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5.6.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 146/12
COMMISSION DECISION
of 26 May 2008
authorising the placing on the market of alpha-cyclodextrin as a novel food ingredient under Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council
(notified under document number C(2008) 1954)
(Only the German text is authentic)
(2008/413/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 258/97 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 1997 concerning novel foods and novel food ingredients (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) On 12 October 2004 the company Wacker Chemie made a request to the competent authorities of Belgium to place alpha-cyclodextrin on the market as a novel food ingredient.
(2) On 29 June 2005 the competent food assessment body of Belgium issued its initial assessment report. In that report it came to the conclusion that alpha-cyclodextrin is safe for human consumption.
(3) The Commission forwarded the initial assessment report to all Member States on 28 September 2005.
(4) Within the 60-day period laid down in Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97 reasoned objections to the marketing of the product were raised in accordance with that provision.
(5) Therefore the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) was consulted on 28 October 2006.
(6) On 6 July 2007 EFSA adopted the ‘Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies on a request from the Commission related to the safety of alpha-cyclodextrin’.
(7) In the opinion the panel came to the conclusion that there are no safety concerns at the proposed use levels and anticipated consumption of alpha-cyclodextrin.
(8) On the basis of the scientific assessment, it is established that alpha-cyclodextrin complies with the criteria laid down in Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 258/97.
(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,
Alpha-cyclodextrin as specified in the Annex may be placed on the market in the Community as a novel food ingredient.
The designation ‘alpha-cyclodextrin’ or ‘α-cyclodextrin’ shall be displayed in the list of ingredients of the foods containing it.
This Decision is addressed to Wacker, Consortium für elektrochemische Chemie GmbH, Zielstattstrasse 20, D-81379 München.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1303/2003
of 23 July 2003
amending Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 as regards the arrangements for importing bananas into the Community
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organisation of the market in bananas(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2587/2001(2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 896/2001(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 323/2003(4), lays down detailed rules for the management of the tariff import quotas provided for in Article 18(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93.
(2) According to Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001, the request for annual quota allocation of non-traditional operators may not cover a quantity greater than 12,5 % of the total quantity allocated annually to non-traditional operators. The request shall be accompanied by proof that a security of EUR 150 per tonne requested has been lodged.
(3) Experience of applying the Community banana import regime has shown on the one hand that the total quantity of allocations applied far exceeds the quantity available to non-traditional operators, and on the other hand that the number of non-traditional operators has continuously increased. Therefore, a high percentage reduction is applied to each application for annual allocation of non-traditional operators. Taking these elements into consideration, the maximum percentage of 12,5 % should be decreased. The decrease takes into account the different percentage reductions in Quotas A and B and Quota C and also future developments of the annual allocation to non-traditional operators.
(4) Regulation (EC) No 896/2001 should be amended accordingly.
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,
In Article 8(1), second subparagraph, (a), of Regulation (EC) No 896/2001, the percentage "12,5" is replaced by the percentage "5".
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following that 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 Regulation (EC) No 1356/2000
of 27 June 2000
amending Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 opening and providing for the administration of the tariff quotas in the egg sector and for egg albumin
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996 on the implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotiations(1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In the framework of the World Trade Organization, the Community has undertaken to open tariff quotas for certain products in the egg sector and for egg albumin. As a result, detailed rules for the application of those quotas from 1 July 2000 should be laid down.
(2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1474/95(2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1323/1999(3), provides for the administration of those quotas for the period 1 July 1999 to 30 June 2000. Provision should be made for their administration from 1 July 2000.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,
Regulation (EC) No 1474/95 is hereby amended as follows:
1. Article 1 is replaced by the following:
"Article 1
The import tariff quotas listed in Annex I are opened annually for the product groups and under the conditions indicated therein."
2. Annex I is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 1 July 2000.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No  999/96 of 4 June 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 laying down detailed rules for the  application of the premium schemes provided for in the beef and veal sector in respect of the  processing premium
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of  the market in beef and veal  (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 894/96  (2), and in  particular Article 4  (i) (4) thereof,
Whereas application of the processing premium introduced by Article 4  (i) of Regulation (EEC) No  805/68, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92  (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC)  No 1850/95  (4), may result in unfair treatment as regards the penalties applicable where the  number of animals for which an application is made does not tally with the number of eligible  animals presented for processing; whereas Article 49 of Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 should  therefore be amended;
Whereas, in order to avoid economic repercussions for the operators concerned, the measure should  apply from the actual date of application of the processing premium;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the  Management Committee for Beef and Veal,
Article 49  (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 is hereby replaced by  the following:
'3.  Where it is found that the animals presented for processing do not correspond to those  referred to in paragraph 1, the premium shall be paid for the number of eligible animals presented  less the number of ineligible animals presented.`
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in  the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 20 April 1996.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all  Member States.
2.10.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 260/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 940/2013
of 1 October 2013
establishing a prohibition of fishing for mackerel in areas VIIIc, IX and X; EU waters of CECAF 34.1.1 by vessels flying the flag of Portugal
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Council Regulation (EU) No 40/2013 of 21 January 2013 fixing for 2013 the fishing opportunities available in EU waters and, to EU vessels, in certain non-EU waters for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks which are subject to international negotiations or agreements (2), lays down quotas for 2013.
(2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2013.
(3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,
Quota exhaustion
The fishing quota allocated to the Member State referred to in the Annex to this Regulation for the stock referred to therein for 2013 shall be deemed to be exhausted from the date set out in that Annex.
Prohibitions
Fishing activities for the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein shall be prohibited from the date set out in that Annex. In particular it shall be prohibited to retain on board, relocate, tranship or land fish from that stock caught by those vessels after that date.
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that 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.
14.4.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 104/26
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 321/2012
of 13 April 2012
fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 16 April 2012
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 of 20 July 2010 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of import duties in the cereals sector (2), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Article 136(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 states that the import duty on products covered by CN codes 1001 19 00, 1001 11 00, ex 1001 91 20 (common wheat seed), ex 1001 99 00 (high quality common wheat other than for sowing), 1002 10 00, 1002 90 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00, 1007 10 90 and 1007 90 00 is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.
(2) Article 136(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 lays down that, in order to calculate the import duty referred to in paragraph 1 of that Article, representative cif import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products in question.
(3) Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010, the price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products covered by CN codes 1001 19 00, 1001 11 00, ex 1001 91 20 (common wheat seed), ex 1001 99 00 (high quality common wheat other than for sowing), 1002 10 00, 1002 90 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00, 1007 10 90 and 1007 90 00 is the daily cif representative import price determined as specified in Article 5 of that Regulation.
(4) Import duties should be fixed for the period from 16 April 2012 and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force.
(5) Given the need to ensure that this measure applies as soon as possible after the updated data have been made available, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,
From 16 April 2012, the import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 136(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information contained in Annex II.
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  REGULATION (EEC) No 2694/87
of 7 September 1987
re-establishing the levying of customs duties on gelatin and gelatin derivatives falling within subheading 35.03 ex B, originating in Colombia and Brazil, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC No 3924/86 of 16 December 1986 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1987 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of that Regulation, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I;
Whereas, as provided for in Article 13 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established;
Whereas, in the case of gelatin and gelatin derivatives, falling within subheading 35.03 ex B of the Common Customs Tariff, originating in Colombia and Brazil, the individual ceiling was fixed at 660 000 ECU; whereas, on 21 August 1987, imports of these products into the Community originating in Colombia and Brazil reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against Columbia and Brazil,
As from 11 September 1987, the levying of customs duties, suspended pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86, shall be re-established on imports into the Community of the following products originating in Colombia and Brazil:
1.2.3 //  //  //  // Order No  // CCT heading No and NIMEXE-code  // Description  //  //  //  // 10.0430   // 35.03 ex B (35.03-91)   // Gelatin and gelatin derivatives   //  //   //
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 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.
Council Decision
of 9 April 2001
concluding consultations with the Republic of the Fiji Islands under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement
(2001/334/EC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed at Cotonou (Benin) on 23 June 2000 as already put into anticipated application by Decision 1/2000 of the ACP-EC Council of Ministers,
Having regard to the Internal Agreement on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement, as put into provisional application by Decision of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States of 18 September 2000, and, in particular, Article 3 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas:
(1) The essential elements cited in Article 9 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement have been violated by the unconstitutional replacement of the democratically elected Government of Fiji and the repeal of the 1997 Constitution.
(2) Consultations under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement were held on 19 October 2000, at which the Fijian authorities explained their point of view and made specific commitments particularly as regards the timetable for constitutional revision, the holding of free and fair elections before the end of June 2002 and the bringing to justice of those responsible for the 19 May coup.
(3) Recent positive elements of Fiji's political development towards a return to a democratic system, which complement the above commitments, have also to be taken into consideration.
(4) Democratic government has yet to be fully restored in Fiji,
Consultations with the Republic of the Fiji Islands under Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement are hereby concluded.
The measures specified in the attached draft letter are hereby adopted as appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(c) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement.
The Council shall revoke these measures once free and fair elections have taken place and a legitimate government has assumed office in Fiji, in conditions which ensure respect for human rights, democratic principles and the rule of law.
This Decision shall be reviewed within six months.
This Decision shall take effect on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
22.1.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 18/5
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 43/2013
of 17 January 2013
concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.
(2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.
(3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.
(4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,
The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of three months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that 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 REGULATION (EC) No 1580/98 of 21 July 1998 establishing unit values for the determination of the customs value of certain perishable goods
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 82/97 (2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 of 2 July 1993 laying down provisions for the implementation of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 75/98 (4), and in particular Article 173 (1) thereof,
Whereas Articles 173 to 177 of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 provide that the Commission shall periodically establish unit values for the products referred to in the classification in Annex 26 to that Regulation;
Whereas the result of applying the rules and criteria laid down in the abovementioned Articles to the elements communicated to the Commission in accordance with Article 173 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 is that unit values set out in the Annex to this Regulation should be established in regard to the products in question,
The unit values provided for in Article 173 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 are hereby established as set out in the table in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 July 1998.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.