# Official Journal C 172/2013

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  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.172.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 172 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5618 June 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.172.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 172

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5618 June 2013

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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 |
| 2013/C 172/01 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6876 — Sumitomo Electric Industries/Anvis Group) (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2013/C 172/02 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6936 — Donata/DE Master Blenders) (
  1
  ) | 1 |

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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 172/01

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6876 — Sumitomo Electric Industries/Anvis Group) (
  1
  )

1

1

2013/C 172/02

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6936 — Donata/DE Master Blenders) (
  1
  )

1

1

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 172/03 | Euro exchange rates | 2 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2013/C 172/04 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 3 |
| 2013/C 172/05 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 3 |
| 2013/C 172/06 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 4 |
| 2013/C 172/07 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 4 |
| 2013/C 172/08 | Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries | 5 |
| 2013/C 172/09 | Information note — Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items — Information on measures adopted by Member States in conformity with Articles 5 and 8 | 6 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 172/03

Euro exchange rates

2

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2013/C 172/04

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

3

2013/C 172/05

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

3

2013/C 172/06

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

4

2013/C 172/07

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

4

2013/C 172/08

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

5

2013/C 172/09

Information note — Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items — Information on measures adopted by Member States in conformity with Articles 5 and 8

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 172/10 | 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 | 8 |

V   Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2013/C 172/10

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

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6876 — Sumitomo Electric Industries/Anvis Group)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 172/01

On 24 May 2013, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6876. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6876. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6936 — Donata/DE Master Blenders)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 172/02

On 12 June 2013, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

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

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6936. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6936. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Euro exchange rates (1)

17 June 2013

2013/C 172/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3337 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 126,36 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4586 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,84755 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,6122 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2308 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,6345 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,724 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 290,60 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7017 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,2296 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4508 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,4906 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,3876 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3548 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,3491 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6519 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6721 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 503,01 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,1706 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,1688 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4680 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 13 185,80 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,1759 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 57,233 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 42,2375 |
| THB | Thai baht | 40,905 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,8656 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,9070 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 77,2280 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3337

JPY

Japanese yen

126,36

DKK

Danish krone

7,4586

GBP

Pound sterling

0,84755

SEK

Swedish krona

8,6122

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2308

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,6345

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,724

HUF

Hungarian forint

290,60

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7017

PLN

Polish zloty

4,2296

RON

Romanian leu

4,4508

TRY

Turkish lira

2,4906

AUD

Australian dollar

1,3876

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3548

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,3491

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6519

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6721

KRW

South Korean won

1 503,01

ZAR

South African rand

13,1706

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,1688

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4680

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

13 185,80

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,1759

PHP

Philippine peso

57,233

RUB

Russian rouble

42,2375

THB

Thai baht

40,905

BRL

Brazilian real

2,8656

MXN

Mexican peso

16,9070

INR

Indian rupee

77,2280

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

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 172/04

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 27.5.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Duration | 27.5.2013-31.12.2013 |
| Member State | Sweden |
| Stock or group of stocks | COD/03AS |
| Species | Cod (Gadus Morhua) |
| Zone | Kattegat |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | FS04TQ39 |

Date and time of closure

27.5.2013

Duration

27.5.2013-31.12.2013

Member State

Sweden

Stock or group of stocks

COD/03AS

Species

Cod (Gadus Morhua)

Zone

Kattegat

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

FS04TQ39

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

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 172/05

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 3.5.2013 |
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| Duration | 3.5.2013-30.6.2013 |
| Member State | European Union (all Member States) |
| Stock or group of stocks | RED/N3M |
| Species | Redfish (Sebastes spp.) |
| Zone | NAFO 3M |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | FS03TQ40 |

Date and time of closure

3.5.2013

Duration

3.5.2013-30.6.2013

Member State

European Union (all Member States)

Stock or group of stocks

RED/N3M

Species

Redfish (Sebastes spp.)

Zone

NAFO 3M

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

FS03TQ40

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

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 172/06

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 1.6.2013 |
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| Duration | 1.6.2013-31.12.2013 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Stock or group of stocks | ALF/3X14- |
| Species | Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.) |
| Zone | EU and international waters of III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XII and XIV |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | FS05DSS |

Date and time of closure

1.6.2013

Duration

1.6.2013-31.12.2013

Member State

Spain

Stock or group of stocks

ALF/3X14-

Species

Alfonsinos (Beryx spp.)

Zone

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

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

FS05DSS

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

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 172/07

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 1.6.2013 |
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| Duration | 1.6.2013-31.12.2013 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Stock or group of stocks | USK/567EI. |
| Species | Tusk (Brosme brosme) |
| Zone | EU and international waters of V, VI and VII |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | 06/TQ40 |

Date and time of closure

1.6.2013

Duration

1.6.2013-31.12.2013

Member State

Spain

Stock or group of stocks

USK/567EI.

Species

Tusk (Brosme brosme)

Zone

EU and international waters of V, VI and VII

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

06/TQ40

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

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Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

2013/C 172/08

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

| Date and time of closure | 1.6.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Duration | 1.6.2013-31.12.2013 |
| Member State | Spain |
| Stock or group of stocks | HAD/7X7A34 |
| Species | Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) |
| Zone | VIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 |
| Type(s) of fishing vessels | — |
| Reference number | 07/TQ39 |

Date and time of closure

1.6.2013

Duration

1.6.2013-31.12.2013

Member State

Spain

Stock or group of stocks

HAD/7X7A34

Species

Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)

Zone

VIIb-k, VIII, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1

Type(s) of fishing vessels

—

Reference number

07/TQ39

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

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INFORMATION NOTE

Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items — Information on measures adopted by Member States in conformity with Articles 5 and 8

2013/C 172/09

Articles 5 and 8 of Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 (1) foresee that Member States may impose authorisations requirements, respectively for brokering services and, in certain cases, for export of dual-use items not listed in Annex I to the Regulation. In accordance with Article 5(4) and Article 8(4) such measures shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

The Netherlands has notified to the Commission that it has published Decree Stcrt. 2013 No 8590 on 28 March 2013 imposing the following measures:

| — | an authorisation requirement for the brokering of certain dual-use items not listed in Annex I, where the items are or may be intended for uses mentioned in Article 4(1) of the Regulation, |
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an authorisation requirement for the brokering of certain dual-use items not listed in Annex I, where the items are or may be intended for uses mentioned in Article 4(1) of the Regulation,

| — | an authorisation requirement for the export of certain dual-use items not listed in Annex I for reasons of public security and human rights considerations. |
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an authorisation requirement for the export of certain dual-use items not listed in Annex I for reasons of public security and human rights considerations.

The measures apply to the brokering and export, with destination Syria, of the following 31 chemical substances and a specific type of laboratory equipment:

| No | SG No | Substance | CAS registration No |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1. | 1c95001 | Mandelic acid | 90-64-2 |
| 2. | 1c95002 | Ammonia | 7664-41-7 |
| 3. | 1c95003 | Acetone | 67-64-1 |
| 4. | 1c95004 | Acetylene | 74-86-2 |
| 5. | 1c95005 | Antimony | 7440-36-0 |
| 6. | 1c95006 | Benzaldehyde | 100-52-7 |
| 7. | 1c95007 | Benzoin | 119-53-9 |
| 8. | 1c95008 | 1-Butanol | 71-36-3 |
| 9. | 1c95009 | 2-Butanol | 78-92-2 |
| 10. | 1c95010 | Isobutanol | 78-83-1 |
| 11. | 1c95011 | tert-Butanol | 75-65-0 |
| 12. | 1c95012 | Chlorine | 7782-50-5 |
| 13. | 1c95013 | Cyclohexanol | 108-93-0 |
| 14. | 1c95014 | Dicyclohexylamine | 101-83-7 |
| 15. | 1c95015 | Ethanol | 64-17-5 |
| 16. | 1c95016 | Ethylene | 74-85-1 |
| 17. | 1c95017 | Fluoroapatite | 1306-05-4 |
| 18. | 1c95018 | Isopropanol | 67-63-0 |
| 19. | 1c95019 | Potassium sulphide | 1312-73-8 |
| 20. | 1c95020 | Potassium thiocyanate | 333-20-0 |
| 21. | 1c95021 | Carbon monoxide | 630-08-0 |
| 22. | 1c95022 | Methanol | 67-56-1 |
| 23. | 1c95023 | Methyl chloride | 74-87-3 |
| 24. | 1c95024 | Methyl iodide | 74-88-4 |
| 25. | 1c95025 | Methyl mercaptan | 74-93-1 |
| 26. | 1c95026 | Sodium hypochlorite | 7681-52-9 |
| 27. | 1c95027 | Oxalyl chloride | 79-37-8 |
| 28. | 1c95028 | Tri-isobutyl phosphite | 1606-96-8 |
| 29. | 1c95029 | Hydrochloric acid | 7647-01-0 |
| 30. | 1c95030 | Sulphur | 7704-34-9 |
| 31. | 1c95031 | Sulphur dioxide | 7446-09-5 |
| 32. | Laboratory equipment for the analysis (whether destructive or non-destructive) or detection of substances, including components of and accessories for such equipment |

No

SG No

Substance

CAS registration No

1.

1c95001

Mandelic acid

90-64-2

2.

1c95002

Ammonia

7664-41-7

3.

1c95003

Acetone

67-64-1

4.

1c95004

Acetylene

74-86-2

5.

1c95005

Antimony

7440-36-0

6.

1c95006

Benzaldehyde

100-52-7

7.

1c95007

Benzoin

119-53-9

8.

1c95008

1-Butanol

71-36-3

9.

1c95009

2-Butanol

78-92-2

10.

1c95010

Isobutanol

78-83-1

11.

1c95011

tert-Butanol

75-65-0

12.

1c95012

Chlorine

7782-50-5

13.

1c95013

Cyclohexanol

108-93-0

14.

1c95014

Dicyclohexylamine

101-83-7

15.

1c95015

Ethanol

64-17-5

16.

1c95016

Ethylene

74-85-1

17.

1c95017

Fluoroapatite

1306-05-4

18.

1c95018

Isopropanol

67-63-0

19.

1c95019

Potassium sulphide

1312-73-8

20.

1c95020

Potassium thiocyanate

333-20-0

21.

1c95021

Carbon monoxide

630-08-0

22.

1c95022

Methanol

67-56-1

23.

1c95023

Methyl chloride

74-87-3

24.

1c95024

Methyl iodide

74-88-4

25.

1c95025

Methyl mercaptan

74-93-1

26.

1c95026

Sodium hypochlorite

7681-52-9

27.

1c95027

Oxalyl chloride

79-37-8

28.

1c95028

Tri-isobutyl phosphite

1606-96-8

29.

1c95029

Hydrochloric acid

7647-01-0

30.

1c95030

Sulphur

7704-34-9

31.

1c95031

Sulphur dioxide

7446-09-5

32.

Laboratory equipment for the analysis (whether destructive or non-destructive) or detection of substances, including components of and accessories for such equipment

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(1)  OJ L 134, 29.5.2009, p. 1.

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V Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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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

2013/C 172/10

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
   (2)

AMENDMENT APPLICATION ACCORDING TO ARTICLE 9

‘ACETO BALSAMICO TRADIZIONALE DI REGGIO EMILIA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-01007-21.06.2012

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment

| — |  | Name of product |
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| — | ☒ | Description of product |
| — |  | Geographical area |
| — |  | Proof of origin |
| — |  | Method of production |
| — |  | Link |
| — | ☒ | Labelling |
| — |  | National requirements |
| — |  | Other (to be specified) |

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

Name of product

—

☒

Description of product

—



Geographical area

—



Proof of origin

—



Method of production

—



Link

—

☒

Labelling

—



National requirements

—



Other (to be specified)

2.   Type of amendment(s)

| — |  | Amendment to single document or summary sheet |
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| — | ☒ | Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary has been published |
| — |  | Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |
| — |  | Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006) |

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

Amendment to single document or summary sheet

—

☒

Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary has been published

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

Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phytosanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3.   Amendment(s)

Product description

The purpose of the amendment is to correct material errors regarding the units of measure for the product density and the overall acidity of the product. The characteristic ‘density of 20 °C: not less than 1,200 gr/l’ is replaced by ‘density of 20 °C: not less than 1,200 g/l’, as this is the correct unit of measurement (see Presidential Decree No 802 published on 12 August 1982, implementing Directive No 80/181/EEC on units of measurement, published in Official Gazette No 302 of 3 November 1982); furthermore, the wording ‘total acidity: not less than 5 degrees (expressed in grams of acetic acid per 100 g of product)’ is replaced by ‘total acidity: not less than 5 degrees (expressed in grams of acetic acid per 100 ml of product)’; the use of millilitres in the unit of measurement is more appropriate given that the specific weight of this liquid product is critical.

Furthermore, the degree of sugar in the boiled must shall not exceed 40 degrees Brix, rather than at least 30 degrees Brix, so as to avoid prolonged boiling and/or premature concentration of the product.

The term ‘sugar and acetic fermentation’ has been amended, to now read ‘sugar fermentation and acetic oxidisation’, to use a term that is scientifically correct and that distinguishes between the two phases of processing the boiled must. This amendment is descriptive only, and has no impact on the production process.

The typical wood of the region, such as oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, mulberry, ash and acacia is specified.

The recommended procedures for presenting the final bottled product and for carrying out the organoleptic analyses have been precisely laid down for the information of both producers and consumers, and specify the times and methods for presenting the lots, sealing and classifying them, and for taking samples for analytical and sensory testing. In particular, the sensory analysis is carried out by a tasting committee, which examines the visual, olfactory and gustative characteristics expressed as numerical values. The overall value is made up of the taster's evaluation and the average of the scores of the individual tasters on the panel. Only products that have been awarded a score equal to or above 240 may be bottled.

Depending on the score awarded following the sensory analyses and the presence of the requisite physico-chemical properties, the bottles will be labelled with one of the three differently coloured stamps bearing progressive numbering to ensure product traceability.

Containers of the same shape, even if of varying capacities, are used to bottle the vinegar. Once they have been filled and corked, the cork is bound with twine; the twine and cork are covered with sealing wax, stamped with a seal bearing the acronyms ‘ABTRE — DOP’ and a symbol allowing the nature of the content to be identified, as attested by the coloured stamp.

In addition to the containers currently used — types A and B — there are also smaller containers (50 ml) — type C, so that the average consumer can purchase a prestigious, high-value product at an accessible price.

There are also single-dose glass bottles with a capacity of from 5 ml to 10 ml, of unspecified shape but sealed.

Labelling

The bottles are labelled with a coloured stamp based on the sensory analysis score. The ‘lobster-pink stamp’ for a score of between 240 and 269 points; a ‘silver stamp’ for a score equal to or over 270; a ‘gold stamp’ for a score equal to or over 300, and a maturation period of not less than 25 years.

Furthermore, we propose that the wording laid down in the specification be included both on the label and the tag, and that specific labelling rules be provided for single-dose containers.

As provided for in Article 7(1)(g) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the name and address of the body verifying compliance with the provisions of the product specification has been added.

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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‘ACETO BALSAMICO TRADIZIONALE DI REGGIO EMILIA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0117-01007-21.06.2012

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name

‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’

2.   Member State or third country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

| Class 1.8. | Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices, etc.) |
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Class 1.8.

Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices, etc.)

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

When released on the market, ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ must comply with the following characteristics: colour: dark brown, clear, gleaming; density: obviously runny and syrupy; aroma: penetrating and persistent, fragrant, with pleasing acidity or characteristic bouquet depending on the wood used — oak, chestnut, cherry, juniper, mulberry, ash and acacia — and long maturation periods; flavour: well-combined sweetness and sourness, distinct acidity and aromatic in compliance with its olfactory properties; total acidity: not less than 5 degrees (expressed in grams of acetic acid per 100 ml of product); density of 20 °C: no less than 1,200 g/ml.

Following the reduction in volume from boiling, the sugar content of the boiled must shall not exceed 40 degrees Brix.

The sugar and acetic fermentation processes give rise to optimal maturity, ageing and refining after a time period of not less than 12 years, which is the minimum period of time that must elapse before placing the PDO product on the market.

The product quality is rated by means of an overall score, awarded by the panel of tasters during the sensory testing.

The tasters are selected from a register, to ensure that the same people are not always consulted, listing only the names of trainers who have been properly trained; the ability of the tasters to ensure correct and homogenous evaluations is constantly verified.

The sensory testing evaluates the following characteristics, awarding an overall score on the basis of the following ranges:

| | visual characteristics: from 27 to 60 points; |
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visual characteristics: from 27 to 60 points;

| | olfactory characteristics: from 44 to 75 points; |
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olfactory characteristics: from 44 to 75 points;

| | gustative characteristics: from 129 to 210 points. |
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gustative characteristics: from 129 to 210 points.

Each characteristic can be described with more specific descriptions, established with regard to tradition and the development of sensory analysis criteria.

A score of less than 240 means the product is not suitable for sale and, therefore, that it cannot be bottled.

The product suitable for sale is rated in the following categories: a score of between 240 and 269 points; a score equal to or over 270; a score equal to or over 300, and maturation for a period of not less than 25 years.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

Grape must is the raw material used to produce ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’. The grapes come from vineyards entirely or partially planted with the following vine varieties: Lambrusco (all varieties and clones); Ancellotta, Trebbiano (all varieties and clones); Sauvignon, Sgavetta; Berzemino, Occhio di Gatta.

All the vine varieties registered in the PDO in the province of Reggio Emilia.

The grapes used to produce ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ have to yield must with a sugar content of at least 15 degrees Brix and the maximum grape yield per hectare of vineyard specialising in this crop must not exceed 16 tonnes.

The maximum yield of grapes in must intended for concentration shall not exceed 70 %.

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

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

The grapes must be grown in the province of Reggio Emilia and the vinegar entirely produced there, including obtaining and boiling the must and processing and maturing the finished product.

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

The bottling takes place in the province of Reggio Emilia, for reasons of quality and traceability.

The ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ is produced via a long and complicated production process, in which the fermentation process and acetic oxidation process play a major role; it is a very fragile product, and to conserve the organoleptic characteristics described by the panel of tasters it should not be handled or moved around, and it should be bottled rapidly. Furthermore, bottling is a particularly critical phase with regard to traceability, which is very important as given the high value of the product, it risks being the target of fraudulent imitations. Bottling in the production area helps maintain controls during this process.

‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ is bottled in clear glass containers shaped like an inverted tulip, with a capacity of 5 cl, 10 cl or 25 cl.

Once the bottling has been completed, the bottles filled with ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ have to be corked and sealed with a twine and sealing wax, stamped with the seal bearing the acronyms ‘ABTRE — DOP’, in addition to the distinguishing signs of the classification described in point 3.2.

Single-dose glass containers may also be used, with a capacity of between 0,50 cl to 1 cl, of whatever shape and characteristics, packaging and sealing. Each single-dose container has to be inserted in a sealed container so it cannot be reused after opening, and so as to allow all the details of the designation and presentation to appear on the label.

3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

The product description on the PDO label or accompanying tag for the ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ must be written in clear, indelible letters of the same dimensions and colour and of sufficient size to be distinguished from all other indications on the label.

It is forbidden to add any description whatsoever to the PDO name ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ other than those expressly stipulated in the present specifications, including the adjectives ‘extra’, ‘fine’, ‘choice’, ‘selected’, ‘reserve’, ‘superior’, ‘classic’ or the like.

It is forbidden to make any reference to the year of production of the ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’, or to the presumed age of the product or the founding date of the vinegar production plant; however, the term ‘extra vecchio’ may be used for a product which has been aged for no less than 25 years and with chemical and sensory properties that comply with the specifications listed in point 3.2(c).

This product will be identified on the basis of the classification according to the taste analysis described in point 3.2, by sticking a ‘lobster-pink stamp’ on the bottle in case ‘a)’; a ‘silver stamp’ in case ‘b)’ and a ‘gold stamp’ in case ‘c)’, which can be termed ‘extra vecchio’.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The province of Reggio Emilia is the area where the grapes are grown and where the ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ is processed and matured as specified in point 3.5 and where it is bottled.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The climate throughout the province’s entire territory is cold and temperate. This climate tends to develop notable differences in temperature, both between seasons and during the same season or the same day. Summers are hot, winters harsh and with high variation in temperature in summer. Even the humidity levels very widely, amounting to, on average, levels of 7-8 % over different years, and over 20 % in the same year.

The expert vinegar-makers check the product with the greatest of care throughout the extremely long maturation period. They have learnt the traditional production techniques by attending specific training courses given by experts and with long years of experience, or by learning within the family when, in accordance with tradition, young people become involved and trained during the productive years of their older relations and experts, thus perpetuating this knowledge from generation to generation.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

This vinegar is the fruit of the slow processing of a unique starting product: must produced from grapes from vineyards cultivated traditionally in the province of Reggio Emilia, boiled over a direct flame.

It is matured over many years (at least 12) without the addition of ingredients other than the boiled must and without any type of physical or chemical intervention.

‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’, of all the most typical and characteristic food products of the province, is the most significant on account of its characteristics, which together with the small-scale production, are the factors which justify its high price and its prestige both nationally and internationally.

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

The temperature and humidity of the area of origin influence the slow processes of evaporation and transpiration within the casks that occur with varying intensities depending on the atmospheric variations. The same applies to biological and refining processes, which are more dependent upon temperature and characterised by a variability traditionally said to be linked to the weather. This unique vinegar production process has always been time-consuming and involved alternating between, and stopping and starting, the different fermentation and oxidisation processes.

To confirm and support the close link between the product and the climatic and pedological factors of the territory concerned, accelerated and/or artificial ageing techniques are prohibited, including those based on variations induced by altering the temperature, humidity levels and ventilation in the vinegar-making plant.

The actions that may be carried out by the expert vinegar-makers during the long ageing period are clearly specified. Only in this area, thanks to the century-old presence of the vinegar-making plants, are there the necessary skills, which have been passed down from generation to generation, to apply the traditional techniques to produce ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’.

Another factor linking the product to the geographical area is the fact that the raw material comes exclusively from vineyards situated in the province of Reggio Emilia and used to produce PDO and PGI wines, making the characteristics of the ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ impossible to reproduce outside this clearly specified area.

Reference to publication of the specification

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

The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for the amending protected designation of origin ‘Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Reggio Emilia’ in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 243 of 18 October 2011.

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website:

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

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

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

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

(4)  See footnote 3.

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