# Official Journal C 230/2006

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 4923 September 2006 |

ISSN 1725-2423

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 230

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 4923 September 2006

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | I   Information |
| | Commission |
| 2006/C 230/1 | Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2006/C 230/2 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 2 |
| 2006/C 230/3 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4405 — Walter Frey Holding/Mitsubishi Motors Europe) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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  ) | 5 |
| 2006/C 230/4 | List of hop production areas | 6 |
| 2006/C 230/5 | List of hop certification centres and the codes for each centre | 7 |
| 2006/C 230/6 | List of recognised hop producer groups and associations | 11 |
| 2006/C 230/7 | Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2003 | 12 |
| 2006/C 230/8 | Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2004 | 28 |
| | European Central Bank |
| 2006/C 230/9 | Supplementary Code of Ethical Criteria for the members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (in accordance with Article 11(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank) | 46 |
| | European Defence Agency |
| 2006/C 230/0 | Publication of the final accounts for the financial year 2005 | 48 |

Notice No

Contents

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I   Information

Commission

2006/C 230/1

Euro exchange rates

1

2006/C 230/2

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

2

2006/C 230/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.4405 — Walter Frey Holding/Mitsubishi Motors Europe) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

5

2006/C 230/4

List of hop production areas

6

2006/C 230/5

List of hop certification centres and the codes for each centre

7

2006/C 230/6

List of recognised hop producer groups and associations

11

2006/C 230/7

Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2003

12

2006/C 230/8

Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2004

28

European Central Bank

2006/C 230/9

Supplementary Code of Ethical Criteria for the members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (in accordance with Article 11(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank)

(in accordance with Article 11(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank)

46

European Defence Agency

2006/C 230/0

Publication of the final accounts for the financial year 2005

48

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Euro exchange rates (1)

22 September 2006

(2006/C 230/01)

1 euro=

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,2817 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 148,89 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4602 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,67365 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,2580 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,5812 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | 90,97 |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 8,3455 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CYP | Cyprus pound | 0,5766 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 28,483 |
| EEK | Estonian kroon | 15,6466 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 276,97 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6961 |
| MTL | Maltese lira | 0,4293 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 3,9784 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 3,5636 |
| SIT | Slovenian tolar | 239,60 |
| SKK | Slovak koruna | 37,568 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 1,9618 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,7013 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4264 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 9,9761 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,9468 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 2,0285 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 213,64 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 9,8262 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 10,1504 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,4350 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 11 778,82 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,711 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 64,482 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 34,1750 |
| THB | Thai baht | 47,957 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,2817

JPY

Japanese yen

148,89

DKK

Danish krone

7,4602

GBP

Pound sterling

0,67365

SEK

Swedish krona

9,2580

CHF

Swiss franc

1,5812

ISK

Iceland króna

90,97

NOK

Norwegian krone

8,3455

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CYP

Cyprus pound

0,5766

CZK

Czech koruna

28,483

EEK

Estonian kroon

15,6466

HUF

Hungarian forint

276,97

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6961

MTL

Maltese lira

0,4293

PLN

Polish zloty

3,9784

RON

Romanian leu

3,5636

SIT

Slovenian tolar

239,60

SKK

Slovak koruna

37,568

TRY

Turkish lira

1,9618

AUD

Australian dollar

1,7013

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4264

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

9,9761

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,9468

SGD

Singapore dollar

2,0285

KRW

South Korean won

1 213,64

ZAR

South African rand

9,8262

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

10,1504

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,4350

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

11 778,82

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,711

PHP

Philippine peso

64,482

RUB

Russian rouble

34,1750

THB

Thai baht

47,957

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Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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

(2006/C 230/02)

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

SUMMARY

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Application for registration pursuant to articles 5 and 17(2)

‘BRYNDZA PODHALAŃSKA’

EC No: PL/PDO/005/0450/18.02.2005

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information only. For full details, interested parties and in particular the producers of the products covered by the PDO or PGI in question are invited to consult the full version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission. (1)

1.   Responsible department in the Member State:

| Name: | Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development |
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| Address: | ul. Wspólna 30 |
| PL-00-930 Warszawa |

Name:

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development

Address:

ul. Wspólna 30

PL-00-930 Warszawa

Telephone:

(48-22) 623 27 07

Fax No:

(48-22) 623 25 03

E-mail:

Jakub.Jasinski@minrol.gov.pl

2.   Group:

| Name: | Regionalny Związek Hodowców Owiec i Kóz |
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| Address: | ul. Szaflarska 93 d/7 |
| PL-34-400 Nowy Targ |

Name:

Regionalny Związek Hodowców Owiec i Kóz

Address:

ul. Szaflarska 93 d/7

PL-34-400 Nowy Targ

Telephone:

(48-18) 266 46 21

Fax No:

(48-18) 266 46 21

E-mail:

rzhoik@kr.home.pl

Composition:

Producers/processors ( X ) other ( )

3.   Type of product:

Class: 1.3 Cheeses

4.   Specification (summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1   Name: ‘Bryndza Podhalańska’

4.2   Description: The cheese ‘Bryndza Podhalańska’ belongs to the group of soft, rennin cheeses. Its colour may be white, creamy-white or with a willow green shade. It is a product with a strong, salty or slightly salty taste, or sometimes slightly sour. Bryndza Podhalańska is produced only from May to September.

The cheese's chemical composition: water content not more than 60 %, dry matter content not less than 40 % and fat content in the dry matter not less than 38 %.

4.3   Geographical area: ‘Bryndza Podhalańska’ is produced in the Nowotarski district, in the Tatrzański district and in the following six municipalities of the Żywiecki district: Milówka, Węgierska Górka, Rajcza, Ujsoły, Jeleśnia and Koszarawa. The traditional name for this region is ‘Podhale’ from which is derived the name ‘Bryndza Podhalańska’. The entire region enjoys favourable natural conditions and is also home to cheesemakers with specific skills associated with a knowledge of traditional production methods. Thanks to a combination of these factors, it is possible to produce in this region a product of appropriate quality.

4.4   Proof of origin: The system to check that the product is produced in accordance with the specifications guarantees the quality of the final product. A list of those engaged in producing Bryndza Podhalańska is kept. Only producers on this list are authorised to make this cheese. The producers keep appropriate records, which must make it possible to trace the product's manufacturing history. Each producer keeps a register at the place of manufacture, in which information on the manufacturing process is recorded. The inspection body monitors producers and undertakes appropriate controls in accordance with the approved plans.

4.5   Method of production: Stage 1 — Obtaining the raw material — The ewes' milk used for production comes from ewes of the breed ‘Polska Owca Górska’ (Polish Mountain Sheep). Cows' milk, if it is used for production at all, comes from cows of the breed ‘Polska Krowa Czerwona’ (Polish Red). The cows' milk content, if used, must not exceed 40 % of the milk used in production.

Stage 2 — Renneting — the milk is subsequently subjected to a process in which protein is separated from the whey (klaganie).

Stage 3 — Curding — after the addition of rennet, the milk coagulates and turns into curd.

Stage 4 — Breaking up of the curd.

Stage 5 — Settlement of the curd — separation of the whey from the cheese curds.

Stage 6 — Decanting of the whey — whey collection.

Stage 7 — Dripping — the cheese mass is removed and is then allowed to drip.

Stage 8 — The cheese undergoes seasoning and fermentation.

Stage 9 — The fermented cheese is broken up into small chunks.

Stage 10 — Mixing — the broken-up cheese is mixed with salt — the result of this process is bryndza which, because of its unique ingredients and old method of production known and used exclusively in Podhale, is called Bryndza Podhalańska.

4.6   Link:

Historical

The tradition and importance of bryndza from Podhale and the surrounding areas is confirmed by literary references, in commands issued by rural landowners and royal decrees. The oldest references to bryndza date from 1527. There are also numerous references confirming that bryndza was used in this area as a method of payment or as one constituent of rents or duties paid. There are also many descriptions in literature of the way bryndza was produced, as well as information on its price over the years. The manufacture of cheese from sheep's milk was an essential part of the pasturing of sheep in Podhale over the centuries. The shepherds who went up into the mountains with their sheep would spend several months there. During that time they practically lived on sheep's milk and the products thereof alone. The know-how gained on the method and principles of producing Bryndza Podhalańska were passed down from generation to generation, to become an art that is particular to the producers in this region. Thanks to the combination of natural factors, specific skills and maintenance of the original formula, a unique product, ‘Bryndza Podhalańska’ is created.

Natural

The milk from sheep of the Polska Owca Górska (Polish Mountain Sheep) breed is used to make Bryndza Podhalańska, to which cows' milk from the Polska Krowa Czerwona (Polish Red) breed may be added. The Polish Red is a native cattle breed, reared in Poland. This breed is closely connected with the history and tradition of Podhale and with the people living in this region. The very rich and varied vegetation to be found in this region also has an impact on the quality of the final product. There are many endemic plant species that grow only in Podhale and they constitute the flora of the meadows, pastures and mountain pastures.

This unique vegetation influences the quality of the milk used in production. This combination of the quality of the raw material and producers' know-how and experience help to give Bryndza Podhalańska a unique taste all of its own.

4.7   Inspection body:

| Name: | IJHARS — Agricultural and Food Quality Inspection. |
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| Address: | ul. Wspólna 30 |
| PL-00-930 Warszawa |

Name:

IJHARS — Agricultural and Food Quality Inspection.

Address:

ul. Wspólna 30

PL-00-930 Warszawa

Telephone:

(48-22) 623 29 00

Fax No:

(48-22) 623 29 98

(48-22) 623 29 99

E-mail:

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4.8   Labelling: The registered product will bear the Protected Designation of Origin symbol. The packages of products intended for marketing, apart from the name ‘BRYNDZA PODHALAŃSKA’, will also bear the logo or the logo together with an inscription ‘Protected Designation of Origin’. The use of the abbreviation ‘P.D.O.’ on the package is allowed.

4.9   National requirements: —

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(1)  European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development, Agricultural Product Quality Policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.4405 — Walter Frey Holding/Mitsubishi Motors Europe)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(2006/C 230/03)

(Text with EEA relevance)

| 1. | On 15 September 2006, 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 Walter Frey Holding AG (‘WFH’, Switzerland) und Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (‘MME’, The Netherlands) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MME Vertriebsgesellschaft Schweiz AG (‘MME-CH’, Switzerland) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 15 September 2006, 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 Walter Frey Holding AG (‘WFH’, Switzerland) und Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V. (‘MME’, The Netherlands) acquire(s) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Council Regulation joint control of MME Vertriebsgesellschaft Schweiz AG (‘MME-CH’, Switzerland) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | WFH: Import, wholesale and retail of cars; |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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WFH: Import, wholesale and retail of cars;

| — | MME: Distribution of cars of the brand ‘Mitsubishi’ in Europe; |
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MME: Distribution of cars of the brand ‘Mitsubishi’ in Europe;

| — | MME-CH: Import, wholesale and retail of cars of the brand ‘Mitsubishi’ in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. |
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MME-CH: Import, wholesale and retail of cars of the brand ‘Mitsubishi’ in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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) No139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. 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) No139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4405 — Walter Frey Holding/Mitsubishi Motors Europe, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |

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 (fax No (32-2) 296 43 01 or 296 72 44) or by post, under reference number COMP/M.4405 — Walter Frey Holding/Mitsubishi Motors Europe, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

B-1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32.

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List of hop production areas

(2006/C 230/04)

This publication is in conformity with Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1784/77 concerning the certification of hops.

| BELGIUM | West-Vlaanderen
  Oost-Vlaanderen
  Vlaams-Brabant
  Hainaut |
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| CZECH REPUBLIC | Žatecko
  Úštěcko
  Tršicko |
| GERMANY | Hallertau
  Spalt
  Tettnang
  Rottenburg — Herrenberg — Weil der Stadt
  Rheinpfalz
  Bitburg
  Elbe-Saale |
| SPAIN | Castilla y León
  La Rioja |
| FRANCE | Alsace
  Nord |
| HUNGARY | Közép-Magyarország |
| AUSTRIA | Oberösterreich
  Niederösterreich
  Steiermark |
| POLAND | Lubelski
  Wielkopolski
  Dolnośląski |
| SLOVENIA | Slovénie |
| SLOVAKIA | Piešt'anská výrobná oblast' |
| PORTUGAL | Braga
  Bragança |
| UNITED KINGDOM | South East England
  West Midlands, including Hereford and Worcestershire |

BELGIUM

West-Vlaanderen

Oost-Vlaanderen

Vlaams-Brabant

Hainaut

CZECH REPUBLIC

Žatecko

Úštěcko

Tršicko

GERMANY

Hallertau

Spalt

Tettnang

Rottenburg — Herrenberg — Weil der Stadt

Rheinpfalz

Bitburg

Elbe-Saale

SPAIN

Castilla y León

La Rioja

FRANCE

Alsace

Nord

HUNGARY

Közép-Magyarország

AUSTRIA

Oberösterreich

Niederösterreich

Steiermark

POLAND

Lubelski

Wielkopolski

Dolnośląski

SLOVENIA

Slovénie

SLOVAKIA

Piešt'anská výrobná oblast'

PORTUGAL

Braga

Bragança

UNITED KINGDOM

South East England

West Midlands, including Hereford and Worcestershire

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List of hop certification centres and the codes for each centre

(2006/C 230/05)

This publication is in conformity with Article 6(3) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 890/78 laying down detailed rules for the certification of hops.

| Certification centres | Code |
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| BELGIUM |
| 1. | Pacohop SV, Kleine Casseldreef 2, B-8970 Poperinge |

Certification centres

Code

BELGIUM

1.

01BE

| 2. | Jos Van Mollem-Catry, Stationsstraat 26, B-1745 Opwijk |
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2.

25BE

| 3. | Omnichem, Cooppalaan 91, B-9230 Wetteren |
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3.

29BE

| 4. | Gerda Lefevere, Mesenstraat 191, B-7784 Waasten |
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4.

34BE

| 5. | Cambie Hop, Elverdingseweg 16, B-8970 Poperinge |
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5.

35BE

| 6. | Eric Lagache, Sint-Pietersstraat 12, B-8970 Reningelst |
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6.

37BE

| 7. | Aardgrahop BVBA, Sint-Sixtusstraat 87, B-8970 Poperinge |
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7.

38BE

| 8. | Claerebout VOF, Hazewindstraat 13, B-8908 Vlamertinge |
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8.

40BE

| 9. | Jan Derycke, Lenestraat 2, B-8970 Poperinge |
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9.

41BE

| 10. | Patrick Rosseel, Westvleterseweg 14, B-8970 Poperinge |
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10.

62BE

CZECH REPUBLIC

| 1. | Ústřední kontrolní a zkušební ústav zemědělský, Chmelařské náměstí 1612, CZ-438 43 Žatec |
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1.

01CZ

| 2. | Ústřední kontrolní a zkušební ústav zemědělský, Vilová čtvrt' 204, CZ-411 45 Úštěk |
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2.

02CZ

| 3. | Ústřední kontrolní a zkušební ústav zemědělský, areál Chmelařství, CZ-738 57 Tršice |
| --- | --- |

3.

03CZ

GERMANY

HALLERTAU

SIEGELBEZIRK WOLNZACH:

| 1. | Markt Wolnzach, Marktplatz 1, D-85283 Wolnzach |
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1.

01DE

| 2. | Nateco2 GmbH & Co KG., Auenstraße 18–20, D-85283 Wolnzach |
| --- | --- |

2.

07DE

| 3. | Landeskuratorium für pflanzliche Erzeugung in Bayern e.V. (LKP), Tal 35, D-80331 München |
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3.

10DE

SIEGELBEZIRK MAINBURG:

| 1. | Hopfenhalle Joh. Barth & Sohn GmbH & Co KG, Freisinger Straße 15, D-84048 Mainburg |
| --- | --- |

1.

12DE

| 2. | HVG-Halle, Freisinger Straße 48, D-84048 Mainburg |
| --- | --- |

2.

14DE

| 3. | Hallertauer Hopfenveredelungsgesellschaft mbH (HHV mbH), Auhofstraße 16, D-84048 Mainburg |
| --- | --- |

3.

16DE

| 4. | Stadt Mainburg, Marktplatz 1-4, D-84048 Mainburg |
| --- | --- |

4.

18DE

SIEGELBEZIRK AU/HALLERTAU:

| 1. | Markt Au i. d. Hallertau, Untere Hauptstraße 2, D-84072 Au i. d. Hallertau |
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1.

23DE

| 2. | HHV Hallertauer Hopfenveredelungsgesellschaft, Mainburger Straße 26, D-84072 Au/Hallertau |
| --- | --- |

2.

24DE

SIEGELBEZIRK SIEGENBURG:

| 1. | Markt Siegenburg, Marienplatz 13, D-93345 Siegenburg |
| --- | --- |

1.

28DE

| 1. | Hopfenveredelung St. Johann GmbH & Co KG., Mainburger Straße 15, D-93358 St. Johann |
| --- | --- |

1.

32DE

SIEGELBEZIRK GEISENFELD:

Stadt Geisenfeld, Kirchplatz 4, D-85290 Geisenfeld

34DE

SIEGELBEZIRK ABENSBERG:

Stadt Abensberg, Stadtplatz 1, D-93326 Abensberg

37DE

SIEGELBEZIRK HOHENWART:

Markt Hohenwart, Marktplatz 1, D-86558 Hohenwart

38DE

SIEGELBEZIRK LANGQUAID:

Markt Langquaid, Marktplatz 24, D-84085 Langquaid

39DE

SIEGELBEZIRK NANDLSTADT:

Markt Nandlstadt, Rathausplatz 1, D-85405 Nandlstadt

40DE

SIEGELBEZIRK NEUSTADT/DONAU:

Stadt Neustadt a.d. Donau, Stadtplatz 1, D-93333 Neustadt a.d. Donau

41DE

SIEGELBEZIRK PFAFFENHOFEN/ILM:

Stadt Pfaffenhofen a.d. Ilm, Hauptplatz 1, D-85276 Pfaffenhofen a.d. Ilm

42DE

SIEGELBEZIRK PFEFFENHAUSEN:

Markt Pfeffenhausen, Marktplatz 3, D-84076 Pfeffenhausen

43DE

SIEGELBEZIRK ROTTENBURG/LAABER:

Stadt Rottenburg a.d. Laaber, Neufahrner Str. 1, D-84056 Rottenburg a.d. Laaber

44DE

SIEGELBEZIRK ALTMANNSTEIN:

Markt Altmannstein, Marktplatz 4, D-93336 Altmannstein

46DE

SPALT (S)

SIEGELBEZIRK KINDING:

Markt Kinding, Kipfenberger Straße 54, D-85125 Kinding

47DE

SIEGELBEZIRK SPALT-STADT:

| 1. | Städtische Aufbereitungsanstalt, Hopfenhalle, Bahnhofstraße 4, D-91174 Spalt |
| --- | --- |

1.

48DE

| 2. | Städtische Aufbereitungsanstalt, Hopfenhalle, Bahnhofstraße 4, D-91174 Spalt |
| --- | --- |

2.

50DE

HERSBRUCK (G)

Stadt Hersbruck, Unterer Markt 1, D-91217 Hersbruck

52DE

TETTNANG (T)

| 1. | Siegelhalle WLZ-Baywa AG, Postfach 1544, D-88064 Tettnang |
| --- | --- |

1.

65DE

| 2. | Siegelhalle Hildegard Eisemann KG, Kapellenweg 17, D-88074 Meckenbeuren |
| --- | --- |

2.

67DE

| 3. | Siegelhalle Johann Barth & Sohn GmbH u. Co, Siggenweiler, Hopfengut 22, D-88069 Tettnang |
| --- | --- |

3.

68DE

RHEINPFALZ (R)

Siegelhalle, Bahnhofstraße 7, D-76889 Kapellen

70DE

BITBURG (BIT)

Siegelhalle, Auf der Hütte 2, D-54668 Holsthum

71DE

ELBE-SAALE

| 1. | Hopfenlager Reichenbach, Agrar GmbH Scharfenberg, D-01665 Scharfenberg |
| --- | --- |

1.

82DE

| 2. | Hopfenlager Kriepitz, D-01920 Elstra |
| --- | --- |

2.

83DE

| 3. | Hopfenlager Niedergoseln, D-04769 Niedergoseln |
| --- | --- |

3.

84DE

| 4. | Hopfenlager Beesenstedt, D-06198 Beesenstedt |
| --- | --- |

4.

85DE

| 5. | Hopfenlager Prosigk, D-06369 Weißandt-Gölzau |
| --- | --- |

5.

86DE

| 6. | Hopfenlager Salsitz, D-06712 Kretzschau |
| --- | --- |

6.

88DE

| 7. | Hopfenlager Querfurt, D-06268 Querfurt |
| --- | --- |

7.

89DE

| 8. | Hopfenlager Großenehrich, D-99718 Großenehrich |
| --- | --- |

8.

91DE

| 9. | Hopfenlager Frömmstedt, D-99638 Kindelbrück |
| --- | --- |

9.

92DE

| 10. | Hopfenlager Monstab, D-04617 Monstab |
| --- | --- |

10.

93DE

SPAIN

CASTILLA Y LEÓN

| 1. | Sociedad Anónima Española de Fomento del Lúpulo, Campo de San Jorge s/n, Villanueva de Carrizo (León) |
| --- | --- |

1.

1ES

| 2. | Investigación y Técnicas del Lúpulo SA, Campo de San Jorge s/n, Villanueva de Carrizo (León) |
| --- | --- |

2.

2ES

FRANCE

ALSACE

Cophoudal, 22, rue des Roses, F-67110 Brumath

1FR

NORD

Coophounord, 505, route de Poperinghe, F-50299 Boeschepe

2FR

HUNGARY

Zöldség-Gyümölcs Minőségellenőrzési Koordinációs Központ, Lehel u. 43-47, H-1135 Budapest

01HU

AUSTRIA

| 1. | Hopfenbau Genossenschaft & Erzeugergemeinschaft, Linzer Straße 5, A-4120 Neufelden, Oberösterreich |
| --- | --- |

1.

01AT

| 2. | Landwirtschaftliche Fachschule Edelhof, Edelhof 1, A-3910 Zwettl, Niederösterreich |
| --- | --- |

2.

02AT

| 3. | Erzeugergemeinschaft für Hopfen in Leutschach, Eichberg 3, A-8463 Leutschach, Steiermark |
| --- | --- |

3.

03AT

POLAND

| 1. | Wojewódzki Inspektorat Jakości Handlowej Artykułów Rolno-Spożywczych w Lublinie, ul. Nowy Świat 3, PL-20-418 Lublin |
| --- | --- |

1.

1PL

| 2. | Wojewódzki Inspektorat Jakości Handlowej Artykułów Rolno-Spożywczych w Poznaniu, ul. Zielona 8, PL-61-851 Poznań |
| --- | --- |

2.

2PL

| 3. | Wojewódzki Inspektorat Jakości Handlowej Artykułów Rolno-Spożywczych we Wrocławiu, ul. Ofiar Oświęcimskich 12, PL-50-069 Wrocław |
| --- | --- |

3.

3PL

| 4. | ‘Richland’ Spółka z o.o., Osiny 35, PL-24-350 Chodel |
| --- | --- |

4.

4PL

| 5. | ‘POWIŚLE’ Spółka Jawna, Kępa Chotecka 18, PL-24-313 Wilków |
| --- | --- |

5.

5PL

| 6. | Wytwórnia Wody Źródlanej Połczyn Zdrój S.A., ul. Spółdzielcza 35, PL-75-202 Koszalin |
| --- | --- |

6.

6PL

| 7. | ‘Chmiel Polski’ S.A., ul. Diamentowa 27, PL-20-471 Lublin |
| --- | --- |

7.

7PL

PORTUGAL

Direcção Regional de Agricultura de Trás os Montes, Zona Agrária, P–5300 Bragança

1PT

SLOVENIA

| 1. | Hmezad export — import d.d., Vrečerjeva 14, SLO-3310 Žalec |
| --- | --- |

1.

01SI

| 2. | Unihop, trgovina in storitve d.o.o, Turiška vas 1, SLO-2382 Šmartno pri Slovenj Gradcu |
| --- | --- |

2.

02SI

| 3. | Hmelj Dornava, proizvodnja in prodaja hmelja in drugih kmetijskih proizvodov d.o.o, Dornava 2, SLO-2252 Dornava |
| --- | --- |

3.

03SI

| 4. | DR/Golding, Vinko Drča s.p., storitve za rastlinsko pridelavo, certificiranje in prodajo hmelja, Grajska vas 18, SLO-3303 Gomilsko |
| --- | --- |

4.

04SI

| 5. | Agrohop, trgovina in storitve d.o.o., Gotovlje 31, SLO-3310 Žalec |
| --- | --- |

5.

05SI

SLOVAKIA

Slovchmel cooperative, SK-916 24 Horna Streda

01SK

UNITED KINGDOM

| 1. | English Hops and Herbs Ltd, Paddock Wood Warehouse, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6BQ, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

1.

01UK

| 2. | Steiner Hops Ltd, 319a High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4DA, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

2.

09UK

| 3. | Lupofresh Ltd, Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone ME18 6ET, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

3.

10UK

| 4. | Botanix Ltd, Process Plant, Eardiston, near Tenbury Wells, Worcs. WR15 8JJ, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

4.

12UK

| 5. | Hawkins Hop Factors, The Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1NW, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

5.

20UK

| 6. | English Hops and Herbs Ltd, Farmer Pudge & Co., New House Farms, Bishops Farm, Worcester WR6 5BT, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

6.

21UK

| 7. | Botanix Ltd, Hop Pocket Lane, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6DQ, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

7.

22UK

| 8. | Wealden Hops Ltd, Congelow, Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6ET, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

8.

24UK

| 9. | Hop Sales Ltd, Sherenden Farm, Tudeley, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 0PE, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

9.

25UK

| 10. | Western Quality Hops Ltd, 3 Forge Bank, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1JS, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

10.

26UK

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| 23.9.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 230/11 |
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23.9.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 230/11

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List of recognised hop producer groups and associations

(2006/C 230/06)

This publication is in conformity with Article 6(2) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1351/72 on the recognition of producer groups for hops.

BELGIUM

| 1. | Poperingse Afzetcoöperatie voor Hop SV (Pacohop SV), Korte Werf 9, B-8970 Poperinge |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | Nieuwe Hoptelersbelangengroep CV, Poperingseweg 412, B-8908 Vlamertinge |
| --- | --- |

2.

GERMANY

| 1. | HVG Hopfenverwertungsgenossenschaft e. G., Kellerstraße 1, D-85283 Wolnzach |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | Hopfenverwertungsgenossenschaft Spalt e. G., D-91174 Spalt |
| --- | --- |

2.

SPAIN

| 1. | Grupo de cultivadores de Lúpulo de Carrizo de la Ribera (APA no 1), Miralrio 2, Villanueva de Carrizo (León) |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | SAT ‘Orbigo’ no 9691 (APA no 3), Independencia 2, 2o, E-24001 León |
| --- | --- |

2.

FRANCE

| 1. | Groupement de producteurs des planteurs de houblon d'Alsace ‘Cophoudal’, 22, rue des Roses, F-67110 Brumath |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | Groupement de producteurs des planteurs de houblon du Nord-Pas-de-Calais ‘Coophounord’, 505, route de Poperinghe, F-59299 Boeschepe |
| --- | --- |

2.

AUSTRIA

| 1. | Erzeugergemeinschaft für Hopfen in Leutschach, Eichberg 3, A-8463 Leutschach |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | Hopfenbau Genossenschaft & Erzeugergemeinschaft, Linzer Straße 5, A-4120 Neufelden |
| --- | --- |

2.

POLAND

| 1. | Roztoczańskie Zrzeszenie Producentów Chmielu, Żulice 16, PL-22-652 Telatyn |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | ‘Chmiel Wielkopolski’ Sp. z o.o., ul. Kolejowa 20, PL-64-300 Nowy Tomyśl |
| --- | --- |

2.

| 3. | Lubelska Spółdzielcza Grupa Producentów Chmielu ‘Chmielarz’, ul. Partyzantów 12, PL-24-110 Nałęczów |
| --- | --- |

3.

PORTUGAL

Bralúpulo — Produtores de lúpulo de Braga e Bragança, C.R.L., Lugar Vale d'Álvaro, Casa do Lavrador, P-5300-068 Bragança

SLOVENIA

Hmeljarska zadruga d.o.o., Vrečarjeva 14, SLO-3310 Žalec

SLOVAKIA

SLOVCHMEĽ družstvo, SK-916 24 Horná Streda

UNITED KINGDOM

| 1. | English Hops and Herbs Ltd, Hop Pocket Lane, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6DQ, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

1.

| 2. | Wealden Hops Ltd, Congelow, Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent ME18 6ET, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

2.

| 3. | Western Quality Hops Ltd, 3 Forge Bank, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1QU, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

3.

| 4. | Hawkbrand Hops Ltd, The Farm, Bosbury, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1NW, United Kingdom |
| --- | --- |

4.

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| 23.9.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 230/12 |
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23.9.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 230/12

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Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2003

(2006/C 230/07)

SUMMARY

According to Article 7 (3) of Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation, the Member States shall forward to the Commission every year

| — | the results of checks carried out in the irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered and |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out in the irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered and

| — | the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods. |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

In 2003, irradiation facilities had approval in eight Member States. All Member States except two provided the information requested with respect to food categories treated, quantities or doses.

In 2003, eleven Member States performed checks on foods placed on the market, whereas 4 did not perform analytical checks during the period covered. In total, about 5600 food samples have been checked in 2003. About 2,1 % of products (without dietary supplements) on the market were found to be irradiated and not labelled. These products are herbs and spices or compound foods containing herbs and spices, frog legs, aquatic animal products, mushrooms, fresh fruits, tea, coffee, sauces and similar products. In 2003, special attention was brought to dietary supplements. It showed that this category of products should be particularly monitored — as 16 % of the products checked had been found irradiated.

On the basis of the available information, the Commission concludes that overall the situation has not changed much compared to 2002 even if the number of Member States carrying out controls has increased.

1.   LEGAL BASIS AND BACKGROUND

According to Article 7 (3) of Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (1), the Member States shall forward to the Commission every year:

the results of checks carried out in the irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered

and

the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

The Commission has to publish the results in annual reports in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This report covers the period from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2003.

Information on general aspects of food irradiation is available on the website of the Directorate-General Health and Consumer Protection of the European Commission (2).

1.1.   Irradiation facilities

According to Article 3 (2) of Directive 1999/2/EC food may only be irradiated in approved irradiation facilities. For facilities in the EU, approval is given by the competent authorities of the Member States (2). The Member States have to inform the Commission about their approved irradiation facilities (Article 7 (1)).

The list of authorised facilities in the Member States has been published by the Commission (3).

1.2.   Irradiated foods

The irradiation of dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings is authorised in the EU (Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the establishment of a Community list of food and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (4)). In addition, five Member States have notified that they maintain national authorisations for certain foods in accordance with Article 4 (4) of Directive 1999/2/EC. The list of national authorisations has been published by the Commission (5).

According to Article 6 of Directive 1999/2/EC, any irradiated food or any irradiated food ingredient of a compound food must be labelled with the words ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.

For the enforcement of the correct labelling or to detect non-authorised products, several analytical methods have been standardised by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), following a mandate given by the European Commission.

2.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT IN THE IRRADIATION FACILITIES

The Member States submitted the following information:

2.1.   Belgium

An inspection by the competent authority in 2003 confirmed compliance of the irradiation facility IBA Mediris S.A. with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the company IBA Mediris in 2003.

| Food | Amount
  (t) |
| --- | --- |
| Shrimps | 624,5 |
| Frog's legs | 2 501,5 |
| Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 468,5 |
| Frozen vegetables | 144,1 |
| Cheese | 58 |
| Eggs | 419 |
| Poultry/Game | 915,5 |
| Meat | 159,4 |
| Fish | 289,5 |
| Dried fruits | 13,6 |
| ‘Pâtes de fruits’ | 73,4 |
| Starch | 56,3 |
| Proteins | 37,1 |
| Prepared dishes | 167,5 |
| Total | 5 928 |

Food

Amount

(t)

Shrimps

624,5

Frog's legs

2 501,5

Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

468,5

Frozen vegetables

144,1

Cheese

58

Eggs

419

Poultry/Game

915,5

Meat

159,4

Fish

289,5

Dried fruits

13,6

‘Pâtes de fruits’

73,4

Starch

56,3

Proteins

37,1

Prepared dishes

167,5

Total

5 928

2.2.   Germany

During the reporting period there were four approved irradiation facilities in Germany:

(a)   Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH, Radeberg

The facility was inspected in 2002.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods that were irradiated at Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH in 2003, with the average absorbed doses.

| Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oil seeds | 1,5 | <10 |
| Dried vegetables | 67 | <10 |
| Spices including blended spices | 12,8 | <10 |
| Spices including blended spices and spice preparations | 195,6 | <10 |
| Herbs | 3,5 | <10 |
| Herbs | 29 | <10 |
| Tea-like products | 106 | <10 |
| Other (chitosan, powdered seaweed, bladderwrack, barberries) | 1,5 | 4,5-12,1 |
| Total EU | 16,3 | |
| Total Third countries | 400,6 | |
| Total | 416,9 | |

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Oil seeds

1,5

<10

Dried vegetables

67

<10

Spices including blended spices

12,8

<10

Spices including blended spices and spice preparations

195,6

<10

Herbs

3,5

<10

Herbs

29

<10

Tea-like products

106

<10

Other (chitosan, powdered seaweed, bladderwrack, barberries)

1,5

4,5-12,1

Total EU

16,3

Total Third countries

400,6

Total

416,9

(b)   Beta-Gamma Service GmbH&Co. KG, Wiehl

The facility was approved on 15 August 2003. There were no further checks in 2003. The next inspection was to be carried out in calendar week 13/2004.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods that were irradiated at Gamma Service GmbH&Co. KG in 2003, with the average absorbed doses.

| Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vegetables | Powdered horseradish | 2,5 | 8,6 |
| Celery, powdered horseradish | 1,77 | 6,2 |
| Fresh mushrooms | Field mushrooms | 1,89 | 6,4 |
| Field mushrooms | 0,936 | 6,2 |
| Field mushrooms | 2,736 | 6,3 |
| Boletus luteus | 1,005 | 10,0 |
| Mushroom products | Granulated boletus luteus | 1,2 | 6,6 |
| Fresh vegetables | Green peppers | 8,283 | 10,8 |
| Mixed vegetables | 1,0 | 10,8 |
| Celery | 0,3 | 6,1 |
| Spices | Blended spices | 2,55 | 10,0 |
| Total | 24,17 | |

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Vegetables

Powdered horseradish

2,5

8,6

Celery, powdered horseradish

1,77

6,2

Fresh mushrooms

Field mushrooms

1,89

6,4

Field mushrooms

0,936

6,2

Field mushrooms

2,736

6,3

Boletus luteus

1,005

10,0

Mushroom products

Granulated boletus luteus

1,2

6,6

Fresh vegetables

Green peppers

8,283

10,8

Mixed vegetables

1,0

10,8

Celery

0,3

6,1

Spices

Blended spices

2,55

10,0

Total

24,17

(c)   Isotron Deutschland GmbH, Allershausen

The facility was inspected in 2002.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods that were irradiated at Isotron Deutschland GmbH in 2003, with the average absorbed doses.

| Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dairy products | 0,135 | 6 |
| Tea, tea-like products | 266,49 | ≤ 10 |
| Spices including blended spices and spice preparations | 109,41 | ≤ 10 |
| 3,49 | ≤ 10 |
| Herbs | 49,68 | ≤ 10 |
| Total EU | 3,49 | |
| Total Third countries | 425,72 | |
| Total | 429,21 | |

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Dairy products

0,135

6

Tea, tea-like products

266,49

≤ 10

Spices including blended spices and spice preparations

109,41

≤ 10

3,49

≤ 10

Herbs

49,68

≤ 10

Total EU

3,49

Total Third countries

425,72

Total

429,21

(d)   Gamma-Service GmbH&Co KG, Bruchsal

No food products were irradiated in the facility in 2003.

2.3.   Denmark

The facility LR Plast has ceased irarrdiation activities 31 October 2003 and therefore it has been removed from the List of approved facilities for the treatment of foods and food ingredients with ionising radiation.

No inspections were carried in 2003.

2.4.   Spain

The facility IONMED S.A. was approved for irradiation of foods in 2002.

No control has been carried out, the authorities have only foreseen a supervision of the self-inspection system.

The following table provides the category and the quantity of foods irradiated in the facility in 2003, with the overall average absorbed doses.

| Food | Amount
  (t) | Overall average absorbed radiation dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 393,8 | 3-8 |

Food

Amount

(t)

Overall average absorbed radiation dose

(kGy)

Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

393,8

3-8

2.5.   France

All the authorised facilities have been inspected in 2003.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in France in 2003.

| Food | Amount
  (t) | Overall average absorbed radiation dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spices, vegetable seasonings and dehydrated vegetables | 894 | 10 |
| Frozen aromatic herbs | 4 | 10 |
| Dried fruits and vegetables | 21 | 1 |
| Cereal flakes for milk products | 2 | 10 |
| Arabic gum | 141 | 3 |
| Caseins, caseinates | 15 | 6 |
| Mechanically recovered meat, meat and offal of chicken | 2 290 | 5 |
| Frozen frog legs | 1 006 | 5 |
| Total | 4 383 | |

Food

Amount

(t)

Overall average absorbed radiation dose

(kGy)

Spices, vegetable seasonings and dehydrated vegetables

894

10

Frozen aromatic herbs

4

10

Dried fruits and vegetables

21

1

Cereal flakes for milk products

2

10

Arabic gum

141

3

Caseins, caseinates

15

6

Mechanically recovered meat, meat and offal of chicken

2 290

5

Frozen frog legs

1 006

5

Total

4 383

2.6.   Italy

In Italy there is one facility approved for irradiation of foods.

No information has been forwarded by the Member State of the results of checks carried out in the facility.

2.7.   The Netherlands

In the year 2003 the following inspections have been carried out in the Netherlands:

(a)   Isotron facility in Ede:

| — | Inspection of HACCP system on 4 February; |
| --- | --- |

—

Inspection of HACCP system on 4 February;

| — | General inspection on 14 May. |
| --- | --- |

—

General inspection on 14 May.

(b)   Isotron facility in Etten Leur:

| — | Inspection of the HACCP system on 17 June. |
| --- | --- |

—

Inspection of the HACCP system on 17 June.

The following table provides the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the two production facilities of Ede and Etten-Leur.

| Food | Amount
  (t) |
| --- | --- |
| Spices/Herbs | 1 756,8 |
| Dehydrated vegetables | 2 191,2 |
| Poultry meat (frozen) | 95,2 |
| Shrimps (frozen) | 196,8 |
| Frog parts | 184 |
| Egg white (cooled) | 359,2 |
| Food (6) | 781,6 |
| Samples food | 24,8 |
| TOTAL | 5 589,6 |

Food

Amount

(t)

Spices/Herbs

1 756,8

Dehydrated vegetables

2 191,2

Poultry meat (frozen)

95,2

Shrimps (frozen)

196,8

Frog parts

184

Egg white (cooled)

359,2

Food (6)

781,6

Samples food

24,8

TOTAL

5 589,6

2.8.   The United Kingdom

There is only one food irradiation facility in the UK, the Isotron plc facility at Swindon, which is licensed to irradiate certain herbs and spices. No food has been irradiated in 2003.

The facility was not inspected during 2003.

2.9.   Summary for the EU

The notified amount of foods irradiated in the EU during the period covered is 17.164 tonnes. Part of this amount has been irradiated for export.

3.   RESULTS OF CHECKS CARRIED OUT AT THE PRODUCT MARKETING STAGE AND THE METHODS USED TO DETECT IRRADIATED FOODS

The Member States submitted the following information:

3.1.   Austria

100 samples were checked for ionising radiation treatment. Irradiation could be demonstrated in two samples of spiced herbal tea taken in connection with an inspection following a notification through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed. The products tested and numbers of samples are shown below:

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled
  (origin) |
| Spices and herbs | 45 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Herbal tea (spiced) | 13 | 2
  (unknown origin) | EN 1788 |
| Chicken | 13 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Turkey | 2 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Duck | 12 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Goose | 7 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| TOTAL | 92 | 2 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 97,8 | 2,2 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

(origin)

Spices and herbs

45

0

EN 1788

Herbal tea (spiced)

13

2

(unknown origin)

EN 1788

Chicken

13

0

EN 1786

Turkey

2

0

EN 1786

Duck

12

0

EN 1786

Goose

7

0

EN 1786

TOTAL

92

2

Total in % of analysed samples

97,8

2,2

3.2.   Belgium

In 2003, 12 samples of frog's legs were analysed, 9 of them were found to be irradiated and not labelled. Also 25 samples of cheese were analysed, 5 of them were found to be irradiated and not labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled
  (origin) |
| Frog's legs | 12 | 9 | EN 1785 |
| Cheese | 25 | 5 | EN 1785 |
| Total | 37 | 14 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 62,8 | 37,8 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

(origin)

Frog's legs

12

9

EN 1785

Cheese

25

5

EN 1785

Total

37

14

Total in % of analysed samples

62,8

37,8

3.3.   Germany

3634 food samples were examined of which 69 were found to be irradiated but not labelled. A high percentage of teas, tea like products and food supplements was found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled
  (origin) (7) |
| Milk/dairy products | 2 | | EN 1788 |
| Herbal cheese and cheese | 124 | 1
  (France) | EN 1788, mod.
  EN 1784
  EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Herbal butter | 22 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Eggs and egg products | 4 | | EN 1784 mod. |
| Meat (including frozen meat) but excluding poultry and game) | 5 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786 |
| Meat products (excluding sausages) | 65 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Sausages | 102 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Poultry | 233 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Game | 6 | | EN 1786 |
| Fish and fisheries products | 144 | In all 8, of which:
  3 dried squid (Netherlands; Indian Ocean)
  1 dried sardines (Netherlands; Indian Ocean)
  4 (Thailand, imported via Netherlands) | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products | 248 | 3
  (Indonesia) | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788
  EN13751
  L 12.01-1 |
| Pulses | 12 | | EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Soups, sauces | 62 | 2 | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Cereals and cereal products | 71 | | EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Oil seeds | 10 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Nuts | 214 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788
  EN 1787
  EN 13751 |
| Potatoes, parts of starch-rich plants | 115 | | EN 1788
  EN 13751
  L 53.00-2 |
| Fresh vegetables, salad | 36 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Dried vegetables, vegetable products | 67 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Mushrooms, fresh | 49 | | EN 1788 |
| Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products | 163 | 2
  (Germany) | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Fresh fruits | 148 | | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Dried fruits or fruit products | 83 | | EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13708
  EN 13751
  (Screening)
  L 30.00-3 |
| Cocoa powder | 10 | | EN 1788 |
| Coffee, raw | 19 | | EN 1788 |
| Teas, tea-like products | 209 | In all 18, of which:
  16 (Netherlands) | EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Ready-to-serve meals | 37 | 3
  (1 Taiwan, 1 Thailand, 1 Vietnam) | EN 1784
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt | 901 | In all 23, of which:
  1 pepper (Madagascar)
  2 mixed herbs/paprika (Israel)
  2 (Germany)
  Remainder: of unknown origin | EN 1784
  EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening)
  L 12.01-1
  L 53.00-3 |
| Herbs | 357 | 1 | EN 1784
  EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks | 5 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 78 | 8 | EN 1786
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  (Screening) |
| Other | 33 | | EN 1784
  EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Total | 3 634 | 69 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98,1 | 1,9 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

(origin) (7)

Milk/dairy products

2

EN 1788

Herbal cheese and cheese

124

1

(France)

EN 1788, mod.

EN 1784

EN 1787

EN 1788

Herbal butter

22

EN 1787

EN 1788

Eggs and egg products

4

EN 1784 mod.

Meat (including frozen meat) but excluding poultry and game)

5

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

Meat products (excluding sausages)

65

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

Sausages

102

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

Poultry

233

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

Game

6

EN 1786

Fish and fisheries products

144

In all 8, of which:

3 dried squid (Netherlands; Indian Ocean)

1 dried sardines (Netherlands; Indian Ocean)

4 (Thailand, imported via Netherlands)

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products

248

3

(Indonesia)

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

EN13751

L 12.01-1

Pulses

12

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Soups, sauces

62

2

EN 1787

EN 1788

Cereals and cereal products

71

EN 1786

EN 1788

Oil seeds

10

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Nuts

214

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

EN 1787

EN 13751

Potatoes, parts of starch-rich plants

115

EN 1788

EN 13751

L 53.00-2

Fresh vegetables, salad

36

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Dried vegetables, vegetable products

67

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Mushrooms, fresh

49

EN 1788

Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products

163

2

(Germany)

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Fresh fruits

148

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Dried fruits or fruit products

83

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13708

EN 13751

(Screening)

L 30.00-3

Cocoa powder

10

EN 1788

Coffee, raw

19

EN 1788

Teas, tea-like products

209

In all 18, of which:

16 (Netherlands)

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 13751

(Screening)

Ready-to-serve meals

37

3

(1 Taiwan, 1 Thailand, 1 Vietnam)

EN 1784

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt

901

In all 23, of which:

1 pepper (Madagascar)

2 mixed herbs/paprika (Israel)

2 (Germany)

Remainder: of unknown origin

EN 1784

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

L 12.01-1

L 53.00-3

Herbs

357

1

EN 1784

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks

5

EN 1787

EN 1788

Food supplements

78

8

EN 1786

EN 1788

EN 13751

(Screening)

Other

33

EN 1784

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

Total

3 634

69

Total in % of analysed samples

98,1

1,9

3.4.   Denmark

In 2003 the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DFVA) examined herbal food supplements and herbal raw materials for food supplements. A total of 106 samples were taken from manufacturers and importers in Denmark. The results of analysis showed that 11 of them had been irradiated or contained irradiated ingredients. Another four showed signs of a minor ingredient that had been irradiated. None of the products examined bore a label mentioning irradiation.

In addition, Danish undertakings are themselves obliged to carry out checks to ensure that the rules are complied with. Their self-monitoring activities are verified by the DVFA through documentary checks.

In 2003, as in previous years, regular microbiological tests were also carried out on foodstuffs marketed in Denmark. However, the results gave no reason to suspect irradiation, and for this reason no samples were collected for analysis.

| Food analysed | Number of samples analysed | CEN methods used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  not irradiated | Result:
  strong probability that a minor ingredient contained in the product had been irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not properly labelled |
| Food supplements containing drugs, and raw materials used to produce them | 91 | 4 | 11 | EN 13783 (screening) and
  EN 1788 (verification) |
| Total | 91 | 4 | 11 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 85,8 | 3,8 | 10,4 | |

Food analysed

Number of samples analysed

CEN methods used

Result:

not irradiated

Result:

strong probability that a minor ingredient contained in the product had been irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not properly labelled

Food supplements containing drugs, and raw materials used to produce them

91

4

11

EN 13783 (screening) and

EN 1788 (verification)

Total

91

4

11

Total in % of analysed samples

85,8

3,8

10,4

3.5.   Spain

No analytical checks were performed in 2003.

3.6.   Finland

There are two food authorities carrying out checks on the irradiation of foods:

| — | The National Food Agency in Finland included checks on the irradiation of foods at the product marketing stage in its programme for the official control of foodstuffs for the year 2003. The checks focused on seafood products. Altogether 30 samples of seafood products were analysed. No samples were found to contain irradiated material. |
| --- | --- |

—

The National Food Agency in Finland included checks on the irradiation of foods at the product marketing stage in its programme for the official control of foodstuffs for the year 2003. The checks focused on seafood products. Altogether 30 samples of seafood products were analysed. No samples were found to contain irradiated material.

| — | The checks carried out by the Customs authorities focused on dried spices and herbs. A total of 141 samples of dried spices and herbs were analysed. Three spice samples were found to contain irradiated material. None of the three positive samples were adequately labelled. |
| --- | --- |

—

The checks carried out by the Customs authorities focused on dried spices and herbs. A total of 141 samples of dried spices and herbs were analysed. Three spice samples were found to contain irradiated material. None of the three positive samples were adequately labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| Shrimps | 9 | 0 | EN13751 for screening purposes, confirmation by EN1788 |
| Other crayfish | 6 | 0 |
| Mussels | 8 | 0 |
| Molluscs and shrimp mixes | 2 | 0 |
| Snails | 4 | 0 |
| Frog legs | 1 | 0 |
| Dried spices and herbs | 141 | 3 |
| Total | 171 | 3 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98,3 | 1,7 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

Shrimps

9

0

EN13751 for screening purposes, confirmation by EN1788

Other crayfish

6

0

Mussels

8

0

Molluscs and shrimp mixes

2

0

Snails

4

0

Frog legs

1

0

Dried spices and herbs

141

3

Total

171

3

Total in % of analysed samples

98,3

1,7

3.7.   France

As part of the control of units, a request was systematically made for an investigation to be carried out at the customers that used treated foodstuffs, in order to check compliance with the provisions on the labelling of ionised foodstuffs.

A confectioner using ionised nuts and two enterprises using ionised mechanically recovered meat without mentioning this on the label were given formal notice to change their labelling.

No sampling of foodstuffs was carried out for 2003 at the product marketing stage in order to look for treatment with ionising radiation.

3.8.   Greece

17 samples were taken and checked at the border. One sample of cocoa was found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| Tea — sage | 1 | 0 | EN13751 |
| Herb — lime | 1 | 0 |
| Tea | 2 | 0 |
| Pepper | 1 | 0 |
| Chamomile | 1 | 0 |
| Basil | 1 | 0 |
| Mint | 1 | 0 |
| Dried onions | 1 | 0 |
| Herb-ash | 1 | 0 |
| Lavender | 1 | 0 |
| Rosemary | 1 | 0 |
| Cocoa | 1 | 1 |
| Herb — dog rose | 1 | 0 |
| Herb — couch grass | 1 | 0 |
| Aniseed | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94,1 | 5,9 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

Tea — sage

1

0

EN13751

Herb — lime

1

0

Tea

2

0

Pepper

1

0

Chamomile

1

0

Basil

1

0

Mint

1

0

Dried onions

1

0

Herb-ash

1

0

Lavender

1

0

Rosemary

1

0

Cocoa

1

1

Herb — dog rose

1

0

Herb — couch grass

1

0

Aniseed

1

0

Total

16

1

Total in % of analysed samples

94,1

5,9

3.9.   Italy

No analytical checks were performed in 2003.

3.10.   Ireland

Checks on compliance with Directive 1999/2/EC are carried out by the Environmental Health Services and Public Analysts' Laboratories of the Health Boards, under Service Contract to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. In 2003, a total of 357 samples were analysed: dried spices and herbs, food supplements, fresh strawberries and other products. A total of 12 samples (9 food supplements and 3 spices) were found to contain wholly or partially irradiated material. None of the 12 positive samples was labelled as irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| Dried spices and herbs | 228 | 3 (five-spice mix, 2 others) | EN13751 for screening purposes, confirmation by EN1788 |
| Food supplements | 77 | 9 (3 ginseng, 3 aloe vera, ginger root, garlic, agnacast) |
| Fresh strawberries | 18 | 0 |
| Coffee, tea | 9 | 0 |
| Other | 13 | 0 |
| Total | 345 | 12 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 96,6 | 3,4 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

Dried spices and herbs

228

3 (five-spice mix, 2 others)

EN13751 for screening purposes, confirmation by EN1788

Food supplements

77

9 (3 ginseng, 3 aloe vera, ginger root, garlic, agnacast)

Fresh strawberries

18

0

Coffee, tea

9

0

Other

13

0

Total

345

12

Total in % of analysed samples

96,6

3,4

3.11.   Luxembourg

No analytical checks were performed in 2003.

3.12.   The Netherlands

Samples were taken in retail shops on the market. All analysis were carried out in the laboratory of the Inspectorate of Health Protection in Zutphen. In 2003, according to a planned programme 700 samples were taken and analysed according to the methods mentioned in the table. From these 700 samples, 37 samples proved to be irradiated. None of the irradiated samples were labelled as such. As a result, the producers received an official report for the offences. The results of all the analyses of the different products and the methods used are shown in table.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| Strawberries | 33 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Mushrooms | 62 | 3 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Dietary supplements | 162 | 25 | EN 13751, EN 1788 |
| Herbs and spices (prepacked) | 461 | 4 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Fish (dried) | 5 | 5 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 723 | 37 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 95,1 | 4,9 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

Strawberries

33

0

EN 1788

Mushrooms

62

3

EN 13751

EN 1788

Dietary supplements

162

25

EN 13751, EN 1788

Herbs and spices (prepacked)

461

4

EN 13751

EN 1788

Fish (dried)

5

5

EN 1788

Total

723

37

Total in % of analysed samples

95,1

4,9

3.13.   Portugal

In 2003, eight samples of herbs, spices and seasonings were taken, and analysed by the method EN1787. None of them were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| Herbs, spices and seasonings | 8 | 0 | EN 1787 |
| Total | 8 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

Herbs, spices and seasonings

8

0

EN 1787

Total

8

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.14.   Sweden

To uphold the knowledge of the method for analysis the National Food Administration Sweden has performed a control on irradiated food. During the year 2003 seven samples were taken. Five samples were taken in shops selling meat, mainly meat from birds, and two samples of cheese. The method used to analyse irradiated food is the method in European standard EN 1784.

The seven samples analysed were not irradiated.

3.15.   The United Kingdom

The Food Standards Agency is aware of 415 products that were sampled by local enforcement authorities in 2003 and analysed using standardised detection tests for irradiated food. Of these 415 samples, 44 were found to be irradiated. It should be noted that 25 samples are reported as ‘inconclusive’ because they were identified as intermediate using CEN method EN13751:2002 and are inconclusive because they were not analysed further.

Irradiated dietary supplements were found on sale in the UK. Thirteen of the twenty-nine irradiated dietary supplements contained an irradiated component. In three of these thirteen, the irradiated component was minor and the irradiated ingredient was estimated at less than a few percent of the total product.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  Inconclusive | Result:
  irradiated, |
| Dried herbs and spices and vegetable seasonings | 240 | 21 | 11 | EN 13751:2002
  EN 1788:2001 |
| Chicken soup mix | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751:2002 |
| Strawberries | 10 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751:2002 |
| Mushrooms and edible fungi | 3 | 0 | 0 | EN 13751:2002 |
| Frog legs | 1 | 0 | 0 | EN 1786:1996 |
| Herbal teas | 6 | 3 | 0 | EN 13751:2002 |
| Seafood i.e. shellfish, prawns, shrimps and fish | 51 | 0 | 4 | EN 13751:2002
  EN 1788:2001 |
| Dietary supplements | 34 | 1 | 29 (8) | EN 13751:2002
  EN 1788:2001 |
| Total | 346 | 25 | 44 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 83,4 | 6 | 10,6 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples

CEN method used

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

Inconclusive

Result:

irradiated,

Dried herbs and spices and vegetable seasonings

240

21

11

EN 13751:2002

EN 1788:2001

Chicken soup mix

1

0

0

EN 13751:2002

Strawberries

10

0

0

EN 13751:2002

Mushrooms and edible fungi

3

0

0

EN 13751:2002

Frog legs

1

0

0

EN 1786:1996

Herbal teas

6

3

0

EN 13751:2002

Seafood i.e. shellfish, prawns, shrimps and fish

51

0

4

EN 13751:2002

EN 1788:2001

Dietary supplements

34

1

29 (8)

EN 13751:2002

EN 1788:2001

Total

346

25

44

Total in % of analysed samples

83,4

6

10,6

3.16.   Summary for the EU

The following table summarises the samples analysed and the results obtained for the whole EU:

| Member State | Number of analysed samples |
| --- | --- |
| Result:
  non-irradiated | Result:
  irradiated,
  not correctly labelled |
| A | 92 | 2 |
| B | 37 | 14 |
| D | 3 634 | 69 |
| DK | 91 | 11 |
| E | — | — |
| FIN | 171 | 3 |
| F | — | — |
| EL | 16 | 1 |
| I | — | — |
| IRL | 345 | 12 |
| L | — | — |
| NL | 723 | 37 |
| P | 8 | 0 |
| S | 7 | 0 |
| UK | 346 | 44 |
| Total | 5 470 | 193 |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 96,5 | 3,5 |

Member State

Number of analysed samples

Result:

non-irradiated

Result:

irradiated,

not correctly labelled

A

92

2

B

37

14

D

3 634

69

DK

91

11

E

—

—

FIN

171

3

F

—

—

EL

16

1

I

—

—

IRL

345

12

L

—

—

NL

723

37

P

8

0

S

7

0

UK

346

44

Total

5 470

193

Total in % of analysed samples

96,5

3,5

4.   CONCLUSIONS

4.1.   Results of checks carried out in the irradiation facilities

Directive 1999/2/EC requires the Member States to inform the Commission about results of checks in irradiation facilities, about the categories and quantities of foods irradiated and about the average doses applied.

In 2003, irradiation facilities had approval in eight Member States. All Member States except Italy and Denmark, were the facility has ceased irradiation activities during 2003, provided the information requested with respect to food categories treated, quantities or doses.

The notified amount of foods irradiated in the EU during 2003 is 17 164 tonnes.

4.2.   Results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage

In 2003, 11 Member States performed analytical checks and submitted the requested data. Four Member States did not perform analytical checks during the period covered by the present report. Spain, Italy and Luxembourg have no analytical capability and France decided to perform no analytical check in 2003.

The situation in 2003 is similar to 2002. Few products on the market were found to be irradiated and not labelled (3,5 %). As regards dietary supplements, some Member States (DE, DK, IRL, NL et UK) decided to check this sector in particular, because of the high percentage of products found irradiated and not labelled in 2002 (29,5 %). In 2003, 524 samples have been controlled, 82 have been found irradiated (16 %).

In total, about 5 000 food samples have been checked of which about 2,1 % (excluding the irradiated dietary supplements in the United Kingdom, Denmark, Ireland, Germany and the Netherlands) were irradiated but not labelled. This is an increase of 0,7 % in comparison to 2002. This may be accounted for by a more targeted nature of the sampling and the fact that more Member States do now perform analytical checks.

4.3.   Deadline for the submission of results of checks for the report 2004

The deadline for the submission of results of checks to the Commission performed in 2004, according to Article 7 (3) of Directive 1999/2/EC, is 30 April 2005.

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(1)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16.

(2)  http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/index_en.htm

(3)  OJ C 187, 7.8.2003, p. 13.

(4)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 6.

(5)  OJ C 56, 11.3.2003, p. 5.

(6)  Products intended for exports to third countries.

(7)  Foods labelled as having been irradiated are not checked.

(8)  Of the 29 irradiated dietary supplements, 13 contained an irradiated component.

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| 23.9.2006 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 230/28 |
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23.9.2006

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 230/28

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Report from the Commission on food irradiation for the year 2004

(2006/C 230/08)

SUMMARY

Under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning foods and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (1), the Member States have to forward to the Commission every year:

| — | the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered
  and |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered

and

| — | the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods. |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

In 2004, irradiation facilities had approval in 10 Member States. 7 Member States provided the information requested with respect to food categories treated, quantities or doses. As a consequence, the precise amount of foods irradiated in the EU during 2004 is not known.

16 Member States reported checks on foods placed on the market. In total, 7169 food samples were checked in 2004. About 3,9 % of products on the market were found to be irradiated and not labelled. In particular, products imported from Asia, especially Asian-type noodles and dried prepared noodles, appear to be illegally irradiated.

Differences between Member States regarding the results of controls can partly be explained by the choice of samples and the performance of the analytical methods used.

1.   Legal basis and background

Under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC, the Member States are required to forward to the Commission every year:

| — | the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered
  and |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities, in particular regarding the categories and quantities of products treated and the dose administered

and

| — | the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods. |
| --- | --- |

—

the results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods.

The Commission publishes the results in annual reports in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This report covers the period from 1 January 2004 to 31 December 2004.

Information on general aspects of food irradiation is available on the website of the European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection2.

1.1.   Irradiation facilities

Under Article 3(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC, food may be irradiated only in approved irradiation facilities. For facilities in the EU, approval is given by the competent authorities of the Member States (2). The Member States have to inform the Commission of their approved irradiation facilities (Article 7(1)).

The list of authorised facilities in the Member States has been published by the Commission (3).

1.2.   Irradiated foods

The irradiation of dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings is authorised in the EU (Directive 1999/3/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 February 1999 on the establishment of a Community list of food and food ingredients treated with ionising radiation (4)). In addition, 6 Member States have notified that they maintain national authorisations for certain foods in accordance with Article 4(4) of Directive 1999/2/EC. The list of national authorisations has been published by the Commission (5).

Under Article 6 of Directive 1999/2/EC, any irradiated food or any irradiated food ingredient of a compound food must be labelled with the words ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.

To enforce correct labelling or to detect non-authorised products, several analytical methods have been standardised by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN), following a mandate given by the European Commission.

2.   Results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities

Details of the facilities in the Member states can be found at the Commission website:

http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/approved_facilities_en.pdf

The Member States submitted the following information:

2.1.   Belgium

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility IBA Mediris S.A. with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.

| Food | Amount
  (t) (6) |
| --- | --- |
| Shrimps | 685,7 |
| Frog's legs | 2 688,4 |
| Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 496,0 |
| Frozen vegetables | 143,4 |
| Cheese | 26,6 |
| Eggs | 168,9 |
| Poultry/Game | 219,8 |
| Meat | 966,8 |
| Fish | 191,9 |
| Dried fruits | 2,8 |
| Starch | 112,5 |
| Plasma | 46,4 |
| Prepared dishes | 167,5 |
| Total | 5 776,6 |

Food

Amount

(t) (6)

Shrimps

685,7

Frog's legs

2 688,4

Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

496,0

Frozen vegetables

143,4

Cheese

26,6

Eggs

168,9

Poultry/Game

219,8

Meat

966,8

Fish

191,9

Dried fruits

2,8

Starch

112,5

Plasma

46,4

Prepared dishes

167,5

Total

5 776,6

2.2.   Czech Republic

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility Artim spol.s.r.o. with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.

| Food | Amount
  (t) | Overall average absorbed radiation dose
  (KGy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 460,3 | 5 |
| Egg white | 0,01 | 3 |
| Total | 460,8 | |

Food

Amount

(t)

Overall average absorbed radiation dose

(KGy)

Dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

460,3

5

Egg white

0,01

3

Total

460,8

2.3.   Germany

During the reporting period, there were four approved irradiation facilities in Germany:

| (a) | Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH, Radeberg
  Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.
  The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.







  Food | Quantity
  (t) | Average absorbed dose
  (kGy) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Dried vegetables | 3,3 | <10 |
| Herbs and seasonings | 338,4 | <10 |
| Other foodstuffs (guarana seed) | 0,7 | <10 |
| Total | 342,4 | |

(a)

Gamma Service Produktbestrahlung GmbH, Radeberg

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.

Food

Quantity

(t)

Average absorbed dose

(kGy)

Dried vegetables

3,3

<10

Herbs and seasonings

338,4

<10

Other foodstuffs (guarana seed)

0,7

<10

Total

342,4

| (b) | Beta-Gamma Service GmbH&Co. KG, Wiehl
  Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.
  The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.







  Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Granulated slippery jack mushroom | 1,20 | 6,6 |
| Plant raw materials (parsley, dill, cilantro) | 2,50 | 6,3 |
| Powdered spinach | 4,32 | 6,5 |
| Powdered celery/horse radish | 3,00 | 6,6 |
| Parsley | 13,00 | 5,2 |
| Total | 24,02 | |

(b)

Beta-Gamma Service GmbH&Co. KG, Wiehl

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Granulated slippery jack mushroom

1,20

6,6

Plant raw materials (parsley, dill, cilantro)

2,50

6,3

Powdered spinach

4,32

6,5

Powdered celery/horse radish

3,00

6,6

Parsley

13,00

5,2

Total

24,02

| (c) | Isotron Deutschland GmbH, Allershausen
  Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.
  The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.







  Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Seasonings | 53 | 7-9 |
| Herbs | 440 | 7-9 |
| Total | 429,21 | |

(c)

Isotron Deutschland GmbH, Allershausen

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in this facility in 2004.

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Seasonings

53

7-9

Herbs

440

7-9

Total

429,21

| (d) | Gamma-Service GmbH&Co KG, Bruchsal
  No food products were irradiated in this facility in 2004. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

Gamma-Service GmbH&Co KG, Bruchsal

No food products were irradiated in this facility in 2004.

2.4.   Spain

In Spain, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of foods.

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out in the facilities.

2.5.   France

In France, there are seven facilities approved for the irradiation of foods.

Inspections by the competent authorities in 2004 confirmed the compliance of the irradiation facility with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the facilities in 2004.

| Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 203 | 10 |
| Frozen herbs | 1 | 10 |
| Dried vegetables and fruits | 2 | 1 |
| Gum arabic | 28 | 3 |
| Casein, caseinates | 54 | 6 |
| Mechanically recovered poultry meat, offal of poultry | 635 | 5 |
| Frozen frog legs | 813 | 5 |
| Shrimps | 20 | |
| Total | 1 802 | |

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

203

10

Frozen herbs

1

10

Dried vegetables and fruits

2

1

Gum arabic

28

3

Casein, caseinates

54

6

Mechanically recovered poultry meat, offal of poultry

635

5

Frozen frog legs

813

5

Shrimps

20

Total

1 802

2.6.   Hungary

In Hungary, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods.

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out in the facility.

2.7.   Italy

In Italy, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods.

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out in the facility.

2.8.   The Netherlands

In the Netherlands, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of foods.

During 2004, a general inspection of the Isotron facility in Ede was organised. The facility in Etten-Leur was only inspected for HACCP. No information has been forwarded on the results of the inspections carried out.

The following table shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the facilities in 2004.

| Products in 2004 | Quantity
  [t] (7) |
| --- | --- |
| Spices/Herbs | 1 638,4 |
| Dehydrated vegetables | 1 088 |
| Poultry meat (frozen) | 23,2 |
| Shrimps (frozen) | 284,8 |
| Frog parts | 64 |
| Egg white (cooled) | 1,6 |
| Food (8) | 1 647,2 |
| Samples food | 21,6 |
| Total | 4 768,8 |

Products in 2004

Quantity

[t] (7)

Spices/Herbs

1 638,4

Dehydrated vegetables

1 088

Poultry meat (frozen)

23,2

Shrimps (frozen)

284,8

Frog parts

64

Egg white (cooled)

1,6

Food (8)

1 647,2

Samples food

21,6

Total

4 768,8

2.9.   Poland

In Poland, there are two facilities approved for the irradiation of foods:

The installation of the Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry Technical University of Lodz was inspected by the State Sanitary Inspection and in compliance with EU Directive 1999/2/CE.

The following tables shows the categories and quantities of foods irradiated in the facilities in 2004.

| 1. | Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and technology, Warsaw







  Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spices, Herbs, dehydrated vegetables | 619,3 | 7 |
| Dried mushrooms | 61,4 | 5-7 |
| Total | 680,7 | 1 |

1.

Institute of Nuclear Chemistry and technology, Warsaw

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Spices, Herbs, dehydrated vegetables

619,3

7

Dried mushrooms

61,4

5-7

Total

680,7

1

| 2. | Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry Technical university of Lodz.







  Food | Quantity
  [t] | Average absorbed dose
  [kGy] |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Spices | 47,8 | 8 |
| Total | 47,8 | |

2.

Institute of Applied Radiation Chemistry Technical university of Lodz.

Food

Quantity

[t]

Average absorbed dose

[kGy]

Spices

47,8

8

Total

47,8

2.10.   The United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, there is one facility approved for the irradiation of foods.

The facility (reference EW/04) was inspected by the Food Standards Agency in December 2004. The facility complied with its licence and with the requirements of Directive 1999/2/EC.

No food was irradiated under licence in the UK in 2004.

2.11.   Summary for the EU

10 Member States, including 3 new Member States, have facilities approved in accordance with Article 7(2) of Directive 1999/2/EC.

Only 4 Member States forwarded to the Commission the results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities. Spain, Hungary and Italy did not provide such information.

The exact amount of foodstuffs irradiated in the Union cannot thus be determined.

3.   Results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage and the methods used to detect irradiated foods

The Member States submitted the following information:

3.1.   Austria

118 samples were checked for ionising radiation treatment. Irradiation was confirmed in one sample of dried fish, taken in connection with an inspection following a notification through the RASFF.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 118 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Basil | 2 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Chilli | 2 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Cloves | 1 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Marjoram | 4 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Oregano | 4 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Paprika | 7 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Pepper | 10 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Peppermint | 1 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Rosemary | 4 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Herbal tea (spiced) | 34 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Thyme | 5 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Chicken | 14 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Turkey | 3 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Duck | 15 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Goose | 11 | 0 | EN 1786 |
| Dried fish | 1 | 1 | EN 1785 |
| TOTAL | 117 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 99 | 1 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 118

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Basil

2

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Chilli

2

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Cloves

1

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Marjoram

4

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Oregano

4

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Paprika

7

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Pepper

10

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Peppermint

1

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Rosemary

4

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Herbal tea (spiced)

34

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Thyme

5

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Chicken

14

0

EN 1786

Turkey

3

0

EN 1786

Duck

15

0

EN 1786

Goose

11

0

EN 1786

Dried fish

1

1

EN 1785

TOTAL

117

1

Total in % of analysed samples

99

1

3.2.   Belgium

In total, 225 samples were analysed. None were found to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 225 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (origin) |
| Frozen peeled or decapitated shrimps | 40 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Dried herbs and spices | 44 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Mechanically recovered poultry meat | 23 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Fresh strawberries | 27 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Grated cheese | 42 | 0 | EN 1785 |
| Total | 225 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 225

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (origin)

Frozen peeled or decapitated shrimps

40

0

EN 1785

Dried herbs and spices

44

0

EN 1785

Mechanically recovered poultry meat

23

0

EN 1785

Fresh strawberries

27

0

EN 1785

Grated cheese

42

0

EN 1785

Total

225

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.3.   Cyprus

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.4.   Czech Republic

In total, 17 samples were analysed. 1 sample of herbal tea was positive for irradiation and was not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 17 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Spices | 8 | 0 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Herbal tea products | 3 | 1 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 5 | 0 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Total | 16 | 1 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94 | 6 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 17

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Spices

8

0

EN 13751

EN 1788

Herbal tea products

3

1

EN 13751

EN 1788

Food supplements

5

0

EN 13751

EN 1788

Total

16

1

Total in % of analysed samples

94

6

3.5.   Germany

4302 food samples were examined. 74 of these, i.e. 1,7 % on average, were non-compliant: 62 samples were incorrectly labelled and 12 were found to have been illegally irradiated.

The infringements are distributed very unevenly over product categories. In the group ‘Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks’, 5 of 14 samples (36 %) had been irradiated and were not correctly labelled. The same was true for 18 % of dried prepared meals.

It should be noted that products from Asia accounted for most of the non-compliant samples.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 4302 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (9) (origin) |
| Milk/milk products | 52 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 1787
  EN 1784
  EN 1785 |
| Cheese with herbs | 57 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 1784
  EN 1787 |
| Butter with herbs | 28 | 0 | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Eggs, egg products | 6 | 0 | EN 1784 mod. |
| Meat (including frozen meat, except poultry, game) | 11 | 0 | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786 |
| Meat products (except sausages) | 31 | 1 (9)

  (Vietnam) | EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Sausages | 69 | 0 | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1788
  EN 1787 |
| Poultry | 124 | 0 | EN 1784
  EN 1786 |
| Game | 12 | 0 | EN 1786
  EN 1784 |
| Fish and fisheries products | 76 | 4 (9)

  (Thailand) | EN 1784
  EN 1786
  EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products | 227 | 2 (9) | EN 1786
  EN 1788
  L 12.01-1 |
| Pulses | 40 | 0 | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 (Screening) |
| Soups, sauces | 69 | 3 | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Cereals and cereal products | 68 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Oil seeds | 83 | 0 | EN 1784
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Nuts | 307 | 0 | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch | 37 | 0 | EN 1787
  EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Fresh vegetables, salad | 86 | 0 | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Dried vegetables, vegetable products | 112 | 2 (9)

  (China, powdered spinach) | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 (Screening) |
| Mushrooms, fresh | 79 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products | 281 | 3 + 2 (9)

  (Asia, Italy, Germany) | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 (Screening) |
| Fresh fruits | 192 | 1 (9) | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1784
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Dried fruits or fruit products | 213 | 0 | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13708
  EN 13751
  L 30.00-3 |
| Coffee, raw | 15 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Teas, tea-like products | 291 | 0 | EN 1788
  EN 1787
  EN 13751
  EN 13751 (Screening) |
| Ready-to-serve meals | 8 | 0 | EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt | 1 268 | 34 | EN 1786
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  EN 13751 (Screening)
  EN 13788 |
| Herbs | 171 | 2 | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  EN 13788 |
| Dry prepared meals | 73 | 13
  (Vietnam, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany) | EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751 |
| Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks | 9 | 5 | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 90 | 2 | EN 1784 mod.
  EN 1787
  EN 1788
  EN 13751
  EN 13751 (Screening) |
| Other | 43 | | EN 1787
  EN 1788 |
| Total | 4 228 | 74 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98 | 2 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 4302

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled (9) (origin)

Milk/milk products

52

0

EN 1788

EN 1787

EN 1784

EN 1785

Cheese with herbs

57

0

EN 1788

EN 1784

EN 1787

Butter with herbs

28

0

EN 1787

EN 1788

Eggs, egg products

6

0

EN 1784 mod.

Meat (including frozen meat, except poultry, game)

11

0

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

Meat products (except sausages)

31

1 (9)

(Vietnam)

EN 1786

EN 1788

Sausages

69

0

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1788

EN 1787

Poultry

124

0

EN 1784

EN 1786

Game

12

0

EN 1786

EN 1784

Fish and fisheries products

76

4 (9)

(Thailand)

EN 1784

EN 1786

EN 1788

Crustaceans, shellfish, mussels and other aquatic animals including their products

227

2 (9)

EN 1786

EN 1788

L 12.01-1

Pulses

40

0

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751 (Screening)

Soups, sauces

69

3

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Cereals and cereal products

68

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Oil seeds

83

0

EN 1784

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Nuts

307

0

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Potatoes, parts of plants with high content of starch

37

0

EN 1787

EN 13751

EN 1788

Fresh vegetables, salad

86

0

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Dried vegetables, vegetable products

112

2 (9)

(China, powdered spinach)

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751 (Screening)

Mushrooms, fresh

79

0

EN 1788

EN 13751

Mushrooms, dried or mushroom products

281

3 + 2 (9)

(Asia, Italy, Germany)

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751 (Screening)

Fresh fruits

192

1 (9)

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1784

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Dried fruits or fruit products

213

0

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13708

EN 13751

L 30.00-3

Coffee, raw

15

0

EN 1788

Teas, tea-like products

291

0

EN 1788

EN 1787

EN 13751

EN 13751 (Screening)

Ready-to-serve meals

8

0

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

Spices, including preparations and seasoning salt

1 268

34

EN 1786

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

EN 13751 (Screening)

EN 13788

Herbs

171

2

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

EN 13788

Dry prepared meals

73

13

(Vietnam, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany)

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

Asian noodle snacks, party snacks, pizza, TV snacks

9

5

EN 1787

EN 1788

Food supplements

90

2

EN 1784 mod.

EN 1787

EN 1788

EN 13751

EN 13751 (Screening)

Other

43

EN 1787

EN 1788

Total

4 228

74

Total in % of analysed samples

98

2

3.6.   Denmark

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) examined 53 samples herbal food supplements and herbal raw materials for food supplements. 3 samples had been irradiated or contained irradiated ingredients. Non of them were correctly labelled in relation to irradiation.

| Food analysed | Number of samples analysed: 53 | CEN methods used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: not irradiated | Result: irradiated, not properly labelled |
| Herbal food supplements and herbal raw materials for food supplements | 50 | 3 | EN 13783 (screening) and
  EN 1788 (verification) |
| Total | 50 | 3 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94 | 6 | |

Food analysed

Number of samples analysed: 53

CEN methods used

Result: not irradiated

Result: irradiated, not properly labelled

Herbal food supplements and herbal raw materials for food supplements

50

3

EN 13783 (screening) and

EN 1788 (verification)

Total

50

3

Total in % of analysed samples

94

6

3.7.   Estonia

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.8.   Greece

In total, 76 samples were analysed. The 5 positive samples were food supplements. No information was given about the labelling of these samples.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 76 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Dried spices and herbs | 34 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Food supplements | 30 | 5 | EN 13751 |
| Cocoa | 11 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Fish | 1 | 0 | EN 13751 |
| Total | 71 | 5 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 93 | 7 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 76

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Dried spices and herbs

34

0

EN 13751

Food supplements

30

5

EN 13751

Cocoa

11

0

EN 13751

Fish

1

0

EN 13751

Total

71

5

Total in % of analysed samples

93

7

3.9.   Spain

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.10.   Finland

Altogether, 309 samples were analysed. Of the 297 samples of dried spices and herbs analysed, 84 samples were found to contain irradiated material. Most of these were spice mixtures in instant noodle packages imported from China and other Asian countries.

A total of 12 food supplements were analysed and 8 were found to contain irradiated material.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 309 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Dried spices and herbs | 213 | 84 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Food supplements | 4 | 8 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Total | 217 | 92 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 70 | 30 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 309

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Dried spices and herbs

213

84

EN 13751

EN 1788

Food supplements

4

8

EN 13751

EN 1788

Total

217

92

Total in % of analysed samples

70

30

3.11.   France

In total, 60 samples, most of them spices were analysed. None were found to be irradiated.

3.12.   Hungary

In total, 134 samples were analysed. 2 samples of herbs were positive for irradiation, one of which was not correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 134 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated (10) |
| Herbs | 117 | 2 | EN 1788 |
| Tea | 15 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 132 | 2 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 99 | 1 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 134

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated (10)

Herbs

117

2

EN 1788

Tea

15

0

EN 1788

Total

132

2

Total in % of analysed samples

99

1

3.13.   Ireland

In total, 586 samples were analysed of which 9 were confirmed to be irradiated.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 586 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Chicken sausages | 1 | 0 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Prawns | 10 | 0 |
| Soups, broths and sauces | 43 | 2 |
| Cereal and bakery products | 7 | 1 |
| Fruit and vegetables | 79 | 0 |
| Herbs, spices and seasonings | 342 | 3 |
| Coffee and tea | 23 | 2 |
| Seeds | 62 | 1 |
| Foods intended for special nutritional uses | 1 | 0 |
| Food supplements | 7 | 0 |
| Total | 577 | 9 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 98 | 2 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 586

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Chicken sausages

1

0

EN 13751

EN 1788

Prawns

10

0

Soups, broths and sauces

43

2

Cereal and bakery products

7

1

Fruit and vegetables

79

0

Herbs, spices and seasonings

342

3

Coffee and tea

23

2

Seeds

62

1

Foods intended for special nutritional uses

1

0

Food supplements

7

0

Total

577

9

Total in % of analysed samples

98

2

3.14.   Italy

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.15.   Latvia

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.16.   Lithuania

2 samples were tested: 1 sample of laurel leaves and 1 sample of green tea. Both were negative.

Documentary checks of dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings in 300 food stores were performed, but no information about the possible treatment of these dried aromatic herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings with ionising radiation was obtained.

3.17.   Luxembourg

In total, 50 samples were analysed, none of which tested positive for irradiation

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 50 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Spices | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Potatoes | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Tea | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Crustaceans: Prawn | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Onion | 10 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 50 | 0 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 100 | 0 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 50

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Spices

10

0

EN 1788

Potatoes

10

0

EN 1788

Tea

10

0

EN 1788

Crustaceans: Prawn

10

0

EN 1788

Onion

10

0

EN 1788

Total

50

0

Total in % of analysed samples

100

0

3.18.   Malta

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.19.   The Netherlands

In total, 430 samples were taken in the marketplace and analysed for irradiation. Of these 430 samples, 45 proved to be irradiated. Only 2 of the irradiated samples were correctly labelled as such. No indication of the origin of the positive samples was given.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 430 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated (11) |
| Dietary supplements | 165 | 38 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Spices and herbs | 220 | 7 | EN 13751
  EN 1788 |
| Total | 385 | 45 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 90 | 10 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 430

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated (11)

Dietary supplements

165

38

EN 13751

EN 1788

Spices and herbs

220

7

EN 13751

EN 1788

Total

385

45

Total in % of analysed samples

90

10

3.20.   Poland

In total, 121 samples were analysed. 7 samples tested positive for irradiation, none of which were correctly labelled.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 121 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 60 | 6
  (Singapore, India) | EN 1788 |
| Potatoes | 2 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Onion and garlic | 13 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Poultry | 7 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Unshelled nuts | 24 | 1 | EN 1788 |
| Prawns, fish | 8 | 0 | EN 1788 |
| Total | 114 | 7 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94 | 6 | |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 121

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated, not correctly labelled

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

60

6

(Singapore, India)

EN 1788

Potatoes

2

0

EN 1788

Onion and garlic

13

0

EN 1788

Poultry

7

0

EN 1788

Unshelled nuts

24

1

EN 1788

Prawns, fish

8

0

EN 1788

Total

114

7

Total in % of analysed samples

94

6

3.21.   Portugal

No information has been forwarded by this Member State on the results of checks carried out at the marketplace.

3.22.   Sweden

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.23.   Slovakia

In total, 10 samples comprising sunflower seed, hazelnuts, peanuts and almonds were tested with the GC method EN 1784. The results indicate that none of the samples were irradiated.

3.24.   Slovenia

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

3.25.   The United Kingdom

In total, 676 products were sampled by UK local enforcement authorities and analysed using standardised detection tests for irradiated food. Of these 676 samples, 40 (6 %) were found to be irradiated. The 33 samples reported as ‘inconclusive’ were identified as intermediate using CEN method EN13751:2002, and were not analysed further, or were samples of 'low sensitivity' such that the mineral grain fraction of the samples was insufficient to carry out accurate analysis.

| Food analysed | Number of analysed samples: 676 | CEN method used |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Result: non-irradiated | Result: irradiated |
| Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings | 333 | 10 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Dried ready meals | 30 | 14 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Couscous and dried seasonings | 0 | 1 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Dried soup mixes | 5 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Noodles and dried seasoningsA | 18 | 12 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Tortillas and dried seasonings | 2 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Rice and dried seasonings | 2 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Pasta and dried seasonings | 2 | 1 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Mushrooms and edible fungi (dried and fresh) | 4 | 1 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Dried fruit | 47 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Fresh fruit | 17 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Vegetables including onions | 10 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Herbal teas | 21 | 0 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Seafood, i.e. shellfish, prawns, shrimps and fish | 40 | 0 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Dried food ingredientsB | 4 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Nuts | 1 | 0 | EN13751:2002 |
| Food supplements | 96 | 15 | EN13751:2002;
  EN 1778:2001 |
| Total | 636 | 40 | |
| Total in % of analysed samples | 94 | 6 | — |

Food analysed

Number of analysed samples: 676

CEN method used

Result: non-irradiated

Result: irradiated

Dried herbs, spices and vegetable seasonings

333

10

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Dried ready meals

30

14

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Couscous and dried seasonings

0

1

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Dried soup mixes

5

0

EN13751:2002

Noodles and dried seasoningsA

18

12

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Tortillas and dried seasonings

2

0

EN13751:2002

Rice and dried seasonings

2

0

EN13751:2002

Pasta and dried seasonings

2

1

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Mushrooms and edible fungi (dried and fresh)

4

1

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Dried fruit

47

0

EN13751:2002

Fresh fruit

17

0

EN13751:2002

Vegetables including onions

10

0

EN13751:2002

Herbal teas

21

0

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Seafood, i.e. shellfish, prawns, shrimps and fish

40

0

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Dried food ingredientsB

4

0

EN13751:2002

Nuts

1

0

EN13751:2002

Food supplements

96

15

EN13751:2002;

EN 1778:2001

Total

636

40

Total in % of analysed samples

94

6

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3.26.   Summary for the EU

The following table summarises the samples analysed and the results obtained for the EU as a whole:

| Member State | Number of samples non-irradiated | Number of samples irradiated | % of samples irradiated, not correctly labelled |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AT | 117 | 1 | 1 |
| BE | 225 | 0 | 0 |
| CY | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| CZ | 16 | 1 | 6 |
| DE | 4228 | 74 | 2 |
| DK | 50 | 3 | 6 |
| EE | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| EL | 71 | 5 | 7 |
| ES | NI | NI | NI |
| FI | 217 | 92 | 30 |
| FR | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| HU | 132 | 2 (12) | 1 |
| IE | 577 | 9 | 0 |
| IT | NI | NI | NI |
| LV | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| LT | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| LU | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| MT | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| NL | 385 | 45 (12) | 10 |
| PL | 114 | 7 | 6 |
| PT | NI | NI | NI |
| SE | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| SK | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| SI | NAC | NAC | NAC |
| UK | 636 | 40 | 6 |
| Total | 6 890 | 279 | 3,9 |
| NI | : | No information has been forwarded by the Member State |
| NAC | : | No analytical checks were performed in 2004. |

Member State

Number of samples non-irradiated

Number of samples irradiated

% of samples irradiated, not correctly labelled

AT

117

1

1

BE

225

0

0

CY

NAC

NAC

NAC

CZ

16

1

6

DE

4228

74

2

DK

50

3

6

EE

NAC

NAC

NAC

EL

71

5

7

ES

NI

NI

NI

FI

217

92

30

FR

60

0

0

HU

132

2 (12)

1

IE

577

9

0

IT

NI

NI

NI

LV

NAC

NAC

NAC

LT

2

0

0

LU

50

0

0

MT

NAC

NAC

NAC

NL

385

45 (12)

10

PL

114

7

6

PT

NI

NI

NI

SE

NAC

NAC

NAC

SK

10

0

0

SI

NAC

NAC

NAC

UK

636

40

6

Total

6 890

279

3,9

NI

:

No information has been forwarded by the Member State

NAC

:

No analytical checks were performed in 2004.

4.   Conclusions

4.1.   Results of checks carried out in irradiation facilities

Directive 1999/2/EC requires the Member States to inform the Commission about the results of checks in irradiation facilities, the categories and quantities of foods irradiated and the average doses applied.

In 2004, irradiation facilities had approval in 10 Member States. Compared to 2003, facilities in 3 new Member States were added to the list of approved facilities in the Member States.

Only 7 of the 10 Member States provided the information requested with respect to the food categories treated.

Due this incomplete reporting, the precise amount of foods irradiated in the EU during 2004 is not known.

4.2.   Results of checks carried out at the product marketing stage

In 2004, 16 Member States performed analytical checks and submitted the requested data. 6 Member States informed the Commission that they did not perform analytical checks during the period covered by the present report.

The information submitted shows that during 2004, 3,9 % of samples were irradiated and not correctly labelled.

The infringements are unevenly distributed over product categories. Products imported from Asia, especially Asian-type noodles and dried prepared noodles, are particularly concerned. In addition, it should be noted that in 2004, there were no facilities in Asia approved by the European Community.

The Commission expects that the numbers of checks on these products will be increased in all Member States and that Member States will take the appropriate measures.

Differences between Member States regarding the results of controls could partly be explained by the choice of the samples and the performance of the analytical methods used.

4.3.   Deadline for the submission of the results of checks for the 2005 report

The deadline for submitting to the Commission the results of checks performed in 2005, as required under Article 7(3) of Directive 1999/2/EC, is 30 April 2006.

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(1)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 16. Amended by Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 (OJ L 284, 31.10.2003, p. 1).

(2)  http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/biosafety/irradiation/index_en.htm.

(3)  OJ C 187, 7.8.2003, p. 13.

(4)  OJ L 66, 13.3.1999, p. 24.

(5)  OJ C 56, 11.3.2003, p. 5.

(6)  Amounts reported in kg.

(7)  The amounts have been reported as ‘boards’ with an average weight per board of 800 kg.

(8)  Products intended for exports to third countries.

(9)  Labelled as irradiated, though irradiation not permitted.

(10)  One sample was not correctly labelled.

(11)  Two of the samples were correctly labelled.

(12)  Hungary and the Netherlands, respectively, found 1 and 2 samples that were irradiated and correctly labelled.

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Supplementary Code of Ethical Criteria for the members of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank

(in accordance with Article 11(3) of the Rules of Procedure of the European Central Bank)

(2006/C 230/09)

1.   Preliminary statements

On 10 October 2000, the Executive Board adopted the Code of Conduct of the European Central Bank. It gives guidance and sets ethical conventions, standards and benchmarks for all persons employed by the European Central Bank (ECB) as well as the members of the ECB's Executive Board. On 16 May 2002, the members of the Executive Board as members of the Governing Council agreed on the Code of Conduct for the members of the Governing Council. This Supplementary Code of Ethical Criteria (hereinafter the ‘Code’) further specifies the ethical regime applicable to the members of the Executive Board.

2.   Gifts or other financial benefits

Members of the Executive Board should not accept gifts or financial benefits which are in any way related to the tasks and duties conferred upon them, in excess of a customary or negligible value. In this respect, gifts of a value not exceeding EUR 100 may be retained. If a particular situation does not allow a gift of a value exceeding EUR 100 to be rejected, the gift must be handed over to the ECB unless any excess above EUR 100 is paid to the ECB.

Members of the Executive Board may make gifts to third parties at the ECB's expense exceeding the limits foreseen in the rules for staff members. If a gift exceeds three times this amount, the Executive Board's authorisation is required. Members of the Executive Board should neither entertain each other, including spouses, partners or family members, nor give any other benefits to the aforementioned at the ECB's expense.

3.   Acceptance of invitations

Members of the Executive Board, while keeping in mind their obligation to respect the principle of independence and avoid conflicts of interest, may accept invitations to conferences, receptions or cultural events and connected entertainment, including appropriate hospitality, if their participation in the event is compatible with the fulfilment of their duties or is in the ECB's interest. In this respect, they may accept the payment by the organisers of travel and accommodation cost commensurate with the duration of their commitment. In particular, members of the Executive Board may accept invitations to widely attended events, while they should observe particular prudence with regard to individual invitations. Any fees which may be accepted by the members of the Executive Board for lectures and speeches undertaken in their official capacity shall be used by the ECB for charitable purposes.

These rules should apply equally to their spouses or partners, if the invitations are also extended to them and if their participation is consistent with internationally accepted custom.

4.   Acceptance of remuneration for activities undertaken in a personal capacity

Members of the Executive Board may undertake teaching and scholarly activities as well as other non-profit activities. They may accept remuneration and the reimbursement of expenses for such activities, undertaken in their personal capacity and not involving the ECB, subject to the conditions laid down in Article 11(1) of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank and provided that this remuneration and these expenses are commensurate with the work performed and remain within customary limits. They should annually notify in writing the President of the ECB both of any activities they have performed in a personal capacity and of any resulting remuneration.

5.   Compliance with rules on insider trading

Members of the Executive Board are subject to the comprehensive compliance rules on insider trading and the monitoring regime in force at the ECB. They are strongly recommended to place their investments under the control of one or more recognised portfolio managers with full discretion. This recommendation does not apply to current accounts, deposits accounts, saving accounts and money market funds or comparable short term instruments. This recommendation is also without prejudice to the possibility to occasionally mobilise funds for the purchase of certain goods or for investing in real estate. In case of doubt, members of the Executive Board should seek the opinion of the ECB's Ethics Adviser.

6.   Ethics Adviser

In order to ensure a consistent application of this Code, members of the Executive Board should, in case of doubt about the practical application of any ethical criterion laid down in this Code, consult the ECB's Ethics Adviser.

7.   Distribution and publication

Made in one original copy, deposited in the vaults of the ECB. A copy has been distributed to each Executive Board member.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 5 September 2006.

The President of the ECB

Jean-Claude TRICHET

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Publication of the final accounts for the financial year 2005

(2006/C 230/10)

The complete version of the final accounts may be found at the following address:

http://www.eda.europa.eu/finance

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