Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(2003/C 246/09)

Date of adoption of the decision: 17.9.2003

Member State: Netherlands

Aid No: N 357/03

Title: Updated aid measure in respect of potatoes for human consumption

Objective: To undertake advertising campaigns and research and development work in respect of potatoes

Legal basis: Verordening heffingen consumptieaardappelen 2003

Budget: For 2003: EUR 418417. Subsequently: EUR 850000 a year maximum

Aid intensity or amount: 100 %

Duration: Indefinite

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 17.9.2003

Member State: Germany (Baden-Württemberg)

Aid No: N 541/02

Title: Quality program and quality label "Certified quality with indication of origin"

Objective: promotion of quality products. The aid measure would provide aid towards a quality label Baden-Württemberg (/Qualitätszeichen Baden-Württemberg, hereinafter: the label). The label is open for use by all regions or Member States of the EU. The main message of the label is the quality of the product. The label would only be granted to products would also have to satisfy certain quality criteria as well as criteria relating to the geographical origin of a product. Quality controls, consumer information and advertising may receive support under the notified aid program. The label and products bearing it would be advertised by the means of leaflets and advertisements in the printed media

Legal basis: Haushaltsgesetz des Landes Baden-Württemberg; Landwirtschaft- und Landeskulturgesetz Baden-Württemberg sowie Vollzugshinweise

Budget: Between EUR 1,6 and 1,9 mio in 2003-2006.

Aid intensity or amount: Quality controls would receive an initial aid of 80 %, which would be degressively abolished by the end of 2008. For consumer information the aid may be up to 100 % of the documented costs and is limited to EUR 100000 per beneficiary. For advertising campaigns the aid rate is 50 % and the sector has to contribute the rest of the advertising costs

Duration: Unlimited

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids

Date of adoption of the decision: 17.9.2003

Member State: Spain

Aid No: NN 21/02 (ex N 730/01)

Title: Measures to combat BSE

Objective: To combat BSE

Legal basis: Acuerdo del Consejo de Ministros por el que se determinan los criterios generales para la suscripción de convenios de colaboración específicos con las Comunidades Autónomas para instrumentar las acciones de lucha contra la encefalopatia espongiforme bovina durante el segundo semestre del 2001

Budget: EUR 95044054

Aid intensity or amount: Various according to the measures

Duration: Between 1.7.2001 and 31.12.2001

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at

http://europa.eu.int/comm/ secretariat_general/sgb/state_aids