# Official Journal C 228/2016

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5924 June 2016 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 228

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5924 June 2016

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 228/01 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |

Notice No

Contents

page

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2016/C 228/01

Euro exchange rates

1

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 228/02 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8080 — Maxburg II/VREP/Norafin) (
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  ) | 2 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2016/C 228/03 | Publication of an 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 | 3 |
| 2016/C 228/04 | Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council | 8 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2016/C 228/02

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8080 — Maxburg II/VREP/Norafin) (
  1
  )

1

2

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2016/C 228/03

Publication of an 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

3

2016/C 228/04

Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

8

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(1)   Text with EEA relevance

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 24.6.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 228/1 |
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24.6.2016

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Euro exchange rates (1)

23 June 2016

(2016/C 228/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,1389 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 120,38 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4396 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,76595 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,3030 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0876 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,2993 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,062 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 314,28 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,3571 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,5114 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 3,2692 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5060 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4517 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,8351 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5763 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5252 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 304,47 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 16,4651 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 7,4935 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5210 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 961,77 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,5469 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 52,879 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 72,9548 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,101 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,8172 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 20,8305 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 76,6510 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,1389

JPY

Japanese yen

120,38

DKK

Danish krone

7,4396

GBP

Pound sterling

0,76595

SEK

Swedish krona

9,3030

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0876

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,2993

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,062

HUF

Hungarian forint

314,28

PLN

Polish zloty

4,3571

RON

Romanian leu

4,5114

TRY

Turkish lira

3,2692

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5060

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4517

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,8351

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5763

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5252

KRW

South Korean won

1 304,47

ZAR

South African rand

16,4651

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

7,4935

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5210

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 961,77

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,5469

PHP

Philippine peso

52,879

RUB

Russian rouble

72,9548

THB

Thai baht

40,101

BRL

Brazilian real

3,8172

MXN

Mexican peso

20,8305

INR

Indian rupee

76,6510

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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

| 24.6.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 228/2 |
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24.6.2016

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8080 — Maxburg II/VREP/Norafin)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 228/02)

| 1. | On 16 June 2016, 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 Maxburg Beteiligungen II GmbH & Co. KG (‘Maxburg II’, Germany), belonging to the RAG-Stiftung group (‘RAG’, Germany), and VR Equitypartner GmbH (‘VREP’, Germany), belonging to DZ Bank AG group (‘DZ Bank group’, Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Norafin Verwaltungs GmbH including its operational subsidiaries (‘Norafin’, Germany), by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 16 June 2016, 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 Maxburg Beteiligungen II GmbH & Co. KG (‘Maxburg II’, Germany), belonging to the RAG-Stiftung group (‘RAG’, Germany), and VR Equitypartner GmbH (‘VREP’, Germany), belonging to DZ Bank AG group (‘DZ Bank group’, Germany), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Norafin Verwaltungs GmbH including its operational subsidiaries (‘Norafin’, Germany), by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for Maxburg II: private equity firm investing primarily in medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. Maxburg II belongs to the RAG, which is essentially active in coal mining, chemistry and real estate businesses. RAG is the main shareholder of Evonik Industries AG (Germany) which produces and sells specialty chemicals and high-performance materials,
  —   for VREP: private equity firm investing primarily in interests in medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. VREP belongs to the DZ BANK group which serves as a central bank for its shareholders (cooperative banks) but is also active as a corporate bank,
  —   for Norafin: development, production and distribution of engineered fabrics, specialty and technical nonwovens and composites. |
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The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for Maxburg II: private equity firm investing primarily in medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. Maxburg II belongs to the RAG, which is essentially active in coal mining, chemistry and real estate businesses. RAG is the main shareholder of Evonik Industries AG (Germany) which produces and sells specialty chemicals and high-performance materials,

—   for VREP: private equity firm investing primarily in interests in medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. VREP belongs to the DZ BANK group which serves as a central bank for its shareholders (cooperative banks) but is also active as a corporate bank,

—   for Norafin: development, production and distribution of engineered fabrics, specialty and technical nonwovens and composites.

| 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 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 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.8080 — Maxburg II/VREP/Norafin, 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.8080 — Maxburg II/VREP/Norafin, 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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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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Publication of an 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

(2016/C 228/03)

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

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘POULARDE DU PÉRIGORD’

EU No: FR-PGI-0005-01373 — 24.9.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Title

‘Poularde du Périgord’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

France

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.1. Fresh meat (and offal)

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

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

‘Poularde du Périgord’ is a yellow poulard from slow-growing strains of the Cou Nu type.

‘Poularde du Périgord’ is a fattened young hen bred for a period of at least 120 days. It is a plump fowl for festive occasions, with highly developed, rounded muscle masses on a slender skeleton. The skin, which is very thin and has an intense, uniformly yellow colour, reveals a substantial subcutaneous fat cover. All of the muscle masses have intramuscular fat described as ‘marbled’.

‘Poularde du Périgord’ may be marketed in the form of fresh or frozen carcasses or cuts. It may be packaged under film, vacuum-packed or packaged in a protective atmosphere.

The carcasses of ‘Poularde du Périgord’ are presented in the form of:

| — | gutted carcasses (plucked, eviscerated fowl, with the head, feet, and giblets), |
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gutted carcasses (plucked, eviscerated fowl, with the head, feet, and giblets),

| — | ‘ready-to-cook’ carcasses (RTC) (plucked, eviscerated fowl, without the head and with or without the tarsus), |
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‘ready-to-cook’ carcasses (RTC) (plucked, eviscerated fowl, without the head and with or without the tarsus),

| — | ‘métifet’ or ‘méti-fait’ carcasses (plucked, eviscerated fowl, with or without the tarsus and with the head folded under the wings). |
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‘métifet’ or ‘méti-fait’ carcasses (plucked, eviscerated fowl, with or without the tarsus and with the head folded under the wings).

The minimum weight of RTC carcasses is 1,7 kg and of gutted carcasses 2 kg.

Particular care must be taken with the quality of carcasses presented whole, which must be flawless.

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

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

During the entire breeding period, the feed distributed must be composed solely of plants, minerals and vitamins.

The following plants must be present in the mixture:

| — | varying amounts of maize, depending on the animal’s age, |
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varying amounts of maize, depending on the animal’s age,

| — | at least one other cereal, including, in particular, wheat, barley, triticale, sorghum, oats, |
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at least one other cereal, including, in particular, wheat, barley, triticale, sorghum, oats,

| — | protein crops to balance the ration. |
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protein crops to balance the ration.

The breeding period consists of four phases corresponding to different physiological needs requiring different amounts of cereals:

| — | the starter phase, from day 1 to day 28:
  At least 50 % of the starter feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.
  The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 25 %, |
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the starter phase, from day 1 to day 28:

At least 50 % of the starter feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.

The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 25 %,

| — | the growth phase, from day 29 to day 52:
  At least 70 % of the growth feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.
  The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 30 %. |
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the growth phase, from day 29 to day 52:

At least 70 % of the growth feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.

The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 30 %.

| — | the finisher phase, from day 53 to day 81:
  At least 80 % of the finisher feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.
  The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 30 %. |
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the finisher phase, from day 53 to day 81:

At least 80 % of the finisher feed is composed (by weight) of mixed cereals (cereals and cereal by-products). The cereals must include maize and at least one other straw cereal (wheat, barley, triticale, oats) or sorghum.

The minimum amount of maize (by weight) in this mixture of cereals is set at 30 %.

| — | the fattening phase, at least until day 120:
  At least 40 % of the feed is composed (by weight) of maize.
  Each type of feed is systematically supplemented with clay (bentonite). It is incorporated into the feed at a minimum amount of 2 kg/t. |
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the fattening phase, at least until day 120:

At least 40 % of the feed is composed (by weight) of maize.

Each type of feed is systematically supplemented with clay (bentonite). It is incorporated into the feed at a minimum amount of 2 kg/t.

3.4.   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

‘Poularde du Périgord’ is bred and slaughtered in the geographical area.

Périgord slaughterhouses have developed and preserved specific know-how for the selection of carcasses, which contributes to the reputation of the product and the final quality of the presented product.

The scalding and plucking, evisceration, tying and drying processes must be carried out with the greatest care, as only flawless carcasses are marketed whole. For this reason, the carcasses are sorted twice before tying and after drying.

‘Métifet’ and ‘méti-fait’ poulards are eviscerated and finished manually.

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

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

Cutting and packaging must take place on the slaughtering site. This allows the processes to be carried out in sequence and prevents the quality of the meat from deteriorating on contact with air. As both the fresh and frozen meat must be presented without any defects, its handling must be limited, especially as ‘Poularde du Périgord’ has a very thin skin. Deep-freezing must take place within 24 hours of slaughter. These various factors mean that the meat must be packaged rapidly, and doing so in the geographical area guarantees compliance with the presentation criteria.

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

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

The label includes the name of the PGI, ‘Poularde du Périgord’.

The labels and sale documents must display the common logo:

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

The geographical area extends over the following departments:

| — | Charente, limited to the cantons of: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Chalais, Montbron, Montembœuf, Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard and Villebois-Lavalette, |
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Charente, limited to the cantons of: Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Chalais, Montbron, Montembœuf, Montmoreau-Saint-Cybard and Villebois-Lavalette,

| — | Charente-Maritime, limited to the canton of Montguyon, |
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Charente-Maritime, limited to the canton of Montguyon,

| — | Corrèze, limited to the cantons of: Argentat, Ayen, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Beynat, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Centre, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Nord-Est, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Nord-Ouest, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Sud-Est, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Sud-Ouest, Corrèze, Donzenac, Égletons, Juillac, Larche, Lubersac, Malemort-sur-Corrèze, Meyssac, Seilhac, Treignac, Tulle-Campagne-Nord, Tulle-Campagne-Sud, Tulle-Urbain-Nord, Tulle-Urbain-Sud, Uzerche and Vigeois, |
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Corrèze, limited to the cantons of: Argentat, Ayen, Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne, Beynat, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Centre, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Nord-Est, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Nord-Ouest, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Sud-Est, Brive-la-Gaillarde-Sud-Ouest, Corrèze, Donzenac, Égletons, Juillac, Larche, Lubersac, Malemort-sur-Corrèze, Meyssac, Seilhac, Treignac, Tulle-Campagne-Nord, Tulle-Campagne-Sud, Tulle-Urbain-Nord, Tulle-Urbain-Sud, Uzerche and Vigeois,

| — | Dordogne, |
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Dordogne,

| — | Gironde, limited to the cantons of: Castillon-la-Bataille, Coutras, Lussac, Pujols and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande, |
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Gironde, limited to the cantons of: Castillon-la-Bataille, Coutras, Lussac, Pujols and Sainte-Foy-la-Grande,

| — | Haute-Vienne, limited to the cantons of: Aixe-sur-Vienne, Ambazac, Châlus, Châteauneuf-la-Forêt, Eymoutiers, Laurière, Limoges-Beaupuy, Limoges-Isle, Limoges-Landouge, Limoges-Couzeix, Limoges-Cité, Limoges-Le Palais, Limoges-Condat, Limoges-Panazol, Limoges-Corgnac, Limoges-Puy-las-Rodas, Limoges-Grand-Treuil, Limoges-Vigenal, Limoges-Émailleurs, Limoges-Carnot, Limoges-Centre, Limoges-La Bastide, Nexon, Nieul, Oradour-sur-Vayres, Pierre-Buffière, Rochechouart, Saint-Germain-les-Belles, Saint-Junien-Est, Saint-Junien-Ouest, Saint-Laurent-sur-Gorre, Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Saint-Mathieu and Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche, |
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Haute-Vienne, limited to the cantons of: Aixe-sur-Vienne, Ambazac, Châlus, Châteauneuf-la-Forêt, Eymoutiers, Laurière, Limoges-Beaupuy, Limoges-Isle, Limoges-Landouge, Limoges-Couzeix, Limoges-Cité, Limoges-Le Palais, Limoges-Condat, Limoges-Panazol, Limoges-Corgnac, Limoges-Puy-las-Rodas, Limoges-Grand-Treuil, Limoges-Vigenal, Limoges-Émailleurs, Limoges-Carnot, Limoges-Centre, Limoges-La Bastide, Nexon, Nieul, Oradour-sur-Vayres, Pierre-Buffière, Rochechouart, Saint-Germain-les-Belles, Saint-Junien-Est, Saint-Junien-Ouest, Saint-Laurent-sur-Gorre, Saint-Léonard-de-Noblat, Saint-Mathieu and Saint-Yrieix-la-Perche,

| — | Lot, limited to the cantons of: Bretenoux, Cahors-Nord-Est, Cahors-Nord-Ouest, Cahors-Sud, Cajarc, Castelnau-Montratier, Catus, Cazals, Gourdon, Gramat, Labastide-Murat, Lacapelle-Marival, Lalbenque, Lauzès, Limogne-en-Quercy, Livernon, Luzech, Martel, Montcuq, Payrac, Puy-l’Évêque, Saint-Céré, Saint-Germain-du-Bel-Air, Saint-Géry, Salviac, Souillac and Vayrac, |
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Lot, limited to the cantons of: Bretenoux, Cahors-Nord-Est, Cahors-Nord-Ouest, Cahors-Sud, Cajarc, Castelnau-Montratier, Catus, Cazals, Gourdon, Gramat, Labastide-Murat, Lacapelle-Marival, Lalbenque, Lauzès, Limogne-en-Quercy, Livernon, Luzech, Martel, Montcuq, Payrac, Puy-l’Évêque, Saint-Céré, Saint-Germain-du-Bel-Air, Saint-Géry, Salviac, Souillac and Vayrac,

| — | Lot-et-Garonne, limited to the cantons of: Cancon, Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Castillonnès, Duras, Fumel, Lauzun, Marmande-Est, Marmande-Ouest, Monclar, Monflanquin, Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, Seyches, Tonneins, Tournon-d’Agenais, Villeneuve-sur-Lot-Sud, Villeréal and Le Mas-d’Agenais |
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Lot-et-Garonne, limited to the cantons of: Cancon, Castelmoron-sur-Lot, Castillonnès, Duras, Fumel, Lauzun, Marmande-Est, Marmande-Ouest, Monclar, Monflanquin, Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, Seyches, Tonneins, Tournon-d’Agenais, Villeneuve-sur-Lot-Sud, Villeréal and Le Mas-d’Agenais

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

Specificity of the geographical area

The geographical area is located in the south-west quarter of France and is centred around the department of Dordogne.

When defined in this way, the Périgord corresponds to a vast area of Piedmont generally inclined at a north-east and south-west angle. As a result of crossing the uneven, resistant rocks in the area, the numerous streams and rivers have formed a network of small valleys that are oriented and shaped in different ways but make up one of the major structural elements of the Périgord terrain. Only the valleys, rich in alluvial deposits, are truly suited to the cultivation of cereals. The slopes, which are often steep and wooded, tend to be used for livestock farming instead.

The geological complexity has led to the presence of numerous mineral deposits (iron, gold, limestone, kaolin). Some of them are exploited for the production of Fuller’s earth consisting of bentonite and montmorillonite, which has specific properties.

The climate of the geographical area is temperate overall and of the modified oceanic type, meaning that it is subject to the climate system prevailing in the north of the Atlantic Ocean, but with marked continental and Mediterranean influences.

Maize cultivation is widespread throughout the geographical area. Straw cereals are also widely cultivated; common wheat and triticale predominate.

As regards human factors, poultry breeding in the Périgord started developing significantly in the 14th century.

It is only during the 19th century that the Périgord became a land of poultry production in its own right, though production retained its traditional, family-type character.

The first ‘Syndicat de défense du Poulet Fermier du Périgord’ was created in 1953. Its technical regulation back then defined how to breed poultry ‘according to the farm production method used in the Périgord’.

These developments and the reputation of the chicken encouraged Périgord poultry farmers to develop the production of poultry for festive occasions on the basis of the traditional know-how preserved in the Périgord.

The breeding of poulards followed the same practices as the breeding of chickens. The feeding know-how proved to be particularly well adapted to extending the breeding period of these hens and to fattening them. As in former times, the Périgord breeder strews every day a few handfuls of whole grains of cereals on the indoor litter. In addition, he complements the cereals ration with bentonite, a clay well-known in Périgord for its beneficial digestive effects in poultry.

Specificity of the product

Specificity of the product

The ‘Poularde du Périgord’ is a plump chicken for festive occasions, with highly developed, rounded muscle masses All of the muscle masses have intramuscular fat described as ‘marbled’ and a substantial subcutaneous fat cover.

Particular care must be taken with the quality of carcasses presented whole, which must be flawless.

These specific characteristics confer a solid reputation on ‘Poularde du Périgord’.

Causal link

Causal link

The link to the origin of ‘Poularde du Périgord’ is based on quality and reputation.

Owing to the mildness of its oceanic climate and to its low-to-medium altitude, the geographical area is a place conducive to poultry breeding.

The valleys, rich in alluvial deposits, are used for the cultivation of cereals and the often steep and wooded slopes for poultry runs.

The inclusion of these cereals in the feed ration is based on their regular presence in the crop rotation of Périgord farms since very early on and constitutes a specific nutrient profile that is particularly well-balanced for the development and fattening of the poultry.

Maize, which is cultivated widely, has a privileged position among the cereals used: the absence of a husk makes the grain easier to digest and therefore improves its absorption qualities. Its high fat and starch content means that it is a particularly energising cereal used for the fattening of poulards.

Systematically supplementing the feed ration with clay (bentonite) ensures that the poultry enjoy very good health and better indoor conditions, which in turn promote more harmonious and regular growth. This choice made by Périgord breeders is particularly important and well-justified for the development of the muscle masses and the fattening of the ‘Poularde du Périgord’, all the more so as the poulard is from a slow-growing strain with a particularly long breeding period.

Supplementing all the feed with bentonite results in better absorption of the ration throughout the animal’s life. This improved absorption contributes to the better development of all tissues, in particular the muscles, and to the better distribution of fat. As a result, abdominal fat, subcutaneous fat and intramuscular fat are distributed evenly throughout the carcasses of ‘Poularde du Périgord’.

This practice is related to the old tradition of strewing every day a few handfuls of whole grains of cereals on the indoor litter. This ancestral practice, which formerly allowed the farmer’s wife to gather the poultry together, strengthens the link between the breeder and the poultry, stimulates the pecking instinct of chicks and facilitates the use of runs later on. This behaviour is reflected in greater physical activity, which leads to the development of bigger muscles and a better distribution of fat in the muscles.

It also helps stimulate the functioning of the gizzard from an early age and thereby contributes to improved absorption of the ingredients of the ration and therefore to the development of the muscle mass.

Furthermore, it encourages the chicks to continuously scratch the litter, which helps aerate it and keep it drier for a longer time, which is important considering the duration of this poultry’s breeding period.

The daily habit of scratching and turning over the litter is particularly important for the poulards, because this festive poultry has a long breeding period that ends in confinement. When the poulards spend time indoors on a very clean litter at the end of the fattening period, this promotes a very good state of feathering. The fowl are then easier to pluck, meaning that the quality of carcasses presented whole is impeccable, in particular in their traditional local ‘méti-fait’ version.

Outdoor breeding on runs that are often sloped and wooded also affects the specific characteristics of ‘Poularde du Périgord’: it results in a more robust skeleton that allows more significant growth of the muscular masses (fillets and legs).

The intramuscular fat, which gives a specific ‘marbled’ texture to the meat of ‘Poularde du Périgord’, accumulates during the final fattening phase carried out indoors.

All of these factors were highlighted in 1929 by La Mazille, a celebrated local cook, in her collection of local recipes: ‘One of the main reasons for the excellence of Périgord poultry is the way they are fed and fattened with maize’.

Starting in the 19th century, the reputation of ‘Poularde du Périgord’ is demonstrated also at competitions, first in Dordogne (1862) and then in all the neighbouring departments (Limoges 1862, Agen 1863, Niort 1866), where most prizes are awarded to Périgord breeders. Owing to its traditional taste of poultry consumed on festive occasions, the reputation of ‘Poularde du Périgord’ still continues to grow today.

Reference to publication of the specification

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-15f16403-8e36-4a51-876e-f644ae3d7e36

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| 24.6.2016 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 228/8 |
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24.6.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 228/8

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Publication of an application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(2016/C 228/04)

The European Commission has approved this minor amendment in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 664/2014 (1).

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR AMENDMENT

Application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (2)

‘BRISIGHELLA’

EU No: IT-PDO-0217-01379 — 2.10.2015

PDO ( X ) PGI ( ) TSG ( )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

| Consorzio Olio DOP ‘Brisighella’ |
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| Via Roma, 44 |
| 48013 Brisighella (RA) |
| ITALIA |
| Tel. +39 054681103. Fax +39 054681497 |
| Email: info@brisighelladop.it |

Consorzio Olio DOP ‘Brisighella’

Via Roma, 44

48013 Brisighella (RA)

ITALIA

Tel. +39 054681103. Fax +39 054681497

Email: info@brisighelladop.it

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment(s)

| — | ☒ | Product description |
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| — | ☐ | Proof of origin |
| — | ☒ | Production method |
| — | ☐ | Link |
| — | ☒ | Labelling |
| — | ☒ | Other: Packaging; removing references to national legislation; replacing the wording ‘denominazione di origine controllata’ — ‘controlled designation of origin’ |

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Product description

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Proof of origin

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Production method

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Link

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Labelling

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Other: Packaging; removing references to national legislation; replacing the wording ‘denominazione di origine controllata’ — ‘controlled designation of origin’

4.   Type of amendment(s)

| — | ☐ | Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, that requires no amendment to the published single document. |
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| — | ☐ | Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, that requires an amendment to the published single document. |
| — | ☒ | Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, for which a single document (or equivalent) has not been published. |
| — | ☐ | Amendment to product specification of registered TSG to be qualified as minor in accordance with the fourth subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |

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Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, that requires no amendment to the published single document.

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Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, that requires an amendment to the published single document.

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Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, for which a single document (or equivalent) has not been published.

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Amendment to product specification of registered TSG to be qualified as minor in accordance with the fourth subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

5.   Amendment(s)

Product description

The specification has been adapted to current Community legislation by introducing medians for the typical descriptors in accordance with the method provided for in Commission Regulation (EC) No 796/2002 (3) and removing the previous analysis method, which is no longer relevant. The definitions of some of the product’s characteristics have therefore been slightly amended, completing and making more accurate those mentioned in the product specification submitted with the registration request: the scent, from average to intense fruitiness with clear notes of grass and/or green vegetables, has been corrected to read ‘average to intense olive fruitiness (median > 3) that melds with an aroma of artichoke and notes of grass and tomato’; the taste, that in the specification in force should be fruity with a slight note of bitterness and a slight or medium spicy note, has been changed to ‘average to intense olive fruitiness (median > 3) including medium to intense (median > 3) bitter and spicy notes’. These scents and flavours are similar to what was specified in the specification submitted with the PDO registration request.

Furthermore, the following have been deleted:

| — | The value of the oleic/linoleic acid ratio, which in the specification in force has to be within the range of 10 to 20: reducing the value of oleic acid inevitably affects this ratio; |
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The value of the oleic/linoleic acid ratio, which in the specification in force has to be within the range of 10 to 20: reducing the value of oleic acid inevitably affects this ratio;

| — | The values of the campesterol/stigmasterol ratio, which have to be within 1,7 and 1,4 and of the campesterol/Delta 5 avenasterol ratio, which has to be within 0,25 and 0,60. |
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The values of the campesterol/stigmasterol ratio, which have to be within 1,7 and 1,4 and of the campesterol/Delta 5 avenasterol ratio, which has to be within 0,25 and 0,60.

These ratios were designed to act as parameters used to guarantee the origin of the oil, but today these parameters no longer ensure the origin and quality of Brisighella extra virgin olive oil PDO.

The K270 value has been decreased from the maximum value of 1,60 in the specification currently in force, which was in fact an error, to the maximum value of 0,20 in accordance with the legislation on the characteristics of extra virgin olive oil (Regulation (EC) No 796/2002, Annex I).

Total maximum acidity, expressed in oleic acid, has been reduced from the value of 0,5 % to 0,3 %. Considering that Brisighella oil PDO never exceeds the value of 0,3 %, this reduction has been made with the intention of preserving optimum quality.

In the same vein, the minimum required polyphenol content of over or equal to 200 ppm (mg of tyrosol per kg-1 of oil) has been added based on scientific analysis using the official method ‘Determination of biophenols in olive oils by HPLC’ approved by the International Olive Council (COI/T. 20/Doc. No 29).

The oleic acid content has been decreased from 75 % to 74 %. Due to climate change, as illustrated by the report of the Regional Agency for Prevention, Environment and Energy in the Emilia Romagna region (ARPA), there has been a marked increase in temperature over recent years. From 1987 to 2012, there has been an average annual increase of approximately 0,07 °C per year, bringing the average annual temperature from 12,9 °C for the period 1987-1996 to 14,2 °C for the period 2007-2012. Taking the summer period in isolation, the increase in temperature observed varies from 22,3 °C to 24 °C and above (25,6 in 2012). These variations affect the phases in which the olive tree, after fruiting, starts the process of producing oil and biosynthesising the fatty acids. A hot climate can promote the desaturation of fatty acids, with the resulting increase in linoleic acid and the reduction of oleic acid. Reducing the limit of the oleic acid content of Brisighella PDO extra virgin olive oil would not introduce any risk of fraud, in that the other parameters would remain intact: it should be pointed out that any blending with oils other than olive oil, which could have the effect of decreasing the oleic acid, would inevitably lead to a change in the composition of the oil, but this could not happen with a reduction of just one percentage point.

The explicit reference to the compliance of the other chemical-physical parameters that are not specifically cited with EU legislation has been removed because it is redundant: these parameters must in any event be respected. The reference to the ability of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy to add further parameters has also been removed as it refers to former national practices that are no longer in force.

All these amendments relate, and only partially, to characteristics of the product that are not essential. In the majority of cases, these amendments have been made following the updating of EU legislation in the sector, adopted subsequent to the registration of the Brisighella PDO. Even in the event that the amendments have been introduced intentionally — removing the ranges, maximum acidity, the percentage of oleic acid, polyphenol content – the changes concern characteristics that are proper to extra virgin olive oil in general, and that are not specific to Brisighella olive oil PDO and to the link referred to in Article 7(1)(f)(i) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, so in consequence these amendments should still be regarded as minor, with regard to the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

Production method

The date when the harvest can begin has been deleted from the specification, which instead links the harvest to the progress of the seasons that particular year and therefore to the start of ripening. The specification sent with the registration request sets this date as 5 November each year. Taking into account what has already been pointed out above with regard to amendment to the oleic acid content, it has been noted that the increase in temperature in this area has steadily caused the olives to ripen ever sooner, with the result that the date of 5 November is now too late. At the time of the registration, this was indeed when the olives started to ripen, with a margin of tolerance that decreased over time, until the producers were obliged to request the temporary amendment of the specification, that was initially temporary, and then permanent.

Even in this instance, although the date has been brought forward, this should still be regarded as a minor amendment, as it does not affect any of the conditions listed in Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

Labelling

It is now possible to indicate assurances on the label with regard to the product’s health benefits ‘the polyphenols in olive oil contribute to protecting blood lipids from oxidative damage’ — ‘the health benefit is achieved with a daily intake of 20 g of olive oil’ (for oils that contain at least 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives for 20 grams of oil), as extra virgin Brisighella olive oil has the requisite characteristics to warrant such an assurance. This assurance is among those provided by Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, and may therefore be used only according to the conditions laid down therein.

Neither of these amendments come under the conditions listed in Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, and should therefore also be regarded as minor.

Other

The specification sent for the registration request requires the containers used to package Brisighella PDO oil prior to sale to be made of dark glass and to be of the following capacities expressed in grams or millilitres: 100, 250, 500, 750, 1 000, 1 500, 2 000, and 5 000. An amendment has been introduced regarding the type of containers used and also allowing metal containers, and regarding the capacities expressed in grams and millilitres, and allowing any shape providing it does not exceed a capacity of 5 litres.

The references to Ministerial Decree No 573 of 4 November 1993 have been deleted as they are no longer relevant.

The specification sent at the time of the registration request mistakenly contained the wording ‘controlled designation of origin’, which has been replaced by the correct wording: ‘protected designation of origin’.

In any event, the above amendments do not come under any of the categories listed in Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, and are therefore to be regarded as minor.

6.   Updated product specification (only for PDO and PGI)

https://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘BRISIGHELLA’

EU No: IT-PDO-0217-01379 — 2.10.2015

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

1.   Name(s)

‘Brisighella’

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 1.5. Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oils, etc.)

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

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

When released for consumption, ‘Brisighella’ protected designation of origin extra virgin olive oil must have the following characteristics:

Colour: emerald green with golden highlights;

Colour

Scent: Average to intense olive fruitiness (median > 3) that melds with an aroma of artichoke and notes of grass and tomato;

Scent

Taste: Average to intense olive fruitiness (median > 3) with medium to intense (median > 3) bitter and spicy notes;

Taste

Total maximum acidity by weight expressed as oleic acid: not exceeding 0,3 g per 100 g of oil;

Total maximum acidity by weight expressed as oleic acid

Peroxide value: ≤ 13 Meq O2v/Kg

Peroxide value

K232: ≤ 2,20;

K232

K270: ≤ 0,20;

K270

Linoleic acid: ≤ 8 %

Linoleic acid

Oleic acid: ≥ 73 %

Oleic acid

Minimum polyphenol content: ≥ 200 ppm (mg of tyrosol per kg of oil) as attested by scientific analysis using the official method ‘Determination of biophenols in olive oils by HPLC’ approved by the International Olive Council (COI/T. 20/Doc. No 29).

Minimum polyphenol content

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

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

The protected designation of origin ‘Brisighella’ must be produced from the ‘Nostrana di Brisighella’ olive variety that must make up at least 90 % of the groves. The olive groves may contain other varieties, providing they do not account for more than 10 %.

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

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

All the various phases in the production process (cultivating, harvesting and pressing the olives) must take place in the designated area.

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

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

So as to maintain the product’s specific characteristics at all the phases of production and guarantee that the oil’s quality is preserved, ‘Brisighella’ extra virgin olive oil must be bottled or packed within the production area described in Article 3 of the production specifications. ‘Brisighella’ extra virgin olive oil must be packaged for release for consumption in dark glass or metal containers with a maximum capacity of 5 litres.

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

Specific rules concerning labelling of the product to which the registered name refers

The name of the ‘Brisighella’ protected designation of origin must appear on the label in distinct, indelible lettering of a colour that strongly contrasts with that of the label itself and in such a way that it can be clearly distinguished from the other information given on the label. The year of production of the olives from which the oil was made must be indicated on the label.

It is permitted to use the names of holdings, estates and farms and reference to packaging at an olive holding or at an association of olive holdings located in the production area, only if the product is made exclusively from olives harvested from olive groves belonging to the holding in question, and if the oil is extracted and packaged on the holding.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

Olives to be used in the production of ‘Brisighella’ protected designation of origin extra virgin olive oil must be grown in the territory of the provinces of Ravenna and Forlì which are suitable for the production of oil with the characteristics and quality laid down in this product specification.

This area includes all or part of the administrative territory of the following municipalities: Brisighella, Faenza, Riolo Terme, Casola Valsenio and Modigliana.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

The geographical area has an all important influence upon the production of olives for the PDO Brisighella. There are two main factors that allow the cultivation of olives in this area:

| 1. | The influx of warm air into the valleys from the south (as it is the lowest of the Apennine mountain ranges with regard to those outside the production area for this PDO) disperses the mists that form in the valleys towards the plains outside the PDO area. |
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The influx of warm air into the valleys from the south (as it is the lowest of the Apennine mountain ranges with regard to those outside the production area for this PDO) disperses the mists that form in the valleys towards the plains outside the PDO area.

| 2. | The area where this PDO is produced is bisected by a chalk ridge known as ‘La Vena dei Gessi Romagnola’ (the Romagnola chalk vein) which because of its geological and pedological nature tends to accumulate heat in summer that subsides gradually in winter. |
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The area where this PDO is produced is bisected by a chalk ridge known as ‘La Vena dei Gessi Romagnola’ (the Romagnola chalk vein) which because of its geological and pedological nature tends to accumulate heat in summer that subsides gradually in winter.

La Vena dei Gessi Romagnola

These factors enable the olive to flourish in this area, and in particular the local cultivars such as la Nostrana di Brisighella, that produces 90 % of the oil used to make the PDO Brisighella.

la Nostrana di Brisighella

This variety confers unique characteristics upon the product as it is a local variety that provides at least 90 % of oil for the PDO Brisighella.

The olive growers of the Brisighella area have found in this olive variety the characteristics that enable them to provide the consumer with an exclusive product.

The PDO Brisighella has these characteristics thanks to the strong link between the production area and the locally predominant olive cultivar (Nostrana di Brisighella) which over the centuries has adapted its specific phenological characteristics to survive in an olive growing area located at the limits of where olives can be grown.

Reference to publication of the specification

Reference to publication of the specification

(the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The consolidated 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 then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 17.

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

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(3)  OJ L 128, 15.5.2002, p. 8.

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