# Official Journal C 109/2013

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  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.109.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 109 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5616 April 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.109.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 109

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5616 April 2013

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 109/01 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (Publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(1) of the Directive))
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| 2013/C 109/02 | Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (Withdrawal of the publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(3) of the Directive))
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Contents

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II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 109/01

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (Publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(1) of the Directive))
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(Publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(1) of the Directive))

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1

2013/C 109/02

Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (Withdrawal of the publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(3) of the Directive))
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  1
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(Withdrawal of the publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(3) of the Directive))

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| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 109/03 | Euro exchange rates | 6 |
| 2013/C 109/04 | Withdrawal of obsolete Commission proposals | 7 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 109/03

Euro exchange rates

6

2013/C 109/04

Withdrawal of obsolete Commission proposals

7

| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 109/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6860 — Volvo/Dongfeng Motor Group Company/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
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| 2013/C 109/06 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6889 — Sogecap/Cardif/Clichy-la-Garenne Building Complex) (
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  ) | 10 |
| 2013/C 109/07 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6913 — DP World/Goodman/DP World Asia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 11 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 109/08 | Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 12 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 109/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6860 — Volvo/Dongfeng Motor Group Company/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

9

2013/C 109/06

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6889 — Sogecap/Cardif/Clichy-la-Garenne Building Complex) (
  1
  )

1

10

2013/C 109/07

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6913 — DP World/Goodman/DP World Asia) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

11

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2013/C 109/08

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

12

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/1 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/1

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (1)

(Publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(1) of the Directive))

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 109/01

MI-006:   Automatic catchweighing instruments

in relation to:

| — | OIML R 51-1 Edition 2006 (E)







  Essential requirements in MID
  (Annex I and MI-006 common part and Chapter II) | OIML R 51-1 Edition 2006 (E) | Comment |
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| Annex I |
| 1.1 | T.4.3.1, T.4.3.7, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1.1 | Covered |
| 1.2 | 4.1.3, 4.1.6, 4.2.2 | Covered |
| 1.3 | 5.2.1 | Covered |
| 1.3.1 | 2.9.1.1, 2.9.1.2 | Covered except that:
  Condensing/non-condensing and open/closed is not covered |
| 1.3.2 | | Not relevant |
| 1.3.3 | | |
| (a) E1
  (a) E2 | A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3 | Covered |
| (a) E3 | A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3, A.6.3.6 | Covered on the provision that test pulse 5, test level IV according to ISO 7637-2:2004(E) is used |
| (b) | A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3 | Covered on the provision that the severity levels specified in OIML D11 (2004) are used in some instances |
| 1.3.4 | 2.9.2, A.6.2.4, A.6.2.5, A.6.2.6, A.6.2.7, 4.2.3, 6.4.3, A.5.2, 2.9.3, A.6.2.8, 2.9.1.3, A.6.2.2, 6.1.4 & A.5.8, 2.8.1, 6.4.4 & A.5.7 | Covered except the mains frequency variation and power frequency magnetic field |
| 1.4 | | |
| 1.4.1 | A.6.1.1, Annex A | Covered |
| 1.4.2 | A.6.2.3, 4.1.2 | Covered except for the damp heat condensing test |
| 2 | A.7, 6.5.3, 2.10 | Covered |
| 3 | T.3.6 | Covered |
| 4 | T.3.5, 3.3.1, 2.5.1, 5.2.3 | Covered |
| 5 | 4.1.4, A.7, 2.10, 6.5.3, T.3.7 | Covered |
| 6 | 3.2.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.2 | Covered |
| 7 | | |
| 7.1 | 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.4 | Covered |
| 7.2 | 3.1 | Covered |
| 7.3 | | Not relevant |
| 7.4 | | Not relevant |
| 7.5 | 3.1 | Covered |
| 7.6 | 3.4.5. 2.11, 6.1.5 | Covered except for the description of test procedure in the operation manual |
| 8 | | |
| 8.1 | 4.2.4 | Covered |
| 8.2 | 3.2.6 | Covered |
| 8.3 | 3.4.5, 3.2.3 | Covered |
| 8.4 | 3.2.6, 3.2.3, 3.4.4 | Covered |
| 8.5 | | Not relevant |
| 9 | | |
| 9.1 | 3.11.1, 3.11.2 | Covered except for the indication of presence of additional device |
| 9.2 | | Not relevant |
| 9.3 | 3.11.1, 3.11.2, 3.11.3 | Covered except for information (on its operation, installation, maintenance, repairs, permissible adjustments, correct operation), condensation, open or closed location |
| 9.4 | | Not relevant |
| 9.5 | 3.3.2 | Covered |
| 9.6 | | Not relevant |
| 9.7 | 2.7 | Covered |
| 9.8 | 3.11.4, 3.12 | Covered |
| 10 | | |
| 10.1 | 3.3, 3.4, | Covered |
| 10.2 | 3.3.1, 2.4, 3.4.2, 3.3.2 | Covered |
| 10.3 | 3.4.3, 3.4.4 | Covered |
| 10.4 | 3.4.3 | Not covered directly, although some requirements are relevant |
| 10.5 | | Not relevant |
| 11 | | |
| 11.1 | 3.4.4, 3.4.3 | Covered when the measuring instrument is fitted with a data storage device or a printer |
| 11.2 | 3.4.4, 3.4.3 | Covered when the measuring instrument is fitted with a data storage device or a printer |
| 12 | 2.11, 6.1.5, 6.1.8 | Covered |
| Annex MI-006 |
| CHAPTER I —   Requirements common to all types of automatic weighing instruments |
| 1 | 5.2.1 | Covered |
| 1.1 | T.3.1.1, T.3.1.2, T.3.1.3, 2.2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.3 | Covered |
| 1.2 | 2.9.2 | Covered |
| 1.3 | 2.9.1.1, 2.9.1.2, 2.9.3, 3.2.5 | Covered |
| 1.4 | 6.1.4, 2.9.3, 3.2.3 | Covered |
| 3 | | |
| 3.1 | 2.9.3, 3.2.3, 3.2.5 | Covered |
| 3.2 | 3.2.7 | Covered |
| 3.3 | 3.3.1 (3.3, 3.2.4, 3.6.4, 3.6.5, 3.7.3, 3.9.4) | Covered |
| 3.4 | 4.2.1 | Covered |
| 3.5 | 3.5, 3.6 | Covered |
| 3.6 | 3.3.3, 3.10.3 | Covered |
| CHAPTER II —   Automatic catchweighers |
| 1 | | |
| 1.1 | 2.1 | Covered |
| 1.2 | 2.1.1, 2.1.2 | Covered except that IV is used in the Directive 2004/22/EC instead of IIII |
| 2 | | |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | Covered |
| 2.2 | 2.1.1 | Covered |
| 3 | 2.1, 2.1.2 | Covered |
| 4 | | |
| 4.1 | 2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.2, A.3.9.2.2 a) | Covered |
| 4.2 | 2.5.1.1
  Table 4 | Covered |
| 4.3 | 2.2.1
  Table 1 | Covered |
| 4.4 | 2.2.1, 2.3 | Covered except when the accuracy class is XIII or Y(a) with 0,1 g ≤ e ≤ 2 g |
| 5 | 2.2.2 | Covered |
| 6 | | |
| 6.1 | 3.2.3 | Covered |
| 6.2 | 3.2.3 | Covered |
| 7.1 | | |
| 7.1.1 | 2.6.1 | Covered |
| 7.1.2 | 2.6.2 | Covered |
| 7.2 | T.4.3.9, 4.1.3 | Covered |
| 7.3 | 2.9.1.2 | Covered |
| Notes:

  The column ‘Comment’ indicates the compliance between OIML R 51-1 and the relevant requirement in Directive 2004/22/EC.
  The indication ‘Covered’ means that:






  — | the requirement of OIML R 51-1 is identical to the one of Directive 2004/22/EC, or |

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OIML R 51-1 Edition 2006 (E)

Essential requirements in MID

(Annex I and MI-006 common part and Chapter II)

OIML R 51-1 Edition 2006 (E)

Comment

Annex I

1.1

T.4.3.1, T.4.3.7, 2.5, 2.6, 4.1.1

Covered

1.2

4.1.3, 4.1.6, 4.2.2

Covered

1.3

5.2.1

Covered

1.3.1

2.9.1.1, 2.9.1.2

Covered except that:

Condensing/non-condensing and open/closed is not covered

1.3.2

Not relevant

1.3.3

(a) E1

(a) E2

A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3

Covered

(a) E3

A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3, A.6.3.6

Covered on the provision that test pulse 5, test level IV according to ISO 7637-2:2004(E) is used

(b)

A.6.3.1, A.6.3.2, A.6.3.4, A.6.3.5.1, A.6.3.5.2, A.6.3.3

Covered on the provision that the severity levels specified in OIML D11 (2004) are used in some instances

1.3.4

2.9.2, A.6.2.4, A.6.2.5, A.6.2.6, A.6.2.7, 4.2.3, 6.4.3, A.5.2, 2.9.3, A.6.2.8, 2.9.1.3, A.6.2.2, 6.1.4 & A.5.8, 2.8.1, 6.4.4 & A.5.7

Covered except the mains frequency variation and power frequency magnetic field

1.4

1.4.1

A.6.1.1, Annex A

Covered

1.4.2

A.6.2.3, 4.1.2

Covered except for the damp heat condensing test

2

A.7, 6.5.3, 2.10

Covered

3

T.3.6

Covered

4

T.3.5, 3.3.1, 2.5.1, 5.2.3

Covered

5

4.1.4, A.7, 2.10, 6.5.3, T.3.7

Covered

6

3.2.2, 4.1.3, 4.2.2

Covered

7

7.1

3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.2.4

Covered

7.2

3.1

Covered

7.3

Not relevant

7.4

Not relevant

7.5

3.1

Covered

7.6

3.4.5. 2.11, 6.1.5

Covered except for the description of test procedure in the operation manual

8

8.1

4.2.4

Covered

8.2

3.2.6

Covered

8.3

3.4.5, 3.2.3

Covered

8.4

3.2.6, 3.2.3, 3.4.4

Covered

8.5

Not relevant

9

9.1

3.11.1, 3.11.2

Covered except for the indication of presence of additional device

9.2

Not relevant

9.3

3.11.1, 3.11.2, 3.11.3

Covered except for information (on its operation, installation, maintenance, repairs, permissible adjustments, correct operation), condensation, open or closed location

9.4

Not relevant

9.5

3.3.2

Covered

9.6

Not relevant

9.7

2.7

Covered

9.8

3.11.4, 3.12

Covered

10

10.1

3.3, 3.4,

Covered

10.2

3.3.1, 2.4, 3.4.2, 3.3.2

Covered

10.3

3.4.3, 3.4.4

Covered

10.4

3.4.3

Not covered directly, although some requirements are relevant

10.5

Not relevant

11

11.1

3.4.4, 3.4.3

Covered when the measuring instrument is fitted with a data storage device or a printer

11.2

3.4.4, 3.4.3

Covered when the measuring instrument is fitted with a data storage device or a printer

12

2.11, 6.1.5, 6.1.8

Covered

Annex MI-006

CHAPTER I —   Requirements common to all types of automatic weighing instruments

1

5.2.1

Covered

1.1

T.3.1.1, T.3.1.2, T.3.1.3, 2.2.2, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.3.3

Covered

1.2

2.9.2

Covered

1.3

2.9.1.1, 2.9.1.2, 2.9.3, 3.2.5

Covered

1.4

6.1.4, 2.9.3, 3.2.3

Covered

3

3.1

2.9.3, 3.2.3, 3.2.5

Covered

3.2

3.2.7

Covered

3.3

3.3.1 (3.3, 3.2.4, 3.6.4, 3.6.5, 3.7.3, 3.9.4)

Covered

3.4

4.2.1

Covered

3.5

3.5, 3.6

Covered

3.6

3.3.3, 3.10.3

Covered

CHAPTER II —   Automatic catchweighers

1

1.1

2.1

Covered

1.2

2.1.1, 2.1.2

Covered except that IV is used in the Directive 2004/22/EC instead of IIII

2

2.1

2.1

Covered

2.2

2.1.1

Covered

3

2.1, 2.1.2

Covered

4

4.1

2.5.1.1, 2.5.1.2, A.3.9.2.2 a)

Covered

4.2

2.5.1.1

Table 4

Covered

4.3

2.2.1

Table 1

Covered

4.4

2.2.1, 2.3

Covered except when the accuracy class is XIII or Y(a) with 0,1 g ≤ e ≤ 2 g

5

2.2.2

Covered

6

6.1

3.2.3

Covered

6.2

3.2.3

Covered

7.1

7.1.1

2.6.1

Covered

7.1.2

2.6.2

Covered

7.2

T.4.3.9, 4.1.3

Covered

7.3

2.9.1.2

Covered

Notes:

The column ‘Comment’ indicates the compliance between OIML R 51-1 and the relevant requirement in Directive 2004/22/EC.

The indication ‘Covered’ means that:

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the requirement of OIML R 51-1 is identical to the one of Directive 2004/22/EC, or

| — | the requirement of OIML R 51-1 is more severe than the one of Directive 2004/22/EC, or |
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the requirement of OIML R 51-1 is more severe than the one of Directive 2004/22/EC, or

| — | all of the requirement of OIML R 51-1 fulfils requirements in Directive 2004/22/EC (even when Directive 2004/22/EC allows other alternatives), |
| --- | --- |

—

all of the requirement of OIML R 51-1 fulfils requirements in Directive 2004/22/EC (even when Directive 2004/22/EC allows other alternatives),

| — | in case the requirement is not fully covered, a short statement explains what is covered. |
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—

in case the requirement is not fully covered, a short statement explains what is covered.

The indication ‘Not covered’ means that the requirement in Directive 2004/22/EC is either not compatible with the relevant OIML R 51-1 requirement or not included in OIML R 51-1.

The indication ‘Not relevant’ means that the requirement in Annex I of Directive 2004/22/EC is not relevant for automatic catchweighing instruments.

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(1)  OJ L 135, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

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| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/5 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/5

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Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on measuring instruments (1)

(Withdrawal of the publication of the references to normative documents drawn up by OIML and the list of the parts thereof corresponding to the essential requirements (in conformity with Article 16(3) of the Directive))

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 109/02

The publication of the references (2) concerning automatic catchweighing instruments (MI-006, Chapter II) in relation to OIML R 51-1, edition 2006, is withdrawn.

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(1)  OJ L 135, 30.4.2004, p. 1.

(2)  OJ C 33, 2.2.2011, p. 6.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/6 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/6

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Euro exchange rates (1)

15 April 2013

2013/C 109/03

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3081 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 127,83 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4560 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,85290 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,3704 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2147 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,5005 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,864 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 294,31 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,7006 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1132 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,3816 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3414 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2573 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3350 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,1545 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5443 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6184 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 466,50 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,8603 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,0931 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,6130 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 712,60 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 3,9766 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 53,879 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 41,0482 |
| THB | Thai baht | 38,040 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,5854 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 15,8693 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 71,4600 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3081

JPY

Japanese yen

127,83

DKK

Danish krone

7,4560

GBP

Pound sterling

0,85290

SEK

Swedish krona

8,3704

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2147

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,5005

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,864

HUF

Hungarian forint

294,31

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,7006

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1132

RON

Romanian leu

4,3816

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3414

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2573

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3350

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,1545

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5443

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6184

KRW

South Korean won

1 466,50

ZAR

South African rand

11,8603

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,0931

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,6130

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 712,60

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

3,9766

PHP

Philippine peso

53,879

RUB

Russian rouble

41,0482

THB

Thai baht

38,040

BRL

Brazilian real

2,5854

MXN

Mexican peso

15,8693

INR

Indian rupee

71,4600

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

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EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/7

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WITHDRAWAL OF OBSOLETE COMMISSION PROPOSALS

2013/C 109/04

List of proposals withdrawn

| Document | Interinstitutional procedure | Title |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion |
| COM(1983) 13 | — | Proposal for a Council regulation (EEC) implementing within the European Economic Community Decision No 3/80 of the EEC-Turkey Association Council on the application of the social security schemes of the Member States of the European Communities to Turkish workers and members of their families |
| COM(2012) 130 | 2012/0061/COD | Proposal for a Council regulation on the exercise of the right to take collective action within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services |
| European External Action Service |
| COM(2012) 43 | 2012/0009/NLE | Proposal for a Council decision on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex XIII (Transport Road) |
| Enlargement |
| COM(1984) 306 | — | Projet de décision du Conseil de coopération CEE-Yougoslavie concernant la mise en oeuvre des dispositions de l'accord de coopération CEE-Yougoslavie, du 1er avril 1983, relatives à la coopération dans le domaine de la Sécurité sociale |
| Enterprise and Industry |
| COM(2010) 280 | 2010/0168/NLE | Proposal for a Council decision on the compulsory application of Regulation No 100 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for the approval of motor vehicles with regard to electric safety |
| COM(2010) 310 | 2010/0169/NLE | Proposal for a Council decision on the compulsory application of Regulations Nos 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13 H, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 43, 44, 46, 48, 55, 58, 61, 66, 67, 73, 77, 79, 80, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 102, 105, 107, 110, 112, 116, 118, 121, 122, 123 and 125 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore |
| Home Affairs |
| COM(2009) 701 | 2009/0186/NLE | Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer of EU-sourced passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the Australian Customs Service |
| COM(2009) 702 | 2009/0187/NLE | Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (2007 PNR agreement) |
| Justice |
| COM(2006) 399 | 2006/0135/CNS | Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 as regards jurisdiction and introducing rules concerning applicable law in matrimonial matters |
| COM(2010) 708 | 2010/0347/APP | Proposal for a Council decision amending Decision (2008/203/EC) of 28 February 2008 implementing Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 as regards the adoption of a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2007-2012 |
| COM(2002) 520 | — | Proposal for a Council decision on the signing by the European Community of the Council of Europe Convention on contact concerning children |
| European Anti-Fraud Office |
| COM(2001) 272 amended by COM(2002) 577 | 2001/0115/COD | Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the criminal law protection of the Community's financial interests |
| Taxation and Customs Union |
| COM(2003) 234 amended by COM(2004) 468 | 2003/0091/CNS | Proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards value added tax on services provided in the postal sector |
| Trade |
| COM(2005) 661 | 2005/0254/COD | Proposal for a Council regulation on the indication of the country of origin of certain products imported from third countries |
| Codification |
| COM(2009) 546 | 2009/0154/COD | Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (codified version) |

Document

Interinstitutional procedure

Title

Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

COM(1983) 13

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Proposal for a Council regulation (EEC) implementing within the European Economic Community Decision No 3/80 of the EEC-Turkey Association Council on the application of the social security schemes of the Member States of the European Communities to Turkish workers and members of their families

COM(2012) 130

2012/0061/COD

Proposal for a Council regulation on the exercise of the right to take collective action within the context of the freedom of establishment and the freedom to provide services

European External Action Service

COM(2012) 43

2012/0009/NLE

Proposal for a Council decision on the position to be taken by the European Union in the EEA Joint Committee concerning an amendment to Annex XIII (Transport Road)

Enlargement

COM(1984) 306

—

Projet de décision du Conseil de coopération CEE-Yougoslavie concernant la mise en oeuvre des dispositions de l'accord de coopération CEE-Yougoslavie, du 1er avril 1983, relatives à la coopération dans le domaine de la Sécurité sociale

Enterprise and Industry

COM(2010) 280

2010/0168/NLE

Proposal for a Council decision on the compulsory application of Regulation No 100 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for the approval of motor vehicles with regard to electric safety

COM(2010) 310

2010/0169/NLE

Proposal for a Council decision on the compulsory application of Regulations Nos 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 13 H, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31, 34, 37, 38, 39, 43, 44, 46, 48, 55, 58, 61, 66, 67, 73, 77, 79, 80, 87, 89, 90, 91, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98, 99, 102, 105, 107, 110, 112, 116, 118, 121, 122, 123 and 125 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe for the type-approval of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore

Home Affairs

COM(2009) 701

2009/0186/NLE

Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer of EU-sourced passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the Australian Customs Service

COM(2009) 702

2009/0187/NLE

Proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on the processing and transfer of passenger name record (PNR) data by air carriers to the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (2007 PNR agreement)

Justice

COM(2006) 399

2006/0135/CNS

Proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 2201/2003 as regards jurisdiction and introducing rules concerning applicable law in matrimonial matters

COM(2010) 708

2010/0347/APP

Proposal for a Council decision amending Decision (2008/203/EC) of 28 February 2008 implementing Regulation (EC) No 168/2007 as regards the adoption of a Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2007-2012

COM(2002) 520

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Proposal for a Council decision on the signing by the European Community of the Council of Europe Convention on contact concerning children

European Anti-Fraud Office

COM(2001) 272 amended by COM(2002) 577

2001/0115/COD

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the criminal law protection of the Community's financial interests

Taxation and Customs Union

COM(2003) 234 amended by COM(2004) 468

2003/0091/CNS

Proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 77/388/EEC as regards value added tax on services provided in the postal sector

Trade

COM(2005) 661

2005/0254/COD

Proposal for a Council regulation on the indication of the country of origin of certain products imported from third countries

Codification

COM(2009) 546

2009/0154/COD

Proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council relating to the radio interference (electromagnetic compatibility) of vehicles (codified version)

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/9 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/9

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6860 — Volvo/Dongfeng Motor Group Company/JV)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 109/05

| 1. | On 9 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking AB Volvo (‘Volvo’, Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Company Limited (‘DFCV’, PRC), previously solely controlled by Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (‘DFG’, PRC), by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 9 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking AB Volvo (‘Volvo’, Sweden) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of the undertaking Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Company Limited (‘DFCV’, PRC), previously solely controlled by Dongfeng Motor Group Company Limited (‘DFG’, PRC), by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for AB Volvo: production of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for AB Volvo: production of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines,

| — | for DFG: production of trucks, buses, passenger cars, automotive engines, automotive components and parts and vehicle manufacturing equipment, |
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for DFG: production of trucks, buses, passenger cars, automotive engines, automotive components and parts and vehicle manufacturing equipment,

| — | for DFCV: production of trucks, buses, engines, axles and transmissions. |
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for DFCV: production of trucks, buses, engines, axles and transmissions.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6860 — Volvo/Dongfeng Motor Group Company/JV, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6860 — Volvo/Dongfeng Motor Group Company/JV, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/10 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/10

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6889 — Sogecap/Cardif/Clichy-la-Garenne Building Complex)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 109/06

| 1. | On 9 April 2013, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Sogecap (France) and Cardif Assurance Vie (‘Cardif’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a building complex by way of purchase of assets. |
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1.

On 9 April 2013, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Sogecap (France) and Cardif Assurance Vie (‘Cardif’, France) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of a building complex by way of purchase of assets.

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






  — | Sogecap, a subsidiary of Société générale, is active in the life assurance sector, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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Sogecap, a subsidiary of Société générale, is active in the life assurance sector,

| — | Cardif, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, is active in the life assurance sector, |
| --- | --- |

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Cardif, a subsidiary of BNP Paribas, is active in the life assurance sector,

| — | The building complex is a property consisting mainly of office space located in Clichy-la-Garenne, a commune of Hauts-de-Seine, France. |
| --- | --- |

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The building complex is a property consisting mainly of office space located in Clichy-la-Garenne, a commune of Hauts-de-Seine, France.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than ten days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6889 — Sogecap/Cardif/Clichy-la-Garenne Building Complex, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than ten days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6889 — Sogecap/Cardif/Clichy-la-Garenne Building Complex, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/11 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/11

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6913 — DP World/Goodman/DP World Asia)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 109/07

| 1. | On 9 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Goodman Hong Kong Logistics Fund, ultimately controlled by the Goodman Group (‘Goodman’, Australia), and DP World Limited (‘DP World’, United Arab Emirates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Merger Regulation control of the undertaking DP World Asia Limited (‘DPWA’, Hong Kong, China) by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 9 April 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Goodman Hong Kong Logistics Fund, ultimately controlled by the Goodman Group (‘Goodman’, Australia), and DP World Limited (‘DP World’, United Arab Emirates) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1) (b) of the Merger Regulation control of the undertaking DP World Asia Limited (‘DPWA’, Hong Kong, China) by way of purchase of shares.

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






  — | for Goodman: an integrated commercial and industrial property group that owns, develops and manages real estate including warehouses, large scale logistics facilities, business parks and offices, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Goodman: an integrated commercial and industrial property group that owns, develops and manages real estate including warehouses, large scale logistics facilities, business parks and offices,

| — | for DP World: international maritime operator providing cargo handling and logistics services across the world, |
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for DP World: international maritime operator providing cargo handling and logistics services across the world,

| — | for DPWA: container terminal services and logistics, including warehouse and office leasing, cargo handling, container freight station and distribution services in Hong Kong. |
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for DPWA: container terminal services and logistics, including warehouse and office leasing, cargo handling, container freight station and distribution services in Hong Kong.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6913 — DP World/Goodman/DP World Asia, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6913 — DP World/Goodman/DP World Asia, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

| 16.4.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 109/12 |
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16.4.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 109/12

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

2013/C 109/08

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

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs
   (2)

AMENDMENT APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9

‘RASCHERA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0217-0023-31.05.2011

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

1.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment

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

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

Name of product

—

☒

Description of product

—

☒

Geographical area

—



Proof of origin

—

☒

Method of production

—



Link

—

☒

Labelling

—



National requirements

—



Other (to be specified)

2.   Type of amendment(s)

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

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

Amendment to Single Document or Summary Sheet

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☒

Amendment to Specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the Single Document nor the Summary Sheet has been published

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

Amendment to Specification that requires no amendment to the published Single Document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

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

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

3.   Amendment(s)

3.1.   Description

To improve information provision to consumers, the word ‘semi-fat’ has been removed because partial skimming is optional under the current specification, thus potentially misleading consumers as to the true nature of the product.

In the current specification, the weight of the cheese is given as 7-9 kg for round ‘Raschera’ and 8-10 kg for square ‘Raschera’.

The dimensions are currently given as follows:

| — | round ‘Raschera’: diameter 35-40 cm, slightly convex heel of 7-9 cm, with variations in the minimum and maximum figures for both characteristics in line with the technical conditions of production, |
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round ‘Raschera’: diameter 35-40 cm, slightly convex heel of 7-9 cm, with variations in the minimum and maximum figures for both characteristics in line with the technical conditions of production,

| — | square ‘Raschera’: length of all sides 40 cm, irregular heel of 12-15 cm. |
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square ‘Raschera’: length of all sides 40 cm, irregular heel of 12-15 cm.

The minimum weight has been reduced to 5 kg for round ‘Raschera’ and 6 kg for square ‘Raschera’. As a result, the diameter of round ‘Raschera’ is now 30-40 cm and its heel is 6-9 cm, while the length of each side of square ‘Raschera’ is now 28-40 cm and its heel is 7-15 cm.

This change is necessary in order to meet the explicit demand of both consumers and traders, who mainly ask for smaller pieces as the cheese is mainly consumed in a family setting and families are now smaller. This does not affect the final qualities of the cheese.

Moreover, the dimensions and weights refer to the product after the minimum maturation period, since very long maturation periods can lead to further significant reductions.

It is considered appropriate to explicitly state that the rind is not edible. Also, so as to provide unambiguous information to consumers and give a better description of the outer appearance of the product, the fact that the reddish blotches on the heel are not always present has been made clearer.

3.2.   Method of production

The current specification does not clarify the proportion of the animals' diet that must come from the defined production area. In order to highlight the link to the area, it is thus being made clear that most of the animals' diet must come from the production area and that the daily ration should be predominantly made up of fodder.

Moreover, because of the need to preserve the link to the defined area even during periods when it is difficult to provide the animals with fresh fodder produced in that area, and as technological innovation means that there are techniques for conserving fodder for long periods of time, it has been deemed appropriate to allow the use of conserved fodder.

Again in order to preserve the link with the production area, it has also been made clear that livestock holdings without land may not produce the cheese.

Since the current specification gives no indication as to whether the milk must be raw or heat-treated, it has been considered appropriate to specify (including so as to allow proper monitoring) that the milk used may be either raw or heat-treated, as has always been the case in ‘Raschera’ production.

The general improvement in the microbiological characteristics of the milk obtained in recent years has led to a significant decrease in the bacteria present, which, in some cases, has caused problems in the coagulation and maturation stages. In order to overcome these potential problems, it is being stated in the specification that lactic acid enzymes and/or natural inocula may be used.

Furthermore, the maximum coagulation temperature has been raised from 30 °C to 36 °C.

The use of lactic acid enzymes and/or natural inocula as starter cultures facilitates the creation of the openings in the paste that allow the cheese's distinctive eyes to be formed.

Years of careful monitoring have shown that, in some cases, it is necessary to use higher coagulation temperatures in order to help the development of the lactic acid bacteria present and obtain enough acidification to ensure sufficient coagulation and maturation.

In order to make clear how long the cheese may be worked before salting begins, it has been deemed appropriate to indicate that the maximum period of working is 7 days.

The cheese has traditionally been dry-salted, generally in two rounds of salting, but it has been ascertained that salting in brine before dry-salting helps the rind to form in a more uniform manner and take on a more pleasant appearance that is preferred by consumers and traders.

3.3.   Geographical area

It has been considered appropriate to specify that, in order to be able to use the term ‘di Alpeggio’ (Alpine), cheese produced at an altitude of more than 900 m above sea level must also be matured in the municipalities indicated. This is order to provide better information to consumers, maintain the strict link with this small area of land and make this element clearer for the purposes of monitoring activity.

3.4.   Labelling

In order to ensure authenticity and make it possible for ‘Raschera’ that has been placed on the market to be correctly identified, it has been deemed necessary for a conformity mark to be affixed, at the time of marketing, in the form of a paper label and a brand in the centre of one of the flat sides.

3.5.   Other

Clarifications are also provided on the ways in which the product is sold for consumption and on cutting and pre-packaging, which may take place outside the geographical production area.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs
   (3)

‘RASCHERA’

EC No: IT-PDO-0217-0023-31.05.2011

PDO ( X ) PGI ( )

1.   Name

‘Raschera’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

| Class 1.3. | Cheeses |
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Class 1.3.

Cheeses

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

Description: ‘Raschera’ is a full-fat pressed cheese made from cows' milk, with the possible addition of small quantities of sheeps' and/or goats' milk.

The finished product must have the following characteristics.

| — | Shape: cylindrical with flat faces or quadrangular with flat faces. |
| --- | --- |

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Shape: cylindrical with flat faces or quadrangular with flat faces.

| — | Dimensions:






  — | round ‘Raschera’: diameter 30-40 cm, slightly convex heel 6-9 cm, |
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Dimensions:

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round ‘Raschera’: diameter 30-40 cm, slightly convex heel 6-9 cm,

| — | square ‘Raschera’: length of all sides 28-40 cm, irregular heel of 7-15 cm. |
| --- | --- |

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square ‘Raschera’: length of all sides 28-40 cm, irregular heel of 7-15 cm.

| — | Weight:






  — | round ‘Raschera’: 5-9 kg, |
| --- | --- | --- |

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Weight:

—

round ‘Raschera’: 5-9 kg,

| — | square ‘Raschera’: 6-10 kg. |
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square ‘Raschera’: 6-10 kg.

| — | Rind: thin, grey and/or reddish in colour sometimes with yellowish elements, elastic, smooth and regular, sometimes with reddish blotches on the heels that are accentuated with maturation, not edible. |
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Rind: thin, grey and/or reddish in colour sometimes with yellowish elements, elastic, smooth and regular, sometimes with reddish blotches on the heels that are accentuated with maturation, not edible.

| — | Texture of the body of the cheese: rather firm and springy with very small eyes distributed sparsely and irregularly. |
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Texture of the body of the cheese: rather firm and springy with very small eyes distributed sparsely and irregularly.

| — | Colour of the body of the cheese: white or ivory. |
| --- | --- |

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Colour of the body of the cheese: white or ivory.

| — | Flavour: subtle, delicate with a distinct aroma, moderately piquant and full-flavoured if mature. |
| --- | --- |

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Flavour: subtle, delicate with a distinct aroma, moderately piquant and full-flavoured if mature.

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Fat in dry matter: at least 32 %.

The measurements and weights refer to the cheese after the minimum maturation period.

The cheese may be sold whole, sliced, in portions or pre-packaged. Cutting and pre-packaging may take place outside the geographical production area.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

Cows' milk, with the possible addition of small quantities of sheeps' and/or goats' milk, salt, liquid rennet.

The milk comes from animals reared in the defined geographical area.

The cheese may not be produced on holdings without land.

3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

The cattle and, where relevant, the sheep and goats must be fed mainly on green or conserved fodder or on hay fodder from meadows, pasture land or meadow-pasture land or hay from mixed-grass meadows. The majority of this feed material must come from the defined geographical area.

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

Holdings rearing the animals whose milk is used to produce ‘Raschera’ must be located within the defined geographical area.

The milk must be produced and processed within the defined geographical area.

The milk from two or more daily milkings may undergo heat treatment to sanitise it and may be inoculated with lactic acid enzymes and/or natural inocula. Liquid rennet is added to the milk, which is coagulated at a temperature between 27 °C and 36 °C.

The cheese must be produced using traditional characteristic methods and worked for a maximum of 7 days. The cheese must be pressed properly and suitable cylindrical or quadrangular moulds used.

The cheese obtained is dry-salted (normally twice). The dry-salting may be preceded by salting in brine. The minimum maturation period is one month.

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

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

The conformity mark is constituted by affixing, at the time of marketing, a paper label (25 cm in diameter for round cheeses, or with a side of 25 cm for square cheeses, with a green halftone background for the normal cheese and a yellow halftone background for that using the term ‘d'Alpeggio’ (Alpine) and a brand in the centre of one of the flat faces. The product may be marketed with the ‘Raschera’ protected designation of origin only after such marking and labelling.

Food glue may be used to affix the paper label.

The logo of ‘Raschera’ PDO cheese is a stylised letter ‘r’. For that using the term ‘d'Alpeggio’ (Alpine) the letter ‘a’ is included inside the stylised ‘r’.

These logos are reproduced on brass plates for the branding equipment. An integral and important part of these logos is the three-digit identification number of the dairy or maturer placed under the stylised ‘r’ for the normal cheese or that for cheese using the term ‘d'Alpeggio’ (Alpine). The logo (without the identification number) is also shown on the paper labels and must be included in the authorisation reference for the portioned product.

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The area in which ‘Raschera’ is produced and matured comprises the Province of Cuneo in its entirety.

Round or square ‘Raschera’ produced and matured at an altitude higher than 900 m above sea level in the following municipalities:

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Frabosa Soprana, Frabosa Sottana, Garessio (only the Valcasotto area), Magliano Alpi (only the part bordering the municipality of Ormea), Montaldo Mondovì, Ormea, Pamparato, Roburent, Roccaforte Mondovì

from milk originating in the same areas may use the term ‘di Alpeggio’ (Alpine).

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Owing to their geographical location between the Ligurian Sea and the Po Valley, the pastures of the Maritime Alps have a rather rainy climate. This characteristic, together with the fact that the proximity to the sea makes temperatures somewhat milder, means that the vegetation is very rich and that these pastures are of great botanical interest owing to the variety of grasses present (more than a hundred endemic species). The richness and variety of these grasses means that the milk of the animals concerned also takes on typical characteristic flavours and aromas that are exclusive to this area. The foothill area and the Cuneo plain adjacent to it on the landward side still come under this maritime influence which, together with the characteristics of the alluvial plain, make the soil loose and naturally highly fertile, thus allowing the production of good, nutrient-rich grasses and hay. Similarly, the optimal solar radiation, which is already of the Mediterranean type, together with the temperature range of a continental climate with the aforementioned maritime influence making it milder, make the silage and cereals used in rearing the livestock very nutritionally rich, leading to the production of milk that is ideally suited for cheesemaking. The Province of Cuneo has always been characterised by these climate and soil characteristics, the long-standing cheesemaking expertise of the mountain herders (malgari) and the cheesemakers in the many small and medium-sized dairies dotted throughout the Cuneo plain, and the knowledgeable consumers who seek out traditional produce such as ‘Raschera’ cheese.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

The specific characteristics of ‘Raschera’ cheese are its thin, elastic rind which is grey or grey-yellowish in colour and, particularly in the ‘d'Alpeggio’ (Alpine) type, occasionally takes on a reddish colour owing to the presence of certain types of mould; the texture of the cheese, which is rather firm and springy with small eyes distributed sparsely and irregularly; the flavour which is subtle and delicate with a distinct aroma (with notes of mountain grasses in the ‘d'Alpeggio’ (Alpine) type), slightly piquant and full-flavoured if mature. Last but not least, there is also its square shape which is supplanting the round variety (which accounts for less than 3 % of total output) and makes the cheese immediately recognisable to consumers.

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

The specific characteristics of the cheese stem from the high quality of the milk collected only in the Province of Cuneo and the local technique of processing and maturing the cheese in natural cave cellars or in climate-controlled rooms that properly reproduce the humidity and temperature of natural caves. These characteristics have a significant impact on the quality of the finished product.

The high quality of the milk gives the cheese its flavour. The milk used to produce ‘Raschera’ reflects the richness of the grass species present in the area, some of which are endemic to it, which are used to feed the livestock and thus influence the milk.

The elements associated with the processing techniques are an expression of the human factor in the area, namely the use of liquid rennet of animal origin, which has traditionally been used by local producers to coagulate the milk, and the long-established ability of cheesemakers to work on and break the curds. The curds are worked on until they are broken into granules the size of a grain of corn. Correctly carrying out this stage helps the cheese to develop its springy texture and eyes during maturation.

The cheese is matured in natural cave cellars or in climate-controlled rooms that correctly reproduce the humidity and temperature of natural caves. These conditions have a substantial impact on the development of mould on the rind and on the rind's thickness and elasticity.

For more than a century ‘Raschera’ has been the typical cheese product of the pastures around Mondovì, with production extending over time to the adjacent Cuneo plain owing to the fact that many herds would move to the plain in periods of bad weather to eat the hay produced there. As a result, and particularly in rural areas, people have always described a very high quality cheese as a ‘raschera’.

All of this has meant that ‘Raschera’ cheese is sought after on the market all year round and has won over consumers not only in Piedmont but across northern Italy.

Reference to publication of the specification

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

The Ministry launched the national opposition procedure with the publication of the amendment application regarding ‘Raschera’ PDO in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 280 of 30 November 2010.

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

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

or by going directly to the home page of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (http://www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Qualità e sicurezza’ (in the top right-hand corner of the screen) and then on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all'esame dell'UE’.

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

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

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

(4)  See footnote 3.

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