ddrg/super_eurlex huggingface dataset:
Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union

(2022/C 151/06)

Pursuant to Article 9(1)(a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (1)(1), the Explanatory Notes to the Combined Nomenclature of the European Union (2) are hereby amended as follows:

On page 51, in the Explanatory note to CN heading ‘ 0712 Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared ’, the following new last paragraph is inserted:

0712 ‘Heat treatment with the aim of reducing microorganisms (e.g. with hot steam) on the product surface is allowed in this heading, provided that the products retain the character of dried vegetables, not further prepared.’

On page 52, in the Explanatory note to CN heading ‘ 0714 Manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers with high starch or inulin content, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of pellets; sago pith ’, the following new last paragraph is inserted:

0714 ‘Heat treatment with the aim of reducing microorganisms (e.g. with hot steam) on the product surface is allowed for the dried products of this heading, provided that the products retain the character of dried roots and tubers, not further prepared than by the methods allowed for in this heading.’

(1) Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

(2) OJ C 119, 29.3.2019, p. 1.
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1))

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 160/11)

Decision granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder of the authorisation Authorisation number Authorised use Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2022) 2174 8 April 2022 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) EC No: -, CAS No:- BioMérieux SA, Chemin de l’Orme, 69280 Marcy-l’Etoile, France REACH/22/22/0 Industrial use of 4-tert OPnEO for its non-ionic detergent properties consisting in the filling of 4-tert-OpnEO-containing solutions into specific single-use ampoules to be included in clinical and industrial in vitro testing applications as part of the BioFire and BioFire Next Gen FA products 4 January 2025 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the use of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).
Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 May 2022

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004) (1)

(2022/C 192/07)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 159, 12.4.2022, p. 20.

From To AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK 1.6.2022 … -0,19 -0,19 0,00 -0,19 4,85 -0,19 0,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 0,26 6,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 4,88 -0,19 4,40 0,22 -0,19 -0,19 1,02 1.5.2022 31.5.2022 -0,35 -0,35 0,00 -0,35 4,85 -0,35 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 0,26 5,40 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 4,06 -0,35 3,38 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 0,86 1.4.2022 30.4.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,66 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 3,42 -0,49 3,38 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.3.2022 31.3.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,02 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,85 -0,49 2,74 -0,04 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.2.2022 28.2.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 3,29 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 3,17 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,04 -0,49 2,74 -0,05 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.1.2022 31.1.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 2,49 -0,49 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 2,38 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 1,21 -0,49 2,27 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 0,51

(1) OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
Notice from the Commission pursuant to Article 4(17) of the Protocol 1 to the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other part (1)

List of materials excluded from cumulation between the European Union and certain African, Caribbean and Pacific States and the overseas countries and territories of the European Union, as provided for under Article 4(3) of Protocol 1 to the EU-SADC Economic Partnership Agreement

(2022/C 211/07)

The European Union (the ‘Union’) has been applying the cumulation provided for in Article 4(3) of Protocol 1 with African, Caribbean and Pacific (the ‘ACP’) States applying an Economic Partnership Agreement (the ‘EPA’) with the EU and with the overseas countries and territories (the ‘OCTs’) of the Union since 1 October 2018 (Notice 2018/C 407/07 (2)).

Point (a) of article 4(16) of Protocol 1 states that where the final product is exported to Southern African Customs Union (the ‘SACU’), the cumulation provided for in Article 4(3) of Protocol 1 shall not apply to materials:

(i) originating in non-SACU Southern African Development Community (the ‘SADC’) states (3), which do not enjoy duty-free quota-free access into SACU under the SADC Protocol on Trade; and

(ii) originating in OCTs or ACP EPA States, other than the non-SACU SADC states, which cannot be imported directly into SACU duty-free quota-free.

In accordance with article 4(17) of Protocol 1, the SACU Secretariat has established the list of materials concerned and has notified it to the European Commission.

The list of materials referred to in article 4(16)(a) of Protocol 1 is included respectively in Annex 1 and Annex 2 to this notice.

The present notice is published in accordance with Article 4(17) of Protocol 1.

(1) OJ L 250, 16.9.2016, p. 3.

(2) OJ C 407, 12.11.2018, p. 8.

(3) SACU Member States: https://www.sacu.int/

SADC Member States: https://www.sadc.int/member-states/
Official Journal of the European Union

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

establishing formal recognition that a certain number of acts of Union law in the area of animal health have become obsolete

(2022/C 252/01)

List of acts to be removed from the active acquis

(Content of code in bovine earmarks)

Commission Decision 93/317/EEC

(OJ L 122, 18.05.1993, p. 45).

(Vaccines against bovine brucellosis)

Commission Decision 2002/598/EC

(OJ L 194, 23.7.2002 p. 45).

(Protective measures in relation to blue tongue)

Commission Decision 2003/845/EC

(OJ L 321, 6.12.2003, p. 61).

(Tests with regard to bovine brucellosis)

Commission Decision 2004/226/EC

(OJ L 68, 6.3.2004, p. 36).

(Quarantine of aquaculture animals)

Commission Decision 2008/946/EC

(OJ L 337, 16.12.2008, p. 94).
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Changes to public service obligations in respect of scheduled air services

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 248/06)
Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 August 2022

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (1) )

(2022/C 267/04)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 229, 14.6.2022, p. 7.

From To AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK 1.8.2022 … 0,38 0,38 0,00 0,38 5,73 0,38 0,81 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,26 7,67 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 5,81 0,38 5,10 0,82 0,38 0,38 1,19 1.7.2022 31.7.2022 0,02 0,02 0,00 0,02 5,73 0,02 0,44 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,26 6,24 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 5,81 0,02 5,10 0,50 0,02 0,02 1,19 1.6.2022 30.6.2022 -0,19 -0,19 0,00 -0,19 4,85 -0,19 0,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 0,26 6,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 4,88 -0,19 4,40 0,22 -0,19 -0,19 1,02 1.5.2022 31.5.2022 -0,35 -0,35 0,00 -0,35 4,85 -0,35 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 0,26 5,40 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 4,06 -0,35 3,38 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 0,86 1.4.2022 30.4.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,66 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 3,42 -0,49 3,38 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.3.2022 31.3.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,02 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,85 -0,49 2,74 -0,04 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.2.2022 28.2.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 3,29 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 3,17 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,04 -0,49 2,74 -0,05 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.1.2022 31.1.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 2,49 -0,49 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 2,38 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 1,21 -0,49 2,27 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 0,51

(1) OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION

Approval of the content of a draft for a Commission Regulation amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 of 27 May 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector

(2022/C 262/03)

The Commission has approved the content of a draft for a Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 461/2010 as regards its period of application on 30 June 2022.

The draft for a Commission Regulation is attached as an Annex to this Communication.

The draft for a Commission Regulation is open to public consultation at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/consultations/open.html
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 283/07)
Commission notice on current State aid recovery interest rates and reference/discount rates applicable as from 1 September 2022

(Published in accordance with Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 (1) )

(2022/C 306/03)

Base rates calculated in accordance with the Communication from the Commission on the revision of the method for setting the reference and discount rates (OJ C 14, 19.1.2008, p. 6.). Depending on the use of the reference rate, the appropriate margins have still to be added as defined in this communication. For the discount rate this means that a margin of 100 basispoints has to be added. The Commission Regulation (EC) No 271/2008 of 30 January 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 794/2004 foresees that, unless otherwise provided for in a specific decision, the recovery rate will also be calculated by adding 100 basispoints to the base rate.

Modified rates are indicated in bold.

Previous table published in OJ C 267, 12.7.2022, p. 4.

From To AT BE BG CY CZ DE DK EE EL ES FI FR HR HU IE IT LT LU LV MT NL PL PT RO SE SI SK UK 1.9.2022 … 0,71 0,71 0,00 0,71 6,95 0,71 1,12 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,26 9,23 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 0,71 7,17 0,71 6,58 1,22 0,71 0,71 1,52 1.8.2022 31.8.2022 0,38 0,38 0,00 0,38 5,73 0,38 0,81 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,26 7,67 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 0,38 5,81 0,38 5,10 0,82 0,38 0,38 1,19 1.7.2022 31.7.2022 0,02 0,02 0,00 0,02 5,73 0,02 0,44 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,26 6,24 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 0,02 5,81 0,02 5,10 0,50 0,02 0,02 1,19 1.6.2022 30.6.2022 -0,19 -0,19 0,00 -0,19 4,85 -0,19 0,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 0,26 6,24 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 -0,19 4,88 -0,19 4,40 0,22 -0,19 -0,19 1,02 1.5.2022 31.5.2022 -0,35 -0,35 0,00 -0,35 4,85 -0,35 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 0,26 5,40 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 -0,35 4,06 -0,35 3,38 0,08 -0,35 -0,35 0,86 1.4.2022 30.4.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,66 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 3,42 -0,49 3,38 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.3.2022 31.3.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 4,00 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 4,02 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,85 -0,49 2,74 -0,04 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.2.2022 28.2.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 3,29 -0,49 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 3,17 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 2,04 -0,49 2,74 -0,05 -0,49 -0,49 0,66 1.1.2022 31.1.2022 -0,49 -0,49 0,00 -0,49 2,49 -0,49 -0,01 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 0,26 2,38 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 -0,49 1,21 -0,49 2,27 -0,03 -0,49 -0,49 0,51

(1) OJ L 140, 30.4.2004, p. 1.
Notice of the expiry of certain anti-dumping measures

(2022/C 369/05)

Further to the publication of a notice of impending expiry (1) following which no duly substantiated request for a review was lodged, the Commission gives notice that the anti-dumping measure mentioned below will expire.

This notice is published in accordance with Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (2).

Product Country(ies) of origin or exportation Measures Reference Date of expiry (3) Barium carbonate The People’s Republic of China Anti-dumping duty Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1759 of 27 September 2017 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of barium carbonate originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 250, 28.9.2017, p. 34) 29.9.2022

(1) OJ C 16, 13.1.2022, p. 6.

(2) OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

(3) The measure will expire at midnight (00:00) of the day mentioned in this column.
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 414/05)

Decision granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder(s) of the authorisation Authorisation number Authorised use Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2022) 7407 21 October 2022 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) EC No: -, CAS No:- Merck Biodevelopment SAS, 37, rue Saint Romain, 69008 Lyon, France REACH/22/33/0 As a detergent in the purification process of G-CSF (Granulocyte Colony Stimulating Factor) inclusion bodies 4 January 2030 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006 , p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 410/05)
Summary of European Commission Decisions on authorisations for the placing on the market for the use and/or for use of substances listed in Annex XIV to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH)

(Published pursuant to Article 64(9) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (1) )

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 423/06)

Decision granting an authorisation

Reference of the decision (2) Date of decision Substance name Holder(s) of the authorisation Authorisation number Authorised use Date of expiry of review period Reasons for the decision C(2022) 7569 31 October 2022 4-(1,1,3,3-Tetra methylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated (4-tert-OPnEO) EC No: -, CAS No:- Instrumentation Laboratory SpA, Viale Monza 338, 20128, Milano Italy REACH/22/42/0 As a lysing agent for red blood cells in blood analysis diagnostic device 4 January 2033 In accordance with Article 60(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, the socio-economic benefits outweigh the risk to human health and the environment from the uses of the substance and there are no suitable alternative substances or technologies.

(1) OJ L 396, 30.12.2006, p. 1.

(2) The decision is available on the European Commission website at: Authorisation (europa.eu).
Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2022/C 420/07)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure 31.7.2022 Duration 31.7.2022 – 31.12.2022 Member State Italy Fishing effort group code EFF2/MED2_TR4 Stock group Giant red shrimp in GSAs 8, 9, 10 and 11 Type(s) of fishing vessels Vessels with overall length ≥ 24 m Reference number 08/TQ110

(1) OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 448/05)
Official Journal of the European Union

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 17(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitation to tender in respect of the operation of scheduled air services in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 485/06)
51994AP0256

RESOLUTION embodying the opinion of the European Parliament (Rule 143) on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the crediting of securities, deposits and guarantees furnished under the common agricultural policy and subsequently forfeited, and repealing Regulation (EEC) n. 352/78 (COM(94) 0480 - C4-0256/94 - 94/0254(CNS)) (Consultation procedure)



Official Journal C 043 , 20/02/1995 P. 0122
A4-0090/95

Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the application of open network provision (ONP) to voice telephony (COM(94)0689 - C4-0126/95 - 95/0020(COD))

The proposal was approved.

Legislative resolution embodying Parliament's opinion on the proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the application of open network provision (ONP) to voice telephony (COM(94)0689 - C4-0126/95 - 95/0020(COD))

(Codecision procedure: first reading)

The European Parliament,

- having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council, COM(94)0689 - 95/0020(COD),

- having regard to Articles 189b(2) and 100a of the EC Treaty, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C4-0126/95),

- having regard to Rule 58 of its Rules of Procedure,

- having regard to the report of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and Industrial Policy (A4-0090/95),

1. Approves the Commission proposal;

2. Should the Council intend to depart from the text approved by Parliament, calls on the Council to notify Parliament and requests that the conciliation procedure be initiated;

3. Points out that the Commission is required to submit to Parliament any modification it may intend to make to its proposal;

4. Instructs its President to forward this opinion to the Council and Commission.