# Official Journal C 255/2015

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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 584 August 2015 |

ISSN 1977-091X

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 255

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 584 August 2015

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | IV   Notices |
| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 255/01 | Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 0,05 % on 1 August 2015 — Euro exchange rates | 1 |
| 2015/C 255/02 | New national side of euro coins intended for circulation | 2 |
| 2015/C 255/03 | New national side of euro coins intended for circulation | 3 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2015/C 255/04 | Notice from the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Młynary area | 4 |

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Contents

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IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2015/C 255/01

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations: 0,05 % on 1 August 2015 — Euro exchange rates

1

2015/C 255/02

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

2

2015/C 255/03

New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

3

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2015/C 255/04

Notice from the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Młynary area

4

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 255/05 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7661 — Archer Daniels Midland Company/Eaststarch) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  ) | 6 |
| | OTHER ACTS |
| | European Commission |
| 2015/C 255/06 | Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs | 7 |
| 2015/C 255/07 | Application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 | 11 |
| 2015/C 255/08 | Application for approval of a minor amendment in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 | 16 |

V   Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2015/C 255/05

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.7661 — Archer Daniels Midland Company/Eaststarch) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  1
  )

1

6

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2015/C 255/06

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

7

2015/C 255/07

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

11

2015/C 255/08

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

16

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

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Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

0,05 % on 1 August 2015

Euro exchange rates (2)

3 August 2015

(2015/C 255/01)

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
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| USD | US dollar | 1,0951 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 136,07 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4615 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,70280 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 9,4865 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,0598 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 9,0005 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 27,041 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 307,89 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1498 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,4050 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 3,0430 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,5071 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,4404 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 8,4903 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,6618 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,5087 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 281,97 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 13,9277 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 6,8002 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5905 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 14 790,19 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,2181 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 50,078 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 68,5891 |
| THB | Thai baht | 38,419 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 3,7824 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 17,6897 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 70,1343 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,0951

JPY

Japanese yen

136,07

DKK

Danish krone

7,4615

GBP

Pound sterling

0,70280

SEK

Swedish krona

9,4865

CHF

Swiss franc

1,0598

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

9,0005

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

27,041

HUF

Hungarian forint

307,89

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1498

RON

Romanian leu

4,4050

TRY

Turkish lira

3,0430

AUD

Australian dollar

1,5071

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,4404

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

8,4903

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,6618

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,5087

KRW

South Korean won

1 281,97

ZAR

South African rand

13,9277

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

6,8002

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5905

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

14 790,19

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,2181

PHP

Philippine peso

50,078

RUB

Russian rouble

68,5891

THB

Thai baht

38,419

BRL

Brazilian real

3,7824

MXN

Mexican peso

17,6897

INR

Indian rupee

70,1343

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(1)  Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.

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

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New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2015/C 255/02)

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country
  : The Vatican City State

Subject of commemoration
  : The VIII World Meeting of Families

Description of the design
  : The design depicts two families which ideally embrace the whole Earth. At the top, the year of issuance ‘2015’. At the left side, the name of the artist ‘C. Principe’. The mint mark R appears on the arm of one family member at the right. The design is surrounded by the inscription ‘VIII INCONTRO MONDIALE DELLE FAMIGLIE’ (The VIII World Meeting of Families), from the left to the right in semi-circle and ‘CITTA' DEL VATICANO’ at the bottom.

The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued
  :

Date of issue
  : October 2015

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).

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4.8.2015

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New national side of euro coins intended for circulation

(2015/C 255/03)

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009 (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

To celebrate 30 years of the EU flag, euro-area Finance Ministers decided that euro-area Member States would strike a 2-euro commemorative coin using a common design on the national side. Euro-area citizens and residents have selected by public web-voting the winning design. Voters had a choice of five designs, which had been preselected by a professional jury following a design competition among European Mints, and they choose the design created by Mr Georgios Stamatopoulos, professional designer at the Bank of Greece.

Issuing country
  : Spain

Subject of commemoration
  : The 30th anniversary of the EU flag

Description of the design
  : The designs shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued
  :

Date of issue
  : third quarter 2015

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

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Notice from the Government of the Republic of Poland concerning Directive 94/22/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the conditions for granting and using authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons in the Młynary area

(2015/C 255/04)

The procedure concerns the granting of concessions for the prospection and/or exploration of oil and/or natural gas deposits in the Młynary area, Warmińsko-Mazurskie province:

| Name | Block No | PL-1992 coordinate system |
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| X | Y |
| Młynary | parts of concession blocks No 52 and 72 | 723 250,57 | 550 332,72 |
| 723 281,12 | 553 038,73 |
| 707 980,87 | 552 672,76 |
| 701 752,91 | 555 392,38 |
| 701 511,43 | 532 642,75 |
| 709 792,87 | 532 584,12 |
| 709 762,28 | 526 707,27 |
| 713 334,36 | 529 287,74 |

Name

Block No

PL-1992 coordinate system

X

Y

Młynary

parts of concession blocks No 52 and 72

723 250,57

550 332,72

723 281,12

553 038,73

707 980,87

552 672,76

701 752,91

555 392,38

701 511,43

532 642,75

709 792,87

532 584,12

709 762,28

526 707,27

713 334,36

529 287,74

Applications must cover the above area.

Concession applications must be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment no later than 12 noon (CET/CEST) on the last day of the 121-day period commencing on the day following the date of publication of this notice in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Applications received will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

| a) | the technology proposed for the work (50 %); |
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the technology proposed for the work (50 %);

| b) | the applicant’s technical and financial capacities (40 %); |
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b)

the applicant’s technical and financial capacities (40 %);

| c) | the fee proposed for the establishment of mining usufruct rights (10 %). |
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c)

the fee proposed for the establishment of mining usufruct rights (10 %).

The minimum fee for the establishment of mining usufruct rights for the Młynary area is:

| a) | for the prospection of oil and/or natural gas deposits:






  — | during a three-year base period — PLN 44 655,37 per year, |
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a)

for the prospection of oil and/or natural gas deposits:

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during a three-year base period — PLN 44 655,37 per year,

| — | for the 4th and 5th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 53 586,44 per year, |
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for the 4th and 5th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 53 586,44 per year,

| — | for the 6th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 62 517,52 per year; |
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for the 6th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 62 517,52 per year;

| b) | for the exploration of oil and natural gas deposits:






  — | during a three-year base period — PLN 89 310,73 per year, |
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b)

for the exploration of oil and natural gas deposits:

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during a three-year base period — PLN 89 310,73 per year,

| — | for 4th and 5th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 107 172,88 per year, |
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for 4th and 5th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 107 172,88 per year,

| — | for the 6th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 125 035,02 per year, |
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for the 6th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 125 035,02 per year,

| c) | for the prospection and exploration of oil and/or natural gas deposits:






  — | during a five-year base period — PLN 89 310,73 per year, |
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c)

for the prospection and exploration of oil and/or natural gas deposits:

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during a five-year base period — PLN 89 310,73 per year,

| — | for the 6th, 7th and 8th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 107 172,88 per year, |
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for the 6th, 7th and 8th years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 107 172,88 per year,

| — | for the 9th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 125 035,02 per year. |
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for the 9th and subsequent years of validity of a mining usufruct contract PLN 125 035,02 per year.

The application evaluation procedure will be completed within a period of six months from the expiry of the deadline for submitting applications. Applicants will receive written notification of the outcome of the procedure.

Applications must be drawn up in Polish.

The licensing authority will grant concessions for the prospection and/or exploration of oil and/or natural gas deposits in the Młynary area to the successful applicant after taking account of the opinion of the relevant authorities, and will conclude a mining usufruct contract with it.

In order to be able to carry out activity involving the prospection or exploration of hydrocarbon deposits in Poland, an operator must hold both mining usufruct rights and a concession.

Applications should be sent to the following address:

| Ministerstwo Środowiska [Ministry of the Environment] |
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| Departament Geologii i Koncesji Geologicznych [Geology and Geological Concessions Department] |
| ul. Wawelska 52/54 |
| 00-922 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |

Ministerstwo Środowiska [Ministry of the Environment]

Departament Geologii i Koncesji Geologicznych [Geology and Geological Concessions Department]

ul. Wawelska 52/54

00-922 Warszawa

POLSKA/POLAND

Information may be obtained from:

| — | the website of the Ministry of the Environment: www.mos.gov.pl |
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the website of the Ministry of the Environment: www.mos.gov.pl

| — | Geology and Geological Concessions Department |
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| Ministry of the Environment |
| ul. Wawelska 52/54 |
| 00-922 Warszawa |
| POLSKA/POLAND |
| Tel. +48 225792449 |
| Fax +48 225792460 |
| E-mail: dgikg@mos.gov.pl |

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Geology and Geological Concessions Department

Ministry of the Environment

ul. Wawelska 52/54

00-922 Warszawa

POLSKA/POLAND

Tel. +48 225792449

Fax +48 225792460

E-mail: dgikg@mos.gov.pl

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V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 4.8.2015 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 255/6 |
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Official Journal of the European Union

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.7661 — Archer Daniels Midland Company/Eaststarch)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2015/C 255/05)

| 1. | On 28 July 2015 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Archer Daniels Midland Company (‘ADM’) of the United States acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Eaststarch CV (‘Eaststarch’) of the Netherlands by way of purchase of shares. |
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1.

On 28 July 2015 the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking Archer Daniels Midland Company (‘ADM’) of the United States acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Eaststarch CV (‘Eaststarch’) of the Netherlands by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:
  —   for ADM: the processing of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other agricultural commodities, and manufacturing of protein meal, vegetable oil, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other value-added food and feed ingredients,
  —   for Eaststarch: the manufacturing and sale of corn-based starches, liquid sweeteners, other food ingredients, corn co-products and agricultural alcohols. |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

—   for ADM: the processing of oilseeds, corn, wheat, cocoa and other agricultural commodities, and manufacturing of protein meal, vegetable oil, corn sweeteners, flour, biodiesel, ethanol, and other value-added food and feed ingredients,

—   for Eaststarch: the manufacturing and sale of corn-based starches, liquid sweeteners, other food ingredients, corn co-products and agricultural alcohols.

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

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

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7661 — Archer Daniels Midland Company/Eaststarch, to the following address:





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

4.

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

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number M.7661 — Archer Daniels Midland Company/Eaststarch, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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

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

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OTHER ACTS

European Commission

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Official Journal of the European Union

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

(2015/C 255/06)

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

SINGLE DOCUMENT

ASPARAGO DI CANTELLO

EU No: IT-PGI-0005-01267 — 17.10.2014

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Asparago di Cantello’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

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

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

The cultivars used for the production of ‘Asparago di Cantello’ are Precoce d’Argenteuil and derived hybrids.

Morphological characteristics

The spears of ‘Asparago di Cantello’ must be entirely white, or have slightly pinkish tips.

The spears must be:

| — | whole; |
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whole;

| — | fresh in appearance; |
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fresh in appearance;

| — | free of deformities and bruises; |
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free of deformities and bruises;

‘Asparago di Cantello’, which must not exceed 22 cm in length, must be classified based on the diameter of the spear (measured at the middle) in two quality classes:

—   Extra: diameter of the spear between 21 and 25 mm.

Extra

—   Prima: diameter of the spear between 13 and 20 mm.

Prima

With regard to diameter, a tolerance of 10 % of spears not of the specified diameter is permissible in each individual pack of Extra Class or Class 1.

Organoleptic and chemical-physical characteristics:

The organoleptic analysis produced the following results:

Aroma: intense but delicate overall, with no foreign odours

Aroma

Taste: sweet, intense, with a hint of bitterness. Asparagus aroma: medium to strong.

Taste

The chemical-physical analysis produced the following results:

| Energy value | 21-23 | Kcal/100 g |
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| Fat | 0,11-0,14 | g/100 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3,01-3,55 | g/100 g |
| Ash | 0,42-0,46 | g/100 g |
| Protein (N × 6,25) | 1,51-1,54 | g/100 g |
| Dietary fibre | 0,50-0,96 | g/100 g |
| Moisture | 93,40-94,12 | g/100 g |

Energy value

21-23

Kcal/100 g

Fat

0,11-0,14

g/100 g

Carbohydrate

3,01-3,55

g/100 g

Ash

0,42-0,46

g/100 g

Protein (N × 6,25)

1,51-1,54

g/100 g

Dietary fibre

0,50-0,96

g/100 g

Moisture

93,40-94,12

g/100 g

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

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

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

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

All cultivation, harvesting, packaging and pre-packaging storage must take place in the identified geographical area.

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

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

The asparagus is packed in the identified geographical area in order to ensure that its characteristics are preserved. As the asparagus must be sold fresh, i.e. soon after harvesting, it is immediately washed and packed for sale to maintain its special organoleptic qualities. It may, however, be stored at 4 °C for a brief period (a maximum of 48 hours).

The asparagus must be packed in bundles weighing between 0,5 and 5 kg, or loose in boxes.

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

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

The packs must have a wrapper, which must show, in the same field of view, the name ‘Asparago di Cantello I.G.P.’ and the EU PGI symbol and the producer’s name, business name and address.

Together with the Protected Geographical Indication, indications and/or images referring to company names, trade names or logos of consortia or individual companies may be used.

The label must show, inseparably linked to the geographical indication, the logo, i.e. the distinctive symbol of the Asparago di Cantello PGI.

The Asparago di Cantello logo consists of the following components.

Two white asparagus spears with violet-tinged heads, graduated in colour from soft to intense on the tips, arranged in a V shape, with the left-hand asparagus spear placed on top of the other. Above the point at which the two asparagus spears meet, the words ‘ASPARAGO DI CANTELLO IGP’ is displayed in white letters on a red background.

Behind the two asparagus spears, enclosed in an arc, is an image representing the Madonna in Campagna church in Cantello, with a mountain backdrop showing a blue sky and the sun.

The edge of the arc depicts a rainbow.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

The cultivation of ‘Asparago di Cantello’ must take place in the municipality of Cantello, Varese province.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

The Cantello soil, of fluvio-glacial origin, with its particularly loose structure, high permeability and fast drainage, is rich in organic substances, has a pH varying between 5,3 and 7,5, and is highly suited to the cultivation of asparagus. The local climate is connected with Europe’s macroclimate and the Insubric mesoclimate, which is a transition mesoclimate between that of the Po valley and that of the Alps. The distribution of precipitation is characterised by low rainfall in winter and the highest rainfall from late spring to autumn. The fact that rainfall is at its heaviest when the need for transpiration and evaporation is at its highest means that summer water stress for asparagus crops is a rare occurrence. Precipitation in the form of snow provides a highly efficient source of water supply as well as having a positive insulating effect on the soil.

The favourable environmental conditions, combined with the specific cultivation techniques used in the production area such as forming the soil into beds in the spring, which ensures the blanching of the spears, and harvesting, which is always done by hand, makes it possible to obtain asparagus spears that are entirely white or with pink-tinged tips, up to 22 cm long and completely edible.

The long tradition of cultivation has led to the name of Cantello being firmly associated in people’s minds with asparagus, and to Cantello being described as the ‘Mecca of asparagus’.

News stories dating back to 1831 on the cultivation of asparagus in Cantello have been found in the local archives. Historical documents show that asparagus was given to the church and then auctioned by the parish priest to help fund the church’s expenditure. Over the years, the role of asparagus has grown to become one of fundamental importance for the town. Cantello’s farmers sold the asparagus locally or in neighbouring Switzerland.

An illustrious Cantello lawyer, Cesare Baj, used part of the income from his property to fund a prize for the best producers, the aim being to encourage farmers to improve the production of asparagus year after year.

In 1939, on the occasion of the prize giving, the Cantello Asparagus Fair was set up, which has become a traditional event that attracts both local residents and those of other towns in the province. The 31 May 1939 edition of Cronaca Prealpina, a local newspaper, published the list of the best asparagus producers.

The Fair has was held for the 74th time in 2014. Each year, the beginning of May is marked by this event, which draws the interest of many aficionados.

The reputation of ‘Asparago di Cantello’ has also reached today’s communication channels. There are many websites devoted to this product, and cooking programmes featuring ‘Asparago di Cantello’ presented by famous chefs are even frequently shared on YouTube.

Restaurants, shops and supermarkets use the exact appellation of ‘Asparago di Cantello’.

The taste of Cantello asparagus has been appreciated by many gourmets over the years and the local restaurants have specialised in asparagus-based dishes. Cantello asparagus retains its firmness and shape when cooked. The colour may vary from its uncooked state. In particular, the tip may take on a slight green tinge. The product is somewhat sweet to the taste and has a characteristic, delicate note of bitterness: the typical, unmistakable flavour of Cantello asparagus. The texture of the spear from the tip to the centre is succulent, juicy and tender; the remaining part down to the base is fibrous.

The wide ranging economic, cultural and social interest in this product has made it possible to develop and improve cultivation techniques, sales and marketing strategies and, in keeping with tradition, to maintain production that provides an income whilst fostering local cooperation and protection of the rural environment.

Reference to publication of the specification

Reference to publication of the specification

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

The Ministry has launched the national objection procedure in respect of the recognition of the protected geographical indication ‘Asparago di Cantello’ published in Official Journal of the Italian Republic No 188 of 14 August 2014.

The text of the product specification can be consulted on the website of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy by following this link: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

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

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

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4.8.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 255/11

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

(2015/C 255/07)

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

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR AMENDMENT

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

‘SALMERINO DEL TRENTINO’

EU No: IT-PGI-0105-01329 — 28.4.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X ) TSG ( )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

| ASTRO — Associazione Troticoltori Trentini |
| --- |
| Via Guardini n. 73 |
| 38100 Trento |
| ITALIA |
| E-mail: info@pec.confagricolturatn.it |

ASTRO — Associazione Troticoltori Trentini

Via Guardini n. 73

38100 Trento

ITALIA

E-mail: info@pec.confagricolturatn.it

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

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

| — | ☐ | Description of product |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | ☐ | Proof of origin |
| — | ☒ | Method of production |
| — | ☐ | Link |
| — | ☐ | Labelling |
| — | ☒ | Other [updated legal references] |

—

☐

Description of product

—

☐

Proof of origin

—

☒

Method of production

—

☐

Link

—

☐

Labelling

—

☒

Other [updated legal references]

4.   Type of amendment(s)

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

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☐

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

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☒

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

—

☐

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

—

☐

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

5.   Amendment(s)

Following the entry into force of Commission Regulation (EU) No 56/2013 (3), it has become necessary to add point 3.3 to the single document. Specifically, it is now permitted for the feed for Salmerino del Trentino PGI to include the use of processed animal protein (PAP) derived from non-ruminants and of compound feed containing those types of protein. Since these types of raw materials are now contained in most types of feed, it is not economically sustainable for farmers to source and provide animals with feed not containing these raw materials, or containing them in small quantities.

The following sentence has been added to point 3.3 of the single document:

The use of processed animal proteins derived from non-ruminants and compound feed containing such protein will also be permitted.

Updated legal reference

The references to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (4) have been replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘SALMERINO DEL TRENTINO’

EU No: IT-PGI-0105-01329 — 28.4.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Salmerino del Trentino’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.7. Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom

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

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

The protected geographical indication ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ is assigned to salmonid fish bred in the production area referred to in point 4 and belonging to the Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus L.) species. When released for consumption, the char must have the following characteristics: a grey-green or brown colouring with whitish, yellow or rose-coloured speckles dotted on the back and flanks, without any marks, and orange fins with a white front edge and a grey dorsal and tail fin. The condition factor must not exceed 1,10 for fish weighing up to 400 grams or 1,20 for fish weighing over 400 grams. The total fat content of the meat must not exceed 6 %. The meat is white or salmon-pink, firm, tender, lean and dry with a mellow taste of fish and a delicate smell perfumed with fresh water with no aftertaste of mud. Any off-flavours in the product must be limited and the geosmin content below 0,9 μg/kg.

Salvelinus alpinus

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

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

Feed rations must meet the requirements established by tradition, respecting faithful and consistent usage. For this reason, the fish feed used must not contain GMOs and must have the appropriate certification in line with the rules in force.

In order to enhance the typical quality of the ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ PGI meat, the following raw materials are acceptable:

| 1. | cereals, grain and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

1.

cereals, grain and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 2. | oilseeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates and oils |
| --- | --- |

2.

oilseeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates and oils

| 3. | legume seeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

3.

legume seeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 4. | tuber flour and its products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

4.

tuber flour and its products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 5. | products and by-products from fish and/or crustaceans, including oils |
| --- | --- |

5.

products and by-products from fish and/or crustaceans, including oils

| 6. | seaweed meal and its by-products |
| --- | --- |

6.

seaweed meal and its by-products

| 7. | non-ruminant blood products |
| --- | --- |

7.

non-ruminant blood products

The use of processed animal proteins derived from non-ruminants and compound feed containing such protein will also be permitted.

The composition of rations given must satisfy the fish's needs during the various growth phases.

All additives for use in animal nutrition defined by the legislation in force are permitted. The salmon colour of the flesh must be obtained using mainly the astaxanthin carotenoid pigment and/or naturally-derived carotenoids.

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

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

The growth phases, which include the sac-fry, fingerlings and adult-char stages, and the slaughter process must take place within the area specified in point 4.

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

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

The end product must be sold on polystyrene trays wrapped in film and/or in polystyrene boxes wrapped in film and/or in packets, packaged under vacuum and/or in a modified atmosphere. With regard to product typology, the char is sold as a fresh product: whole, gutted, filleted and/or sliced.

Those sold whole and/or gutted must weigh at least 170 g.

Those sold filleted and/or sliced must weigh at least 80 g.

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

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

The expression ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ (Protected Geographical Indication') or the abbreviation ‘IGP’ (‘PGI’) must appear on every packet/box in distinct, indelible lettering, clearly distinguishable from any other text.

They must be translated into the language of the country where the product is marketed.

It is forbidden to add any description that is not expressly provided for.

Every packet/box must clearly display the following logo on the label or on the packaging. Alternatively, the logo may be printed in greyscale.

The European PGI symbol must also appear on every label and all packaging. The label or an appropriate marking must indicate the number or reference code for the producer and/or batch.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ PGI includes the whole Autonomous Province of Trento and the Bagolino municipality in the Province of Brescia. This area encompasses the main rivers of Trento, and their tributaries' side-valleys.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

The land was formed by the overlapping of multiple periods of glacial and fluvial erosion. From a morphological point of view, the land is largely mountainous and characterised by valleys, cut somewhat deeply into the geological substrate, which constitute all the catchment areas in the identified geographical area. The climate in the ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ PGI production area is typical of an alpine area, with frequent rainfall, often snow during the winter months and cool temperatures even in the summer. The area has perpetual snow and ice from which all the water used for char production comes.

The chemical composition of Trento spring water in terms of trace elements (magnesium, sodium, potassium) has values below the European average, making the water highly suitable for char development.

The streams which feed the trout-farming plants in Trento are of high biological quality with EBI (Extended Biotic Index) values above eight, corresponding to Class I or Class II.

The main characteristics of ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ are a very low condition factor, the fat content and the taste of the meat. The ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ PGI meat is firm, tender, lean and dry with a mellow taste of fish and a delicate smell perfumed with fresh water with no aftertaste of mud.

The qualities of ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ derive directly from the geomorphological and climatic conditions of the identified geographical area, especially from the water used, which is plentiful thanks to the permanent presence of snow and ice in the area, highly oxygenated, has a good chemical, physical and biological quality and a low average temperature which is generally under 10 °C between November and March.

The cold-water rivers and streams are low in nutrients; this leads to slow growth which, although reducing quantities of production, enhances the quality of the meat by engendering greater density, a better taste and reduced fat content. Moreover, the good-quality water in rivers and streams in Trento impedes the growth of unwanted micro-algae and associated metabolites such as geosmin, which, when taken in through the gills, gives the meat a muddy taste. Thanks to the plentiful supply of water and the sloping terrain, the majority of trout-farming in Trento makes use of the differences in level between one basin and another, which allow the water to be naturally reoxygenated and, therefore, the optimum conditions for the growth and development of the char to be maintained.

These conditions, together with climatic factors, have thus given the char characteristics that differ from those obtained from trout-farming on plains and other neighbouring areas.

The cultivation of ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ is age-old and rooted in a long tradition which has become established over time. The practice of fish farming in basins dates back to the 19th century with the construction of an artificial fish-farming plant in Torbole in 1879, which was intended to spread the practice of fish-farming and repopulate public waters with trout sac-fry. The first private fish-farms were set up in Predazzo in 1891, in Giustino in 1902 and in Tione in 1926, followed by many more after the Second World War. This tradition was consolidated with the founding, in 1975, of the Associazione dei Troticoltori Trentini (Trento Trout Farmers Association), which had such an important role in relaunching trout-farming in the production area that the ‘Trote del Trentino’ name surged into household and commercial parlance, as can be demonstrated by bills, labels and publicity material.

Reference to publication of the specification

Reference to publication of the specification

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

The Ministry has launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal to amend the PGI for ‘Salmerino del Trentino’ in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 52 of 4 March 2015.

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

or alternatively:

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

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

1

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

2

(3)  OJ L 21, 24.1.2013, p. 3.

3

(4)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

4

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4.8.2015

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 255/16

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

(2015/C 255/08)

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

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A MINOR AMENDMENT

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

‘TROTE DEL TRENTINO’

EU No: IT-PGI-0105-01330 – 28.4.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X ) TSG ( )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

| ASTRO - Associazione Troticoltori Trentini |
| --- |
| Via Guardini n. 73 |
| 38100 Trento |
| ITALIA |
| E-mail: info@pec.confagricolturatn.it |

ASTRO - Associazione Troticoltori Trentini

Via Guardini n. 73

38100 Trento

ITALIA

E-mail: info@pec.confagricolturatn.it

2.   Member State or Third Country

Italy

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

| — | ☐ | Description of product |
| --- | --- | --- |
| — | ☐ | Proof of origin |
| — | ☒ | Method of production |
| — | ☐ | Link |
| — | ☐ | Labelling |
| — | ☒ | Other [updated legal references] |

—

☐

Description of product

—

☐

Proof of origin

—

☒

Method of production

—

☐

Link

—

☐

Labelling

—

☒

Other [updated legal references]

4.   Type of amendment(s)

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

—

☐

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

—

☒

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

—

☐

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

—

☐

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

5.   Amendment(s)

Following the entry into force of Commission Regulation (EU) No 56/2013 (3), it has become necessary to add point 3.3 to the single document. Specifically, it is now permitted for the feed for Trote del Trentino PGI to include the use of processed animal protein (PAP) derived from non-ruminants and of compound feed containing those types of protein. Since these types of raw materials are now contained in most types of feed, it is not economically sustainable for farmers to source and provide animals with feed not containing these raw materials, or containing them in small quantities.

The following sentence has been added to point 3.3 of the single document:

The use of processed animal proteins derived from non-ruminants and compound feed containing such protein will also be permitted.

Updated legal reference

The references to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (4) have been replaced by references to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘TROTE DEL TRENTINO’

EU No: IT-PGI-0105-01330 – 28.4.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name

‘Trote del Trentino’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Member State or Third Country

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Type of product

Class 1.7. Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom

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

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

The protected geographical indication ‘Trote del Trentino’ is assigned to salmonid fish bred in the production area referred to in point 4 and belonging to the rainbow trout species - Oncorhynchus mykiss (Walbaum). When released for consumption, they must have the following characteristics: a greenish back with a pink stripe on both sides; a whitish belly; black speckling on the body and the dorsal and tail fins. The condition factor must not exceed 1,25 for fish weighing up to 500 grams or 1,35 for fish weighing over 500 grams. The total fat content of the meat must not exceed 6 %. The meat is white or salmon pink, firm, tender and lean with a mellow taste of fish and a delicate smell of fresh water with no aftertaste of mud. Any off-flavours in the product must be limited, with a geosmin content below 0,9 μg/kg, and the muscle firmness must be characterised by peak force levels under compression that are over or equal to 4 N.

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

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

Feed rations must meet the requirements established by tradition, respecting faithful and consistent usage. For this reason, the fish feed used must not contain GMOs and must have the appropriate certification in line with the rules in force.

In order to enhance the typical quality of the ‘Trote del Trentino’ PGI meat, the following raw materials are permitted:

| 1. | cereals, grain and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

1.

cereals, grain and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 2. | oilseeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates and oils |
| --- | --- |

2.

oilseeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates and oils

| 3. | legume seeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

3.

legume seeds and their products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 4. | tuber flour and its products and by-products, including protein concentrates |
| --- | --- |

4.

tuber flour and its products and by-products, including protein concentrates

| 5. | products and by-products from fish and/or crustaceans, including oils |
| --- | --- |

5.

products and by-products from fish and/or crustaceans, including oils

| 6. | seaweed meal and its by-products |
| --- | --- |

6.

seaweed meal and its by-products

| 7. | non-ruminant blood products |
| --- | --- |

7.

non-ruminant blood products

The use of processed animal proteins derived from non-ruminants and compound feed containing such protein will also be permitted.

The composition of rations given must satisfy the fish’s needs during the various growth phases.

All additives for use in animal nutrition defined by the legislation in force are permitted. The salmon colour of the flesh must be obtained using mainly the astaxanthin carotenoid pigment and/or naturally-derived carotenoids.

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

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

The growth phases, which include the sac-fry, fingerlings and adult trout stages, and the slaughter process must take place within the area specified in point 4.

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

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

The end product must be sold on polystyrene trays wrapped in film and/or in polystyrene boxes wrapped in film and/or in packets, packaged under vacuum and/or in a modified atmosphere. With regard to product typology, trout are sold as a fresh product: whole, gutted, filleted and/or sliced.

Those sold whole and/or gutted must weigh at least 200 g. Those sold filleted and/or sliced must weigh at least 90 g.

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

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

The expression ‘Indicazione Geografica Protetta’ (Protected Geographical Indication’) or the abbreviation ‘IGP’‘(PGI)’ must appear on every packet/box in distinct, indelible lettering, clearly distinguishable from any other text.

They must be translated into the language of the country where the product is marketed. It is forbidden to add any description that is not expressly provided for.

Every packet/box must clearly display the following logo on the label or on the packaging. Alternatively, the logo may be printed in greyscale.

The European PGI symbol must also appear on every label and all packaging. The label or an appropriate marking must indicate the number or reference code for the producer and/or batch.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area of ‘Trote del Trentino’ PGI includes the whole Autonomous Province of Trento and the Bagolino municipality in the Province of Brescia. This area encompasses the main rivers of Trento, and their tributaries’ side-valleys.

5.   Link with the geographical area

Link with the geographical area

The production area was formed by the overlapping of multiple periods of glacial and fluvial erosion. From a morphological point of view, the land is largely mountainous and characterised by valleys, cut to varying depths into the geological substrate, which constitute all the catchment areas in the identified geographical area. The climate in the ‘Trote del Trentino’ production area is typical of an alpine area, with frequent rainfall, often snow during the winter months and cool temperatures even in the summer. The area has perpetual snow and ice from which all the water used for trout production comes. The climatic and hydro-geological characteristics of the defined area, which are not transferable or imitable, give the ‘Trote del Trentino’ the characteristics that make it stand out. The chemical composition of Trento spring water in terms of trace elements (magnesium, sodium, potassium) has values below the European average, making the water highly suitable for trout development. The streams which feed the trout-farming plants in Trento are of high biological quality with EBI (Extended Biotic Index) values above 8, corresponding to Class I or Class II.

The application for recognition of the ‘Trote del Trentino’ PGI is justified by the fact that the product in question differs from other products in the same category on account of its very low condition factor and reduced fat content. Furthermore, the meat is firm, tender and lean with a mellow taste of fish and a delicate smell of fresh water with no aftertaste of mud, which is often typical of farmed trout.

The particular qualities of ‘Trota del Trentino’ derive especially from the water used, which is plentiful thanks to the permanent presence of snow and ice in the area, highly oxygenated, has a good chemical, physical and biological composition and a low temperature which is generally under 10 °C between November and March.

The cold-waters are low in nutrients; this leads to slow growth which, although reducing production, enhances the quality of the meat by engendering a low condition factor and reduced fat content. Thanks to the plentiful supply of water and the sloping terrain, the majority of trout-farming in Trento makes use of the differences in level between one basin and another, which allow the water to be naturally re-oxygenated. The good water quality prevents the proliferation of algae and undesirable micro-organisms and associated metabolites which are responsible for unpleasant tastes, not least that of mud, caused by too much geosmin.

The climatic conditions of the area together with the human input in terms of care and management of the fish farms link the ‘Trote del Trentino’ firmly to the geographical production area.

The farming of ‘Trote del Trentino’ is age-old and rooted in a long tradition which has become established over time. The practice of fish farming in basins dates back to the 19th century with the construction of an artificial fish-farming plant in Torbole in 1879, which was intended to spread the practice of fish-farming and repopulate public waters with trout sac-fry. The first private fish-farms were set up in Predazzo in 1891, in Giustino in 1902 and in Tione in 1926, followed by many more after the Second World War. Over the years, these fish farms have each maintained their own separate breeding facilities, and have periodically introduced new strains from other farms or from the wild, thus transmitting the specificities of the farmed product to the later generations of trout.

This tradition was consolidated with the founding, in 1975, of the Associazione dei Troticoltori Trentini (Trento Trout Farmers Association), which had such an important role in re-launching trout-farming in the production area that the ‘Trote del Trentino’ name surged into household and commercial parlance, as can be demonstrated by bills, labels and publicity material.

Reference to publication of the specification

Reference to publication of the specification

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

The Ministry has launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal to amend the PGI for ‘Trote del Trentino’ in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 52 of 4 March 2015.

Official Gazette of the Italian Republic

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

or alternatively:

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

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

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

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(3)  OJ L 21, 24.1.2013, p. 3.

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(4)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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