# Official Journal C 334/2012

| | ISSN 1977-091X
  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.334.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 334 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5531 October 2012 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2012.334.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 334

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5531 October 2012

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 334/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6720 — OAO VTB Bank/Corporate Commercial Bank/Bulgarian Telecommunications Company) (
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Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2012/C 334/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6720 — OAO VTB Bank/Corporate Commercial Bank/Bulgarian Telecommunications Company) (
  1
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1

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2012/C 334/02 | Council Decision of 29 October 2012 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Denmark | 2 |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 334/03 | Euro exchange rates | 3 |
| 2012/C 334/04 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the European Parliament and Council Directive 95/16/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to lifts(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)
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| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2012/C 334/05 | Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products | 7 |
| 2012/C 334/06 | Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products | 8 |
| 2012/C 334/07 | Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products | 9 |
| 2012/C 334/08 | Summary information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products | 10 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2012/C 334/02

Council Decision of 29 October 2012 appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Denmark

2

European Commission

2012/C 334/03

Euro exchange rates

3

2012/C 334/04

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the European Parliament and Council Directive 95/16/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to lifts(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)
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  1
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(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

1

4

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2012/C 334/05

Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

7

2012/C 334/06

Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

8

2012/C 334/07

Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

9

2012/C 334/08

Summary information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2012/C 334/09 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 11 |

V   Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2012/C 334/09

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 31.10.2012 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 334/1 |
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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6720 — OAO VTB Bank/Corporate Commercial Bank/Bulgarian Telecommunications Company)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2012/C 334/01

On 22 October 2012, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32012M6720. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32012M6720. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

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COUNCIL DECISION

of 29 October 2012

appointing an alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for Denmark

2012/C 334/02

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

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

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1365/75 of 26 May 1975 on the creation of a European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Having regard to the lists of candidates submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States and by the employees' and employers' organisations,

Whereas:

| (1) | By its Decisions of 22 November 2010 (2), 7 March 2011 (3), 12 July 2011 (4) and 20 September 2011 (5), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2013, with the exception of certain members. |
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By its Decisions of 22 November 2010 (2), 7 March 2011 (3), 12 July 2011 (4) and 20 September 2011 (5), the Council appointed the members and alternate members of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2013, with the exception of certain members.

| (2) | The employees' organisation ETUC has submitted a nomination for one post to be filled, |
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(2)

The employees' organisation ETUC has submitted a nomination for one post to be filled,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The following is appointed alternate member of the Governing Board of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the period ending on 30 November 2013:

REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEES' ORGANISATIONS

| Country | Member | Alternate |
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| Denmark | | Ms Heidi RØNNE MØLLER |

Country

Member

Alternate

Denmark

Ms Heidi RØNNE MØLLER

Article 2

The Council will appoint the members and alternate members not yet nominated at a later date.

Article 3

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

Done at Luxembourg, 29 October 2012.

For the Council

The President

E. FLOURENTZOU

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(1)  OJ L 139, 30.5.1975, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ C 322, 27.11.2010, p. 8.

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(3)  OJ C 83, 17.3.2011, p. 4.

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(4)  OJ C 208, 14.7.2011, p. 3.

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(5)  OJ C 278, 22.9.2011, p. 2.

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European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

30 October 2012

2012/C 334/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2962 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 103,00 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4597 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,80620 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,6155 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2085 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,4380 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,022 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 284,58 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6961 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1305 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,5403 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3307 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2489 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,2961 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,0457 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5765 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5808 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 414,71 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,1852 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0884 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5295 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 463,11 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 3,9560 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 53,384 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,6450 |
| THB | Thai baht | 39,780 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6334 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,9152 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 69,9510 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2962

JPY

Japanese yen

103,00

DKK

Danish krone

7,4597

GBP

Pound sterling

0,80620

SEK

Swedish krona

8,6155

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2085

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,4380

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,022

HUF

Hungarian forint

284,58

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6961

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1305

RON

Romanian leu

4,5403

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3307

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2489

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,2961

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,0457

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5765

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5808

KRW

South Korean won

1 414,71

ZAR

South African rand

11,1852

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0884

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5295

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 463,11

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

3,9560

PHP

Philippine peso

53,384

RUB

Russian rouble

40,6450

THB

Thai baht

39,780

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6334

MXN

Mexican peso

16,9152

INR

Indian rupee

69,9510

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

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of the European Parliament and Council Directive 95/16/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to lifts

(Text with EEA relevance)

(Publication of titles and references of harmonised standards under the directive)

2012/C 334/04

| ESO (1) | Reference and title of the harmonised standard
  (and reference document) | First publication OJ | Reference of superseded standard | Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard
  Note 1 |
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| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| CEN | EN 81-1:1998+A3:2009
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 1: Electric lifts | 2.3.2010 | EN 81-1:1998
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.12.2011) |
| The date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard, initially fixed on 30 June 2011, has been postponed for six months. |
| CEN | EN 81-2:1998+A3:2009
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts | 2.3.2010 | EN 81-2:1998
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (31.12.2011) |
| The date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard, initially fixed on 30 June 2011, has been postponed for six months. |
| CEN | EN 81-21:2009+A1:2012
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part 21: New passenger and goods passenger lifts in existing building | This is the first publication | EN 81-21:2009
  Note 2.1 | 28.2.2013 |
| CEN | EN 81-28:2003
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part 28: Remote alarm on passenger and goods passenger lifts | 10.2.2004 | | |
| Note 4 EN 81-28:2003 supersedes partly clause 14.2.3 of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 with regard to alarm systems and EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 would be modified accordingly at the next revision. |
| CEN | EN 81-58:2003
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Examination and tests — Part 58: Landing doors fire resistance test | 10.2.2004 | | |
| CEN | EN 81-70:2003
  Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability | 6.8.2005 | | |
| EN 81-70:2003/A1:2004 | 6.8.2005 | Note 3 | |
| CEN | EN 81-71:2005+A1:2006
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications to passenger lifts and goods passenger lifts — Part 71: Vandal resistant lifts | 11.10.2007 | EN 81-71:2005
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (11.10.2007) |
| CEN | EN 81-72:2003
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 72: Firefighters lifts | 10.2.2004 | | |
| CEN | EN 81-73:2005
  Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 73: Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire | 2.8.2006 | | |
| CEN | EN 12016:2004+A1:2008
  Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard for lifts, escalators and moving walks — Immunity | 28.10.2008 | EN 12016:2004
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (28.12.2009) |
| CEN | EN 12385-3:2004+A1:2008
  Steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 3: Information for use and maintenance | 28.10.2008 | EN 12385-3:2004
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (28.12.2009) |
| CEN | EN 12385-5:2002
  Steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts | 6.8.2005 | | |
| EN 12385-5:2002/AC:2005 | | | |
| CEN | EN 13015:2001+A1:2008
  Maintenance for lifts and escalators — Rules for maintenance instructions | 28.10.2008 | EN 13015:2001
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (28.12.2009) |
| CEN | EN 13411-7:2006+A1:2008
  Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 7: Symmetric wedge socket | 8.9.2009 | EN 13411-7:2006
  Note 2.1 | Date expired
  (28.12.2009) |

ESO (1)

Reference and title of the harmonised standard

(and reference document)

First publication OJ

Reference of superseded standard

Date of cessation of presumption of conformity of superseded standard

Note 1

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

CEN

EN 81-1:1998+A3:2009

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 1: Electric lifts

2.3.2010

EN 81-1:1998

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.12.2011)

The date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard, initially fixed on 30 June 2011, has been postponed for six months.

CEN

EN 81-2:1998+A3:2009

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Part 2: Hydraulic lifts

2.3.2010

EN 81-2:1998

Note 2.1

Date expired

(31.12.2011)

The date of cessation of presumption of conformity of the superseded standard, initially fixed on 30 June 2011, has been postponed for six months.

CEN

EN 81-21:2009+A1:2012

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part 21: New passenger and goods passenger lifts in existing building

This is the first publication

EN 81-21:2009

Note 2.1

28.2.2013

CEN

EN 81-28:2003

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Lifts for the transport of persons and goods — Part 28: Remote alarm on passenger and goods passenger lifts

10.2.2004

Note 4 EN 81-28:2003 supersedes partly clause 14.2.3 of EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 with regard to alarm systems and EN 81-1 and EN 81-2 would be modified accordingly at the next revision.

CEN

EN 81-58:2003

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Examination and tests — Part 58: Landing doors fire resistance test

10.2.2004

CEN

EN 81-70:2003

Safety rules for the construction and installations of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for persons including persons with disability

6.8.2005

EN 81-70:2003/A1:2004

6.8.2005

Note 3

CEN

EN 81-71:2005+A1:2006

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications to passenger lifts and goods passenger lifts — Part 71: Vandal resistant lifts

11.10.2007

EN 81-71:2005

Note 2.1

Date expired

(11.10.2007)

CEN

EN 81-72:2003

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 72: Firefighters lifts

10.2.2004

CEN

EN 81-73:2005

Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts — Particular applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts — Part 73: Behaviour of lifts in the event of fire

2.8.2006

CEN

EN 12016:2004+A1:2008

Electromagnetic compatibility — Product family standard for lifts, escalators and moving walks — Immunity

28.10.2008

EN 12016:2004

Note 2.1

Date expired

(28.12.2009)

CEN

EN 12385-3:2004+A1:2008

Steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 3: Information for use and maintenance

28.10.2008

EN 12385-3:2004

Note 2.1

Date expired

(28.12.2009)

CEN

EN 12385-5:2002

Steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 5: Stranded ropes for lifts

6.8.2005

EN 12385-5:2002/AC:2005

CEN

EN 13015:2001+A1:2008

Maintenance for lifts and escalators — Rules for maintenance instructions

28.10.2008

EN 13015:2001

Note 2.1

Date expired

(28.12.2009)

CEN

EN 13411-7:2006+A1:2008

Terminations for steel wire ropes — Safety — Part 7: Symmetric wedge socket

8.9.2009

EN 13411-7:2006

Note 2.1

Date expired

(28.12.2009)

| Note 1: | Generally, the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise. |
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Note 1:

Generally, the date of cessation of presumption of conformity will be the date of withdrawal (‘dow’), set by the European Standardisation Organisation, but attention of users of these standards is drawn to the fact that in certain exceptional cases this can be otherwise.

| Note 2.1: | The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
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Note 2.1:

The new (or amended) standard has the same scope as the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

| Note 2.2: | The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
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Note 2.2:

The new standard has a broader scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

| Note 2.3: | The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated, the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for those products that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for products that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected. |
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Note 2.3:

The new standard has a narrower scope than the superseded standard. On the date stated, the (partially) superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for those products that fall within the scope of the new standard. Presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive for products that still fall within the scope of the (partially) superseded standard, but that do not fall within the scope of the new standard, is unaffected.

| Note 3: | In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive. |
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Note 3:

In case of amendments, the referenced standard is EN CCCCC:YYYY, its previous amendments, if any, and the new, quoted amendment. The superseded standard therefore consists of EN CCCCC:YYYY and its previous amendments, if any, but without the new quoted amendment. On the date stated, the superseded standard ceases to give presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the directive.

NOTE:

| — | Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC. |
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Any information concerning the availability of the standards can be obtained either from the European Standardisation Organisations or from the national standardisation bodies of which the list is annexed to the Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amended by the Directive 98/48/EC.

| — | Harmonised standards are adopted by the European Standardisation Organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the harmonised standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the National Standards Bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal. |
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Harmonised standards are adopted by the European Standardisation Organisations in English (CEN and Cenelec also publish in French and German). Subsequently, the titles of the harmonised standards are translated into all other required official languages of the European Union by the National Standards Bodies. The European Commission is not responsible for the correctness of the titles which have been presented for publication in the Official Journal.

| — | Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages. |
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Publication of the references in the Official Journal of the European Union does not imply that the standards are available in all the Community languages.

| — | This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list. |
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This list replaces all the previous lists published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The Commission ensures the updating of this list.

| — | More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:
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More information about harmonised standards on the Internet at:

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(1)  ESO: European Standards Organisation:

| — | CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25500811, fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu), |
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CEN: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25500811, fax +32 25500819 (http://www.cen.eu),

| — | Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25196871, fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu), |
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Cenelec: Avenue Marnix 17, 1000 Bruxelles/Brussel, BELGIQUE/BELGIË, tel. +32 25196871, fax +32 25196919 (http://www.cenelec.eu),

| — | ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, tel. +33 492944200, fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu). |
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ETSI: 650 route des Lucioles, 06921 Sophia Antipolis, FRANCE, tel. +33 492944200, fax +33 493654716 (http://www.etsi.eu).

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Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2012/C 334/05

Aid No: SA.35086 (12/XF)

Member State: Italy

Region/Authority granting the aid: Regione Abruzzo

Title of aid scheme/name of company receiving an ad hoc aid: cessazione temporanea delle attività di navi di pesca di stanza nel porto di Pescara abilitate al sistema a strascico.

Legal basis: Delibera della Giunta Regionale della Regione Abruzzo n. 404 del 25 giugno 2012 in materia di concessione di aiuti in regime di esenzione per la cessazione temporanea delle attività di prelievo ittico alle imprese armatrici di navi da pesca di stanza nel porto di Pescara abilitate al sistema a strascico.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of ad hoc aid granted: EUR 780 000

Maximum aid intensity: 100 %

Date of entry into force:

Duration of aid scheme: Until the end of 2012

Objective of aid: Subsidy to cover the additional reduction of fishing effort during two additional periods of temporary cessation of activity: from 9 July 2012 to 5 August 2012 and from 18 September 2012 to 5 October 2012

Indicate which of Articles 8 to 24 is used: Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 736/2008

Activity concerned: Trawling by vessels based at the port of Pescara

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Direzione Politiche Agricole e di Sviluppo Rurale, Forestale, Caccia e Pesca |
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| Servizio Adeguamento alla normativa comunitaria ed economia ittica |
| Via Catullo 17 |
| 65127 Pescara PE |
| ITALIA |

Direzione Politiche Agricole e di Sviluppo Rurale, Forestale, Caccia e Pesca

Servizio Adeguamento alla normativa comunitaria ed economia ittica

Via Catullo 17

65127 Pescara PE

ITALIA

Web address where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found: http://www.regione.abruzzo.it/pesca

Motivation: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund:

A longer cessation of fishing activity subsidised by EFF resources is made impractical by the low level of remaining resources under Measure 1.20.

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Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2012/C 334/06

Aid No: SA.33634 (11/XF)

Member State: Italy

Region/Authority granting the aid: Ministero delle politiche agricole e forestali

Title of aid scheme/name of company receiving an ad hoc aid: ricambio generazionale e sviluppo delle imprese giovanili nel settore della pesca e dell'acquacoltura — Fondo dello sviluppo dell'imprenditoria giovanile in agricoltura l.n. 296 del 2006.

Legal basis: Decreto ministeriale n. 115 del 2011; decreti direttoriali attuativi n. 117, 118 e 119 del 2011.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of individual aid granted: EUR 500 000

Maximum aid intensity: Up to 100 %

Date of entry into force:

Duration of aid scheme:

Objective of aid: To encourage the replacement of elderly fishermen by younger ones and the development of fisheries businesses started by young people

Indicate which of Articles 8 to 24 is used: Articles 11, 20 and 21 of Regulation (EC) No 736/2008

Activity concerned: Fisheries and aquaculture

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Ministero delle politiche agricole e forestali |
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| Viale dell'Arte 16 |
| 00142 Roma RM |
| ITALIA |

Ministero delle politiche agricole e forestali

Viale dell'Arte 16

00142 Roma RM

ITALIA

Web address where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found: http://www.politicheagricole.gov.it

Justification: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund:

This aid scheme supports generational renewal and the development of businesses started by young people in the fisheries and aquaculture sector by means of technological innovation, training, the promotion of fisheries products and pilot projects.

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Summary information communicated by Member States on State aid granted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2012/C 334/07

Aid No: SA.35136 (12/XF)

Member State: Italy

Region/Authority granting the aid: Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia

Name of the company receiving ad hoc aid: Cooperativa pescatori San Vito S.c.r.l.

Legal basis: Decreto n. 789 del 10 aprile 2012 del direttore del servizio caccia, risorse ittiche e biodiversità: «Legge regionale n. 18 del 29 dicembre 2011, articolo 2, commi 38-45. Concessione di aiuti alla Cooperativa pescatori San Vito di Marano Lagunare per l'acquisto attrezzature nell'ambito di un'azione collettiva ai sensi dell'articolo 37 del regolamento (CE) n. 1197/2006, Decreto di impegno».

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of individual aid granted: EUR 200 000

Maximum aid intensity: Up to 60 % of eligible expenses

Date of entry into force:

Duration of aid scheme:

Objective of aid: Investments, in the common interest, in equipment and infrastructure for production, processing or marketing and aimed at improving working conditions and safety

Indicate which of Articles 8 to 24 is used: Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 736/2008

Activity concerned: Collective actions

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Direzione centrale risorse rurali, agroalimentari e forestali |
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| Servizio caccia, risorse ittiche e biodiversità |
| Via Sabbadini 31 |
| 33100 Udine UD |
| ITALIA |

Direzione centrale risorse rurali, agroalimentari e forestali

Servizio caccia, risorse ittiche e biodiversità

Via Sabbadini 31

33100 Udine UD

ITALIA

Web address where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found: http://www.regione.fvg.it

Justification: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund

EFF resources are insufficient to support all common/collective regional fisheries projects; therefore, in view of the relevance of the project in question, the regional government has decided to increase the funding available.

Furthermore, the measure taken by the regional government includes ad hoc aid for the San Vito Fisheries Cooperative, an association comprising most of the fishermen in the municipality of Marano Lagunare, with over 150 members.

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Summary information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 736/2008 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises active in the production, processing and marketing of fisheries products

2012/C 334/08

Aid No: XF 34/10

Member State: Denmark

Region/Authority granting the aid: —

Title of aid scheme/name of company receiving an ad hoc aid: Vækstkaution

Legal basis: Lovbekendtgørelse nr. 549 af den 1. juli 2002 (med ændringer), bekendtgørelse nr. 1013 af den 17. august 2007, samt ændringsbekendtgørelse nr. 237 af den 17. marts 2010, samt Finansudvalgets bevilling.

Annual expenditure planned under the scheme or amount of ad hoc aid granted: Aid in the form of guarantees. The maximum expenditure available under the scheme is DKK 300 million. The scheme concerns the primary sectors and all other industries, and the expenditure represents the overall costs of the entire scheme. The guarantees cover a maximum of 75 % of the loan amount per undertaking up to a ceiling of DKK 2 million. The method used to calculate the grant equivalent of the guarantee scheme was notified to and approved by the European Commission under N 682/09.

Maximum aid intensity: Average aid intensity: 15,23 % of the guarantee

Maximum aid intensity: 19,02 % of the guarantee

Date of entry into force: The day following the European Commission's publication of the summary information on the Internet.

Duration of scheme or individual aid award:

Objective of aid: Investment aid

Indicate which of Articles 8-24 is used: Articles 11, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22

Activity concerned: Investments

Name and address of the granting authority:

| Vækstfonden |
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| Strandvejen 104 A |
| 2900 Hellerup |
| DANMARK |

Vækstfonden

Strandvejen 104 A

2900 Hellerup

DANMARK

Web address where the full text of the scheme or the criteria and conditions under which ad hoc aid is granted outside of an aid scheme can be found:

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http://www.vf.dk/OmVaekstfonden/~/media/Files/Aktstykke.ashx

Motivation: Indicate why a State aid scheme has been established instead of assistance under the European Fisheries Fund

The loan guarantee scheme is a flexible funding scheme which operates in close cooperation with general commercial banks, and the scheme applies to all industries, including the primary sectors.

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2012/C 334/09

This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

‘OIGNON DE ROSCOFF’

EC No: FR-PDO-0005-0812-25.06.2010

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name:

‘Oignon de Roscoff’

2.   Member State or third country:

France

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff:

3.1.   Type of product:

| Class 1.6. | Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed |
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Class 1.6.

Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

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

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is a long-keeping onion (Allium cepa, a member of the lily family). The variety requirements for the production of the onion are the following: the onion must be between 30 mm and 80 mm in diameter with a shape ranging from round and elongated to round and flattened. Its tail must be solidly fixed to the bulb by the neck and measure at least 5 cm. The colour of its external tunics varies from rosy to rosy-coppery, the internal scales are white to lightly rosy and have a rosy-coloured edge. The dry matter content of the bulb varies from 9 % to 13 %.

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is obtained either from:

| — | farm seeds meeting the variety requirements defined above, or |
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farm seeds meeting the variety requirements defined above, or

| — | certified seeds of the Jack and Kéravel varieties. |
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certified seeds of the Jack and Kéravel varieties.

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ keeps naturally. Anti-germinating treatments are prohibited.

The date of end of marketing is 1 May of the year following the harvest.

It has the following organoleptic characteristics: when raw, the onion develops a rich and complex bouquet dominated by fruity aromas. Its texture feels juicy and crunchy in the mouth and it has a fruity and sweet taste, with a slight sharpness. After cooking its texture becomes tender and the sharpness gives way to a sweet taste.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only):

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only):

—

3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area:

All of the operations, from the production of seeds, seedlings and bulblets to the cultivation of the onions and their drying, take place in the geographical area.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.:

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is a fragile onion: it must be handled very carefully after harvest, especially as it receives no anti-germinating treatments, because ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ must be stored in bulk in the geographical area before packaging. The obligation to store the onion in the geographical area is justified by the fragility of the onion: as ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is lifted before it is completely mature and before its external scales are completely dry, the onion is sensitive to mechanical shocks. Every precaution must be taken during storage. Storage takes place in box pallets or ventilated silos in order, in particular, to avoid damaging the tunics. It must be kept in mind that the onions continue to dry during storage.

Once they have dried, the onions must be kept as close as possible to the production sites until packaging. Over the years, the operators in the geographical area have acquired the necessary know-how as well as equipment and materials designed to reduce the likelihood of the bulbs knocking against each other before packaging. Packaging in the geographical area limits the frequency of handling between storage and final packaging.

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is presented for consumption:

| — | in the form of braids with an onion at the end called ‘penn kapiten’ and the other onions arranged in order of increasing size, |
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in the form of braids with an onion at the end called ‘penn kapiten’ and the other onions arranged in order of increasing size,

| — | in containers weighing not more than 6 kg and equipped with a tamper-proof closing system in order to guarantee the origin of the onions and the quality of the product, |
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in containers weighing not more than 6 kg and equipped with a tamper-proof closing system in order to guarantee the origin of the onions and the quality of the product,

| — | in rigid containers weighing not more than 12 kg, a packaging that enables the unit sale of the onions. |
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in rigid containers weighing not more than 12 kg, a packaging that enables the unit sale of the onions.

For packaging, each onion is prepared manually in order to ensure its consistency, the position of its tail and the absence of any germination and to enhance its presentation by eliminating loose, dry tunics and damaged bulbs. At this stage, the onion is braided or trimmed, in other words it is rid of its roots, which can be done easily during manual handling. During this sorting, non-conforming onions and onions that do not comply with the desired quality and typical features are eliminated. This manual sorting requires perfect knowledge of the product, as it is, in particular, necessary to detect by hand the slightest defects in the bulb, which might indicate premature breaking of dormancy. The operation calls for particular knowledge and appreciation of the product, this being a specific requirement related to ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ and one in which the vegetable producers in the geographical area have specialised. Besides, as the onions are fragile, they are packaged as close as possible to the production sites in close association with the manual sorting and preparation stages, this precisely in order to limit the handling of the onions and thus prevent any alterations. Additionally, packaging in the geographical area makes it possible to monitor more efficiently the traceability and quality of the products.

3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling:

The labelling of the packaging units consists of:

| — | the name ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ marked in clear, legible and indelible characters; the size of the characters may neither in width nor height be smaller than that of the characters of any other words on the labelling, |
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the name ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ marked in clear, legible and indelible characters; the size of the characters may neither in width nor height be smaller than that of the characters of any other words on the labelling,

| — | the words ‘appellation d’origine protégée’ immediately below the designation, with no text in between, |
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the words ‘appellation d’origine protégée’ immediately below the designation, with no text in between,

| — | the EU PDO logo close to the designation, with no text in between, |
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the EU PDO logo close to the designation, with no text in between,

| — | the identification of the packaging unit. |
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the identification of the packaging unit.

In the case of onions marketed in rigid containers weighing not more than 12 kg, each onion is identified by affixing a self-adhesive sticker featuring:

| — | the name ‘Oignon de Roscoff’; the size of these characters may neither in width nor height be smaller than that of the characters of any other words on the self-adhesive sticker, |
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the name ‘Oignon de Roscoff’; the size of these characters may neither in width nor height be smaller than that of the characters of any other words on the self-adhesive sticker,

| — | the words ‘appellation d’origine protégée’. |
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the words ‘appellation d’origine protégée’.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area:

The geographical area extends to the following municipalities and parts of municipalities in the département du Finistère:

Brignogan-Plage, Cléder, Goulven, Île-de-Batz, Kerlouan, Lanhouarneau, Mespaul, Plouénan, Plouescat, Plougar (sections A1p, D1p, D2p), Plougoulm, Plouider (sections A2, AA, AB, AC, C2), Plounéour-Trez, Plounévez-Lochrist, Plouvorn (sections A1, A2p, A3, F1p, Gp), Plouzévédé, Roscoff, Saint-Pol-de-Léon, Saint-Vougay, Santec, Sibiril, Tréflaouénan, Tréflez, Trézilidé.

The geographical area of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is situated in the vegetable-growing area of Haut-Léon between Kerlouan in the west and Saint-Pol-de-Léon in the east, along the Channel coast. It is located on a plateau inclined towards the sea and stretches inland over an area of about 10 kilometres, which corresponds to an altitude of about 100 metres.

5.   Link with the geographical area:

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area:

Natural factors relevant to the link

The vegetable-growing area of Haut-Léon is located on a plateau inclined slightly towards the sea and crisscrossed with a network of small rivers joining the coast. The geographical area of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ covers about 30 kilometres from east to west along the coastline of the plateau, an area where the altitude usually does not exceed 100 metres.

This geographical situation explains the highly particular climatic conditions prevailing in the geographical area, which benefits from the action of the Atlantic Ocean and the Channel. Sheltered from the ocean influences by the Monts d'Arrée, the geographical area is subjected to moderate rainfall that is evenly distributed throughout the year. Periods of summer drought and heavy rainstorms are rare. Furthermore, owing to the Gulf Stream, the Roscoff region has very mild winter temperatures with infrequent periods of frost, while the heat in the summers remains moderate. The dominant winds, which are north-easterly in the spring/summer, help propagate the maritime influence all the way to the southern reaches of the defined geographical area.

The geographical area rests on an ancient crystalline basement made up principally of granites from the Armorican Massif. The basement is covered with wind-blown silt, which is thickest along the coastline. These loamy deposits constitute soft and deep soils that are fertile and have a strong water-holding capacity. Ideally suited to its purpose, the area designated for the cultivation of the onions offers well exposed and ventilated land with healthy soils whose water reserve is sufficient for all irrigation needs.

Human factors relevant to the link

Introduced in the 17th century, the rosy-coloured onion started being cultivated in the Roscoff region during the 18th century to meet the needs of seafarers for foods that keep well. In the middle of the 19th century, the activities of the ‘Johnnies’, the nickname given by the British to the peasants of Roscoff who peddled onions, helped spread the reputation of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ beyond the French borders. The know-how related to this production was passed on from one generation to the next and has been maintained up until the present day in the Roscoff region. The operators in the geographical area who are involved in the production of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ have pooled their expertise in order to, over the years, select a variety adapted to the surroundings and establish its technical production itinerary, from the production of seeds to the final packaging of the product.

Already a long time ago, the combination of a suitable climate and well-adapted soils encouraged agriculture in the geographical area to specialise strongly in vegetable-growing, in contrast to the surrounding land, which is more oriented towards animal husbandry. The agricultural system of the vegetable-growing area of Haut-Léon in the Finistère is characterised by a dense network of small farms specialised exclusively in the production of field-scale vegetables and composed of small parcels separated from each other with a dwarf wall or an embankment.

5.2.   Specificity of the product:

‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is a medium-sized onion with a rounded shape.

It is distinguished from other onions by the rosy to rosy-coppery colour of its external scales and by the rosy edge of its internal scales. Its dry matter content is low.

One of the particularities of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ is its natural capacity to be dormant for many months without needing to be treated with a chemical germination inhibitor, provided it is preserved appropriately. It has a long tail that is well attached to the bulb by the neck and can often be kept until the spring of the year following its harvest. Presented as braids or in containers of a limited weight, it is a fragile product owing to its low dry matter content and must be handled with care.

Whether eaten raw or cooked, ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ reveals specific organoleptic characteristics. When raw, it has an intense aroma marked generally by fruity notes. Its texture is particularly juicy, in addition to which it is usually characterised by crunchiness and a slight sharpness. It loses its sharpness when cooked. Its sweet taste is accentuated by concentration.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI):

The Roscoff region provides a soil and climate that is well-suited to this delicate crop.

The soft and only slightly stony soils of the geographical area allow the bulbs to develop freely and grow harmoniously, which contributes to their rounded shape. The winds constantly blowing over the Brittany coast reduce the incidence of cryptogamic diseases of the foliage and bulbs. As heavy rainstorms are rare, this minimises the risk of seeds washing away and damage during the field drying of the onions. The quality and regularity of the appearance of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ owe much to the combined effect of these favourable natural conditions.

The particularly mild winters of the Roscoff region make it possible to plant the crop early in the year, as frosts are rare after February. Selected in particular for their natural drying capacity, the parcels identified for the production of the onions allow the growth cycle of the plants to start up rapidly. This is essential in order to complete the cultivation without irrigation, which is a distinctive characteristic of ‘Oignon de Roscoff’. The regular and moderate rainfall in the geographical area, on loamy soils that have a substantial water reserve, guarantee a regular hydrologic regimen for the crops. This in turn allows the onions to grow without stress. The but slight sharpness of the product results, in particular, from this regular supply of water.

The juicy quality, linked to the particular characteristics of the tunics of the onion, is typical of the ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ variety and results from the long-standing selection work carried out by operators in order to achieve this variety.

The sweet quality, linked to the particular characteristics of the ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ variety, develops when the onions are harvested while still slightly immature physiologically. This sweet sensation is accentuated by the but slight sharpness and in contact with small amounts of alliinase, the enzyme behind the hydrolysis of the sulphur compounds of alliums.

The location and history of the town of Roscoff have played a significant role in the creation and characteristics of the product, in particular its ability to keep naturally. The intense activity of the port of Roscoff in the 17th and 18th centuries explains why onions intended for the provisioning of the many ships chartered or calling at port there started being grown commercially. These onions, a source of vitamin C, helped prevent scurvy and constituted a basic foodstuff for seafarers, who were at sea for several weeks, even months, without calling at ports.

Furthermore, the geographical situation of Roscoff and its proximity to the English coast were crucial in establishing the flourishing trade with Great Britain at the root of the ‘Johnnie’ phenomenon and the reputation of the product. Braided as and when required and sold door to door, ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ had to keep during the entire selling period, until the following spring. These markets naturally drove producers to select varieties with a marked capacity to remain dormant.

This delicate crop requires great technical expertise, whether in choosing the parcels, planting and managing the crops, monitoring their health, synchronising the falling over of tops or lifting the crop at the optimal time. In order for ‘Oignon de Roscoff’ to reveal all its organoleptic qualities, especially its sweet taste and fruity odour, it must be harvested while still slightly immature physiologically in order to interrupt the growing and dilution of the bulbs. Every precaution must be taken later on during transport, drying and packaging in order to avoid damaging the tunics and preserve the quality of the product. This know-how has only been acquired gradually over time through the accumulated experience of several generations of producers who devoted themselves to this crop.

Reference to publication of the specification:

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

https://www.inao.gouv.fr/fichier/CDCOignonDeRoscoff.pdf

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