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EN Official Journal of the European Union L 75/34

COMMISSION DECISION

of 15 March 2013

amending Decisions 2007/506/EC and 2007/742/EC in order to prolong the validity of the ecological criteria for the award of the EU Ecolabel to certain products

(notified under document C(2013) 1411)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2013/135/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the EU Ecolabel (1), and in particular point (c) of Article 8(3) thereof,

After consulting the European Union Eco-Labelling Board,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 2007/506/EC of 21 June 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to soaps, shampoos and hair conditioners (2) expires on 31 March 2013.

(2) Commission Decision 2007/742/EC of 9 November 2007 establishing the ecological criteria for the award of the Community eco-label to electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps (3) expires on 31 March 2013.

(3) An assessment has been carried out to evaluate the relevance and appropriateness of the current ecological criteria, as well as of the related assessment and verification requirements, established by those Decisions. Given the different stages of the revision process for those Decisions, it is appropriate to prolong the periods of validity of the ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements which they set out. The period of validity of the ecological criteria and the related assessment and verification requirements set out in Decisions 2007/506/EC and 2007/742/EC should be prolonged until 31 December 2013.

(4) Decisions 2007/506/EC and 2007/742/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up by Article 16 of Regulation (EC) No 66/2010,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 4 of Decision 2007/506/EC is replaced by the following:

‘Article 4 The ecological criteria for the product group “soaps, shampoos and hair-conditioners” as well as the related assessment and verification requirements shall be valid until 31 December 2013’.

Article 2

Article 4 of Decision 2007/742/EC is replaced by the following:

‘Article 4 The ecological criteria for the product group “electrically driven, gas driven or gas absorption heat pumps”, as well as the related assessment and verification requirements, shall be valid until 31 December 2013’.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 March 2013. For the Commission Janez POTOČNIK Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 27, 30.1.2010, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 186, 18.7.2007, p. 36.

(3) OJ L 301, 20.11.2007, p. 14.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 64/6

COUNCIL DECISION

of 5 March 2013

appointing a Dutch member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2013/117/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Dutch Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

(2) A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Leon MEIJER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Ms Melanie BOUWKNEGT, Beleldsadviseur CNV Vakcentrale, is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 5 March 2013. For the Council The President M. NOONAN

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 87/12

POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE DECISION ATALANTA/1/2013

of 22 March 2013

on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta)

(2013/159/CFSP)

THE POLITICAL AND SECURITY COMMITTEE,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 38 thereof,

Having regard to Council Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP of 10 November 2008 on a European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (1), and in particular Article 6 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 6 (1) of Joint Action 2008/851/CFSP, the Council authorised the Political and Security Committee (PSC) to take decisions on the appointment of the EU Force Commander.

(2) On 27 November 2012, the PSC adopted Decision Atalanta/3/2012 (2) appointing Rear Admiral Ángel GARCĺA DE PAREDES PÉREZ DE SEVILLA as EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta).

(3) The EU Operation Commander has recommended the appointment of Commodore Jorge NOVO PALMA as the new EU Force Commander for Atalanta to succeed Rear Admiral Ángel GARCĺA DE PAREDES PÉREZ DE SEVILLA.

(4) The EU Military Committee supports that recommendation.

(5) In accordance with Article 5 of the Protocol (No 22) on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark does not participate in the elaboration and the implementation of decisions and actions of the Union which have defence implications,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Commodore Jorge NOVO PALMA is hereby appointed EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast as from 6 April 2013.

Article 2

Decision Atalanta/3/2012 is hereby repealed.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 6 April 2013.

Done at Brussels, 22 March 2013. For the Political and Security Committee The Chairperson O. SKOOG

(1) OJ L 301, 12.11.2008, p. 33.

(2) Political and Security Committee Decision Atalanta/3/2012 of 27 November 2012 on the appointment of an EU Force Commander for the European Union military operation to contribute to the deterrence, prevention and repression of acts of piracy and armed robbery off the Somali coast (Atalanta) (OJ L 332, 4.12.2012, p. 20).
(6)

Article 14 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 14 Release of information 1. The HR shall be authorised to release to NATO/ISAF EU classified information and documents generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Local technical arrangements shall be drawn up to facilitate this. 2. The HR shall be authorised to release to third States associated with this Decision, as appropriate and in accordance with the needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to the level “CONFIDENTIEL UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. 3. The HR shall be authorised to release to UNAMA, as appropriate and in accordance with the operational needs of the Mission, EU classified information and documents up to the level “RESTREINT UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Local arrangements shall be drawn up for this purpose. 4. In the event of a specific and immediate operational need, the HR shall also be authorised to release to the host State EU classified information and documents up to the level “RESTREINT UE” generated for the purposes of the Mission, in accordance with Decision 2011/292/EU. Arrangements between the HR and the competent authorities of the host State shall be drawn up for this purpose. 5. The HR shall be authorised to release to third States associated with this Decision, EU non-classified documents related to the deliberations of the Council with regard to the Mission covered by the obligation of professional secrecy pursuant to Article 6(1) of the Council Rules of Procedure (3). 6. The HR may delegate the powers referred to in paragraphs 1, 2, 3 and 5, as well as the ability to conclude the arrangements referred to in paragraph 4, to persons placed under his/her authority, to the Civilian Operations Commander and/or to the Head of Mission.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 138/13

COUNCIL DECISION

of 14 May 2013

appointing an Irish member of the European Economic and Social Committee

(2013/231/EU)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 302 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the Irish Government,

Having regard to the opinion of the European Commission,

Whereas:

(1) On 13 September 2010 the Council adopted Decision 2010/570/EU, Euratom appointing the members of the European Economic and Social Committee for the period from 21 September 2010 to 20 September 2015 (1).

(2) A member’s seat on the European Economic and Social Committee has become vacant following the end of the term of office of Mr Jim McCUSKER,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Mr John COREY is hereby appointed as a member of the European Economic and Social Committee for the remainder of the current term of office, which runs until 20 September 2015.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.

Done at Brussels, 14 May 2013. For the Council The President M. NOONAN

(1) OJ L 251, 25.9.2010, p. 8.
(4)

Article 5 is replaced by the following: ‘Article 5 Official controls 1. Each consignment of products referred to in Article 1 is subject to documentary checks to ensure that the import conditions provided for in Article 4 are complied with. 2. Where a consignment of products other than those described in Article 4(2) is not accompanied by a health certificate and the analytical report provided for in Article 4, the consignment shall be re-dispatched to the country of origin or destroyed. 3. Where a consignment is accompanied by the health certificate and the analytical report provided for in Article 4 the competent authority shall take a sample for analysis in accordance with Annex II for the presence of unauthorised GMOs with a frequency of 100 %. If the consignment consists of several lots, each lot shall be submitted to sampling and analysis. 4. The competent authority may authorise onward transportation of the consignment pending the results of the physical checks. In such a case the consignment shall remain under the continuous control of the competent authorities pending the results of the physical checks. 5. After completion of the checks provided for in paragraphs 1 to 4, the competent authority shall: (a) complete the relevant part of Part II of the CED or, where appropriate, the CVED; and the responsible official of the competent authority shall stamp and sign the original of that document. The CED or, where appropriate the CVED, can be completed only when the result of the analysis referred to in paragraph 3 is available; (b) make and retain a copy of the signed and stamped CED or, where appropriate, CVED. The original of the CED or, where appropriate, the CVED shall accompany the consignment on its onward transport until it reaches its destination as indicated in the CED or the CVED. 6. The release for free circulation of consignments shall only be allowed when, following sampling and analyses performed in accordance with Annex II, all lots of that consignment are considered compliant with Union Law. This requirement also applies to consignments tested in accordance with Article 1(2).’;
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 152/52

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 4 June 2013

amending Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU establishing a list of third countries with a regulatory framework applicable to active substances for medicinal products for human use and the respective control and enforcement activities ensuring a level of protection of public health equivalent to that in the Union

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2013/262/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community Code relating to medicinal products for human use (1), and in particular Article 111b(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 111b(1) of Directive 2001/83/EC a third country may request the Commission to assess whether its regulatory framework applicable to active substances exported to the Union and the respective control and enforcement activities ensure a level of protection of public health equivalent to that of the Union in order to be included in a list of third countries ensuring an equivalent level of protection of public health.

(2) Japan requested, by letter dated 6 December 2012, to be listed in accordance with Article 111b(1) of Directive 2001/83/EC. The equivalence assessment by the Commission confirmed that the requirements of that Article were fulfilled.

(3) Commission Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU of 22 November 2012 establishing a list of third countries with a regulatory framework applicable to active substances for medicinal products for human use and the respective control and enforcement activities ensuring a level of protection of public health equivalent to that in the Union, in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 4 June 2013. For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67.

(2) OJ L 325, 23.11.2012, p. 15.
COUNCIL DECISION 2013/308/CFSP

of 24 June 2013

amending Decision 2012/642/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Belarus

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Whereas:

The Council considers that to facilitate political dialogue, the travel ban imposed on Mr. Uladzimir Uladzimiravich Makei under Article 3(1) of Decision 2012/642/CFSP should be suspended while he holds the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. The suspension should be subject to the review referred to in Article 8(2) of Decision 2012/642/CFSP.

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Article 8 of Decision 2012/642/CFSP is replaced by the following:

"Article 8

1. The measures referred to in Article 3(1), in so far as they apply to Mr. Uladzimir Uladzimiravich Makei, shall be suspended while he holds the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus.

2. This Decision shall apply until 31 October 2013. It shall be kept under constant review. It may be renewed or amended, as appropriate, if the Council deems that its objectives have not been met."
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 169/71

COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION

of 11 June 2013

amending Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU establishing a list of third countries with a regulatory framework applicable to active substances for medicinal products for human use and the respective control and enforcement activities ensuring a level of protection of public health equivalent to that in the Union

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2013/301/EU)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

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

Having regard to Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 November 2001 on the Community Code relating to medicinal products for human use (1), and in particular Article 111b(1) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 111b(1) of Directive 2001/83/EC a third country may request the Commission to assess whether its regulatory framework applicable to active substances exported to the Union and the respective control and enforcement activities ensure a level of protection of public health equivalent to that of the Union in order to be included in a list of third countries ensuring an equivalent level of protection of public health.

(2) The United States of America requested, by letter dated 17 January 2013, to be listed in accordance with Article 111b(1) of Directive 2001/83/EC. The equivalence assessment by the Commission confirmed that the requirements of that Article were fulfilled.

(3) Commission Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU of 22 November 2012 establishing a list of third countries with a regulatory framework applicable to active substances for medicinal products for human use and the respective control and enforcement activities ensuring a level of protection of public health equivalent to that in the Union, in accordance with Directive 2001/83/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) should be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Implementing Decision 2012/715/EU is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

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

Done at Brussels, 11 June 2013. For the Commission The President José Manuel BARROSO

(1) OJ L 311, 28.11.2001, p. 67.

(2) OJ L 325, 23.11.2012, p. 15.
EN Official Journal of the European Union C 194/6

DECISION OF THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT

of 1 July 2013

amending the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament

2013/C 194/02

THE BUREAU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 223(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union,

Having regard to the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (1),

Having regard to Rules 8 and 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the European Parliament,

Whereas:

(1) According to the Treaty concerning the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union, the latter will be a Member State of the European Union as of 1 July 2013. From that date, the Croatian Members will sit in the European Parliament. It is thus necessary to modify point (b) of Article 23(1) of the Implementing Measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (2) (‘the Implementing Measures’) on travel expenses incurred in the Member State of election to take account of the new Croatian Members joining the European Parliament.

(2) Travel in the Member State of election by car is limited annually to a number of kilometres on a basis established according to the size of the Member State concerned. Considering that the area of Croatia is 56 542 km2, Croatian Members of the European Parliament should have an individual right to 8 000 km annually,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In point (b) of Article 23(1) of the Implementing Measures, the third indent is replaced by the following:

‘— 8 000 km for Members elected in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Croatia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands or Slovenia.’.

Article 2

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

2. This Decision shall apply from 1 July 2013.

(1) Decision 2005/684/EC, Euratom of the European Parliament of 28 September 2005 adopting the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ L 262, 7.10.2005, p. 1).

(2) Decision of the Bureau of the European Parliament of 19 May and 9 July 2008 concerning implementing measures for the Statute for Members of the European Parliament (OJ C 159, 13.7.2009, p. 1).
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 192/75

DECISION OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK

of 28 June 2013

repealing Decision ECB/2013/13 on temporary measures relating to the eligibility of marketable debt instruments issued or fully guaranteed by the Republic of Cyprus

(ECB/2013/21)

(2013/376/EU)

THE GOVERNING COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular the first indent of Article 127(2) thereof,

Having regard to the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank, and in particular Article 12.1 and the second indent of Article 34.1, in conjunction with the first indent of Article 3.1 and Article 18.2 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Pursuant to Article 18.1 of the Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank (hereinafter the ‘Statute of the ESCB’), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the national central banks of Member States whose currency is the euro may conduct credit operations with credit institutions and other market participants, with lending being based on adequate collateral. The criteria determining the eligibility of collateral for the purposes of Eurosystem monetary policy operations are laid down in Annex I to Guideline ECB/2011/14 of 20 September 2011 on monetary policy instruments and procedures of the Eurosystem (1) (hereinafter referred to as the ‘General Documentation’).

(2) Pursuant to Section 1.6 of the General Documentation, the Governing Council of the ECB may, at any time, change the instruments, conditions, criteria and procedures for the execution of Eurosystem monetary policy operations. Pursuant to Section 6.3.1 of the General Documentation, the Eurosystem reserves the right to determine whether an issue, issuer, debtor or guarantor fulfils its requirements for high credit standards on the basis of any information it may consider relevant.

(3) Decision ECB/2013/13 of 2 May 2013 on temporary measures relating to the eligibility of marketable debt instruments issued or fully guaranteed by the Republic of Cyprus (2) temporarily suspended, as an exceptional measure, the Eurosystem’s minimum requirements for credit quality thresholds applicable to marketable debt instruments issued or fully guaranteed by the Republic of Cyprus.

(4) The Republic of Cyprus has decided to launch a debt management exercise involving marketable debt instruments that it has issued.

(5) The adequacy as collateral for Eurosystem operations of the marketable debt instruments issued or fully guaranteed by the Republic of Cyprus has been further negatively affected by the decision to launch a debt management exercise.

(6) Decision ECB/2013/13 should be repealed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Repeal of Decision ECB/2013/13

Decision ECB/2013/13 is repealed.

Article 2

Entry into force

This Decision shall enter into force on 28 June 2013.

Done at Frankfurt am Main, 28 June 2013. The President of the ECB Mario DRAGHI

(1) OJ L 331, 14.12.2011, p. 1.

(2) OJ L 133, 17.5.2013, p. 26.