transactions between taxable persons established in Romania, coupled with the obligation to report the data on those transactions to the tax authorities, would be beneficial in combatting value added tax (VAT) fraud and evasion. It would enable the tax authorities to verify consistency between the VAT declared and VAT due in a timely and automatic manner. Such automatic verification would significantly improve the analytical skills of the Romanian tax authorities. Further, the introduction of mandatory electronic invoicing would be a powerful tool for real-time tracking of VAT fraud chains, enabling tax authorities to take immediate action to identify and stop taxable persons from participating in such fraudulent activities. |
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(4)

Romania submits that mandatory electronic invoicing for transactions between taxable persons established in Romania, coupled with the obligation to report the data on those transactions to the tax authorities, would be beneficial in combatting value added tax (VAT) fraud and evasion. It would enable the tax authorities to verify consistency between the VAT declared and VAT due in a timely and automatic manner. Such automatic verification would significantly improve the analytical skills of the Romanian tax authorities. Further, the introduction of mandatory electronic invoicing would be a powerful tool for real-time tracking of VAT fraud chains, enabling tax authorities to take immediate action to identify and stop taxable persons from participating in such fraudulent activities.

| (5) | Romania considers that the introduction of the special measure would also benefit taxable persons through the digitalisation of invoicing processes and the reduction of their administrative burden, while at the same time ensuring a fair competitive environment for taxable persons. The digitalisation of invoicing processes would entail faster payments, savings on transmission costs, fast and cheap processing of invoice data and reduced archiving costs for taxable persons. The introduction of the special measure would lead to the removal of the current obligation to report information on domestic supplies, reducing the administrative burden for taxable persons. |
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(5)

Romania considers that the introduction of the special measure would also benefit taxable persons through the digitalisation of invoicing processes and the reduction of their administrative burden, while at the same time ensuring a fair competitive environment for taxable persons. The digitalisation of invoicing processes would entail faster payments, savings on transmission costs, fast and cheap processing of invoice data and reduced archiving costs for taxable persons. The introduction of the special measure would lead to the removal of the current obligation to report information on domestic supplies, reducing the administrative burden for taxable persons.

| (6) | On 8 December 2022, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age. The Commission proposes to amend Article 218 and delete Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC. It is therefore possible that a directive amending those Articles will be adopted, which would allow Member States to implement mandatory electronic invoicing and eliminate the need to request further special measures to derogate from Directive 2006/112/EC. Therefore, from the date Member States would be required to apply any national provisions transposing the Directive amending those Articles, this Decision should cease to apply. |
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(6)

On 8 December 2022, the Commission adopted a proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age. The Commission proposes to amend Article 218 and delete Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC. It is therefore possible that a directive amending those Articles will be adopted, which would allow Member States to implement mandatory electronic invoicing and eliminate the need to request further special measures to derogate from Directive 2006/112/EC. Therefore, from the date Member States would be required to apply any national provisions transposing the Directive amending those Articles, this Decision should cease to apply.

| (7) | Given the broad scope and the novelty of the special measure, it is important to evaluate its impact on combatting VAT fraud and evasion and on taxable persons. Therefore, if Romania considers that an extension of the special measure is necessary, it should submit to the Commission, together with the request for extension, a report including the assessment of the special measure concerning its effectiveness in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying VAT collection. |
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(7)

Given the broad scope and the novelty of the special measure, it is important to evaluate its impact on combatting VAT fraud and evasion and on taxable persons. Therefore, if Romania considers that an extension of the special measure is necessary, it should submit to the Commission, together with the request for extension, a report including the assessment of the special measure concerning its effectiveness in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying VAT collection.

| (8) | The special measure should not affect the right of customers to receive paper invoices in the case of intra-Community transactions. |
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(8)

The special measure should not affect the right of customers to receive paper invoices in the case of intra-Community transactions.

| (9) | The special measure should be limited in time to allow an appraisal to be carried out of whether it is appropriate and effective in light of its objectives. |
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(9)

The special measure should be limited in time to allow an appraisal to be carried out of whether it is appropriate and effective in light of its objectives.

| (10) | The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and scope. In addition, the special measure does not give rise to the risk that fraud would shift to other sectors or to other Member States. |
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(10)

The special measure is proportionate to the objectives pursued since it is limited in time and scope. In addition, the special measure does not give rise to the risk that fraud would shift to other sectors or to other Member States.

| (11) | The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT, |
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(11)

The special measure will not negatively affect the overall amount of tax revenue collected at the stage of final consumption and will have no adverse impact on the Union’s own resources accruing from VAT,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

By way of derogation from Article 218 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Romania is authorised to only accept invoices which have been issued by taxable persons established in the territory of Romania in the form of documents or messages in electronic format.

Article 2

By way of derogation from Article 232 of Directive 2006/112/EC, Romania is authorised to provide that the use of electronic invoices issued by taxable persons established in the territory of Romania shall not be subject to an acceptance by the recipient established in the territory of Romania.

Article 3

Romania shall notify the national measures implementing the special measure laid down in Articles 1 and 2 to the Commission.

Article 4

1.   This Decision shall take effect on the date of its notification.

2.   This Decision shall apply from 1 January 2024 until the earlier of the following two dates:

| (a) | 31 December 2026; or |
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(a)

31 December 2026; or

| (b) | the date from which Member States are to apply any national provisions that they are required to adopt in the event that a directive is adopted amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age, in particular Articles 218 and 232 of that Directive. |
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(b)

the date from which Member States are to apply any national provisions that they are required to adopt in the event that a directive is adopted amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards VAT rules for the digital age, in particular Articles 218 and 232 of that Directive.

3.   If Romania considers that an extension of the special measure laid down in Articles 1 and 2 is necessary, Romania shall submit a request for extension to the Commission, together with a report assessing the extent to which the national measures referred to in Article 3 have been effective in combatting VAT fraud and evasion and in simplifying tax collection. That report shall also evaluate the impact of those measures on taxable persons and in particular whether those measures increase their administrative burdens and costs.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to Romania.

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2023.

For the Council

The President

L. PLANAS PUCHADES

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2023/1554

of 19 July 2023

concerning certain interim emergency measures relating to African swine fever in Croatia

(notified under document C(2023) 4985)

(Only the Croatian text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (1), and in particular Article 259(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | African swine fever is an infectious viral disease affecting kept and wild porcine animals and can have a severe impact on the concerned animal population and the profitability of farming causing disturbance to movements of consignments of those animals and products thereof within the Union and exports to third countries. |
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(1)

African swine fever is an infectious viral disease affecting kept and wild porcine animals and can have a severe impact on the concerned animal population and the profitability of farming causing disturbance to movements of consignments of those animals and products thereof within the Union and exports to third countries.

| (2) | In the event of outbreaks of African swine fever in wild porcine animals, there is a serious risk of the spread of that disease to other wild porcine animals and to establishments of kept porcine animals. |
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(2)

In the event of outbreaks of African swine fever in wild porcine animals, there is a serious risk of the spread of that disease to other wild porcine animals and to establishments of kept porcine animals.

| (3) | Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/687 (2) supplements the rules for the control of the listed diseases referred to in Article 9(1), points (a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and defined as category A, B and C diseases in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 (3). In particular, Articles 63 to 66 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 provide for certain measures to be taken in the event of an official confirmation of an outbreak of a category A disease in wild animals, including African swine fever in wild porcine animals. Notably, those provisions provide for the establishment of an infected zone and prohibitions on movements of wild animals of listed species and products of animal origin thereof. |
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(3)

Commission Delegated Regulation 2020/687 (2) supplements the rules for the control of the listed diseases referred to in Article 9(1), points (a), (b) and (c) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and defined as category A, B and C diseases in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 (3). In particular, Articles 63 to 66 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 provide for certain measures to be taken in the event of an official confirmation of an outbreak of a category A disease in wild animals, including African swine fever in wild porcine animals. Notably, those provisions provide for the establishment of an infected zone and prohibitions on movements of wild animals of listed species and products of animal origin thereof.

| (4) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 (4) lays down special disease control measures regarding African swine fever. In particular, in the event of an outbreak of that disease in wild porcine animals in an area of a Member State, Article 3, point (b), of that Implementing Regulation provides for the establishment of an infected zone in accordance with Article 63 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. In addition, Article 6 of that Implementing Regulation provides that that area is to be listed as a restricted zone II in Part II of Annex I thereto and that the infected zone, established in accordance with Article 63 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, is to be adjusted without delay to comprise at least the restricted zone II. The special control measures for African swine fever laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 include, inter alia, prohibitions on movements of consignments of porcine animals kept in restricted zones II and products thereof outside those restricted zones. |
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(4)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 (4) lays down special disease control measures regarding African swine fever. In particular, in the event of an outbreak of that disease in wild porcine animals in an area of a Member State, Article 3, point (b), of that Implementing Regulation provides for the establishment of an infected zone in accordance with Article 63 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. In addition, Article 6 of that Implementing Regulation provides that that area is to be listed as a restricted zone II in Part II of Annex I thereto and that the infected zone, established in accordance with Article 63 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, is to be adjusted without delay to comprise at least the restricted zone II. The special control measures for African swine fever laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 include, inter alia, prohibitions on movements of consignments of porcine animals kept in restricted zones II and products thereof outside those restricted zones.

| (5) | Croatia has informed the Commission of the confirmation of one outbreak of African swine fever in a wild porcine animal in the Karlovacka Region on 13 July 2023. Accordingly, the competent authority of that Member State established an infected zone in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. |
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(5)

Croatia has informed the Commission of the confirmation of one outbreak of African swine fever in a wild porcine animal in the Karlovacka Region on 13 July 2023. Accordingly, the competent authority of that Member State established an infected zone in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 and Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594.

| (6) | In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid unjustified barriers to trade by third countries, it is necessary to identify at Union level the infected zone for African swine fever in Croatia in collaboration with that Member State. |
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(6)

In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid unjustified barriers to trade by third countries, it is necessary to identify at Union level the infected zone for African swine fever in Croatia in collaboration with that Member State.

| (7) | In order to prevent the further spread of African swine fever, pending the listing of the area of Croatia affected by the recent outbreaks in wild porcine animals as a restricted zone II in Part II of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, the special control measures for African swine fever laid down therein, that apply to movements of consignments of porcine animals kept in restricted zones II and products thereof outside those zones, should also apply to movements of those consignments from the infected zone established by Croatia following that recent outbreak, in addition to the measures laid down in Articles 63 to 66 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. |
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(7)

In order to prevent the further spread of African swine fever, pending the listing of the area of Croatia affected by the recent outbreaks in wild porcine animals as a restricted zone II in Part II of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, the special control measures for African swine fever laid down therein, that apply to movements of consignments of porcine animals kept in restricted zones II and products thereof outside those zones, should also apply to movements of those consignments from the infected zone established by Croatia following that recent outbreak, in addition to the measures laid down in Articles 63 to 66 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687.

| (8) | Accordingly, that infected zone should be listed in the Annex to this Decision and it should be subject to the special control measures for African swine fever that apply to restricted zones II laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. However, due to this new epidemiological situation of African swine fever and taking account of the increased immediate risk of the further spread of the disease, movements of consignments of kept porcine animals and products thereof to other Member States and to third countries should not be authorised from the infected zone in accordance with that Implementing Regulation. The duration of that zoning should be also laid down in this Decision. |
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(8)

Accordingly, that infected zone should be listed in the Annex to this Decision and it should be subject to the special control measures for African swine fever that apply to restricted zones II laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. However, due to this new epidemiological situation of African swine fever and taking account of the increased immediate risk of the further spread of the disease, movements of consignments of kept porcine animals and products thereof to other Member States and to third countries should not be authorised from the infected zone in accordance with that Implementing Regulation. The duration of that zoning should be also laid down in this Decision.

| (9) | Therefore, in order to mitigate the risks arising from the recent outbreak of African swine fever in wild porcine animals in Croatia, this Decision should provide that the movements to other Member States and third countries of consignments of porcine animals kept in the infected zone and products thereof should not be authorised by Croatia until the expiry date of this Decision. |
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(9)

Therefore, in order to mitigate the risks arising from the recent outbreak of African swine fever in wild porcine animals in Croatia, this Decision should provide that the movements to other Member States and third countries of consignments of porcine animals kept in the infected zone and products thereof should not be authorised by Croatia until the expiry date of this Decision.

| (10) | Given the urgency of the epidemiological situation in the Union as regards the spread of African swine fever, it is important that the measures laid down in this Implementing Decision apply as soon as possible. |
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(10)

Given the urgency of the epidemiological situation in the Union as regards the spread of African swine fever, it is important that the measures laid down in this Implementing Decision apply as soon as possible.

| (11) | Accordingly, pending the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, the infected zone in Croatia should be established immediately and listed in the Annex to this Decision and the duration of that zoning fixed. |
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(11)

Accordingly, pending the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, the infected zone in Croatia should be established immediately and listed in the Annex to this Decision and the duration of that zoning fixed.

| (12) | This Decision is to be reviewed at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
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(12)

This Decision is to be reviewed at the next meeting of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Croatia shall ensure that an infected zone for African swine fever is established immediately by Croatia in accordance with Article 63 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 and Article 3, point (b) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, and that it comprises at least the areas listed in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

Croatia shall ensure that the special control measures for African swine fever applicable to restricted zones II laid down in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 apply in the areas listed as an infected zone in the Annex to this Decision, in addition to the measures laid down in Articles 63 to 66 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687.

Article 3

Croatia shall ensure that consignments of porcine animals kept in the areas listed as an infected zone in the Annex and products thereof are not authorised for movements to other Member States and to third countries.

Article 4

This Decision shall apply until 12 October 2023.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Croatia.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 2023.

For the Commission

Stella KYRIAKIDES

Member of the Commission

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(1)  
  OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 of 17 December 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases (OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 64).

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1882 of 3 December 2018 on the application of certain disease prevention and control rules to categories of listed diseases and establishing a list of species and groups of species posing a considerable risk for the spread of those listed diseases (OJ L 308, 4.12.2018, p. 21).

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(4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 of 16 March 2023 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/605 (OJ L 79, 17.3.2023, p. 65).

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ANNEX

| Areas established as the infected zone in Croatia as referred to in Article 1 | Date until applicable |
| --- | --- |
| a) | Karlovačka županija






  — | općina Rakovica |

Areas established as the infected zone in Croatia as referred to in Article 1

Date until applicable

a)

Karlovačka županija

—

općina Rakovica

| — | općina Slunj |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Slunj

| — | općina Cetingrad |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Cetingrad

| — | općina Plaški |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Plaški

| — | općina Saborsko |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Saborsko

| b) | Ličko-senjska županija






  — | općina Plitvička jezera |
| --- | --- | --- |

b)

Ličko-senjska županija

—

općina Plitvička jezera

| c) | Sisačko-moslavačka županija






  — | općina Dvor |
| --- | --- | --- |

c)

Sisačko-moslavačka županija

—

općina Dvor

| — | općina Donji Kukuruzari |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Donji Kukuruzari

| — | općina Majur |
| --- | --- |

—

općina Majur

| — | grad Hrvatska Kostajnica |
| --- | --- |

—

grad Hrvatska Kostajnica

| — | općina Hrvatska Dubica






  — | naselje Slabinja |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

općina Hrvatska Dubica

—

naselje Slabinja

| — | naselje Živaja |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Živaja

| — | grad Glina






  — | naselje Momčilović Kosa |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

grad Glina

—

naselje Momčilović Kosa

| — | naselje Trnovac Glinski |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Trnovac Glinski

| — | naselje Brestik |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Brestik

| — | naselje Martinovići |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Martinovići

| — | naselje Mali Gradac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Mali Gradac

| — | naselje Veliki Gradac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Veliki Gradac

| — | grad Petrinja






  — | naselje Tremušnjak |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

grad Petrinja

—

naselje Tremušnjak

| — | naselje Veliki Šušnjar |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Veliki Šušnjar

| — | naselje Donja Pastuša |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Donja Pastuša

| — | naselje Mačkovo Selo |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Mačkovo Selo

| — | naselje Begovići |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Begovići

| — | naselje Blinja |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Blinja

| — | naselje Dodoši |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Dodoši

| — | naselje Miočinovići |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Miočinovići

| — | naselje Bijelnik |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Bijelnik

| — | naselje Jabukovac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Jabukovac

| — | naselje Jošavica |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Jošavica

| — | naselje Gornja Mlinoga |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Gornja Mlinoga

| — | naselje Gornja Pastuša |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Gornja Pastuša

| — | općina Sunja






  — | naselje Radonja Luka |
| --- | --- | --- |

—

općina Sunja

—

naselje Radonja Luka

| — | naselje Čapljani |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Čapljani

| — | naselje Drljača |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Drljača

| — | naselje Kladari |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Kladari

| — | naselje Vukoševac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Vukoševac

| — | naselje Šaš |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Šaš

| — | naselje Slovinci |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Slovinci

| — | naselje Četvrtkovac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Četvrtkovac

| — | naselje Jasenovčani |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Jasenovčani

| — | naselje Papići |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Papići

| — | naselje Mala Gradusa |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Mala Gradusa

| — | naselje Timarci |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Timarci

| — | naselje Mala Paukova |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Mala Paukova

| — | naselje Velika Gradusa |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Velika Gradusa

| — | naselje Staza |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Staza

| — | naselje Kostreši Šaški |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Kostreši Šaški

| — | naselje Pobrđani |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Pobrđani

| — | naselje Sjeverovac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Sjeverovac

| — | naselje Donji Hrastovac |
| --- | --- |

—

naselje Donji Hrastovac

12.10.2023

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/55

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COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2023/1555

of 25 July 2023

on providing access to the European Crew Database and to the European Hull Database to the authorities of Switzerland

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2017 on the recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation and repealing Council Directives 91/672/EEC and 96/50/EC (1), and in particular Article 25(4) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, Member States are to reliably record without delay certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks in the Commission’s databases for the purpose of implementing, enforcing and evaluating Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and for maintaining safety, for ease of navigation, as well as for statistical purposes, and in order to facilitate the exchange of information between the authorities that implement that Directive. To this end, the Commission established the European Crew Database (‘ECDB’) for certificates of qualifications and service record books and the European Hull Database (‘EHDB’) for logbooks by adopting Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473 (2). |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, Member States are to reliably record without delay certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks in the Commission’s databases for the purpose of implementing, enforcing and evaluating Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and for maintaining safety, for ease of navigation, as well as for statistical purposes, and in order to facilitate the exchange of information between the authorities that implement that Directive. To this end, the Commission established the European Crew Database (‘ECDB’) for certificates of qualifications and service record books and the European Hull Database (‘EHDB’) for logbooks by adopting Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473 (2).

| (2) | Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and Article 1 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473 further provide for the inclusion of information concerning certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks recognised pursuant to Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 in the Commission’s databases. Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 refers to certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks issued in accordance with the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel (3), which are valid on Union inland waterways if the requirements of those Regulations are identical to those of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and if the issuing third country recognises, within its jurisdiction, Union documents pursuant to Directive (EU) 2017/2397. |
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(2)

Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and Article 1 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473 further provide for the inclusion of information concerning certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks recognised pursuant to Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 in the Commission’s databases. Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 refers to certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks issued in accordance with the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel (3), which are valid on Union inland waterways if the requirements of those Regulations are identical to those of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and if the issuing third country recognises, within its jurisdiction, Union documents pursuant to Directive (EU) 2017/2397.

| (3) | Switzerland issues certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks on the basis of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel under requirements identical to those of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and accepts corresponding Union documents in its jurisdiction, so that Swiss certificates of qualification are valid on Union inland waterways pursuant to Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397. |
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(3)

Switzerland issues certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks on the basis of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel under requirements identical to those of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and accepts corresponding Union documents in its jurisdiction, so that Swiss certificates of qualification are valid on Union inland waterways pursuant to Article 10(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397.

| (4) | Pursuant to Article 2.01 of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel, which was adopted in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2022/1912 (4), Switzerland is also obliged to include each certificate of qualification, service record book and logbook issued by a competent authority, and the data contained therein, in the national register to be kept as required by Article 25 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and to link its national registers with the register kept by the Commission in accordance with the requirements of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473. |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Pursuant to Article 2.01 of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel, which was adopted in accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2022/1912 (4), Switzerland is also obliged to include each certificate of qualification, service record book and logbook issued by a competent authority, and the data contained therein, in the national register to be kept as required by Article 25 of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 and to link its national registers with the register kept by the Commission in accordance with the requirements of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473.

| (5) | On 20 October 2021, Switzerland has submitted to the Commission a request to receive access to the databases of the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(5)

On 20 October 2021, Switzerland has submitted to the Commission a request to receive access to the databases of the Commission.

| (6) | In accordance with Article 25(4) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, authorities in third countries that issue certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks on the basis of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel may be granted access to the database in so far this is necessary for the purposes referred to in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 provided that the requirements on data protection of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council (5) are fulfilled, the third country does not limit access by Member States or by the Commission to its corresponding database and if the Commission ensures that the third country does not transfer the data to another third country or international organisation without the Commission’s express written authorisation and under the conditions specified by the Commission. |
| --- | --- |

(6)

In accordance with Article 25(4) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397, authorities in third countries that issue certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks on the basis of the Regulations on Rhine Navigation Personnel may be granted access to the database in so far this is necessary for the purposes referred to in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 provided that the requirements on data protection of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council (5) are fulfilled, the third country does not limit access by Member States or by the Commission to its corresponding database and if the Commission ensures that the third country does not transfer the data to another third country or international organisation without the Commission’s express written authorisation and under the conditions specified by the Commission.

| (7) | The Commission has recognised Switzerland as providing adequate level of data protection (6). Furthermore, Switzerland has assured by official letter that it will grant access to its corresponding databases and that it will not transfer any data to another third country or international organisation without the Commission’s express written authorisation and under the conditions specified by the Commission. |
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(7)

The Commission has recognised Switzerland as providing adequate level of data protection (6). Furthermore, Switzerland has assured by official letter that it will grant access to its corresponding databases and that it will not transfer any data to another third country or international organisation without the Commission’s express written authorisation and under the conditions specified by the Commission.

| (8) | The access to the Commissions’ databases needs finally to be necessary for the purposes stated in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of implementing, enforcing and evaluating the Directive, for maintaining safety, for ease of navigation, as well as for statistical purposes, and in order to facilitate exchange of information between relevant authorities. |
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(8)

The access to the Commissions’ databases needs finally to be necessary for the purposes stated in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of implementing, enforcing and evaluating the Directive, for maintaining safety, for ease of navigation, as well as for statistical purposes, and in order to facilitate exchange of information between relevant authorities.

| (9) | Taking into account that crew members with Swiss qualifications regularly operate in Union inland waterways and that the certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks issued by Switzerland must fulfil requirements identical to those required by Directive (EU) 2017/2397, an exchange of relevant information between Member States and Switzerland is needed for implementing, enforcing and evaluating Directive (EU) 2017/2397 while ensuring uninterrupted navigation in a safe and rightful manner in Union inland waterways. Furthermore, granting access to the ECDB and EHDB to Switzerland will allow the Commission to keep a complete register of relevant crew data and help statistical purposes. Therefore, it is necessary for the purposes stated in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 to grant access to the ECDB and EHDB to the competent authorities of Switzerland. |
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(9)

Taking into account that crew members with Swiss qualifications regularly operate in Union inland waterways and that the certificates of qualification, service record books or logbooks issued by Switzerland must fulfil requirements identical to those required by Directive (EU) 2017/2397, an exchange of relevant information between Member States and Switzerland is needed for implementing, enforcing and evaluating Directive (EU) 2017/2397 while ensuring uninterrupted navigation in a safe and rightful manner in Union inland waterways. Furthermore, granting access to the ECDB and EHDB to Switzerland will allow the Commission to keep a complete register of relevant crew data and help statistical purposes. Therefore, it is necessary for the purposes stated in Article 25(2) of Directive (EU) 2017/2397 to grant access to the ECDB and EHDB to the competent authorities of Switzerland.

| (10) | The Commission, after assessing the request of Switzerland, considers that it is appropriate to grant access to the ECDB and EHDB to the authorities of Switzerland, |
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(10)

The Commission, after assessing the request of Switzerland, considers that it is appropriate to grant access to the ECDB and EHDB to the authorities of Switzerland,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Access to the European Crew Database and the European Hull Database shall be provided to the authorities of Switzerland.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 25 July 2023.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 345, 27.12.2017, p. 53.

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(2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/473 of 20 January 2020 supplementing Directive (EU) 2017/2397 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the standards for databases for the Union certificates of qualification, service record books and logbooks (OJ L 100, 1.4.2020, p. 1).

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(3)  Annex 2022-II-9 to CC/R 2022 II, V.

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(4)  Council Decision (EU) 2022/1912 of 29 September 2022 on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union within the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine on the adoption of the revised Regulations for Rhine Navigation Personnel (OJ L 261, 7.10.2022, p. 48).

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(5)  Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1).

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(6)  see https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32000D0518&from=EN.

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Official Journal of the European Union

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POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION (CFSP) 2023/1556

of 19 July 2023

on the reconfirmation of the authorisation of the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI/2/2023)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 of 31 March 2020 on a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (1), and in particular Article 8(3) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) for the period until 31 March 2021. |
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(1)

On 31 March 2020, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2020/472, which established and launched a European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) for the period until 31 March 2021.

| (2) | Article 8(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 provides that, notwithstanding this period, the authorisation of the operation is to be reconfirmed every four months and that the Political and Security Committee is to prolong the operation unless the deployment of maritime assets of the operation produces a pull effect on migration on the basis of substantiated evidence gathered according to the criteria set out in the Operations Plan. |
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(2)

Article 8(3) of Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 provides that, notwithstanding this period, the authorisation of the operation is to be reconfirmed every four months and that the Political and Security Committee is to prolong the operation unless the deployment of maritime assets of the operation produces a pull effect on migration on the basis of substantiated evidence gathered according to the criteria set out in the Operations Plan.

| (3) | On 20 March 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/653 (2), extending the operation until 31 March 2025, subject to the same reconfirmation procedure. |
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(3)

On 20 March 2023, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2023/653 (2), extending the operation until 31 March 2025, subject to the same reconfirmation procedure.

| (4) | The Operation Commander provided monthly pull factor reports. |
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(4)

The Operation Commander provided monthly pull factor reports.

| (5) | The authorization of the operation should be reconfirmed for the 11th four-month sub-period of its mandate and the operation should be prolonged accordingly, |
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(5)

The authorization of the operation should be reconfirmed for the 11th four-month sub-period of its mandate and the operation should be prolonged accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The authorisation of EUNAVFOR MED IRINI is hereby reconfirmed and the operation is prolonged from 1 August 2023 to 30 November 2023.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 19 July 2023.

For the Political and Security Committee

The Chairperson

D. PRONK

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(1)  
  OJ L 101, 1.4.2020, p. 4.

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(2)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2023/653 of 20 March 2023 amending Decision (CFSP) 2020/472 on the European Union military operation in the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED IRINI) (OJ L 81, 21.3.2023, p. 27).

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Corrigenda

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Corrigendum to Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2023/1526 of 16 May 2023 amending Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for lead as a thermal stabilizer in polyvinyl chloride used as base material in sensors used in in vitro diagnostic medical devices

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 185 of 24 July 2023
  )

On page 27, in Article 2:

for:

‘XX.XX.XXXX’,

read:

‘
  31 January 2024
  ’;

for:

‘YY.XX.XXXX’,

read:

‘
  1 February 2024
  ’.

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/60

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Corrigendum to Council Directive (EU) 2020/262 of 19 December 2019 laying down the general arrangements for excise duty

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 58 of 27 February 2020
  )

On page 33, Article 45(2):

for:

‘... set out in accordance with Article 6(9), unless a Member State has reasonable cause to suspect fraud or irregularity.’,

read:

‘... set out in accordance with Article 6(10), unless a Member State has reasonable cause to suspect fraud or irregularity.’.

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| 27.7.2023 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 188/61 |
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27.7.2023

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 188/61

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Corrigendum to Regulation (EU) 2020/1784 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2020 on the service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (service of documents)

(
  Official Journal of the European Union L 405 of 2 December 2020
  )

| 1. | On page 63, Annex I, Form C: |
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1.

On page 63, Annex I, Form C:

for:

‘Reference No of the requested authority:

Reference No of the transmitting agency:’,

read:

‘Reference No of the transmitting agency:

Reference No of the requested authority:’.

| 2. | On page 71, Annex I, Form J: |
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2.

On page 71, Annex I, Form J:

for:

‘Reference No of the requested authority:

Reference No of the transmitting agency:’,

read:

‘Reference No of the transmitting agency:

Reference No of the receiving agency:’.

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