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            COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2156/2005

of 23 December 2005         

amending the specification of a protected designation of origin listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (Siurana) (PDO)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 6(3), the second indent of Article 6(4) and Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The specification of the protected designation of origin ‘Siurana’ is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

A summary listing the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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

Done at Brussels, 23 December 2005.

For the Commission

Mariann FISCHER BOEL            

Member of the Commission

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(1)OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

(2)OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 708/2005 (OJ L 119, 11.5.2005, p. 3).

(3)OJ C 162, 11.7.2003, p. 8 (‘Siurana’).

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ANNEX I

SPAIN

                  ‘Siurana’               

Amendment(s):

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(1)  Garcia: zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23.

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ANNEX II

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

                  ‘SIURANA’               

(EC No: ES/0072/24.1.1994)

PDO (X)   PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1.
Responsible department in the Member State

2.
Applicant group

3.
Type of product Group 1.5: Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

4.
Specification (summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1.   Name ‘Siurana’

4.2.   Description Virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the varieties ‘Arbequina’, ‘Royal’ and ‘Morrut’, with acidity of less than 0,5, maximum peroxide level of 12, moisture and impurities content of no more than 0,1. Greeny yellow colour with a sweet, fruity taste.

4.3.   Geographical area The area runs across the Province of Tarragona from Lérida to the Mediterranean coast and is made up of the following municipalities:

4.4.   Proof of origin Olives from groves located within the production area and registered with the Regulatory Board are pressed at registered mills to produce oil, which is then bottled at registered plants. Bottles are labelled and also bear a numbered secondary label issued by the Regulatory Board.

4.5.   Method of production Clean, healthy olives harvested directly from the tree are pressed using suitable methods that do not affect the characteristics of the product.

4.6.   Link A Mediterranean climate, with average annual rainfall of 380 mm to 550 mm and an average annual temperature of between 14,5 °C and 16 °C, together with the differing features of the two districts that make up the production area, one characterised by an irregular landscape and the other by a more even topography with well-constituted soils, provide a suitable environment for olive production. Suitable and controlled cultivation, harvesting and processing methods are used.

4.7.   Inspection body

The Regulating Board of the ‘Siurana’ Designation of Origin is able to fulfil the requirements laid down in standard EN-45011.

4.8.   Labelling The words ‘Denominación de Origen “Siurana” aceite virgen’ are prominent. Labels are authorised by the Regulatory Board. Numbered secondary labels are issued by the Regulatory Board.

4.9.   National requirements Law 25/1970 of 2 December 1970. Order of 19 November 1979 concerning the ‘Siurana’ Designation of Origin for virgin olive oils and its Regulatory Board.

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(1)              European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Agricultural product quality policy, B-1049 Brussels.

(2)  ZONES: Flix, 13, 18, 19, 20 and 21; Garcia: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 22 and 23; Tivissa: 2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 21, 22 and 23 (La Serra d'Almòs district); Torre de l’Espanyol: 1 and 2; Vinebre: 8 and 9.

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