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Commission Decision
of 27 September 2002
amending Decision 2002/69/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to the products of animal origin imported from China
(notified under document number C(2002) 3603)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2002/768/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and in particular Article 22(6) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Decision 2002/69/EC of 30 January 2002 concerning certain protective measures with regard to the products of animal origin imported from China(2), as last amended by Decision 2002/573/EC(3), was adopted following the identification during a Community inspection visit to China of serious shortcomings as regards veterinary medicines regulation and the residue control system in live animals and animal products, and following the presence of harmful residues, including chloramphenicol, in products intended for human or animal consumption, presenting a risk to their health.
(2) Decision 2002/69/EC was to be reviewed on the basis of the information provided by the Chinese competent authorities, of any results from the increased monitoring and testing carried out by Member States on consignments arriving before 14 March 2002 and, if necessary, of the results of an on-the-spot inspection visit by Community experts.
(3) In view of the favourable results of the tests carried out on certain fishery products of some fish species imported from China, it is appropriate to discontinue the reinforced tests carried out on these products.
(4) However, in view of the continuing unfavourable results of tests carried out on casings imported from China, it is appropriate for the time being to maintain the reinforced tests carried out on these products.
(5) It is appropriate to ensure a rapid implementation to avoid a disruption of these re-enforced tests on casings.
(6) Decision 2002/69/EC should, therefore be amended accordingly.
(7) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
Decision 2002/69/EC is amended as follows:
1. In Article 3 the words "Until 30 September 2002" are deleted.
2. Annexes I and II to Decision 2002/69/EC are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
Member States shall amend the measures they apply to imports in order to bring them into line with this Decision and they shall give immediate appropriate publicity to the measures adopted. They shall immediately inform the Commission.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 2244/2002
of 16 December 2002
amending Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 as regards the use of tartaric acid in wine products
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2585/2001(2), and in particular Article 46 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 permits the addition of tartaric acid to the wine products concerned.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 of 24 July 2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2066/2001(4), lays down, in particular, restrictions and requirements pertaining to the use of certain substances authorised by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999.
(3) Tartaric acid, also called L-tartaric acid, and its salts are the only substances permitted for the purposes of acidification and deacidification of wine products as they occur naturally in grapes and wine.
(4) The International Vine and Wine Office adopted, in June 2000, a resolution updating in the International Oenological Codex the monograph laying down the identifying characteristics and purity specifications of L-tartaric acid which may be used in wine-making, which defines tartaric acid as "a natural acid extracted from grapes". These purity criteria are more complete but nevertheless correspond to those laid down in Commission Directive 96/77/EC of 2 December 1996 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners(5), as last amended by Directive 2002/82/EC(6).
(5) To ensure a high degree of quality, and in particular to preserve the authenticity and the natural character of wine in compliance with good oenological practice, the requirement that tartaric acid which may be used in wine-making must be of agricultural origin, taking account of the specifications of the International Vine and Wine Office's International Oenological Codex, should be incorporated into Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000.
(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,
The following paragraph is added to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000:"Tartaric acid, the use of which is provided for in Annex IV(1)(l) and (m) and Annex IV(3)(k) and (l) to Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999, also called L-tartaric acid, must be of agricultural origin and extracted specifically from wine products. It must also comply with the purity criteria laid down in Commission Directive 96/77/EC(7)."
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 279/2002
of 14 February 2002
fixing the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 30/2002
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), and in particular Article 12(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported into Portugal was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 30/2002(3).
(2) Pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1839/95(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2235/2000(5), the Commission, acting under the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, may decide to fix maximum reduction in the import duty. In fixing this maximum the criteria provided for in Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1839/95 must be taken into account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose tender is equal to or less than the maximum reduction in the duty.
(3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum reduction in the import duty being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
For tenders notified from 8 to 14 February 2002, pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 30/2002, the maximum reduction in the duty on maize imported shall be 24,39 EUR/t and be valid for a total maximum quantity of 95200 t.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 15 February 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
9.8.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 218/20
COMMISSION DECISION
of 4 August 2006
amending Decision 92/452/EEC as regards certain embryo collection and production teams in the United States of America
(notified under document number C(2006) 3456)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2006/556/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 89/556/EEC of 25 September 1989 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and importation from third countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species (1), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Decision 92/452/EEC of 30 July 1992 establishing lists of embryo collection teams and embryo production teams approved in third countries for export of bovine embryos to the Community (2) provides that Member States are only to import embryos from third countries where they have been collected, processed and stored by embryo collection teams listed in that Decision.
(2) The United States of America have requested that amendments be made to the entries for that country on those lists as regards certain embryo collection and production teams.
(3) The United States of America have provided guarantees regarding compliance with the appropriate rules set out in Directive 89/556/EEC and the embryo collection teams concerned have been officially approved for exports to the Community by the veterinary services of that country.
(4) Decision 92/452/EEC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
The Annex to Decision 92/452/EEC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall apply from the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
COUNCIL DECISION  of 15 April 1991  concerning the conclusion of the Agreement in the form of agreed minutes between the European Economic Community and Australia relating to certain agricultural products negotiated under Article XXVIII of GATT   (91/243/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas Australia, pursuant to Article XXVIII of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), has made known its intention of modifying or withdrawing tariff concessions for certain agricultural products for which the Community is the main  supplier or has initial negotiator rights;
Whereas the Commission has conducted negotiations with Australia under Article XXVIII of GATT and whereas a satisfactory Agreement has been reached; whereas that Agreement should therefore be approved,
 Article 1
The Agreement in the form of agreed minutes between the European Economic Community and Australia relating to certain agricultural products negotiated under Article XXVIII of GATT is hereby approved on behalf of the Community.
The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.  Article 2  The President of the Council shall notify Australia of the approval laid down by the Agreement.
1.5.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 114/16
COMMISSION DECISION
of 25 April 2007
amending Decision 2007/30/EC as regards transitional measures for certain milk products obtained in Bulgaria
(notified under document number C(2007) 1787)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2007/264/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Act of Accession of Bulgaria and Romania, and in particular Article 42 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Decision 2007/30/EC of 22 December 2006 laying down transitional measures for the marketing of certain products of animal origin obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania (1) provides for certain transitional measures for products of animal origin falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (2) and obtained in establishments in Bulgaria and Romania until 31 December 2006.
(2) Bulgaria has now requested the possibility to export to third countries certain milk products obtained in establishments in that Member State before 31 December 2006 which fall within the scope of Decision 2007/30/EC.
(3) This request can be granted under the conditions of Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). In this framework, Bulgaria has provided the necessary information on the agreement of the countries of destination.
(4) Decision 2007/30/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
In Article 2(1) of Decision 2007/30/EC the following subparagraph is added:
‘In addition, milk products obtained in establishments in Bulgaria may be exported to third countries until 31 December 2007 provided that the export is carried out in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4).
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
11.11.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 294/4
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1078/2009
of 10 November 2009
entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Riso del Delta del Po (PGI))
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, Italy’s application to register the name ‘Riso del Delta del Po’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union
 (2).
(2) As no statement of objection under Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been received by the Commission, this name should be entered in the register,
The name contained in the Annex to this Regulation is hereby entered in the register.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following 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.
27.1.2015 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 20/36
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/113
of 26 January 2015
determining the quantities to be added to the quantity fixed for the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015 under the tariff quotas opened by Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 in the egg sector and for egg albumin
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), and in particular Article 188(2) and (3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 539/2007 (2) opened annual tariff quotas for imports of egg products and egg albumin.
(2) The quantities covered by the applications for import licences lodged from 1 to 7 December 2014 for the subperiod from 1 January to 31 March 2015 less than those available. The quantities for which applications have not been lodged should therefore be determined and these should be added to the quantity fixed for the following quota subperiod.
(3) In order to ensure the efficient management of the measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
The quantities for which import licence applications have not been lodged pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 539/2007, to be added to the subperiod from 1 April to 30 June 2015, are set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
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.
COMMISSION DECISION of 19 December 1995 approving the programme for the eradication and surveillance of classical swine fever for the year 1996 presented by Germany and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the German text is authentic) (96/28/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 (6) thereof,
Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of classical swine fever;
Whereas by letter dated 24 May 1995, Germany has submitted a programme for the eradication and surveillance of this disease;
Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication and surveillance of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 on laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as last amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4);
Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which during 1996 can benefit from financial participation from the Community and which was established by Commission Decision 95/434/EC (5);
Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Germany up to a maximum of ECU 2 200 000;
Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The programme for the eradication and surveillance of classical fever presented by Germany is hereby approved for the period from 1 January to 31 December 1996.
Germany shall bring into force by 1 January 1996 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1.
1. Financial participation by the Community shall be at the rate of 50 % of the costs of virological and serological testing of domestic pigs and control of the wild boar population incurred in Germany up to a maximum of ECU 2 200 000.
2. The financial contribution of the Community shall be granted subject to:
- forwarding a report to the Commission every three months on the progress of the programme and the costs incurred,
- forwarding a final report to the Commission on the technical execution of the programme accompanied by justifying evidence as to the costs incurred by 1 June 1997 at the latest.
This Decision is addressed to the Federal Republic of Germany.
COMMISSION DECISION  of 26 March 1992  on the collection of data concerning competitions for equidae as referred to in Article 4 (2) of Council Directive 90/428/EEC  (92/216/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/428/EEC of 26 June 1990 on trade in equidae intended for competitions and laying down the conditions for participation therein (1), and in particular Article 4 (3) thereof,
Whereas it is the responsibility of each Member State to inform the Commission of the use of the possibilities offered by the first indent of Article 4 (2) of Directive 90/428/EEC and to inform the Commission and the other Member States of the criteria  for the distribution of funds provided for in the second indent of the said Article 4 (2);
Whereas under the rules for applying Article 4 of Directive 90/428/EEC each Member State should first designate a coordinating authority responsible for collecting the necessary data;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics,
1. Each Member State shall appoint a coordinating authority responsible for collecting the data concerning:
- competitions as referred to in the first indent of Article 4 (2) of Directive 90/428/EEC organized in its territory,
- the criteria for the distribution of funds provided for in the third subparagraph of the second indent of the said Article 4 (2).
2. Each Member State shall communicate to the Commission the name and address of the coordinating authority appointed in accordance with paragraph 1. On the basis of these communications, the Commission shall draw up a list of the coordinating  authorities. It shall publish the list in the Official Journal of the European Communities, C series.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 720/2004
of 16 April 2004
concerning tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender for the export of husked long grain B rice to the island of Réunion referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of 22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the market in rice(1), and in particular Article 10(1) thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 of 6 September 1989 laying down detailed rules for exports of rice to Réunion(2), and in particular Article 9(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003(3) opens an invitation to tender for the subsidy on rice exported to Réunion.
(2) Article 9 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89 allows the Commission to decide, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders submitted, to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2692/89, a maximum subsidy should not be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
No action shall be taken on the tenders submitted from 12 to 15 April 2004 in response to the invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1878/2003 for the subsidy on exports to Réunion of husked long grain B rice falling within CN code 1006 20 98.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 17 April 2004.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.