# Official Journal L 8/2015

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 5814 January 2015 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 8

English edition

Legislation

Volume 5814 January 2015

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| | | INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS |
| | * | Information on the signing and provisional application of the Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde | 1 |
| | * | Information on the signing and the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the European Community | 1 |
| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/37 of 6 January 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Klenovecký syrec (PGI)) | 2 |
| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/38 of 13 January 2015 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 as a feed additive for laying hens and amending Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (holder of authorisation Centro Sperimentale del Latte) (
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| | * | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/39 of 13 January 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Focaccia di Recco col formaggio (PGI)) | 7 |
| | | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/40 of 13 January 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables | 10 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2015/41 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2013/006 PL/Fiat Auto Poland S.A., from Poland) | 12 |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2015/42 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2014/010 IT/Whirlpool, from Italy) | 14 |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2015/43 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2014/013 EL/Odyssefs Fokas, from Greece) | 16 |
| | * | Decision (EU) 2015/44 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2013/014 FR/Air France, from France) | 18 |

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II   Non-legislative acts

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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

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Information on the signing and provisional application of the Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde

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Information on the signing and the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the European Community

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REGULATIONS

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/37 of 6 January 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Klenovecký syrec (PGI))

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/38 of 13 January 2015 concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 as a feed additive for laying hens and amending Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (holder of authorisation Centro Sperimentale del Latte) (
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Lactobacillus acidophilus

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/39 of 13 January 2015 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Focaccia di Recco col formaggio (PGI))

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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/40 of 13 January 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

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DECISIONS

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Decision (EU) 2015/41 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2013/006 PL/Fiat Auto Poland S.A., from Poland)

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Decision (EU) 2015/42 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2014/010 IT/Whirlpool, from Italy)

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Decision (EU) 2015/43 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2014/013 EL/Odyssefs Fokas, from Greece)

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Decision (EU) 2015/44 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2014 on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (application EGF/2013/014 FR/Air France, from France)

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS

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Information on the signing and provisional application of the Protocol between the European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde

The European Union and the Republic of Cape Verde signed, on 23 December 2014 in Brussels, the Protocol (1) setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cape Verde.

The Protocol accordingly applies provisionally from 23 December 2014 pursuant to Article 15 thereof.

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(1)  OJ L 369, 24.12.2014, p. 3.

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Information on the signing and the provisional application of the Protocol setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for by the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the European Community

The European Union and the Republic of Madagascar signed, on 23 December 2014 in Brussels, the Protocol (1) setting out the fishing opportunities and the financial contribution provided for in the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the Republic of Madagascar and the European Community.

The Protocol accordingly applies provisionally from 1 January 2015 pursuant to Article 15 thereof.

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(1)  OJ L 365, 19.12.2014, p. 8.

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REGULATIONS

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/37

of 6 January 2015

entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Klenovecký syrec (PGI))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Slovakia's application to register the name ‘Klenovecký syrec’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Slovakia's application to register the name ‘Klenovecký syrec’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union
   (2).

| (2) | As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Klenovecký syrec’ should therefore be entered in the register, |
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(2)

As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Klenovecký syrec’ should therefore be entered in the register,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The name ‘Klenovecký syrec’ (PGI) is hereby entered in the register.

The name referred to in the first paragraph identifies a product in Class 1.3. Cheeses, as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 6 January 2015.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Phil HOGAN

Member of the Commission

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

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(2)  OJ C 269, 15.8.2014, p. 2.

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/38

of 13 January 2015

concerning the authorisation of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 as a feed additive for laying hens and amending Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (holder of authorisation Centro Sperimentale del Latte)

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THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2). |
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Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).

| (2) | The preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for laying hens by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (3). That preparation was subsequently entered in the Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. |
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(2)

The preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for laying hens by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 (3). That preparation was subsequently entered in the Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

| (3) | In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 of that Regulation, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 as a feed additive for laying hens and, in accordance with Article 7 of that Regulation, for a new use in water for drinking, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. |
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In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 of that Regulation, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 as a feed additive for laying hens and, in accordance with Article 7 of that Regulation, for a new use in water for drinking, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

| (4) | The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 1 July 2014 (4) that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority further concluded that the use of the preparation has the potential to increase laying intensity and improve the feed-to-egg mass ratio. It considered that the results are independent of the mode of administration provided that the exposure in water for drinking is the same by an equivalent dose to feed. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003. |
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The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 1 July 2014 (4) that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment. The Authority further concluded that the use of the preparation has the potential to increase laying intensity and improve the feed-to-egg mass ratio. It considered that the results are independent of the mode of administration provided that the exposure in water for drinking is the same by an equivalent dose to feed. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

| (5) | The assessment of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(5)

The assessment of the preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that preparation should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

| (6) | As a consequence of the granting of a new authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 should be amended accordingly. |
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(6)

As a consequence of the granting of a new authorisation under Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 should be amended accordingly.

| (7) | Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation. |
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Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.

| (8) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
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(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Authorisation

The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘gut flora stabilisers’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

Article 2

Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007

Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 4 is deleted. |
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(1)

Article 4 is deleted.

| (2) | Annex IV is deleted. |
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(2)

Annex IV is deleted.

Article 3

Transitional measures

The preparation specified in the Annex and feed containing that preparation, which are produced and labelled before 3 September 2015 in accordance with the rules applicable before 3 March 2015 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

Article 4

Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 January 2015.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.

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(2)  Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feeding-stuffs (OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1).

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(3)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1520/2007 of 19 December 2007 concerning the permanent authorisation of certain additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 335, 20.12.2007, p. 17).

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(4)  EFSA Journal 2014; 12(7):3789.

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EFSA Journal

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ANNEX

| Identification number of the additive | Name of the holder of authorisation | Additive | Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method | Species or category of animal | Maximum age | Minimum content | Maximum content | Minimum content | Maximum content | Other provisions | End of period of authorisation |
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| CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 % | CFU/l of water for drinking |
| Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers. |
| 4b1715 | Centro Sperimentale del Latte | Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 | Additive composition

  Preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 containing a minimum of: 5 × 1010 CFU/g of additive (solid form).

  Characterisation of the active substance

  Viable cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529.

  Analytical method
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  Enumeration: spread plate method (EN 15787).
  Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE). | Laying hens | — | 1 × 109 | — | 5 × 108 | — | 1. | In the directions for use of the additive, premixture and compound feed, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting and in drinking water. |

Identification number of the additive

Name of the holder of authorisation

Additive

Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method

Species or category of animal

Maximum age

Minimum content

Maximum content

Minimum content

Maximum content

Other provisions

End of period of authorisation

CFU/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

CFU/l of water for drinking

Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: gut flora stabilisers.

4b1715

Centro Sperimentale del Latte

Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529

Additive composition

Preparation of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529 containing a minimum of: 5 × 1010 CFU/g of additive (solid form).

Characterisation of the active substance

Viable cells of Lactobacillus acidophilus CECT 4529.

Analytical method
   (1)

Enumeration: spread plate method (EN 15787).

Identification: Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE).

Laying hens

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1 × 109

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5 × 108

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1.

In the directions for use of the additive, premixture and compound feed, indicate the storage conditions and stability to pelleting and in drinking water.

| 2. | For safety: breathing protection shall be used during handling. |
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2.

For safety: breathing protection shall be used during handling.

| 3. | For use of the additive in water for drinking the homogeneous dispersion of the additive shall be ensured. |
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3.

For use of the additive in water for drinking the homogeneous dispersion of the additive shall be ensured.

3 March 2025

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(1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the European Union Reference Laboratory for Feed Additives: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/39

of 13 January 2015

entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Focaccia di Recco col formaggio (PGI))

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(3)(b) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Italy's application to register the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union
   (2). |
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(1)

Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Italy's application to register the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union
   (2).

| (2) | Portugal, the United Kingdom and Fresh Gourmet Catering LLC — a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — lodged a notice of opposition to the registration pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The Commission examined the notices of opposition from Portugal and the United Kingdom and found them to be admissible within the meaning of Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. As Fresh Gourmet Catering LLC was found to lack a legitimate interest, its opposition was considered inadmissible within the meaning of Article 51(1) of the aforementioned Regulation. |
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(2)

Portugal, the United Kingdom and Fresh Gourmet Catering LLC — a company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates — lodged a notice of opposition to the registration pursuant to Article 51(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. The Commission examined the notices of opposition from Portugal and the United Kingdom and found them to be admissible within the meaning of Article 10 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. As Fresh Gourmet Catering LLC was found to lack a legitimate interest, its opposition was considered inadmissible within the meaning of Article 51(1) of the aforementioned Regulation.

| (3) | The notices of opposition on behalf of two clients (the first based in Portugal and the second in the United Kingdom) of an Italian company located in the geographical area which markets a deep-frozen product, primarily relate to the name and the fact that pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques are prohibited. |
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(3)

The notices of opposition on behalf of two clients (the first based in Portugal and the second in the United Kingdom) of an Italian company located in the geographical area which markets a deep-frozen product, primarily relate to the name and the fact that pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques are prohibited.

| (4) | By letters of 20 December 2013, the Commission invited Italy and Portugal on the one hand, and Italy and the United Kingdom on the other, to reach an agreement pursuant to Article 51(3) of the aforementioned Regulation. In accordance with that Article, Italy submitted its report concerning the end of the consultation period, by letters dated 15 April 2014. As these Member States were unable to reach an agreement within three months, the Commission was required to settle the matter pursuant to Article 52(3)(b) of the aforementioned Regulation. |
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(4)

By letters of 20 December 2013, the Commission invited Italy and Portugal on the one hand, and Italy and the United Kingdom on the other, to reach an agreement pursuant to Article 51(3) of the aforementioned Regulation. In accordance with that Article, Italy submitted its report concerning the end of the consultation period, by letters dated 15 April 2014. As these Member States were unable to reach an agreement within three months, the Commission was required to settle the matter pursuant to Article 52(3)(b) of the aforementioned Regulation.

| (5) | The opposing parties cited the legal uncertainty regarding the registration of ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, given that Italy, by Ministerial Decree of 18 July 2000, last amended on 5 June 2014, registered Focaccia al formaggio di Recco (a different name from that put forward for registration, although it refers to the same product) on its national list of traditional agri-food products. In addition to also existing under the name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco, the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was not considered traditional given that it first appeared after the year 2000. |
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(5)

The opposing parties cited the legal uncertainty regarding the registration of ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, given that Italy, by Ministerial Decree of 18 July 2000, last amended on 5 June 2014, registered Focaccia al formaggio di Recco (a different name from that put forward for registration, although it refers to the same product) on its national list of traditional agri-food products. In addition to also existing under the name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco, the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was not considered traditional given that it first appeared after the year 2000.

| (6) | Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 does not state that the name of a PGI must be traditional. A name may be registered as a PGI if it is used in trade or in common language, and only in the languages which are or were historically used to describe the specific product in the defined geographical area. Consequently, as it was demonstrated that the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ is used in trade and in common language, in the language of the defined geographical area, its registration as a PGI complies with Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012. |
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(6)

Article 7(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 does not state that the name of a PGI must be traditional. A name may be registered as a PGI if it is used in trade or in common language, and only in the languages which are or were historically used to describe the specific product in the defined geographical area. Consequently, as it was demonstrated that the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ is used in trade and in common language, in the language of the defined geographical area, its registration as a PGI complies with Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

| (7) | The name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco may not be used for products which do not comply with the specification for the product registered under the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’. |
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(7)

The name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco may not be used for products which do not comply with the specification for the product registered under the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’.

| (8) | Furthermore, the opposing parties also cited Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 as grounds for opposition, i.e. registration of the name proposed would jeopardise the existence of products legally on the market for at least five years preceding the date of publication provided for in Article 50(2)(a) of the aforementioned Regulation. The opposing parties would be prevented from importing and marketing deep-frozen ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ given that pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques are prohibited according to the specification, as stated in point 3.6 of the Single Document. |
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(8)

Furthermore, the opposing parties also cited Article 10(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 as grounds for opposition, i.e. registration of the name proposed would jeopardise the existence of products legally on the market for at least five years preceding the date of publication provided for in Article 50(2)(a) of the aforementioned Regulation. The opposing parties would be prevented from importing and marketing deep-frozen ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ given that pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques are prohibited according to the specification, as stated in point 3.6 of the Single Document.

| (9) | Nevertheless, the existence of the deep-frozen product bearing the name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco would be jeopardised solely on account of the specification for the proposed ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’, which prohibits pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques. As the processes prohibited under the specification for the proposed name fall within the prerogatives of the applicant group and the content of the specification complies with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the fact that existing products would allegedly be jeopardised cannot per se prevent the name from being registered. |
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(9)

Nevertheless, the existence of the deep-frozen product bearing the name Focaccia al formaggio di Recco would be jeopardised solely on account of the specification for the proposed ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’, which prohibits pre-cooking, deep-freezing and other preservation techniques. As the processes prohibited under the specification for the proposed name fall within the prerogatives of the applicant group and the content of the specification complies with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the fact that existing products would allegedly be jeopardised cannot per se prevent the name from being registered.

| (10) | Furthermore, the Italian Government gave transitional national protection to the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ by Decree of 13 February 2012 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies. In Italy, this name may only be used for a product made according to the specification included in the application to register the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ sent to the Commission. It would be nonsensical to attribute a transitional period to the opposing parties who import the product and who are established in Portugal and the United Kingdom. In any case, trademarks which were registered or acquired through use in good faith anywhere in the Union prior to the date the application for protection of the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was submitted to the Commission, may continue to be used and renewed irrespective of the name being registered. |
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(10)

Furthermore, the Italian Government gave transitional national protection to the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ by Decree of 13 February 2012 of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry Policies. In Italy, this name may only be used for a product made according to the specification included in the application to register the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ sent to the Commission. It would be nonsensical to attribute a transitional period to the opposing parties who import the product and who are established in Portugal and the United Kingdom. In any case, trademarks which were registered or acquired through use in good faith anywhere in the Union prior to the date the application for protection of the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ was submitted to the Commission, may continue to be used and renewed irrespective of the name being registered.

| (11) | The opposing parties also argued that the specification is in breach of food health standards as regards food preservation. They argue that by prohibiting pre-cooking, deep-freezing, freezing and other preservation techniques, the preservation of the product, and consequently food safety could be compromised. Furthermore, the specification is alleged to contain disproportionate and unlawful standards aiming to regulate the stages following production of the product, even to the extent of dictating how the product should be consumed after sale. In reality, the specification does not contain rules that are in breach of health standards. It is simply the case that if the prohibited preservation processes do have to be used, the product may no longer be sold under the registered name. The specification is in any case subordinate to general EU legislation. As regards the nature and objectives of the rules contained in the specification, they merely set out the characteristics that products under the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ must have when offered for consumption, which relate specifically to how the product bearing the name is produced and in no way affect how the product is consumed once it has been sold. |
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(11)

The opposing parties also argued that the specification is in breach of food health standards as regards food preservation. They argue that by prohibiting pre-cooking, deep-freezing, freezing and other preservation techniques, the preservation of the product, and consequently food safety could be compromised. Furthermore, the specification is alleged to contain disproportionate and unlawful standards aiming to regulate the stages following production of the product, even to the extent of dictating how the product should be consumed after sale. In reality, the specification does not contain rules that are in breach of health standards. It is simply the case that if the prohibited preservation processes do have to be used, the product may no longer be sold under the registered name. The specification is in any case subordinate to general EU legislation. As regards the nature and objectives of the rules contained in the specification, they merely set out the characteristics that products under the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ must have when offered for consumption, which relate specifically to how the product bearing the name is produced and in no way affect how the product is consumed once it has been sold.

| (12) | The opposing parties also claim that prohibiting all forms of preservation unjustifiably restricts the free circulation of a legally-produced product through a rule that is in no way connected to the protection of that product. The product can in fact circulate, albeit not using the name if the product does not comply with the specification. This consequence is justified by the objective of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, namely to protect the names of registered geographical indications. |
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(12)

The opposing parties also claim that prohibiting all forms of preservation unjustifiably restricts the free circulation of a legally-produced product through a rule that is in no way connected to the protection of that product. The product can in fact circulate, albeit not using the name if the product does not comply with the specification. This consequence is justified by the objective of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, namely to protect the names of registered geographical indications.

| (13) | In the light of the above, the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ should be entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications. |
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(13)

In the light of the above, the name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ should be entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.

| (14) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee, |
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(14)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Agricultural Product Quality Policy Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The name ‘Focaccia di Recco col formaggio’ (PGI) is hereby entered in the register.

The name referred to in the first paragraph identifies a product in Class 2.3. Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares in accordance with Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 January 2015.

For the Commission

The President

Jean-Claude JUNCKER

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(2)  OJ C 155, 1.6.2013, p. 13.

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(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/40

of 13 January 2015

establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),

Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto. |
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(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

| (2) | The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union, |
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(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 13 January 2015.

For the Commission,

On behalf of the President,

Jerzy PLEWA

Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

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(2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

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ANNEX

Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

| (EUR/100 kg) |
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| CN code | Third country code (1) | Standard import value |
| 0702 00 00 | AL | 63,0 |
| EG | 162,8 |
| IL | 125,9 |
| MA | 105,6 |
| TN | 130,5 |
| TR | 129,6 |
| ZZ | 119,6 |
| 0707 00 05 | EG | 241,9 |
| MA | 66,8 |
| TR | 159,7 |
| ZZ | 156,1 |
| 0808 91 00 | EG | 111,4 |
| ZZ | 111,4 |
| 0709 93 10 | EG | 191,6 |
| MA | 188,9 |
| TR | 161,9 |
| ZZ | 180,8 |
| 0805 10 20 | EG | 48,1 |
| MA | 56,4 |
| TR | 63,8 |
| ZA | 36,7 |
| ZZ | 51,3 |
| 0805 20 10 | MA | 82,3 |
| ZZ | 82,3 |
| 0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90 | IL | 127,8 |
| JM | 118,8 |
| KR | 152,3 |
| MA | 82,2 |
| TR | 68,8 |
| ZZ | 110,0 |
| 0805 50 10 | TR | 62,0 |
| ZZ | 62,0 |
| 0808 10 80 | BR | 65,8 |
| CL | 89,8 |
| US | 145,8 |
| ZZ | 100,5 |
| 0808 30 90 | TR | 108,4 |
| US | 138,7 |
| ZZ | 123,6 |

(EUR/100 kg)

CN code

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

0702 00 00

AL

63,0

EG

162,8

IL

125,9

MA

105,6

TN

130,5

TR

129,6

ZZ

119,6

0707 00 05

EG

241,9

MA

66,8

TR

159,7

ZZ

156,1

0808 91 00

EG

111,4

ZZ

111,4

0709 93 10

EG

191,6

MA

188,9

TR

161,9

ZZ

180,8

0805 10 20

EG

48,1

MA

56,4

TR

63,8

ZA

36,7

ZZ

51,3

0805 20 10

MA

82,3

ZZ

82,3

0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90

IL

127,8

JM

118,8

KR

152,3

MA

82,2

TR

68,8

ZZ

110,0

0805 50 10

TR

62,0

ZZ

62,0

0808 10 80

BR

65,8

CL

89,8

US

145,8

ZZ

100,5

0808 30 90

TR

108,4

US

138,7

ZZ

123,6

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(1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.

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DECISION (EU) 2015/41 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 December 2014

on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

(application EGF/2013/006 PL/Fiat Auto Poland S.A., from Poland)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (1), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (2), and in particular Article 23, second paragraph, thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (3), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (4), and in particular point 13 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market. |
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(1)

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

| (2) | The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013. |
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(2)

The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013.

| (3) | On 29 July 2013, Poland submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Fiat Auto Poland S.A. and 21 suppliers and downstream producers, and supplemented it by additional information up to 16 June 2014. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 259 610. |
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(3)

On 29 July 2013, Poland submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Fiat Auto Poland S.A. and 21 suppliers and downstream producers, and supplemented it by additional information up to 16 June 2014. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 1 259 610.

| (4) | The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Poland, |
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(4)

The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by Poland,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 259 610 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.

For the European Parliament

The President

M. SCHULZ

For the Council

The President

B. DELLA VEDOVA

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(1)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

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(3)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.

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(4)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

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DECISION (EU) 2015/42 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 December 2014

on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

(application EGF/2014/010 IT/Whirlpool, from Italy)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (1), and in particular Article 15(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (3), and in particular point 13 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market. |
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(1)

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

| (2) | The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013. |
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(2)

The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013.

| (3) | On 18 June 2014 Italy submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in Whirlpool Europe S.r.l. and five suppliers and downstream producers in Italy, and supplemented it by additional information as provided by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. |
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(3)

On 18 June 2014 Italy submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in Whirlpool Europe S.r.l. and five suppliers and downstream producers in Italy, and supplemented it by additional information as provided by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013.

| (4) | The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of an amount of EUR 1 890 000 for the application submitted by Italy, |
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(4)

The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of an amount of EUR 1 890 000 for the application submitted by Italy,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 1 890 000 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.

For the European Parliament

The President

M. SCHULZ

For the Council

The President

B. DELLA VEDOVA

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

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(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.

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(3)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

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(4)  Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26).

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DECISION (EU) 2015/43 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 December 2014

on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

(application EGF/2014/013 EL/Odyssefs Fokas, from Greece)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (1), and in particular Article 15(4) thereof,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (3), and in particular point 13 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market. |
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(1)

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide support for workers made redundant and self-employed persons whose activity has ceased as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation, as a result of a continuation of the global financial and economic crisis addressed in Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4), or as a result of a new global financial and economic crisis and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

| (2) | The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013. |
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(2)

The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013.

| (3) | On 29 July 2014 Greece submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in Odyssefs Fokas SA in Greece, and supplemented it by additional information as provided by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. |
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(3)

On 29 July 2014 Greece submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in Odyssefs Fokas SA in Greece, and supplemented it by additional information as provided by Article 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013. This application complies with the requirements for determining a financial contribution from the EGF as laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013.

| (4) | In accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013, Greece has decided to provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF also to young persons not in employment, education or training (NEETs). |
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(4)

In accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013, Greece has decided to provide personalised services co-financed by the EGF also to young persons not in employment, education or training (NEETs).

| (5) | The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of an amount of EUR 6 444 000 for the application submitted by Greece, |
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(5)

The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution of an amount of EUR 6 444 000 for the application submitted by Greece,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 6 444 000 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

This decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.

For the European Parliament

The President

M. SCHULZ

For the Council

The President

B. DELLA VEDOVA

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(1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

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(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.

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(3)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

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(4)  Regulation (EC) No 546/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 amending Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 on establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (OJ L 167, 29.6.2009, p. 26).

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DECISION (EU) 2015/44 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL

of 17 December 2014

on the mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund, in accordance with point 13 of the Interinstitutional Agreement of 2 December 2013 between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management

(application EGF/2013/014 FR/Air France, from France)

THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 establishing the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (1), and in particular Article 12(3) thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1309/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (2014-2020) and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006 (2),

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013 of 2 December 2013 laying down the multiannual financial framework for the years 2014-2020 (3), and in particular Article 12 thereof,

Having regard to the Interinstitutional Agreement between the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission of 2 December 2013 on budgetary discipline, on cooperation in budgetary matters and on sound financial management (4), and in particular point 13 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market. |
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(1)

The European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) was established to provide additional support for workers made redundant as a result of major structural changes in world trade patterns due to globalisation and to assist them with their reintegration into the labour market.

| (2) | The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013. |
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(2)

The EGF shall not exceed a maximum annual amount of EUR 150 million (2011 prices), as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1311/2013.

| (3) | On 20 December 2013 France submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Air France, and supplemented it by additional information up to 24 July 2014. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 25 937 813. |
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(3)

On 20 December 2013 France submitted an application to mobilise the EGF, in respect of redundancies in the enterprise Air France, and supplemented it by additional information up to 24 July 2014. This application complies with the requirements for determining the financial contributions as laid down in Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1927/2006. The Commission, therefore, proposes to mobilise an amount of EUR 25 937 813.

| (4) | The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by France, |
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(4)

The EGF should, therefore, be mobilised in order to provide a financial contribution for the application submitted by France,

HAVE ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

For the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund shall be mobilised to provide the sum of EUR 25 937 813 in commitment and payment appropriations.

Article 2

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Strasbourg, 17 December 2014.

For the European Parliament

The President

M. SCHULZ

For the Council

The President

B. DELLA VEDOVA

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(1)  OJ L 406, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

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(2)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 855.

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(3)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 884.

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(4)  OJ C 373, 20.12.2013, p. 1.

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