title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 984/2012 of 24 October 2012 amending Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy

text:
               25.10.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 295/9

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 984/2012
   of 24 October 2012
   amending Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 as regards the expenditure incurred by Member States in implementing the monitoring and control systems applicable to the Common Fisheries Policy
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 of 22 May 2006 establishing Community financial measures for the implementation of the common fisheries policy and in the area of the Law of the Sea (1), and in particular Article 8(2) thereof
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The Union has been financing Member States actions in the field of fisheries control and enforcement since 1990, in line with the objectives established in Council Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002 of 20 December 2002 on the conservation and sustainable exploitation of fisheries resources under the Common Fisheries Policy (2).

               (2)

               Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 provides, amongst other actions, for Union financial measures for expenditure on fisheries control, inspection and surveillance for the period 2007 to 2013. Commission Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 (3) establishes detailed rules for the implementation of such measures.

               (3)

               Regulation (EU) No 693/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council (4) modified the date by which Member States have to notify their annual fisheries control programme to the Commission.

               (4)

               For simplification purposes and being given the low cost of some investments, it is appropriate to accept projects below EUR 40 000 without requesting justification by Member States.

               (5)

               Rules related to documents supporting pre-financing requests should be aligned with the related provisions set out in Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5)

               (6)

               In view of the principle of sound financial management, Member States should have clear indications on the rules to be followed in order to benefit from Union financial assistance when incurring expenditure in the area of fisheries control and enforcement.

               (7)

               Rules applicable to the Union financial contribution to national control programmes should be simplified and clarified.

               (8)

               Investments in the area of control and enforcement may be carried out by the competent national authorities, by administrative bodies or by the private sector. The statement of expenditure should be adapted in this respect.

               (9)

               Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (10)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Fisheries and Aquaculture,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   Regulation (EC) No 391/2007 is amended as follows:

               (1)

               In Article 3, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:
               ‘1.   Member States wishing to receive a financial contribution for expenditure incurred in accordance with Article 8(a) of Regulation (EC) No 861/2006 shall notify to the Commission an annual fisheries control programme by 15 November of the year preceding the year of implementation concerned.’

               (2)

               In Article 5, point (c) is deleted.

               (3)

               In Article 10, the title is replaced by “Pre-financing”

               (4)

               In Article 10, paragraph 1, the word “advance” is replaced by “pre-financing”.

               (5)

               In Article 10, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:
               ‘2.   The pre-financing shall be paid either on the basis of a contract concluded between the relevant administration and the supplier or on the basis of any supporting documents which make it possible to check the conformity of the actions financed with the terms of the projects referred to in paragraph 1.’

               (6)

               In Annex IV (a), point (iv) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(iv)

                           Travel costs incurred by inspectors, public prosecutors, judges and fishermen attending the courses as well as by training staff.’

               (7)

               Annex V is amended as follows:

                           (a)

                           point (h) is replaced by the following:

                                       ‘(h)

                                       Salary costs of personnel of national administrations and indemnities’;

                           (b)

                           the following point (i) is added:

                                       ‘(i)

                                       Grants.’

               (8)

               Annex VI point (x) is replaced by the following:

                           ‘(x)

                           In case of training and seminars, information on the subject, the speaker, a list of participants and the date and place of the training shall be included.’

               (9)

               Annex VII is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

         Article 2
   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 the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.
      Done at Brussels, 24 October 2012.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 160, 14.6.2006, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 358, 31.12.2002, p. 59.

      (3)  OJ L 97, 12.4.2007, p. 30.

      (4)  OJ L 192, 22.7.2011, p. 33.

      (5)  OJ L 248, 16.9.2002, p. 1.

      ANNEX

            ‘ANNEX VII

               Statement of expenditure

            EXPENDITURE (1) INCURRED IN CARRYING OUT THE NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CONTROL, INSPECTION AND SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS ON FISHERIES ACTIVITIES
            Referred to in Article 11 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 391/2007
            Commission Decision of / No. _
            National reference (if any) _
            I, the undersigned _ representing the authority _ responsible for the relevant financial and control procedures, hereby certify, after verification, that all the amounts shown below represent the total cost, paid in 20_, in accordance with relevant national legislation, with regards to projects approved and referring to actions set out in Article 8(a) of Council Regulation (EC) No 861/2006:

                        (a)

                        Computer technology and IT networks

                        _EUR (2)

                        (b)

                        Remote control technology devices and electronic recording and reporting devices

                        _EUR

                        (c)

                        Pilot projects on new technologies

                        _EUR

                        (d)

                        Training and exchange programmes of control civil servants

                        _EUR

                        (e)

                        Pilot inspection and observer schemes

                        _EUR

                        (f)

                        Assessment of public expenditure in the control area

                        _EUR

                        (g)

                        Seminars and media

                        _EUR

                        (h)

                        Acquisition and modernisation of vessels and aircraft

                        _EUR

                        TOTAL

                        _EUR

                  I also certify that the statement of expenditure is accurate and the application for payment takes account of any recoveries made.
            The operations were carried out in compliance with the objectives laid down in Regulation No 861/2006 and in Regulation (EC) No 391/2007, and with the provisions of Regulation (EC) No 2371/2002, and in particular as regards:

                        —

                        Compliance with the conditions laid down in Regulation (EC) No 391/2007. In the case of procurement contracts, I certify that contracts were awarded to the tender offering the best value for money, while taking care to avoid any conflict of interests, in respect of the principles of transparency and equal treatment, and, where applicable, in compliance with the Community legislation concerning the coordination of procedures for the award of public works supplies and service contracts.

                        —

                        Application of management and control procedures aimed at verifying the delivery of the products and services co-financed and the reality of expenditure aimed at preventing, detecting and correcting irregularities, pursuing fraud, and recovering unduly paid amounts.

                  Finally, I certify that I have / have not (3) received an advance payment for action(s) _ referred to above.
            The statement of expenditure is accurate.
            Date,
            Name capitals, stamp and position and signature of competent authority

         (1)  Investments referred to in Article 8 (a) (i) of Regulation 861/2006 may be carried out by the competent national authorities, by administrative bodies or by the private sector.

         (2)  Exact amount to two decimal places.

         (3)  Delete as appropriate.’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 316/2013 of 5 April 2013 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for olive oil lodged from 1 to 2 April 2013 under the Tunisian tariff quota and suspending the issue of import licences for the month of April 2013

text:
               6.4.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 97/3

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 316/2013
   of 5 April 2013
   fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for olive oil lodged from 1 to 2 April 2013 under the Tunisian tariff quota and suspending the issue of import licences for the month of April 2013
   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 (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 3(1) and (2) of Protocol No 1 (3) to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Tunisia, of the other part (4), opens a tariff quota at a zero rate of duty for imports of untreated olive oil falling within CN codes 1509 10 10 and 1509 10 90, wholly obtained in Tunisia and transported direct from that country to the European Union, up to the limit laid down for each year.

               (2)

               Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1918/2006 of 20 December 2006 opening and providing for the administration of tariff quota for olive oil originating in Tunisia (5) lays down monthly quantitative limits for the issue of import licences.

               (3)

               Import licence applications have been submitted to the competent authorities under Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/2006 in respect of a total quantity exceeding the limit laid down for the month of April in Article 2(2) of that Regulation.

               (4)

               In these circumstances, the Commission must set an allocation coefficient allowing import licences to be issued in proportion to the quantity available.

               (5)

               Since the limit for the month of April has been reached, no more import licences can be issued for that month,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The quantities for which import licence applications were lodged for 1 and 2 April 2013 under Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/2006 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 29,360509 %.
   The issue of import licences in respect of amounts applied for as from 8 April 2013 shall be suspended for April 2013.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on 6 April 2013.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 5 April 2013.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

         José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

      (1)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.

      (3)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 57.

      (4)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 2.

      (5)  OJ L 365, 21.12.2006, p. 84.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1451 of 2 September 2016 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               3.9.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 237/10

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1451
   of 2 September 2016
   establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
   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),
   Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

               (2)

               The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
   Article 2
   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.
      Done at Brussels, 2 September 2016.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

      (1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

      (2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

                  (EUR/100 kg)

                  CN code

                  Third country code (1)

                  Standard import value

                  0702 00 00

                  MA

                  160,3

                  ZZ

                  160,3

                  0707 00 05

                  TR

                  116,3

                  ZZ

                  116,3

                  0709 93 10

                  TR

                  135,1

                  ZZ

                  135,1

                  0805 50 10

                  AR

                  170,1

                  CL

                  159,8

                  MA

                  157,0

                  TR

                  156,0

                  UY

                  150,7

                  ZA

                  167,8

                  ZZ

                  160,2

                  0806 10 10

                  EG

                  168,7

                  TR

                  127,7

                  ZZ

                  148,2

                  0808 10 80

                  AR

                  149,9

                  BR

                  106,9

                  CL

                  135,3

                  CN

                  98,0

                  NZ

                  128,2

                  US

                  141,5

                  ZA

                  86,0

                  ZZ

                  120,8

                  0808 30 90

                  AR

                  90,5

                  CL

                  103,0

                  TR

                  136,6

                  ZA

                  82,9

                  ZZ

                  103,3

                  0809 30 10 , 0809 30 90

                  TR

                  130,7

                  ZZ

                  130,7

         (1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 122/2012 of 13 February 2012 amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance methylprednisolone  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               14.2.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 40/2

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 122/2012
   of 13 February 2012
   amending the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin, as regards the substance methylprednisolone
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and the Council (1), and in particular Article 14 in conjunction with Article 17 thereof,
   Having regard to the opinion of the European Medicines Agency formulated by the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The maximum residue limit for pharmacologically active substances intended for use in the Union in veterinary medicinal products for food-producing animals or in biocidal products used in animal husbandry should be established in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009.

               (2)

               Pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin are set out in the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 of 22 December 2009 on pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin (2).

               (3)

               Methylprednisolone is currently included in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 as an allowed substance, for bovine species, applicable to muscle, fat, liver, kidney and milk. The provisional maximum residue limits (hereinafter ‘MRLs’) for that substance set out for bovine milk expired on 1 July 2011.

               (4)

               Additional data were provided and assessed leading the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use to recommend that the provisional MRLs for methylprednisolone for bovine milk should be set as definitive.

               (5)

               The entry for methylprednisolone in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly.

               (6)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Veterinary Medicinal Products,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the third 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.
      Done at Brussels, 13 February 2012.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11.

      (2)  OJ L 15, 20.1.2010, p. 1.

      ANNEX
      The entry for methylprednisolone in Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 is replaced by the following:

                     Pharmacologically active substance

                     Marker residue

                     Animal species

                     MRL

                     Target tissues

                     Other provisions
                     (according to Article 14(7) of Regulation (EC) No 470/2009)

                     Therapeutic classification

                     ‘Methylprednisolone

                     Methylprednisolone

                     Bovine

                     10 μg/kg

                     Muscle

                     Corticoides/Glucocorticoides’

                     10 μg/kg

                     Fat

                     10 μg/kg

                     Liver

                     10 μg/kg

                     Kidney

                     2 μg/kg

                     Milk


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 725/2011 of 25 July 2011 establishing a procedure for the approval and certification of innovative technologies for reducing CO 2 emissions from passenger cars pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               26.7.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 194/19

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 725/2011
   of 25 July 2011
   establishing a procedure for the approval and certification of innovative technologies for reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 setting emission performance standards for new passenger cars as part of the Community’s integrated approach to reduce CO2 emissions from light-duty vehicles (1), and in particular Article 12(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In order to promote the development and the early uptake of new and advanced CO2 emission-reducing vehicle technologies, Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 provides manufacturers and suppliers with the possibility of applying for the approval of certain innovative technologies contributing to reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars. Therefore, it is necessary to clarify the criteria for determining which technologies should be eligible as eco-innovations pursuant to that Regulation.

               (2)

               According to point (c) of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, technologies that are part of the Union’s integrated approach outlined in the Commission Communication of 7 February 2007 entitled ‘Results of the review of the Community Strategy to reduce CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light-commercial vehicles’ (2) and the Commission Communication of 7 February 2007 entitled ‘A Competitive Automotive Regulatory Framework for the 21st Century’ (3), and have been regulated in Union law, or other technologies that are mandatory under Union law, are not eligible as eco-innovations under that Regulation. These technologies include tyre pressure monitoring systems, tyre rolling resistance and gear shift indicators falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 concerning type-approval requirements for the general safety of motor vehicles, their trailers and systems, components and separate technical units intended therefore (4) and, as regards tyre rolling resistance, Regulation (EC) No 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (5).

               (3)

               A technology that has already for some time been widely available on the market cannot be considered innovative within the meaning of Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 and should not be eligible as an eco-innovation. In order to create the right incentives, it is appropriate to limit the level of market penetration of a technology to that of the niche segment as defined in Article 11(4) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 and to use the year 2009 as a baseline. Those thresholds should be subject to review at the latest in 2015.

               (4)

               In order to promote technologies with the highest potential for reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars, and in particular the development of innovative propulsion technologies, only those technologies should be eligible that are intrinsic to the transport function of the vehicle and contribute significantly to improving the overall energy consumption of the vehicle. Technologies that are accessory to that purpose or aim at enhancing the comfort of the driver or the passengers should not be eligible.

               (5)

               According to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, applications may be submitted by both manufacturers and suppliers. The application should include the necessary evidence that the eligibility criteria are fully met, including a methodology for measuring the CO2 savings from the innovative technology.

               (6)

               It should be possible to measure the CO2 savings from an eco-innovation with a satisfactory degree of accuracy. That accuracy can only be achieved where the savings are 1 g CO2/km or more.

               (7)

               Where the CO2 savings of a technology depends on the behaviour of the driver or on other factors that are outside the control of the applicant, that technology should in principle not be eligible as an eco-innovation, unless it is possible, on the basis of strong and independent statistical evidence, to make verifiable assumptions about average driver behaviour.

               (8)

               The standard test cycle used for type approval measurement of the CO2 emissions from a vehicle does not demonstrate all savings that can be attributed to certain technologies. To create the right incentives for innovation, only those savings that are not captured by the standard test cycle should be taken into account for the calculation of the total CO2 savings.

               (9)

               In demonstrating the CO2 savings, a comparison should be made between the same vehicles with and without the eco-innovation. The testing methodology should provide verifiable, repeatable and comparable measurements. In order to ensure a level playing field and, in the absence of an agreed and more realistic driving cycle, the driving patterns in the New European Driving Cycle as referred to in Commission Regulation (EC) No 692/2008 of 18 July 2008 implementing and amending Regulation (EC) No 715/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council on type-approval of motor vehicles with respect to emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 5 and Euro 6) and on access to vehicle repair and maintenance information (6) should be used as a common reference. The testing methodology should be based on measurements on a chassis dynamometer or on modelling or simulation where such methodologies would provide better and more accurate results.

               (10)

               Guidelines on the preparation of the application and the testing methodologies should be provided by the Commission and be regularly updated to take into account the experience gained from assessing different applications.

               (11)

               According to Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, the application must be accompanied by a verification report provided by an independent and certified body. That body should be a technical service of category A or B as referred to in Directive 2007/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 September 2007 establishing a framework for the approval of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (7). However, in order to ensure the independence of the body, technical services designated in accordance with Article 41(6) of that Directive should not be considered an independent and certified body within the meaning of this Regulation. The body should, together with the verification report, provide relevant evidence of its independence from the applicant.

               (12)

               In order to ensure efficient registration and monitoring of the specific savings for individual vehicles, savings should be certified as part of the type approval of a vehicle and the total savings should be entered into the certificate of conformity in accordance with Directive 2007/46/EC.

               (13)

               The Commission should have the possibility to verify on an ad hoc-basis the certified total savings for individual vehicles. Where it is evident that the certified savings are inconsistent with the level of savings resulting from the decision to approve a technology as an eco-innovation, the Commission should be able to disregard the certified CO2 savings for the calculation of the average specific CO2 emissions. The manufacturer should, however, be given a limited time period during which it may demonstrate that the certified values are accurate.

               (14)

               In order to ensure a transparent application procedure, summary information should be available to the public on the applications for approval of innovative technologies and the testing methodologies. Once approved, the testing methodologies should be publicly accessible. The exceptions to the right to public access to documents set out in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents (8) should apply as appropriate.

               (15)

               According to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, innovative technologies may no longer be approved under the procedure set out in that Regulation from the date of application of a revised procedure for the measurement of CO2 emissions. In order to ensure an appropriate phasing out of the eco-innovation credits approved pursuant to this Regulation, this Regulation should be reviewed not later than in 2015.

               (16)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Climate Change Committee,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   Subject matter
   This Regulation sets out the procedure to be followed for the application for, and assessment, approval and certification of, innovative technologies that reduce emissions of CO2 from passenger cars pursuant to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009.
   Article 2
   Scope
   1.   Any technology falling within the scope of the following measures covered by the integrated approach referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 shall not be considered as innovative technologies:

               (a)

               efficiency improvements for air-conditioning systems;

               (b)

               tyre pressure monitoring systems falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009;

               (c)

               tyre rolling resistance falling within the scope of Regulations (EC) No 661/2009 and (EC) No 1222/2009;

               (d)

               gear shift indicators falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 661/2009;

               (e)

               use of bio fuels.

         2.   An application may be made under this Regulation in respect of a technology, provided that the following conditions are met:

               (a)

               it had been fitted in 3 % or less of all new passenger cars registered in 2009;

               (b)

               it relates to items intrinsic to the efficient operation of the vehicle and is compatible with Directive 2007/46/EC.

         Article 3
   Definitions
   In addition to the definitions set out in Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009, the following definitions shall apply:

               (a)

               ‘innovative technology’ means a technology or a combination of technologies with similar technical features and characteristics where the CO2 savings can be demonstrated using one testing methodology and where each of the individual technologies forming the combination falls within the scope specified in Article 2;

               (b)

               ‘supplier’ means the manufacturer of an innovative technology responsible for ensuring conformity of production or its authorised representative in the Union or the importer;

               (c)

               ‘applicant’ means the manufacturer or supplier submitting an application for the approval of an innovative technology as an eco-innovation;

               (d)

               ‘eco-innovation’ means an innovative technology accompanied by a testing methodology that has been approved by the Commission in accordance with this Regulation;

               (e)

               ‘independent and certified body’ means a category A or B technical service referred to in points (a) and (b) of Article 41(3) of Directive 2007/46/EC meeting the requirements set out in Article 42 of that Directive, with the exception of technical services designated in accordance with Article 41(6) of that Directive.

         Article 4
   Application
   1.   An application for the approval of an innovative technology as an eco-innovation shall be submitted to the Commission in writing. The application and all supporting documentation shall also be submitted by electronic mail or electronic data carrier or uploaded in a server managed by the Commission. The written application shall list the supporting documentation.
   2.   An application shall include the following:

               (a)

               contact details of the applicant;

               (b)

               a description of the innovative technology and the way it is fitted on a vehicle, including evidence that the technology falls within the scope specified in Article 2;

               (c)

               a summary description of the innovative technology, including details supporting that the conditions provided for in Article 2(2) are met, and of the testing methodology referred to in point (e) of this paragraph to be made public upon submission of the application to the Commission;

               (d)

               an estimated indication of the individual vehicles that may be, or are intended to be, fitted with the innovative technology, and the estimated reductions of CO2 emissions for those vehicles from the innovative technology;

               (e)

               a methodology to be used for demonstrating the CO2 emissions reductions of the innovative technology, or where such methodology has already been approved by the Commission, a reference to the approved methodology;

               (f)

               evidence demonstrating that:

                           (i)

                           the emissions reduction achieved by the innovative technology meets the threshold specified in Article 9(1), taking into account any deterioration over time of the technology;

                           (ii)

                           the innovative technology is not covered by the standard test cycle CO2 measurement referred to in point (c) of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009 as specified in Article 9(2) of this Regulation;

                           (iii)

                           the applicant is accountable for the CO2 emissions reduction of the innovative technology as specified in Article 9(3);

               (g)

               a verification report from an independent and certified body as specified in Article 7.

         Article 5
   Baseline vehicle and eco-innovation vehicle
   1.   For the purpose of the demonstration of CO2 emissions referred to in Article 8, the applicant shall designate:

               (a)

               an eco-innovation vehicle that shall be fitted with the innovative technology;

               (b)

               a baseline vehicle that shall not be fitted with the innovative technology but that is in all other aspects identical to the eco-innovation vehicle.

         2.   If the applicant considers that the information referred to in Articles 8 and 9 can be demonstrated without the use of a baseline vehicle and an eco-innovation vehicle as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the application shall include the necessary details justifying that conclusion and a methodology providing equivalent results.
   Article 6
   Testing methodology
   1.   The testing methodology referred to in point (e) of Article 4(2) shall provide results that are verifiable, repeatable and comparable. It shall be capable of demonstrating in a realistic manner the CO2 emissions benefits of the innovative technology with strong statistical significance and, where relevant, take account of the interaction with other eco-innovations.
   2.   The Commission shall publish guidance on the preparation of testing methodologies for different potential innovative technologies meeting the criteria in paragraph 1.
   Article 7
   Verification report
   1.   The verification report referred to in point (g) of Article 4(2) shall be established by an independent and certified body that is not part of the applicant or otherwise connected to it.
   2.   For the purposes of the verification report, the independent and certified body shall:

               (a)

               verify that the eligibility criteria specified in Article 2(2) are met;

               (b)

               verify that the information provided in accordance with point (f) of Article 4(2) meets the criteria set out in Article 9;

               (c)

               verify that the testing methodology referred to in point (e) of Article 4(2) is appropriate for certifying the CO2 savings from the innovative technology for the relevant vehicles referred to in point (d) of Article 4(2), and meets the minimum requirements specified in Article 6(1);

               (d)

               verify that the innovative technology is compatible with relevant requirements specified for the type approval of the vehicle;

               (e)

               declare that it meets the requirement specified in paragraph 1 of this Article.

         3.   For the purposes of the certification of the CO2 savings in accordance with Article 11, the independent and certified body shall, at the request of the manufacturer, draw up a report on the interaction between several eco-innovations fitted to one vehicle type, variant or version.
   The report shall specify the CO2 savings from the different eco-innovations taking into account the impact of the interaction.
   Article 8
   Demonstration of CO2 emissions
   1.   The following CO2 emissions shall be demonstrated for a number of vehicles representative of the individual vehicles indicated in accordance with point (d) of Article 4(2):

               (a)

               the CO2 emissions from the baseline vehicle and from the eco-innovation vehicle with the innovative technology in operation resulting from the application of the methodology referred to in point (e) of Article 4(2);

               (b)

               the CO2 emissions from the baseline vehicle and from the eco-innovation vehicle with the innovative technology in operation resulting from the application of the standard test cycle referred to in point (c) of Article 12(2) of Regulation (EC) No 443/2009.

         The demonstration of the CO2 emissions in accordance with points (a) and (b) of the first subparagraph shall be carried out under testing conditions that are identical for all tests.
   2.   The total savings for an individual vehicle shall be the difference between the emissions demonstrated in accordance with point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1.
   Where there is a difference between the emissions demonstrated in accordance with point (b) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, that difference shall be subtracted from the total savings demonstrated in accordance with point (a) of the first subparagraph of paragraph 1.
   Article 9
   Eligibility criteria
   1.   The minimum reduction achieved by the innovative technology shall be 1 g CO2/km. That threshold shall be considered met where the total savings for the innovative technology demonstrated in accordance with Article 8(2) are 1 g CO2/km or more.
   2.   Where the total savings of an innovative technology do not include any savings demonstrated under the standard test cycle in accordance with Article 8(2), the innovative technology shall be considered not to be covered by the standard test cycle.
   3.   The technical description of the innovative technology referred to in point (b) of Article 4(2) shall provide the necessary details for demonstrating that the CO2 reducing performance of the technology is not dependant on settings or choices that are outside the control of the applicant.
   Where the description is based on assumptions, those assumptions shall be verifiable and based on strong and independent statistical evidence supporting them and their applicability across the Union.
   Article 10
   Assessment of an eco-innovation application
   1.   On receipt of an application, the Commission shall make public the summary description of the innovative technology and the testing methodology referred to in point (c) of Article 4(2).
   2.   The Commission shall assess the application and, within 9 months from receipt of a complete application, it shall approve the innovative technology as an eco-innovation together with the testing methodology, unless objections are raised in respect of the eligibility of the technology or the appropriateness of the testing methodology.
   The decision to approve the innovative technology as an eco-innovation shall specify the information required for the certification of the CO2 savings in accordance with Article 11 of this Regulation, subject to the application of the exceptions to the right to public access to documents specified in Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001.
   3.   The Commission may require adjustments to the proposed testing methodology or require the use of another approved testing methodology than the one proposed by the applicant. The applicant shall be consulted on the proposed adjustment or the choice of testing methodology.
   4.   The assessment period may be extended by 5 months where the Commission finds that, because of the complexity of the innovative technology and the accompanying testing methodology or because of the size and contents of the application, the application cannot be appropriately assessed within the 9-month assessment period.
   The Commission shall within 40 days of receipt of the application notify the applicant if the assessment period is to be extended.
   Article 11
   Certification of CO2 savings from eco-innovations
   1.   A manufacturer wishing to benefit from a reduction of its average specific CO2 emissions for the purpose of meeting its specific emissions target by means of the CO2 savings from an eco-innovation shall apply to an approval authority within the meaning of Directive 2007/46/EC for an EC type-approval certificate of the vehicle fitted with the eco-innovation. The application for a certificate shall, in addition to the documents providing the necessary information specified in Article 6 of Directive 2007/46/EC, refer to the decision by the Commission to approve an eco-innovation in accordance with Article 10(2) of this Regulation.
   2.   The certified CO2 savings of the eco-innovation demonstrated in accordance with Article 8 of this Regulation shall be specified separately in both the type approval documentation and the certificate of conformity in accordance with Directive 2007/46/EC, on the basis of tests carried out by technical services in accordance with Article 11 of that Directive, using the approved testing methodology.
   Where the CO2 savings of an eco-innovation for a specific type, variant or version are below the threshold specified in Article 9(1), the savings shall not be certified.
   3.   Where the vehicle is fitted with more than one eco-innovation, the CO2 savings shall be demonstrated separately for each eco-innovation in accordance with the procedure set out in Article 8(1). The sum of the resulting savings determined in accordance with Article 8(2) for each eco-innovation shall provide the total CO2 savings for the purpose of the certification of that vehicle.
   4.   Where interaction between several eco-innovations fitted to one vehicle cannot be ruled out because they are clearly of a different nature, the manufacturer shall indicate this in the application to the approval authority and shall provide a report from the independent and certified body on the impact of the interaction on the savings of the eco-innovations in the vehicle as referred to in Article 7(3).
   Where, due to that interaction, the total savings are less than 1 g CO2/km times the number of eco-innovations only those eco-innovation savings that meet the threshold set out in Article 9(1) shall be taken into account for calculating the total savings in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article.
   Article 12
   Review of certifications
   1.   The Commission shall ensure that the certifications and the CO2 savings attributed to individual vehicles are verified on an ad hoc-basis.
   Where it finds that there is a difference between the certified CO2 savings and the savings it has verified using the relevant testing methodology or methodologies, the Commission shall notify the manufacturer of its findings.
   The manufacturer may within 60 days of receipt of the notification provide the Commission with evidence demonstrating the accuracy of the certified CO2 savings. At the request of the Commission the report on the interaction of different eco-innovations referred to in Article 7(3) shall be provided.
   2.   Where the evidence referred to in paragraph 1 is not provided within the indicated time period, or it finds that the evidence provided is not satisfactory, the Commission may decide not to take the certified CO2 savings into account for the calculation of the average specific emissions of that manufacturer for the following calendar year.
   3.   A manufacturer for which the certified CO2 savings are no longer taken into account may apply for a new certification of the vehicles concerned in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 11.
   Article 13
   Disclosure of information
   An applicant requesting that information submitted under this Regulation be treated as confidential shall justify why any of the exceptions referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 apply.
   Article 14
   Review
   This Regulation and the eco-innovations approved pursuant to this Regulation shall be reviewed by 31 December 2015 at the latest.
   Article 15
   Entry into force
   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.
      Done at Brussels, 25 July 2011.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 140, 5.6.2009, p. 1.

      (2)  COM(2007) 19 final.

      (3)  COM(2007) 22 final.

      (4)  OJ L 200, 31.7.2009, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ L 342, 22.12.2009, p. 46.

      (6)  OJ L 199, 28.7.2008, p. 1.

      (7)  OJ L 263, 9.10.2007, p. 1.

      (8)  OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/593 of 5 April 2016 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Olive de Nîmes (PDO))

text:
               19.4.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 103/12

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/593
   of 5 April 2016
   approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Olive de Nîmes (PDO))
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), and in particular Article 52(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined France's application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Olive de Nîmes’, registered under Commission Regulation (EU) No 991/2010 (2).

               (2)

               Since the amendments in question are not minor within the meaning of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union
                   (3) as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation.

               (3)

               As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the amendments to the specification should be approved,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The amendments to the specification published in the Official Journal of the European Union regarding the name ‘Olive de Nîmes’ (PDO) are hereby approved.
   Article 2
   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.
      Done at Brussels, 5 April 2016.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Phil HOGAN

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

      (2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 991/2010 of 4 November 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Olive de Nîmes (PDO)) (OJ L 288, 5.11.2010, p. 12).

      (3)  OJ C 358, 30.10.2015, p. 11.


title: Council Implementing Regulation 2012/544/CFSP of 25 June 2012 implementing Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

text:
               26.6.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 165/20

         COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION 2012/544/CFSP
   of 25 June 2012
   implementing Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria
   THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 of 18 January 2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (1), and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               On 18 January 2012, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

               (2)

               In view of the gravity of the situation in Syria, and in accordance with Council Implementing Decision 2012/335/CFSP of 25 June 2012 implementing Council Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (2), one additional person and additional entities should be included in the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The person and entities listed in the Annex to this Regulation shall be added to the list set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.
   Article 2
   The Regulation shall enter into force on the date 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.
      Done at Luxembourg, 25 June 2012.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

      (2)  See page 80 of this Official Journal.

      ANNEX

         PERSON AND ENTITIES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1

         Persons

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Reasons

                  Date of listing

                  1.

                  Bouthaina Shaaban
                  (a.k.a. Buthaina Shaaban)

                  Born 1953 in Homs, Syria

                  Political and Media Advisor to the President since July 2008 and as such associated with the violent crackdown on the population.

                  26.6.2012

         Entities

                  Name

                  Identifying information

                  Reasons

                  Date of listing

                  1.

                  Ministry of Defence

                  Address: Umayyad Square, Damascus
                  Telephone: +963-11-7770700

                  Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.

                  26.6.2012

                  2.

                  Ministry of Interior

                  Address: Merjeh Square, Damascus
                  Telephone: +963-11-2219400, +963-11-2219401, +963-11-2220220, +963-11-2210404

                  Syrian government branch directly involved in repression.

                  26.6.2012

                  3.

                  Syrian National Security Bureau

                  Syrian government branch and element of the Syrian Ba'ath Party. Directly involved in repression. It directed Syrian security forces to use extreme force against demonstrators.

                  26.6.2012

                  4.

                  Syria International Islamic Bank (SIIB)
                  (a.k.a.: Syrian International Islamic Bank; a.k.a. SIIB)

                  Location: Syria International Islamic Bank Building, Main Highway Road, Al Mazzeh Area, P.O. Box 35494, Damascus, Syria
                  Alt. Location: P.O. Box 35494, Mezza'h Vellat Sharqia'h, beside the Consulate of Saudi Arabia, Damascus, Syria

                  SIIB has acted as a front for the Commercial Bank of Syria, which has allowed that bank to circumvent sanctions imposed on it by the EU. From 2011 to 2012, SIIB surreptitiously facilitated financing worth almost $150 million on behalf of the Commercial Bank of Syria. Financial arrangements that were purportedly made by SIIB were actually made by the Commercial Bank of Syria.
                  In addition to working with the Commercial Bank of Syria to circumvent sanctions, in 2012, SIIB facilitated several substantial payments for the Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank, another bank already designated by the EU.
                  In these ways, SIIB has contributed to providing financial support to the Syrian regime.

                  26.6.2012

                  5.

                  General Organisation of Radio and TV
                  (a.k.a. Syrian Directorate General of Radio & Television Est; a.k.a. General Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. Radio and Television Corporation; a.k.a. GORT)

                  Address: Al Oumaween Square, P.O. Box 250, Damascus, Syria.
                  Telephone (963 11) 223 4930

                  State-run agency subordinate to Syria’s Ministry of Information and as such supports and promotes its information policy. It is responsible for operating Syria’s state-owned television channels, two terrestrial and one satellite, as well as government radio stations. The GORT has incited violence against the civilian population in Syria, serving as a propaganda instrument for the Assad regime and spreading disinformation.

                  26.6.2012

                  6.

                  Syrian Company for Oil Transport
                  (a.k.a. Syrian Crude Oil Transportation Company; a.k.a. “SCOT”; a.k.a. “SCOTRACO”

                  Banias Industrial Area, Latakia Entrance Way, P.O. Box 13, Banias, Syria; Website www.scot-syria.com; Email scot50@scn-net.org

                  Syrian state owned oil company. Provides financial support to the regime.

                  26.6.2012


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/481 of 20 March 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               21.3.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 77/5

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/481
   of 20 March 2015
   establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
   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),
   Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

               (2)

               The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
   Article 2
   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.
      Done at Brussels, 20 March 2015.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

      (1)  OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671.

      (2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         Standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

                  (EUR/100 kg)

                  CN code

                  Third country code (1)

                  Standard import value

                  0702 00 00

                  IL

                  94,1

                  MA

                  85,6

                  TR

                  81,6

                  ZZ

                  87,1

                  0707 00 05

                  JO

                  206,0

                  MA

                  174,9

                  TR

                  161,6

                  ZZ

                  180,8

                  0709 93 10

                  MA

                  101,5

                  TR

                  172,3

                  ZZ

                  136,9

                  0805 10 20

                  EG

                  48,9

                  IL

                  68,8

                  MA

                  53,5

                  TN

                  61,8

                  TR

                  71,3

                  ZZ

                  60,9

                  0805 50 10

                  TR

                  61,9

                  ZZ

                  61,9

                  0808 10 80

                  AR

                  94,0

                  BR

                  71,9

                  CL

                  104,5

                  CN

                  81,0

                  MK

                  28,2

                  US

                  251,8

                  ZZ

                  105,2

                  0808 30 90

                  AR

                  106,6

                  CL

                  126,1

                  CN

                  102,1

                  ZA

                  133,6

                  ZZ

                  117,1

         (1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1106/2012 of 27 November 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 471/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on Community statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries, as regards the update of the nomenclature of countries and territories (OJ L 328, 28.11.2012, p. 7). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.