# Official Journal C 78/2015

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 586 March 2015 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 78

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 586 March 2015

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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 |
| 2015/C 078/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7393 — Albemarle/Rockwood) (
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  ) | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2015/C 078/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.7393 — Albemarle/Rockwood) (
  1
  )

1

1

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2015/C 078/02 | Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP, as implemented by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/364, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357, concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine | 2 |
| 2015/C 078/03 | Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine applies | 3 |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 078/04 | Euro exchange rates | 4 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2015/C 078/02

Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP, as implemented by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/364, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357, concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

2

2015/C 078/03

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine applies

3

European Commission

2015/C 078/04

Euro exchange rates

4

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 078/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7503 — Talanx/Mota Engil/Indaqua) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 5 |
| 2015/C 078/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7419 — TeliaSonera/Telenor/JV) (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| 2015/C 078/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7557 — Apax Partners / Azelis) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 7 |
| 2015/C 078/08 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7521 — Steinhoff International Holdings/Pepkor Holdings) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 8 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 078/09 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 9 |
| 2015/C 078/10 | Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU — Request made by a contracting entity | 14 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2015/C 078/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7503 — Talanx/Mota Engil/Indaqua) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2015/C 078/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7419 — TeliaSonera/Telenor/JV) (
  1
  )

1

6

2015/C 078/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7557 — Apax Partners / Azelis) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

7

2015/C 078/08

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7521 — Steinhoff International Holdings/Pepkor Holdings) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

8

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2015/C 078/09

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

9

2015/C 078/10

Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU — Request made by a contracting entity

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/1 |
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6.3.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/1

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.7393 — Albemarle/Rockwood)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 78/01)

On 13 November 2014, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English language 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/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32014M7393. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32014M7393. EUR-Lex is the online access to the European law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/2 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/2

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Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP, as implemented by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/364, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357, concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine

(2015/C 78/02)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons who appear in the Annex to Council Decision 2014/119/CFSP (1), as implemented by Council Decision (CFSP) 2015/364 (2), and in Annex I to Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357 (4), concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine.

The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons that appear in the abovementioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2014/119/CFSP and in Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine. The grounds for designations of those persons appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.

The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authorities of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated in the websites in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 4 of the Regulation).

The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned list should be reconsidered, before 1 December 2015 to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| DG C 1C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
| E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

DG C 1C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council’s decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

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(1)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 26.

(2)  OJ L 62, 6.3.2015, p. 25.

(3)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 62, 6.3.2015, p. 1.

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| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/3 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/3

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Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357 concerning restrictive measures directed against certain persons, entities and bodies in view of the situation in Ukraine applies

(2015/C 78/03)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1):

The legal basis for this processing operation is Council Regulation (EU) No 208/2014 (2), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357 (3).

The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director-General of DG C (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is the Unit 1C of DG C that can be contacted at:

| Council of the European Union |
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| General Secretariat |
| DG C 1C |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |
| E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

DG C 1C

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

E-mail: sanctions@consilium.europa.eu

The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 208/2014, as implemented by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/357.

The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil listing criteria as laid down in that Regulation.

The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the Statement of Reasons and any other data related thereto.

The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission.

Without prejudice to restrictions provided for in Article 20(1)(a) and (d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, requests for access, as well as requests for rectification or objection will be answered in accordance with section 5 of Council Decision 2004/644/EC (4).

Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the asset freeze or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started.

Data subjects may have recourse to the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

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(1)  OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 66, 6.3.2014, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 62, 6.3.2015, p. 1.

(4)  OJ L 296, 21.9.2004, p. 16.

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European Commission

| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/4 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/4

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Euro exchange rates (1)

5 March 2015

(2015/C 78/04)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1069 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 133,10 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4542 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,72510 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2140 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0697 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,5460 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,422 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 305,36 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1397 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4453 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,8663 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,4205 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3770 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,5847 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,4777 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5156 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 218,84 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,0163 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 6,9382 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6585 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 363,07 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,0416 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 48,848 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 67,6095 |
| THB | Thai baht | 35,885 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,3009 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,6566 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 68,9098 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1069

JPY

Japanese yen

133,10

DKK

Danish krone

7,4542

GBP

Pound sterling

0,72510

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2140

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0697

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,5460

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,422

HUF

Hungarian forint

305,36

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1397

RON

Romanian leu

4,4453

TRY

Turkish lira

2,8663

AUD

Australian dollar

1,4205

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3770

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,5847

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,4777

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5156

KRW

South Korean won

1 218,84

ZAR

South African rand

13,0163

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

6,9382

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6585

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 363,07

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,0416

PHP

Philippine peso

48,848

RUB

Russian rouble

67,6095

THB

Thai baht

35,885

BRL

Brazilian real

3,3009

MXN

Mexican peso

16,6566

INR

Indian rupee

68,9098

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

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/5 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/5

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7503 — Talanx/Mota Engil/Indaqua)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 78/05)

| 1. | On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Mota Engil Ambiente e Serviços, SGPS S.A. (‘Mota Engil’, Portugal) which belongs to Mota Engil SGPS (‘Mota Engil Group’, Portugal) and Talanx Infrastructure Portugal GmbH (‘Talanx’, Germany), which is ultimately controlled by HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. (‘HDI Group’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control over Indaqua Industry and water management, S.A. (‘Indaqua’, Portugal) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Mota Engil Ambiente e Serviços, SGPS S.A. (‘Mota Engil’, Portugal) which belongs to Mota Engil SGPS (‘Mota Engil Group’, Portugal) and Talanx Infrastructure Portugal GmbH (‘Talanx’, Germany), which is ultimately controlled by HDI Haftpflichtverband der Deutschen Industrie V.a.G. (‘HDI Group’, Germany) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control over Indaqua Industry and water management, S.A. (‘Indaqua’, Portugal) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Talanx AG belongs to the HDI Group, which is active in the insurance business on a global level, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Talanx AG belongs to the HDI Group, which is active in the insurance business on a global level,

| — | Mota Engil is active in engineering and construction, environment and services, mining, port operations and waste management sectors, |
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Mota Engil is active in engineering and construction, environment and services, mining, port operations and waste management sectors,

| — | Indaqua is active in the provision of retail water supply services including the supply of water for human and industry consumption and wastewater treatment. |
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Indaqua is active in the provision of retail water supply services including the supply of water for human and industry consumption and wastewater treatment.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7503 — Talanx/Mota Engil/Indaqua to the following address:





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

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7503 — Talanx/Mota Engil/Indaqua to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/6 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/6

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7419 — TeliaSonera/Telenor/JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 78/06)

| 1. | On 27 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings TeliaSonera AB (‘TeliaSonera’, Sweden) and Telenor Danmark Holding A/S (Denmark), controlled by Telenor ASA (‘Telenor’, Norway) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of a newly-created joint venture (the ‘JV’, Denmark) by way of contribution to the JV of their respective business activities in Denmark. |
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1.

On 27 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings TeliaSonera AB (‘TeliaSonera’, Sweden) and Telenor Danmark Holding A/S (Denmark), controlled by Telenor ASA (‘Telenor’, Norway) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the whole of a newly-created joint venture (the ‘JV’, Denmark) by way of contribution to the JV of their respective business activities in Denmark.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are as follows:






  — | TeliaSonera is active in Denmark as a mobile network operator providing mobile telecommunications services, including retail mobile services to end customers, wholesale access services and international roaming services. TeliaSonera also provides fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and television services in Denmark; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are as follows:

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TeliaSonera is active in Denmark as a mobile network operator providing mobile telecommunications services, including retail mobile services to end customers, wholesale access services and international roaming services. TeliaSonera also provides fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and television services in Denmark;

| — | Telenor is also active in Denmark as a mobile network operator providing mobile telecommunications services, including retail mobile services to end customers, wholesale access services and international roaming services. Telenor also provides fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and television services in Denmark; |
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Telenor is also active in Denmark as a mobile network operator providing mobile telecommunications services, including retail mobile services to end customers, wholesale access services and international roaming services. Telenor also provides fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and television services in Denmark;

| — | The JV will provide mobile and fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and, to a lesser extent, television services in Denmark. |
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The JV will provide mobile and fixed telecommunications services, broadband internet services and, to a lesser extent, television services in Denmark.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7419 — TeliaSonera/Telenor/JV, to the following address:





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

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7419 — TeliaSonera/Telenor/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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| 6.3.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 78/7 |
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6.3.2015

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/7

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7557 — Apax Partners / Azelis)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 78/07)

| 1. | On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Apax Partners LLP (‘AP’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Azelis SA (‘Azelis’, Luxembourg) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Apax Partners LLP (‘AP’, UK) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of Azelis SA (‘Azelis’, Luxembourg) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for AP: investment advisory services in relation to private equity funds investing in a range of industry sectors,
  —   for Azelis: speciality and commodity chemicals distribution. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for AP: investment advisory services in relation to private equity funds investing in a range of industry sectors,

—   for Azelis: speciality and commodity chemicals distribution.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7557 — Apax Partners / Azelis, to the following address:





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

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7557 — Apax Partners / Azelis, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Official Journal of the European Union

C 78/8

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7521 — Steinhoff International Holdings/Pepkor Holdings)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 78/08)

| 1. | On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Steinhoff International Holdings Limited (‘Steinhoff’, Republic of South Africa) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited (‘Pepkor’, Republic of South Africa) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 26 February 2015, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Steinhoff International Holdings Limited (‘Steinhoff’, Republic of South Africa) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Pepkor Holdings Proprietary Limited (‘Pepkor’, Republic of South Africa) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | Steinhoff is active in Europe in the retailing of furniture, household goods, products for home decoration, electrical appliances, consumer electronics, do-it-yourself home improvement items and floor coverings, as well as in the manufacturing and wholesale of furniture, |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Steinhoff is active in Europe in the retailing of furniture, household goods, products for home decoration, electrical appliances, consumer electronics, do-it-yourself home improvement items and floor coverings, as well as in the manufacturing and wholesale of furniture,

| — | Pepkor manages a group of retail chains. In Europe, Pepkor is active through Pepco, a retailer of clothing and footwear, household goods and products for home decoration, as well as cosmetics and cellular airtime. |
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Pepkor manages a group of retail chains. In Europe, Pepkor is active through Pepco, a retailer of clothing and footwear, household goods and products for home decoration, as well as cosmetics and cellular airtime.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in this Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7521 — Steinhoff International Holdings/Pepkor Holdings, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Merger Registry |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
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The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7521 — Steinhoff International Holdings/Pepkor Holdings, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 366, 14.12.2013, p. 5.

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2015/C 78/09)

This publication confers the right to oppose the amendment application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

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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AMENDMENT APPLICATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 9

‘PANCETTA DI CALABRIA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0217-1567-19.10.2011

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Heading in the specification affected by the amendment

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2.   Type of amendment(s)

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3.   Amendment(s)

Product description

| — | The maximum thickness of matured ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ has been increased to take better account of traditional processing methods and the size of the original meat cuts. |
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The maximum thickness of matured ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ has been increased to take better account of traditional processing methods and the size of the original meat cuts.

Proof of origin

| — | The text of the product specification has been brought up to date with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 as regards the procedures that producers must follow to give details of the proof of origin. |
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The text of the product specification has been brought up to date with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 as regards the procedures that producers must follow to give details of the proof of origin.

Method of production

| — | The requirements for breed and for age and weight at slaughter have been set out in more detail and the native ‘Apulian-Calabrian’ breed with its typical black coat has been added to the list of authorised breeds. A breed register has been set up based on the characteristics of the native population of this breed historically found in Puglia (Apulo) and Calabria. The ‘Duroc’ breed has been added to the list of authorised breeds due to its widespread presence in the pigs' area of origin. The amended text also specifies the breeds that may absolutely not be used because they do not fit the description of heavy breeds suited for use in the cured meat industry. |
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The requirements for breed and for age and weight at slaughter have been set out in more detail and the native ‘Apulian-Calabrian’ breed with its typical black coat has been added to the list of authorised breeds. A breed register has been set up based on the characteristics of the native population of this breed historically found in Puglia (Apulo) and Calabria. The ‘Duroc’ breed has been added to the list of authorised breeds due to its widespread presence in the pigs' area of origin. The amended text also specifies the breeds that may absolutely not be used because they do not fit the description of heavy breeds suited for use in the cured meat industry.

| — | With regard to identification, a tattoo on the animal's hind legs bearing the identification code of the pig's birth farm may now be used instead of the mark provided for in the current specification. |
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With regard to identification, a tattoo on the animal's hind legs bearing the identification code of the pig's birth farm may now be used instead of the mark provided for in the current specification.

| — | The required protein content of the animal feed has been clearly specified. |
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The required protein content of the animal feed has been clearly specified.

| — | The meaning of ‘feeding with swill’ has been clarified. |
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The meaning of ‘feeding with swill’ has been clarified.

| — | The ingredients to be used have been clarified, correcting the obvious material error in the current text which stated: ‘red pepper provided for in the applicable provisions of law’. The words ‘red pepper’ should have been followed by additional text on the ingredients and additives ‘provided for in the applicable provisions of law’, which had been omitted due to a transcription error. The amendment defines ‘red pepper’ more accurately as ‘chilli pepper/bell pepper, both belonging to the genus Capsicum L’. Natural ingredients not included in the current text have been expressly listed to reflect historical practices in the area of origin. |
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The ingredients to be used have been clarified, correcting the obvious material error in the current text which stated: ‘red pepper provided for in the applicable provisions of law’. The words ‘red pepper’ should have been followed by additional text on the ingredients and additives ‘provided for in the applicable provisions of law’, which had been omitted due to a transcription error. The amendment defines ‘red pepper’ more accurately as ‘chilli pepper/bell pepper, both belonging to the genus Capsicum L’. Natural ingredients not included in the current text have been expressly listed to reflect historical practices in the area of origin.

| — | Authorised additives have been specifically listed. Using the additives protects the product against damage caused by microbial growth, is conducive to the slow maturing process which characterises ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ and helps preserve its qualities against the effects of unwanted fermentation. |
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Authorised additives have been specifically listed. Using the additives protects the product against damage caused by microbial growth, is conducive to the slow maturing process which characterises ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ and helps preserve its qualities against the effects of unwanted fermentation.

| — | The maximum thickness and weight of fresh pancetta have been increased to take better account of traditional processing methods. |
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The maximum thickness and weight of fresh pancetta have been increased to take better account of traditional processing methods.

| — | The maximum curing time has been increased from 8 to 14 days to take better account of traditional processing methods. |
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The maximum curing time has been increased from 8 to 14 days to take better account of traditional processing methods.

| — | It has been specified that the maturing period of 30 days is the minimum duration in line with traditional production methods. |
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It has been specified that the maturing period of 30 days is the minimum duration in line with traditional production methods.

Labelling

| — | A ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ PDO identification logo has been introduced. |
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A ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ PDO identification logo has been introduced.

| — | Under the amended provisions, the product may be sold whole, in pieces or slices in vacuum or modified atmosphere packaging. This has not been possible under the current specification but has become necessary so as to adapt to new ways of purchasing and consuming the product while preserving its organoleptic characteristics. |
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Under the amended provisions, the product may be sold whole, in pieces or slices in vacuum or modified atmosphere packaging. This has not been possible under the current specification but has become necessary so as to adapt to new ways of purchasing and consuming the product while preserving its organoleptic characteristics.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

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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‘PANCETTA DI CALABRIA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0217-1567-19.10.2011

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name

‘Pancetta di Calabria’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.2. Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

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

Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies

‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is made from meat from pigs' side ribs. The fresh pancetta, weighing between 3 and 6 kg with the rind, is cut into a rectangular shape the thickness of which is 3-6 cm. Once it has been processed the meat is cured for a period of between 4 and 14 days. Its surface may be covered with chilli powder and other natural ingredients. The maturing period is at least 30 days. At its release for consumption ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is between 3 and 5 cm thick and rectangular in shape. When cut it is rosy in colour with alternating fine striations of lean meat and fat, and it has an appealing flavour on the palate.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

Raw materials (for processed products only)

‘Pancetta di Calabria’ must be made from meat from pigs bred in the Region of Calabria.

Meat from boars and sows may not be used.

The pigs' genetic properties must match those typical of Italian heavy pigs, found in traditional large breeds such as:

| — | the Apulian-Calabrian breed, |
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the Apulian-Calabrian breed,

| — | the Large White and Italian Landrace breeds as improved in accordance with the Italian herd book, or offspring of boars of these breeds, |
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the Large White and Italian Landrace breeds as improved in accordance with the Italian herd book, or offspring of boars of these breeds,

| — | pigs bred from Italian Duroc boars, as improved in accordance with the Italian herd book, |
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pigs bred from Italian Duroc boars, as improved in accordance with the Italian herd book,

| — | pigs bred from boars of other breeds or mixed-breed boars, provided that these boars, born in Italy or abroad, are reared under selection or cross-breeding schemes whose aims are not incompatible with those of the Italian herd book for the production of heavy pigs. |
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pigs bred from boars of other breeds or mixed-breed boars, provided that these boars, born in Italy or abroad, are reared under selection or cross-breeding schemes whose aims are not incompatible with those of the Italian herd book for the production of heavy pigs.

In contrast, the following animals may not be used:

| — | pigs carrying unfavourable traits, in particular susceptibility to stress (PSS), |
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pigs carrying unfavourable traits, in particular susceptibility to stress (PSS),

| — | pure-bred animals of the Belgian Landrace, Hampshire, Pietrain and Spotted breeds. |
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pure-bred animals of the Belgian Landrace, Hampshire, Pietrain and Spotted breeds.

The average weight of a batch of pigs at slaughter must be at least 140 kg.

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

Feed (for products of animal origin only)

The pigs must be fed on compound feedingstuffs containing at least 50 % barley, field beans, corn, acorns or chickpeas.

Cassava, potatoes or by-products that could give the meat and fat undesirable flavours and odours may not be used in feed.

In order to ensure that the meat is sufficiently compact for fattening, it is forbidden to feed the animals with swill. Feeding with swill means the use of dairy by-products.

For at least the last two months before slaughter, the feed must be high in proteins, of which it must contain not less than 12 %.

The feed must come from the geographical area of production in line with market availability.

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

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

The pigs must be reared and slaughtered in the Region of Calabria and the meat must be selected, wrapped in casing, tied and matured there.

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

Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

Specific rules concerning labelling

The protected ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ designation of origin must be indicated in clear and indelible letters, clearly distinguishable from any other text on the label or tag attached to the product or on the packaging of product portions, and must immediately be followed by the words ‘Denominazione d'Origine Protetta’ (Protected Designation of Origin).

The label must bear the ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ PDO logo shown below.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is produced in the traditional production area made up of the entire Region of Calabria.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

The geographical area of production lies in the south of Italy and is characterised by a warm-temperate climate with low rainfall concentrated in the winter period. The terrain is mainly hilly and mountainous, but, due to its peninsular location, it has over 800 km of coastline on the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas. The combination of sea, hills and mountains makes for a specific Mediterranean climate.

Apart from the favourable climatic conditions, the skill of local producers — consolidated and passed down over time — in carrying out specific operations, such as cutting the meat and preparing it for curing, is essential to the production of ‘Pancetta di Calabria’. The use of spices, in particular chilli powder, is another element which is linked to long-standing production techniques.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

Specificity of the product

‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is a matured product within the tradition of Calabrian cured meat. It is made by processing meat from pigs' side ribs, followed by a complex meat-cutting process. ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is characterised by its rectangular shape and the layer of spices across its surface. When cut it is rosy in colour, with alternating fine striations of lean meat and fat. It has an appealing flavour on the palate.

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)

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)

‘Pancetta di Calabria’ owes its qualities to environmental conditions and natural and human factors.

The area in which ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is produced and processed is characterised by its typical southern Italian climate with low rainfall, mainly concentrated in the winter period, and its geographical location where particular ventilation conditions and temperature variations help maintain optimal conditions inside the maturing premises.

The operators' experience in selecting the meat cuts is essential to the production of ‘Pancetta di Calabria’. The meat cuts used are taken from pigs' side ribs and carefully processed. Before the curing takes place, the rind is trimmed and cut with precision so as to obtain a rectangular, firm shape. True to tradition, moreover, natural condiments which enhance the product's organoleptic qualities are still being used in the production process. The product, the raw material and the name are very closely linked to the social and economic history of the geographical area, which gave rise to typical traditions and customs. Of particular importance is the use of meat from Italian heavy pig breeds, whose feed includes plant products specific to the area. ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ is therefore closely linked to the geographical area due to the climate of the region, the feed used for rearing the pigs and the human factors at play.

Reference to the publication of the specification

Reference to the publication of the specification

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (4))

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The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising ‘Pancetta di Calabria’ as a protected designation of origin in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 171 of 25 July 2011.

The full text of the product specification is available on the internet: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or alternatively:

by going directly to the homepage of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP’ (at the top right-hand side of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP IGP STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen), and finally by clicking on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all'esame dell'UE’.

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

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(2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

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(3)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

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Notice concerning a request pursuant to Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU

Request made by a contracting entity

(2015/C 78/10)

On 2 February 2015 the Commission received a request in accordance with Article 35 of Directive 2014/25/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on procurement procedures by entities operating in the water, energy, transport and postal services sectors and repealing Directive 2004/17/EC (1). The first working day following receipt of the request is 3 February 2015.

Until repealed (2), Directive 2004/17/EC applies to the award of contracts for the pursuit of, i.a., exploration for oil and gas, unless this activity is exempted pursuant to Article 30 of that Directive. From a procedural point of view, however, the provisions of the Directive 2014/25/EU (3) apply to requests for exemption, as the material conditions for granting an exemption remain unchanged as to substance.

This request, made by Hellenic Petroleum SA, concerns exploration for oil and gas in Greece. Article 30 of Directive 2004/17/EC Directive provides that the later Directive is not applicable when the relevant activity is directly exposed to competition in markets to which access is not restricted. These conditions are evaluated solely for the purposes of Directive 2004/17/EC and are without prejudice to the application of competition rules.

In case an exemption would be granted, its effect would expire on the date of transposition of Directive 2014/25/EU into national legislation or, at the latest, when Directive 2004/17/EC is repealed, given that the activity of exploration for oil and gas will no longer be covered by the provisions of Directive 2014/25/EU; hence no exemption will be needed.

Pursuant to letter (a) of first paragraph, of point 1 of Annex IV of Directive 2014/25/EU, the Commission is allowed a period of 105 working days to take a decision on this request, commencing on the working day referred to above. The period therefore expires on 8 July 2015.

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(1)  OJ L 94, 28.3.2014, p. 243.

(2)  With effect from 18 April 2016.

(3)  It entered into force on 18 April 2014.

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