EN
29.9.2023
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Official Journal of the European Union
C 344/237
Method of production
The life cycle has been amended to bring it into line with the following changes.
A varietal selection procedure has been introduced.
Direct sowing has been deleted, since it is no longer carried out.
The practice of grafting is mentioned, since it is now authorised.
The regulatory sentence stating that plant-protection products must comply with the prescribed treatment times has been deleted.
An analysis of residual nitrogen in each parcel between 1 January and 30 April has been added, together with a ceiling of 150 units/ha for nitrogen fertiliser use and residues.
A requirement to recycle used agricultural films has also been added.
A new section on crop irrigation has been introduced.
Growers must use decision-making tools to justify crop irrigation.
The calendar-based harvesting period has been replaced by maturity criteria.
The concept of yield has been removed from the product specification.
Extra criteria for the approval, sorting and sizing of melons have been added.
The way in which melons are packaged and stored has been amended to reduce the minimum number of melons per tray to 9.
A maximum period of two days between picking and shipping has been added.
The justification for the requirement for packaging to take place within the geographical area has been made more specific.
The amendment does not affect the single document.
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Link with the geographical area
A sentence explaining that the link with the geographical area is based on the latter’s specific quality and reputation has been added.
The weight of the melons has been amended in line with the ‘Description of product’ section.
The amendment affects the single document.
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References to the inspection body
This section has been amended to contain only the name and contact details of the competent national authorities (INAO and DGCCRF), in line with national guidelines aimed at harmonising the way in which product specifications are drafted.
The name and contact details of the certifying body can be consulted at the INAO.
The amendment affects the single document.
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Labelling
The ‘Labelling’ section has been amended in line with national guidelines aimed at harmonising the way in which product specifications are drafted.
The current paragraph has been deleted and replaced by a sentence indicating the mandatory regulatory elements.
The group’s logo has been changed.
The amendment affects the single document.