# Official Journal L 282/2014

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5726 September 2014 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 282

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5726 September 2014

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (
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| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014 of 18 September 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (
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  ) | 5 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for snow crab in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 by vessels flying the flag of Ireland | 9 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1006/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for alfonsinos in EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Ireland | 11 |
| | * | Commission Regulation (EU) No 1007/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Greenland halibut in Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI by vessels flying the flag of Ireland | 13 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2014 of 24 September 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin | 15 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1009/2014 of 25 September 2014 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 17 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1010/2014 of 25 September 2014 on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the September 2014 subperiod by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 | 19 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision 2014/673/CFSP of 25 September 2014 amending Decision 2013/527/CFSP amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa | 22 |
| | * | Council Decision 2014/674/CFSP of 25 September 2014 amending and extending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) | 24 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1003/2014 of 18 September 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (
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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1004/2014 of 18 September 2014 amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (
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  )

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1005/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for snow crab in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1006/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for alfonsinos in EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

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Commission Regulation (EU) No 1007/2014 of 23 September 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for Greenland halibut in Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1008/2014 of 24 September 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1009/2014 of 25 September 2014 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1010/2014 of 25 September 2014 on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the September 2014 subperiod by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011

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DECISIONS

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Council Decision 2014/673/CFSP of 25 September 2014 amending Decision 2013/527/CFSP amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

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Council Decision 2014/674/CFSP of 25 September 2014 amending and extending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)

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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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REGULATIONS

| 26.9.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 282/1 |
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26.9.2014

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 282/1

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1003/2014

of 18 September 2014

amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on 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) | The mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone with magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate is currently allowed as a preservative in all cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,0015 % of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone respectively. |
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(1)

The mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone with magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate is currently allowed as a preservative in all cosmetic products at a maximum concentration of 0,0015 % of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone respectively.

| (2) | The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted an opinion on the safety of the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone on 8 December 2009 (2). |
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(2)

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) adopted an opinion on the safety of the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone on 8 December 2009 (2).

| (3) | The SCCS concluded that the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone in a ratio of 3:1 does not pose a risk to the health of the consumer when used as a preservative up to a maximum authorised concentration of 0,0015 % in rinse-off cosmetic products, apart from its skin sensitising potential. The SCCS indicated that induction and elicitation would be less likely in a rinse-off product than when the same concentration is present in a leave-on product. |
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(3)

The SCCS concluded that the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone in a ratio of 3:1 does not pose a risk to the health of the consumer when used as a preservative up to a maximum authorised concentration of 0,0015 % in rinse-off cosmetic products, apart from its skin sensitising potential. The SCCS indicated that induction and elicitation would be less likely in a rinse-off product than when the same concentration is present in a leave-on product.

| (4) | The issue of stabilizers for that mixture was addressed by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNPF), subsequently replaced by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/210/EC (3), subsequently replaced by the SCCS, pursuant to Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (4), in an opinion of 24-25 June 2003 (5). The Committee stated that, taking into account that the active ingredients and their ratio remain unchanged in current commercialised cosmetic products and that the concentration of the stabiliser system in the finished cosmetic products is negligible, the replacement of magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate by copper sulphate or any other authorised cosmetic ingredient as a stabiliser system in the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone does not alter the toxicological profile of that mixture. When requested by the Commission to clarify the interpretation of the word ‘authorised’, the Committee replied, in an opinion of 7 December 2004 (6), that the expression ‘authorised cosmetic ingredient’ should be interpreted as ‘any ingredient which, in the light of the Cosmetics Directive (7), is allowed or not prohibited and may be used in cosmetic products, provided that any substance belonging to the classes of ingredients listed in the Annexes III-VII (8) of the Directive may be used only if it is included in the respective annex’. In addition, the conclusion of the SCCS opinion of 8 December 2009 contains an assessment of the safety of the mixture itself and makes no reference to the stabilisers taken into consideration. |
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(4)

The issue of stabilizers for that mixture was addressed by the Scientific Committee on Cosmetic Products and Non-Food Products intended for Consumers (SCCNPF), subsequently replaced by the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products (SCCP), pursuant to Commission Decision 2004/210/EC (3), subsequently replaced by the SCCS, pursuant to Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (4), in an opinion of 24-25 June 2003 (5). The Committee stated that, taking into account that the active ingredients and their ratio remain unchanged in current commercialised cosmetic products and that the concentration of the stabiliser system in the finished cosmetic products is negligible, the replacement of magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate by copper sulphate or any other authorised cosmetic ingredient as a stabiliser system in the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone does not alter the toxicological profile of that mixture. When requested by the Commission to clarify the interpretation of the word ‘authorised’, the Committee replied, in an opinion of 7 December 2004 (6), that the expression ‘authorised cosmetic ingredient’ should be interpreted as ‘any ingredient which, in the light of the Cosmetics Directive (7), is allowed or not prohibited and may be used in cosmetic products, provided that any substance belonging to the classes of ingredients listed in the Annexes III-VII (8) of the Directive may be used only if it is included in the respective annex’. In addition, the conclusion of the SCCS opinion of 8 December 2009 contains an assessment of the safety of the mixture itself and makes no reference to the stabilisers taken into consideration.

| (5) | In light of the SCCS opinion mentioned above, the Commission considers that, in order to avoid a potential risk to human health, the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone should be restricted as recommended by the SCCS, while the reference to the stabilisers magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate should be deleted from its chemical name. |
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(5)

In light of the SCCS opinion mentioned above, the Commission considers that, in order to avoid a potential risk to human health, the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone should be restricted as recommended by the SCCS, while the reference to the stabilisers magnesium chloride and magnesium nitrate should be deleted from its chemical name.

| (6) | It should be clarified that the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product, as it would alter the ratio 3:1 allowed for the mixture (9). |
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(6)

It should be clarified that the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product, as it would alter the ratio 3:1 allowed for the mixture (9).

| (7) | Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(7)

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (8) | The application of the above-mentioned restrictions should be deferred to allow the industry to make the necessary adjustments to product formulations. In particular, undertakings should be granted nine months to place on the market compliant products, and eighteen months to withdraw from the market non-compliant products after the entry into force of this Regulation. |
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(8)

The application of the above-mentioned restrictions should be deferred to allow the industry to make the necessary adjustments to product formulations. In particular, undertakings should be granted nine months to place on the market compliant products, and eighteen months to withdraw from the market non-compliant products after the entry into force of this Regulation.

| (9) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products, |
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(9)

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

Article 2

From 16 July 2015 only cosmetic products which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended by this Regulation shall be placed on the Union market.

From 16 April 2016 only cosmetic products which comply with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as amended by this Regulation shall be made available on the Union market.

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.

It shall apply from 16 July 2015.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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

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(2)  SCCS/1238/09.

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(3)  Commission Decision 2004/210/EC of 3 March 2004 setting up Scientific Committees in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment (OJ L 66, 4.3.2004, p. 45).

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(4)  Commission Decision 2008/721/EC of 5 September 2008 setting up an advisory structure of Scientific Committees and experts in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment and repealing Decision 2004/210/EC (OJ L 241, 10.9.2008, p. 21).

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(5)  SCCNFP/0670/03, final.

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(6)  SCCP/0849/04.

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(7)  Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169).

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(8)  The Commission assumes that the SCCP wanted to refer to the substances functioning as colorants, preservatives or UV-filter, which need to be explicitly authorized by being listed in Annexes IV, VI and VII to Directive 76/768/EEC. Those three Annexes should therefore be mentioned, and not “Annexes III-VII”.

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(9)  This is in line with the SCCS's opinion on Methylisothiazolinone of 12 December 2013 (SCCS/1521/13) which clearly states that Methylisothiazolinone should not be used as an addition to a cosmetic product already containing the mixture Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone.

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ANNEX

Entries 39 and 57 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products are replaced by the following:

| | Substance Identification | Conditions | |
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| Reference number | Chemical name/INN | Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | CAS number | EC number | Product type, Body parts | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | Other | Wording of conditions of use and warnings |
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i |
| ‘39 | Mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one | Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (1) | 26172-55-4, 2682-20-4, 55965-84-9 | 247-500-7, 220-239-6 | Rinse-off products | 0,0015 % (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one)’ | | |
| ‘57 | 2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one | Methylisothiazolinone (2) | 2682-20-4 | 220-239-6 | | 0,01 %’ | | |

Substance Identification

Conditions

Reference number

Chemical name/INN

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary

CAS number

EC number

Product type, Body parts

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation

Other

Wording of conditions of use and warnings

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b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

‘39

Mixture of 5-Chloro-2-methyl-isothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3(2H)-one

Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone (1)

26172-55-4, 2682-20-4, 55965-84-9

247-500-7, 220-239-6

Rinse-off products

0,0015 % (of a mixture in the ratio 3:1 of 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazol 3(2H)-one and 2-methylisothiazol-3 (2H)-one)’

‘57

2-Methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one

Methylisothiazolinone (2)

2682-20-4

220-239-6

0,01 %’

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(1)  Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 57. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.

(2)  Methylisothiazolinone is also regulated in entry 39 in a mixture with Methylchloroisothiazolinone. The two entries are mutually exclusive: the use of the mixture of Methylchloroisothiazolinone (and) Methylisothiazolinone is incompatible with the use of Methylisothiazolinone alone in the same product.

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Official Journal of the European Union

L 282/5

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1004/2014

of 18 September 2014

amending Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on 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) | Parabens are regulated as preservatives in entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products under the denomination 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and its salts and esters, with a maximum concentration of 0,4 % for single ester and 0,8 % for mixtures of esters. |
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(1)

Parabens are regulated as preservatives in entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products under the denomination 4-hydroxybenzoic acid and its salts and esters, with a maximum concentration of 0,4 % for single ester and 0,8 % for mixtures of esters.

| (2) | The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), established pursuant to Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (2), adopted an opinion on parabens in December 2010 (3). This opinion was followed by a clarification of October 2011 (4) in response to a unilateral decision by Denmark to ban propylparaben and butylparaben, their isoforms and their salts in cosmetic products for children under three years of age based on those substances' potential endocrine activity, taken in accordance with Article 12 of Council Directive 76/768/EEC (5). The conclusions of 2010 and 2011 were confirmed by the SCCS in an additional opinion of May 2013 (6), which the Commission had requested in light of a new study on the reprotoxicity of propylparaben. |
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(2)

The Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS), established pursuant to Commission Decision 2008/721/EC (2), adopted an opinion on parabens in December 2010 (3). This opinion was followed by a clarification of October 2011 (4) in response to a unilateral decision by Denmark to ban propylparaben and butylparaben, their isoforms and their salts in cosmetic products for children under three years of age based on those substances' potential endocrine activity, taken in accordance with Article 12 of Council Directive 76/768/EEC (5). The conclusions of 2010 and 2011 were confirmed by the SCCS in an additional opinion of May 2013 (6), which the Commission had requested in light of a new study on the reprotoxicity of propylparaben.

| (3) | In the above-mentioned opinions, which concerned all the long-chain parabens, the SCCS confirmed that methylparaben and ethylparaben are safe at the maximum authorized concentrations. |
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(3)

In the above-mentioned opinions, which concerned all the long-chain parabens, the SCCS confirmed that methylparaben and ethylparaben are safe at the maximum authorized concentrations.

| (4) | Isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, phenylparaben, benzylparaben and pentylparaben were banned by Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014 (7). |
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(4)

Isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, phenylparaben, benzylparaben and pentylparaben were banned by Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014 (7).

| (5) | The SCCS concluded that the use of butylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives in finished cosmetic products is safe to the consumer, as long as the sum of their individual concentrations does not exceed 0,19 % (as esters). |
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(5)

The SCCS concluded that the use of butylparaben and propylparaben as preservatives in finished cosmetic products is safe to the consumer, as long as the sum of their individual concentrations does not exceed 0,19 % (as esters).

| (6) | For general cosmetic products containing butylparaben and propylparaben, excluding specific products for the nappy area, the SCCS concluded that there was no safety concern for children of any age group as the margin of safety was based on very conservative assumptions, with regards to both toxicity and exposure. |
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(6)

For general cosmetic products containing butylparaben and propylparaben, excluding specific products for the nappy area, the SCCS concluded that there was no safety concern for children of any age group as the margin of safety was based on very conservative assumptions, with regards to both toxicity and exposure.

| (7) | However, the SCCS maintained that concerning butylparaben and propylparaben present in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children below the age of six months, a risk could not be excluded in the light of both immature metabolism of such children and the possibility of damaged skin in the nappy area. Based on a worst case assumption of exposure, safety concerns might be raised. |
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(7)

However, the SCCS maintained that concerning butylparaben and propylparaben present in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children below the age of six months, a risk could not be excluded in the light of both immature metabolism of such children and the possibility of damaged skin in the nappy area. Based on a worst case assumption of exposure, safety concerns might be raised.

| (8) | No concerns were raised on the safety of 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its salts (calcium paraben, sodium paraben, potassium paraben). |
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(8)

No concerns were raised on the safety of 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its salts (calcium paraben, sodium paraben, potassium paraben).

| (9) | The Commission considers that the continued use of butylparaben and propylparaben under the current conditions may constitute a potential risk for human health. It therefore considers that the conditions for their use should be aligned with the recommendations of the SCCS. |
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(9)

The Commission considers that the continued use of butylparaben and propylparaben under the current conditions may constitute a potential risk for human health. It therefore considers that the conditions for their use should be aligned with the recommendations of the SCCS.

| (10) | For reasons of consistency with the current entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the recommended maximum concentration of 0,19 % as esters for the substances listed in entry 12a should be converted to be expressed into its equivalent as acid, 0,14 %. In addition, the sodium and potassium salts of butyl and propylparabens should be submitted to the same conditions of use as butyl and propylparabens themselves, given that the SCCS never reported a different behaviour (in the chemistry or toxicity) of the salts compared to the esters in any of its previous opinions. |
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(10)

For reasons of consistency with the current entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, the recommended maximum concentration of 0,19 % as esters for the substances listed in entry 12a should be converted to be expressed into its equivalent as acid, 0,14 %. In addition, the sodium and potassium salts of butyl and propylparabens should be submitted to the same conditions of use as butyl and propylparabens themselves, given that the SCCS never reported a different behaviour (in the chemistry or toxicity) of the salts compared to the esters in any of its previous opinions.

| (11) | In the absence of any indication to the contrary from the SCCS, the maximum concentration of 0,8 % for the sum of all parabens contained in a cosmetic product already foreseen by entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should be maintained. |
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(11)

In the absence of any indication to the contrary from the SCCS, the maximum concentration of 0,8 % for the sum of all parabens contained in a cosmetic product already foreseen by entry 12 of Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should be maintained.

| (12) | In light of the concerns raised by the SCCS regarding the use of parabens in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children under the age of six months, and for practical reasons linked to the fact that products for infants are usually marketed for children under three years, butylparaben and propylparaben should be prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children below three years. |
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(12)

In light of the concerns raised by the SCCS regarding the use of parabens in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children under the age of six months, and for practical reasons linked to the fact that products for infants are usually marketed for children under three years, butylparaben and propylparaben should be prohibited in leave-on cosmetic products designed for application on the nappy area of children below three years.

| (13) | Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(13)

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (14) | The application of the above-mentioned restrictions should be deferred to allow the industry to make the necessary adjustments to product formulations. In particular, undertakings should be granted six months to place on the market compliant products, and twelve months to withdraw from the market non-compliant products after the entry into force of this Regulation. |
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(14)

The application of the above-mentioned restrictions should be deferred to allow the industry to make the necessary adjustments to product formulations. In particular, undertakings should be granted six months to place on the market compliant products, and twelve months to withdraw from the market non-compliant products after the entry into force of this Regulation.

| (15) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Cosmetic Products, |
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(15)

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

Article 2

From 16 April 2015 only cosmetic products which comply with this Regulation shall be placed on the Union market.

From 16 October 2015 only cosmetic products which comply with this Regulation shall be made available on the Union market.

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.

It shall apply from 16 April 2015.

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

Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.

For the Commission

The President

José Manuel BARROSO

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

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(2)  Commission Decision 2008/721/EC of 5 September 2008 setting up an advisory structure of Scientific Committees and experts in the field of consumer safety, public health and the environment and repealing Decision 2004/210/EC (OJ L 241, 10.9.2008, p. 21).

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(3)  SCCS/1348/10 Revision 22 March 2011.

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(4)  SCCS/1446/11.

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(5)  Council Directive 76/768/EEC of 27 July 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cosmetic products (OJ L 262, 27.9.1976, p. 169).

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(6)  SCCS/1514/13.

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(7)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 358/2014 of 9 April 2014 amending Annexes II and V to Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products (OJ L 107, 10.4.2014, p. 5).

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ANNEX

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

| (1) | entry 12 is replaced by the following: | Substance Identification | Conditions | |
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| Reference number | Chemical name/INN | Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | CAS number | EC number | Product type, Body parts | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | Other | Wording of conditions of use and warnings |
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i |
| ‘12 | 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts | 4-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  methylparaben
  potassium ethylparaben
  potassium paraben
  sodium methylparaben
  sodium ethylparaben
  ethylparaben
  sodium paraben
  potassium methylparaben
  calcium paraben | 99-96-7
  99-76-3
  36457-19-9
  16782-08-4
  5026-62-0
  35285-68-8
  120-47-8
  114-63-6
  26112-07-2
  69959-44-0 | 202-804-9
  202-785-7
  253-048-1
  240-830-2
  225-714-1
  252-487-6
  204-399-4
  204-051-1
  247-464-2
  274-235-4 | | 0,4 % (as acid) for single ester
  0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters’ | | |

(1)

entry 12 is replaced by the following:

Substance Identification

Conditions

Reference number

Chemical name/INN

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary

CAS number

EC number

Product type, Body parts

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation

Other

Wording of conditions of use and warnings

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

‘12

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid and its Methyl- and Ethyl- esters, and their salts

4-Hydroxybenzoic acid

methylparaben

potassium ethylparaben

potassium paraben

sodium methylparaben

sodium ethylparaben

ethylparaben

sodium paraben

potassium methylparaben

calcium paraben

99-96-7

99-76-3

36457-19-9

16782-08-4

5026-62-0

35285-68-8

120-47-8

114-63-6

26112-07-2

69959-44-0

202-804-9

202-785-7

253-048-1

240-830-2

225-714-1

252-487-6

204-399-4

204-051-1

247-464-2

274-235-4

0,4 % (as acid) for single ester

0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of esters’

| (2) | entry 12a is inserted: | Substance Identification | Conditions | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Reference number | Chemical name/INN | Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | CAS number | EC number | Product type, Body parts | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | Other | Wording of conditions of use and warnings |
| a | b | c | d | e | f | g | h | i |
| ‘12a | Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts
  Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts | Butylparaben
  propylparaben
  sodium propylparaben
  sodium butylparaben
  potassium butylparaben
  potassium propylparaben | 94-26-8
  94-13-3
  35285-69-9
  36457-20-2
  38566-94-8
  84930-16-5 | 202-318-7
  202-307-7
  252-488-1
  253-049-7
  254-009-1
  284-597-5 | | 0,14 % (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations
  0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14 % | Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age. | For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age:
  “Do not use on the nappy area”’ |

(2)

entry 12a is inserted:

Substance Identification

Conditions

Reference number

Chemical name/INN

Name of Common Ingredients Glossary

CAS number

EC number

Product type, Body parts

Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation

Other

Wording of conditions of use and warnings

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

‘12a

Butyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts

Propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate and its salts

Butylparaben

propylparaben

sodium propylparaben

sodium butylparaben

potassium butylparaben

potassium propylparaben

94-26-8

94-13-3

35285-69-9

36457-20-2

38566-94-8

84930-16-5

202-318-7

202-307-7

252-488-1

253-049-7

254-009-1

284-597-5

0,14 % (as acid) for the sum of the individual concentrations

0,8 % (as acid) for mixtures of substances mentioned in entry 12 and 12a, where the sum of the individual concentrations of butyl- and propylparaben and their salts does not exceed 0,14 %

Not to be used in leave-on products designed for application on the nappy area of children under three years of age.

For leave-on products designed for children under three years of age:

“Do not use on the nappy area”’

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1005/2014

of 23 September 2014

establishing a prohibition of fishing for snow crab in Greenland waters of NAFO 1 by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.

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

(3)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

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

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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

1

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).

2

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ANNEX

| No | 33/TQ43 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Stock | PCR/N1GRN |
| Species | Snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.) |
| Zone | Greenland waters of NAFO 1 |
| Closing date | 28.8.2014 |

No

33/TQ43

Member State

Ireland

Stock

PCR/N1GRN

Species

Snow crab (Chionoecetes spp.)

Zone

Greenland waters of NAFO 1

Closing date

28.8.2014

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1006/2014

of 23 September 2014

establishing a prohibition of fishing for alfonsinos in EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 (2) lays down quotas for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 (2) lays down quotas for 2014.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.

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

(3)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

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

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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

1

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 1262/2012 of 20 December 2012 fixing for 2013 and 2014 the fishing opportunities for EU vessels for certain deep-sea fish stocks (OJ L 356, 22.12.2012, p. 22).

2

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ANNEX

| No | 34/DSS |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Stock | ALF/3X14- |
| Species | Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.) |
| Zone | EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV |
| Closing date | 28.8.2014 |

No

34/DSS

Member State

Ireland

Stock

ALF/3X14-

Species

Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.)

Zone

EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV

Closing date

28.8.2014

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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1007/2014

of 23 September 2014

establishing a prohibition of fishing for Greenland halibut in Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI by vessels flying the flag of Ireland

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Whereas:

| (1) | Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014.

| (2) | According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014.

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

(3)

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

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Quota exhaustion

The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2014 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.

Article 2

Prohibitions

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

Article 3

Entry into force

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

Official Journal of the European Union

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

Done at Brussels, 23 September 2014

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Lowri EVANS

Director-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

---

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

1

(2)  Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 of 20 January 2014 fixing for 2014 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, to Union vessels, in certain non-Union waters (OJ L 24, 28.1.2014, p. 1).

2

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ANNEX

| No | 32/TQ43 |
| --- | --- |
| Member State | Ireland |
| Stock | GHL/2A-C46 |
| Species | Greenland Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides) |
| Zone | Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI |
| Closing date | 28.8.2014 |

No

32/TQ43

Member State

Ireland

Stock

GHL/2A-C46

Species

Greenland Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)

Zone

Union waters of IIa and IV; Union and international waters of Vb and VI

Closing date

28.8.2014

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1008/2014

of 24 September 2014

amending Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 as regards fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 183(b) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 510/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 laying down the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 1216/2009 and (EC) No 614/2009 (2), and in particular Article 5(6)(a) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 (3) lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixes representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin.

| (2) | Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Regular monitoring of the data used to determine representative prices for poultrymeat and egg products and for egg albumin shows that the representative import prices for certain products should be amended to take account of variations in price according to origin.

| (3) | Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 should be amended accordingly. |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 should be amended accordingly.

| (4) | Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication, |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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, 24 September 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 150, 20.5.2014, p. 1.

2

(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1484/95 of 28 June 1995 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of additional import duties and fixing representative prices in the poultrymeat and egg sectors and for egg albumin, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 163/67/EEC (OJ L 145, 29.6.1995, p. 47).

3

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX I

| CN code | Description of goods | Representative price
  (EUR/100 kg) | Security under Article 3
  (EUR/100 kg) | Origin (1) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 0207 12 10 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “70 % chickens”, frozen | 125,5 | 0 | AR |
| 0207 12 90 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “65 % chickens”, frozen | 136,4 | 0 | AR |
| 145,4 | 0 | BR |
| 0207 14 10 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen | 303,3 | 0 | AR |
| 227,6 | 22 | BR |
| 329,1 | 0 | CL |
| 268,5 | 9 | TH |
| 0207 14 50 | Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, breasts, frozen | 196,0 | 5 | BR |
| 0207 14 60 | Fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, legs, frozen | 146,4 | 0 | AR |
| 138,5 | 1 | BR |
| 0207 27 10 | Turkeys, boneless cuts, frozen | 350,2 | 0 | BR |
| 351,5 | 0 | CL |
| 1602 32 11 | Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked | 293,6 | 0 | BR |

CN code

Description of goods

Representative price

(EUR/100 kg)

Security under Article 3

(EUR/100 kg)

Origin (1)

0207 12 10

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “70 % chickens”, frozen

125,5

0

AR

0207 12 90

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, not cut in pieces, presented as “65 % chickens”, frozen

136,4

0

AR

145,4

0

BR

0207 14 10

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, boneless cuts, frozen

303,3

0

AR

227,6

22

BR

329,1

0

CL

268,5

9

TH

0207 14 50

Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, breasts, frozen

196,0

5

BR

0207 14 60

Fowl of the species Gallus domesticus, legs, frozen

146,4

0

AR

138,5

1

BR

0207 27 10

Turkeys, boneless cuts, frozen

350,2

0

BR

351,5

0

CL

1602 32 11

Preparations of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, uncooked

293,6

0

BR

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). The code “ZZ” represents “other origins”.’

1

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1009/2014

of 25 September 2014

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

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

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

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
| --- | --- |

(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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, 25 September 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

1

(2)  
  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

2

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ANNEX

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

| (EUR/100 kg) |
| --- |
| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | MK | 53,3 |
| TR | 83,3 |
| XS | 79,6 |
| ZZ | 72,1 |
| 0707 00 05 | MK | 34,9 |
| TR | 102,3 |
| ZZ | 68,6 |
| 0709 93 10 | TR | 107,9 |
| ZZ | 107,9 |
| 0805 50 10 | AR | 149,3 |
| CL | 150,2 |
| IL | 114,0 |
| TR | 125,0 |
| UY | 109,8 |
| ZA | 140,9 |
| ZZ | 131,5 |
| 0806 10 10 | BR | 166,0 |
| MK | 34,4 |
| TR | 118,6 |
| ZZ | 106,3 |
| 0808 10 80 | BR | 52,5 |
| CL | 117,7 |
| NZ | 133,5 |
| US | 135,4 |
| ZA | 157,3 |
| ZZ | 119,3 |
| 0808 30 90 | AR | 218,6 |
| CN | 105,0 |
| TR | 120,5 |
| ZZ | 148,0 |
| 0809 30 | TR | 121,6 |
| ZZ | 121,6 |
| 0809 40 05 | MK | 9,0 |
| ZZ | 9,0 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

MK

53,3

TR

83,3

XS

79,6

ZZ

72,1

0707 00 05

MK

34,9

TR

102,3

ZZ

68,6

0709 93 10

TR

107,9

ZZ

107,9

0805 50 10

AR

149,3

CL

150,2

IL

114,0

TR

125,0

UY

109,8

ZA

140,9

ZZ

131,5

0806 10 10

BR

166,0

MK

34,4

TR

118,6

ZZ

106,3

0808 10 80

BR

52,5

CL

117,7

NZ

133,5

US

135,4

ZA

157,3

ZZ

119,3

0808 30 90

AR

218,6

CN

105,0

TR

120,5

ZZ

148,0

0809 30

TR

121,6

ZZ

121,6

0809 40 05

MK

9,0

ZZ

9,0

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1010/2014

of 25 September 2014

on the issue of licences for importing rice under the tariff quotas opened for the September 2014 subperiod by Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 188 thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 (2) opened and provided for the administration of certain import tariff quotas for rice and broken rice, broken down by country of origin and split into several subperiods in accordance with Annex I to that Implementing Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 (2) opened and provided for the administration of certain import tariff quotas for rice and broken rice, broken down by country of origin and split into several subperiods in accordance with Annex I to that Implementing Regulation.

| (2) | September is the fourth subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011, the third subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(d) of that Implementing Regulation and the first subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(e) of that Implementing Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

September is the fourth subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011, the third subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(d) of that Implementing Regulation and the first subperiod for the quota provided for under Article 1(1)(e) of that Implementing Regulation.

| (3) | The notifications sent in accordance with point (a) of Article 8 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 show that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4112, 09.4117, 09.4118, 09.4119 and 09.4168, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of September 2014 under Article 4(1) of that Implementing Regulation cover a quantity greater than that available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested under the quotas concerned, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3). |
| --- | --- |

(3)

The notifications sent in accordance with point (a) of Article 8 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 show that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4112, 09.4117, 09.4118, 09.4119 and 09.4168, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of September 2014 under Article 4(1) of that Implementing Regulation cover a quantity greater than that available. The extent to which import licences may be issued should therefore be determined by fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to the quantities requested under the quotas concerned, calculated in accordance with Article 7(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 (3).

| (4) | Those notifications also show that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4127, 09.4128, 09.4129 and 09.4116, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of September 2014 under Article 4(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 cover a quantity less than that available. |
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(4)

Those notifications also show that, for the quotas with order numbers 09.4127, 09.4128, 09.4129 and 09.4116, the applications lodged in the first 10 working days of September 2014 under Article 4(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 cover a quantity less than that available.

| (5) | The quantity not used for the September subperiod of the quotas with order numbers 09.4127, 09.4128, 09.4129 and 09.4130 is transferred to the quota bearing the order number 09.4138 for the following subperiod under Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011. |
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(5)

The quantity not used for the September subperiod of the quotas with order numbers 09.4127, 09.4128, 09.4129 and 09.4130 is transferred to the quota bearing the order number 09.4138 for the following subperiod under Article 2 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011.

| (6) | The total quantity available for the following subperiod should also be fixed for the quotas with order numbers 09.4138 and 09.4168, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011. |
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(6)

The total quantity available for the following subperiod should also be fixed for the quotas with order numbers 09.4138 and 09.4168, in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 5 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011.

| (7) | In order to ensure sound management of the procedure of issuing import licences, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication, |
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(7)

In order to ensure sound management of the procedure of issuing import licences, this Regulation should enter into force immediately after its publication,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

1.   For import licence applications for rice under the quotas with order numbers 09.4112, 09.4117, 09.4118, 09.4119 and 09.4168 referred to in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 lodged in the first 10 working days of September 2014, licences shall be issued for the quantity requested, multiplied by the allocation coefficient set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

2.   The total quantity available for the following subperiod under the quota with order numbers 09.4138 and 09.4168 referred to in Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 is set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day 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, 25 September 2014.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  
  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

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(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011 of 7 December 2011 opening and providing for the administration of certain tariff quotas for imports of rice and broken rice (OJ L 325, 8.12.2011, p. 6).

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13).

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ANNEX

Quantities to be allocated for the September 2014 subperiod and quantities available for the following subperiod under Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011

| (a) | Quota of wholly milled or semi-milled rice covered by CN code 1006 30 as provided for in Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:








  Origin | Order number | Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod | Total quantity available for October 2014 subperiod (kg) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| United States | 09.4127 | — (1) | |
| Thailand | 09.4128 | — (1) | |
| Australia | 09.4129 | — (1) | |
| Other origins | 09.4130 | — (2) | |
| All countries | 09.4138 | | 12 464 195 |

(a)

Quota of wholly milled or semi-milled rice covered by CN code 1006 30 as provided for in Article 1(1)(a) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:

Origin

Order number

Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod

Total quantity available for October 2014 subperiod (kg)

United States

09.4127

— (1)

Thailand

09.4128

— (1)

Australia

09.4129

— (1)

Other origins

09.4130

— (2)

All countries

09.4138

12 464 195

| (b) | Quota of wholly milled or semi-milled rice covered by CN code 1006 30 as provided for in Article 1(1)(d) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:







  Origin | Order number | Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thailand | 09.4112 | 25 % |
| United States | 09.4116 | — (3) |
| India | 09.4117 | 5,558945 % |
| Pakistan | 09.4118 | 5,923367 % |
| Other origins | 09.4119 | 38,907271 % |
| All countries | 09.4166 | — (4) |

(b)

Quota of wholly milled or semi-milled rice covered by CN code 1006 30 as provided for in Article 1(1)(d) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:

Origin

Order number

Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod

Thailand

09.4112

25 %

United States

09.4116

— (3)

India

09.4117

5,558945 %

Pakistan

09.4118

5,923367 %

Other origins

09.4119

38,907271 %

All countries

09.4166

— (4)

| (c) | Quota of broken rice covered by CN code 1006 40 00 as provided for in Article 1(1)(e) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:








  Origin | Order number | Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod | Total quantity available for October 2014 subperiod (kg) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| All countries | 09.4168 | 0,972741 % | 0 |

(c)

Quota of broken rice covered by CN code 1006 40 00 as provided for in Article 1(1)(e) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1273/2011:

Origin

Order number

Allocation coefficient for September 2014 subperiod

Total quantity available for October 2014 subperiod (kg)

All countries

09.4168

0,972741 %

0

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(1)  Applications cover quantities less than or equal to the quantities available: all applications are therefore acceptable.

(2)  No quantity available for this subperiod.]

(3)  Applications cover quantities less than or equal to the quantities available: all applications are therefore acceptable.

(4)  No quantity available for this subperiod.

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DECISIONS

| 26.9.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 282/22 |
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26.9.2014

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 282/22

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COUNCIL DECISION 2014/673/CFSP

of 25 September 2014

amending Decision 2013/527/CFSP amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) and Article 33 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa. |
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(1)

On 8 December 2011, the Council adopted Decision 2011/819/CFSP (1) appointing Mr Alexander RONDOS as the European Union Special Representative (EUSR) for the Horn of Africa.

| (2) | On 24 October 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/527/CFSP (2) amending and extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa until 31 October 2014. |
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(2)

On 24 October 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/527/CFSP (2) amending and extending the mandate of the EUSR for the Horn of Africa until 31 October 2014.

| (3) | The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of four months. |
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(3)

The mandate of the EUSR should be extended for a further period of four months.

| (4) | The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty. |
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(4)

The EUSR will implement the mandate in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty.

| (5) | Decision 2013/527/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(5)

Decision 2013/527/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2013/527/CFSP is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the EUSR for the Horn of Africa is hereby extended until 28 February 2015. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(1)

Article 1(1) is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The mandate of Mr Alexander RONDOS as the EUSR for the Horn of Africa is hereby extended until 28 February 2015. The Council may decide that the mandate of the EUSR be terminated earlier, based on an assessment by the Political and Security Committee (PSC) and a proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR).’

| (2) | Article 5(1) is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2014 shall be EUR 2 720 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 November 2014 to 28 February 2015 shall be EUR 890 000.’
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

Article 5(1) is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 November 2013 to 31 October 2014 shall be EUR 2 720 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mandate of the EUSR for the period from 1 November 2014 to 28 February 2015 shall be EUR 890 000.’

| (3) | Article 13 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 13
  Review
  The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of April 2014 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report by the end of November 2014.’
  . |
| --- | --- |

(3)

Article 13 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 13

Review

The implementation of this Decision and its consistency with other contributions from the Union to the region shall be kept under regular review. The EUSR shall present the Council, the HR and the Commission with a progress report by the end of April 2014 and a comprehensive mandate implementation report by the end of November 2014.’

Article 2

Entry into force

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

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2014.

For the Council

The President

F. GUIDI

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(1)  Council Decision 2011/819/CFSP of 8 December 2011 appointing the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 327, 9.12.2011, p. 62).

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(2)  Council Decision 2013/527/CFSP of 24 October 2013 amending and extending the mandate of the European Union Special Representative for the Horn of Africa (OJ L 284, 26.10.2013, p. 23).

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| 26.9.2014 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 282/24 |
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26.9.2014

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 282/24

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COUNCIL DECISION 2014/674/CFSP

of 25 September 2014

amending and extending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 28 and Articles 42(4) and 43(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 21 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/565/CFSP (1), last modified by Decision 2013/468/CFSP (2). Decision 2010/565/CFSP expires on 30 September 2014. |
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(1)

On 21 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/565/CFSP (1), last modified by Decision 2013/468/CFSP (2). Decision 2010/565/CFSP expires on 30 September 2014.

| (2) | On 18 June 2014, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) approved the Modalities for the Transition of EUSEC RD Congo, within the framework of the future EU engagement in support of the security sector reform (SSR) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which entails the extension of EUSEC RD Congo for nine months, until 30 June 2015, to implement its final transition with the aim of handing over its tasks. |
| --- | --- |

(2)

On 18 June 2014, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) approved the Modalities for the Transition of EUSEC RD Congo, within the framework of the future EU engagement in support of the security sector reform (SSR) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which entails the extension of EUSEC RD Congo for nine months, until 30 June 2015, to implement its final transition with the aim of handing over its tasks.

| (3) | EUSEC RD Congo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty, |
| --- | --- |

(3)

EUSEC RD Congo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision 2010/565/CFSP is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 2
  Mission statement
  The mission shall aim, in close cooperation and coordination with the other actors in the international community, in particular the United Nations and MONUSCO, and in pursuit of the objectives laid down in Article 1, to provide practical support in the field of SSR, creating conditions to facilitate the implementation in the short and medium term of activities and projects based on the guidelines adopted by the Congolese authorities in the plan for reform of the FARDC as set out in the mission action programme, including:






  (a) | maintaining support at strategic level while mainstreaming activities relating to the campaign against impunity in the areas of respect for human rights, including sexual violence; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(1)

Article 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

Mission statement

The mission shall aim, in close cooperation and coordination with the other actors in the international community, in particular the United Nations and MONUSCO, and in pursuit of the objectives laid down in Article 1, to provide practical support in the field of SSR, creating conditions to facilitate the implementation in the short and medium term of activities and projects based on the guidelines adopted by the Congolese authorities in the plan for reform of the FARDC as set out in the mission action programme, including:

(a)

maintaining support at strategic level while mainstreaming activities relating to the campaign against impunity in the areas of respect for human rights, including sexual violence;

| (b) | maintaining support for the consolidation of the administration and the establishment of a system of human resource management, based on the work underway to improve the autonomy of the process; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

maintaining support for the consolidation of the administration and the establishment of a system of human resource management, based on the work underway to improve the autonomy of the process;

| (c) | improving the operational capacities of the FARDC, by working with the military authorities towards sustainability of the military education system, focusing on schools for officers and non-commissioned officers.’ |
| --- | --- |

(c)

improving the operational capacities of the FARDC, by working with the military authorities towards sustainability of the military education system, focusing on schools for officers and non-commissioned officers.’

| (2) | in Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   EUSEC RD Congo shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents.’
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(2)

in Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   EUSEC RD Congo shall be structured in accordance with its planning documents.’

| (3) | in Article 5, paragraph 4 is deleted; |
| --- | --- |

(3)

in Article 5, paragraph 4 is deleted;

| (4) | Article 9 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 9
  Financial arrangements

  1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 shall be EUR 12 600 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 13 600 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 shall be EUR 11 000 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 shall be EUR 8 455 000.
  The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2014 to 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 4 600 000.


  2.   All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUSEC RD Congo shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUSEC RD Congo shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUSEC RD Congo.


  3.   EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for the implementation of the mission's budget. For this purpose, EUSEC RD Congo shall sign an agreement with the Commission.


  4.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUSEC RD Congo and its personnel, EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 October 2013, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility.


  5.   The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 5 and 7 and the operational requirements of EUSEC RD Congo, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.


  6.   Expenditure shall be eligible as from the date of entry into force of this Decision.’

  ; |
| --- | --- |

(4)

Article 9 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 9

Financial arrangements

1.   The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011 shall be EUR 12 600 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 shall be EUR 13 600 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 shall be EUR 11 000 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014 shall be EUR 8 455 000.

The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the mission for the period from 1 October 2014 to 30 June 2015 shall be EUR 4 600 000.

2.   All expenditure shall be managed in accordance with the rules and procedures applicable to the general budget of the Union. Participation of natural and legal persons in the award of procurement contracts by EUSEC RD Congo shall be open without limitations. Moreover, no rule of origin for the goods purchased by EUSEC RD Congo shall apply. Subject to the Commission's approval, the mission may conclude technical arrangements with Member States, the host State, participating third States and other international actors regarding the provision of equipment, services and premises to EUSEC RD Congo.

3.   EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for the implementation of the mission's budget. For this purpose, EUSEC RD Congo shall sign an agreement with the Commission.

4.   Without prejudice to the provisions on the status of EUSEC RD Congo and its personnel, EUSEC RD Congo shall be responsible for any claims and obligations arising from the implementation of the mandate starting from 1 October 2013, with the exception of any claims relating to serious misconduct by the Head of Mission, for which the Head of Mission shall bear the responsibility.

5.   The implementation of the financial arrangements shall be without prejudice to the chain of command as provided for in Articles 5 and 7 and the operational requirements of EUSEC RD Congo, including compatibility of equipment and interoperability of its teams.

6.   Expenditure shall be eligible as from the date of entry into force of this Decision.’

| (5) | the following Article is inserted:

  ‘Article 9a
  Project Cell

  1.   EUSEC RD Congo shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUSEC RD Congo shall, as appropriate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility in areas related to EUSEC RD Congo and in support of its objectives.


  2.   Subject to paragraph 3, EUSEC RD Congo shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUSEC RD Congo's other actions, if the project is:






  (a) | provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or |
| --- | --- | --- |

(5)

the following Article is inserted:

‘Article 9a

Project Cell

1.   EUSEC RD Congo shall have a Project Cell for identifying and implementing projects. EUSEC RD Congo shall, as appropriate, facilitate and provide advice on projects implemented by Member States and third States under their responsibility in areas related to EUSEC RD Congo and in support of its objectives.

2.   Subject to paragraph 3, EUSEC RD Congo shall be authorised to seek recourse to financial contributions from the Member States or third States to implement projects identified as supplementing in a consistent manner EUSEC RD Congo's other actions, if the project is:

(a)

provided for in the financial statement relating to this Decision; or

| (b) | integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission. |
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(b)

integrated during the mandate by means of an amendment to the financial statement requested by the Head of Mission.

EUSEC RD Congo shall conclude an arrangement with those States, covering in particular the specific procedures for dealing with any complaint from third parties concerning damage caused as a result of acts or omissions by EUSEC RD Congo in the use of the funds provided by those States. Under no circumstances may the contributing States hold the Union or the HR liable for acts or omissions by EUSEC RD Congo in the use of the funds provided by those States.

3.   Financial contributions from third States to the Project Cell shall be subject to acceptance by the PSC.’

| (6) | Article 13 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of the mission, EU classified information and documents up to “CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL” level generated for the purposes of the mission, in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU (*1).


  (*1)  Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1).’
  "
  ; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(6)

Article 13 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   The HR shall be authorised to release to the third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of the mission, EU classified information and documents up to “CONFIDENTIEL UE/EU CONFIDENTIAL” level generated for the purposes of the mission, in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU (*1).

(*1)  Council Decision 2013/488/EU of 23 September 2013 on the security rules for protecting EU classified information (OJ L 274, 15.10.2013, p. 1).’
  "

*1

| (b) | paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

  ‘5.   The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to persons placed under his/her authority and/or to the Head of Mission.’
  ; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

paragraph 5 is replaced by the following:

‘5.   The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1 to 4, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraphs 2 and 3 to persons placed under his/her authority and/or to the Head of Mission.’

| (7) | in Article 17, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:
  ‘It shall apply until 30 June 2015.’. |
| --- | --- |

(7)

in Article 17, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

‘It shall apply until 30 June 2015.’

Article 2

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

It shall apply from 1 October 2014.

Done at Brussels, 25 September 2014.

For the Council

The President

F. GUIDI

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(1)  Council Decision 2010/565/CFSP of 21 September 2010 on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (OJ L 248, 22.9.2010, p. 59).

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(2)  Council Decision 2013/468/CFSP of 23 September 2013 amending and extending Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (OJ L 252, 24.9.2013, p. 29).

2

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