title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/206 of 14 February 2020 authorising the placing on the market of fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. as a traditional food from a third country under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
                  17.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 43/66

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/206
         of 14 February 2020
         authorising the placing on the market of fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. as a traditional food from a third country under Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470
         (Text with EEA relevance)
         THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
         Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on novel foods, amending Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulation (EC) No 258/97 and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1852/2001 (1), and in particular Article 15(4) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 provides that only novel foods authorised and included in the Union list may be placed on the market within the Union. Traditional food from a third country is a novel food defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

                     (2)

                     Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 (2) lays down administrative and scientific requirements concerning traditional foods from third countries.

                     (3)

                     Pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (3) establishing a Union list of authorised novel foods was adopted.

                     (4)

                     Pursuant to Article 15(4) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, the Commission is to decide on the authorisation and on the placing on the Union market of a traditional food from a third country.

                     (5)

                     On 30 January 2019 and 28 March 2019, the companies Nestec York Ltd. and Cabosse Naturals NV. (‘the applicants’) submitted a notification to the Commission of the intention to place fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. (‘Cocoa pulp’) on the Union market as a traditional food from a third country within the meaning of Article 14 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283. The applicants request for fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. to be consumed as such or as an ingredient by the general population.

                     (6)

                     Pursuant to Article 7(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468, the Commission requested additional information from the applicants as regards the validity of the notification. The requested information was submitted on 12 April 2019 and 20 June 2019.

                     (7)

                     The data presented by the applicants demonstrates that fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. have a history of safe food use in Brazil.

                     (8)

                     Pursuant to Article 15(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283, on 22 May 2019 and 20 June 2019, the Commission forwarded the valid notifications to the Member States and to the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’).

                     (9)

                     No duly reasoned safety objections to the placing on the market within the Union of fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. were submitted to the Commission by Member States or the Authority within the four-months period laid down in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) 2015/2283.

                     (10)

                     The Commission should therefore authorise the placing on the market within the Union of fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. and update the Union list of novel foods.

                     (11)

                     Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1

               1.   Fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. as specified in the Annex to this Regulation shall be included in the Union list of authorised novel foods established in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470.

               2.   The entry in the Union list referred to in paragraph 1 shall include the conditions of use and labelling requirements laid down in the Annex to this Regulation.

            Article 2
            The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

            Article 3
            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, 14 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 327, 11.12.2015, p. 1.

            (2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2468 of 20 December 2017 laying down administrative and scientific requirements concerning traditional foods from third countries in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (OJ L 351, 30.12.2017, p. 55).

            (3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 of 20 December 2017 establishing the Union list of novel foods in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European Parliament and of the Council on novel foods (OJ L 351, 30.12.2017, p. 72).

            ANNEX
            The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 is amended as follows:

                        (1)

                        The following entry is inserted in Table 1 (Authorised novel foods) in alphabetical order:

                                    Authorised novel food

                                    Conditions under which the novel food may be used

                                    Additional specific labelling requirements

                                    Other requirements

                                    ‘Fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L. (Traditional food from a third country)

                                    Not specified

                                    The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be “cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) pulp”, “cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) pulp juice” or “cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) concentrated pulp juice” depending on the form used.’

                        (2)

                        The following entry is inserted in Table 2 (Specifications) in alphabetical order:

                                    Authorised Novel Food

                                    Specifications

                                    ‘Fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice from Theobroma cacao L.
                                    (Traditional food from a third country)

                                       Description/Definition

                                    The traditional food is the fruit pulp from the cocoa (Theobroma cacao L) plant, which is the “aqueous, mucilaginous and acidic substance in which the seeds are embedded”.
                                    Cocoa fruit pulp is obtained by splitting cocoa pods followed by separation from husks and beans; the pulp is then subject to pasteurisation and freezing. Cocoa pulp juice and/or cocoa concentrated pulp juice are produced following processing (enzymatic treatment, pasteurization, filtration, and concentration).

                                       Typical compositional data of cocoa fruit pulp, pulp juice, concentrated pulp juice

                                    Protein (g/100 g): 0,0 to 2,0
                                    Total fat (g/100 g): 0,0 to 0,2
                                    Total sugars (g/100 g): > 11,0
                                    Brix level (° Brix): ≥ 14
                                    pH: 3,3 to 4,0

                                       Microbiological criteria

                                    Total Plate Count (aerobic): < 10 000  cfu (1)/g
                                    Enterobacteriaceae: ≤ 10 cfu/g

                                       Salmonella: Absence in 25 g

               (1)  Cfu: Colony forming unit.’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/207 of 14 February 2020 amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards imports of petfood from Saudi Arabia (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
                  17.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 43/69

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/207
         of 14 February 2020
         amending Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 as regards imports of petfood from Saudi Arabia
         (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 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 (1), and in particular Article 41(4), thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 (2) lays down rules implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 including public and animal health conditions for imports of petfood.

                     (2)

                     The requirements for the importation into and transit through the Union of petfood including dogchews are set out in Section 1 of Chapter II of Annex XIV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, including the list of third countries in row 12 of Table 2 thereof.

                     (3)

                     The competent authorities of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia provided the Commission with assurances that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can comply with the relevant health conditions and sufficient guarantees for the controls they carry out on the production of petfood obtained from poultry. It is therefore justified to add Saudi Arabia to the list of third countries from where processed petfood of poultry origin may be imported into and transit through the Union.

                     (4)

                     Table 2 of Section 1 of Chapter II of Annex XIV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 should therefore be amended accordingly.

                     (5)

                     The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Table 2 of Section 1 of Chapter II of Annex XIV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 is amended in accordance with the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

            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, 14 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 300, 14.11.2009, p. 1.

            (2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 142/2011 of 25 February 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1069/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down health rules as regards animal by-products and derived products not intended for human consumption and implementing Council Directive 97/78/EC as regards certain samples and items exempt from veterinary checks at the border under that Directive (OJ L 54, 26.2.2011, p. 1).

            ANNEX
            In Table 2 of Section 1 of Chapter II of Annex XIV to Regulation (EU) No 142/2011, row 12 is replaced by the following:

                           ‘12

                           Petfood, including dogchews

                                       (a)

                                       In the case of processed petfood and of dogchews: materials referred to in Article 35(a)(i) and (ii).

                                       (b)

                                       In the case of raw petfood: materials referred to in Article 35(a)(iii).

                           The petfood and the dogchews must have been produced in accordance with Chapter II of Annex XIII.

                                       (a)

                                       In the case of raw petfood:
                                       Third countries listed in Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010 or in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 798/2008, from which Member States authorise imports of fresh meat from the same species and where only bone-in meat is authorised.
                                       In the case of fish materials, third countries listed in Annex II to Decision 2006/766/EC.

                                       (b)

                                       In the case of dogchews and petfood other than raw petfood:
                                       Third countries listed in Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 206/2010, and the following countries:

                                                   (JP) Japan

                                                   (EC) Ecuador

                                                   (LK) Sri Lanka

                                                   (TW) Taiwan

                                                   (SA) Saudi Arabia (only processed petfood of poultry origin)

                                             In the case of processed petfood derived from fish materials, third countries listed in Annex II to Decision 2006/766/EC.

                                       (a)

                                       In the case of canned petfood: Annex XV, Chapter 3(A).

                                       (b)

                                       In the case of processed petfood other than canned petfood: Annex XV, Chapter 3(B).

                                       (c)

                                       In the case of dogchews: Annex XV, Chapter 3(C).

                                       (d)

                                       In the case of raw petfood: Annex XV, Chapter 3(D).’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/208 of 14 February 2020 amending Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 laying down requirements on data link services for the single European sky (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
                  17.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 43/72

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/208
         of 14 February 2020
         amending Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 laying down requirements on data link services for the single European sky
         (Text with EEA relevance)
         THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
         Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (1), and in particular point (a) of Article 44(1) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Commission Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 (2) laying down requirements on data link services for the single European sky requires the use of specific operational methods related to the exchange of data between airborne and ground equipment. Such operational methods have to be implemented in a uniform way to ensure interoperability and seamless operations.

                     (2)

                     EUROCAE ED-120 ‘Safety and Performance Requirements Standard for Air Traffic Data Link Services in Continental Airspace’ was recently revised to remove any reference to Downlink Message (DM) 89 ‘MONITORING [unit name] [frequency]’ as being required to support data link operations. The current reference to ED-120 included in Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 is no longer appropriate to reflect the evolution of standards and operational principles, and to support the data link operation of certified aircraft with increased ATM functionalities.

                     (3)

                     Therefore, the minimum technical standards laid down in Regulation (EC) No 29/2009, to which aircraft operators are to comply, should be amended accordingly.

                     (4)

                     The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 127(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

            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, 14 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1.

            (2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 of 16 January 2009 laying down requirements on data link services for the single European sky (OJ L 13, 17.1.2009, p. 3).

            ANNEX
            In Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 29/2009, paragraph 11 is replaced by the following:

                           ‘11.

                           Eurocae ED-120 Safety and Performance Requirements Standard for Air Traffic Data Link Services in Continental Airspace, published in May 2004, including:

                                       (a)

                                       for operators:

                                                   —

                                                   Change 1, published in April 2007, and Change 2, published in October 2007, or

                                                   —

                                                   Change 1, published in April 2007, Change 2, published in October 2007, and Change 3, published in September 2019;

                                       (b)

                                       for ATS providers:

                                                   —

                                                   Change 1, published in April 2007, Change 2, published in October 2007, and Change 3, published in September 2019.’


title: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/211 of 17 February 2020 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

text:
                  17.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  LI 43/1

         COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/211
         of 17 February 2020
         implementing 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 and repealing Regulation (EU) No 442/2011 (1), and in particular Article 32(1) thereof,
         Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

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

                     (2)

                     In view of the fact that prominent businesspersons are making large profits through their ties with the Assad regime and are helping to finance that regime in return, including through the joint ventures formed by certain prominent businesspersons and entities with State-backed companies to develop expropriated land, those businesspersons and entities are supporting and benefiting from the Assad regime including through the use of expropriated property.

                     (3)

                     Furthermore, the expropriation of land by the Assad regime from persons displaced by the conflict in Syria prevents those persons from being able to return to their homes.

                     (4)

                     Eight natural persons and two entities should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

                     (5)

                     Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

            Article 2
            This 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 Brussels, 17 February 2020.

                  For the Council

                  The President

               J. BORRELL FONTELLES

            (1)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

            ANNEX

               1.
               The following persons are added to the list set out in Section A (Persons) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012:

                           Name

                           Identifying information

                           Reasons

                           Date of listing

                           ‘288

                           Yasser Aziz ABBAS
                           (a.k.a. Yasser, Yaser, Yasr; Aziz, Aziz; Abbas, Abas; ياسر عزيز عباس)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 22.8.1978
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Bajaa Trading Services LLC, Qudrah Trading, Tafawoq Tourism Projects Company, Top Business, Yang King, Al-Aziz Group

                           Leading businessperson operating in Syria. Supports and/or benefits from the regime through business dealings, including fuel smuggling and weapons transfers. Yasser Aziz Abbas profits from facilitating oil imports on behalf of the Syrian regime and uses his relations with the regime to obtain preferential dealings and treatment.

                           17.2.2020

                           289.

                           Mahir BurhanEddine AL-IMAM
                           (a.k.a. ماهر برهان الدين الإمام)

                           Gender: male
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Position: General Manager of Telsa Group/Telsa Telecom
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Telsa Group/Telsa Telecom; Tazamon Contracting LLC; Castro LLC

                           Leading businessperson operating in Syria with business interests in tourism, telecommunications and real estate. As General Manager of the regime-backed Telsa Communication Group as well as of Castro LLC, and through his other business interests, Mahir BurhanEddine Al-Imam benefits from the regime and supports its financing and lobbying policy as well as its construction policy.

                           17.2.2020

                           290.

                           Waseem AL-KATTAN
                           (a.k.a. Waseem, Wasseem, Wassim, Wasim; Anouar; Al-Kattan, Al-Katan, Al-Qattan, Al-Qatan; وسيم قطان, وسيم أنوار القطان)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 4.3.1976
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Position: President of Damascus Countryside (Rural) Province Chamber of Commerce
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links:
                           Larosa Furniture/Furnishing; Jasmine Fields Company Ltd.; Muruj Cham (Murooj al-Cham) Investment and Tourism Group; Adam and Investment LLC; Universal Market Company LLC; Treasurer of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce

                           Leading businessperson operating in Syria benefitting from and supporting the regime. Owner of multiple businesses and holding companies with interests and activities in various economic sectors such as real estate, luxury hotel industry and commercial centres. Waseem Al-Kattan rose rapidly as a leading businessman by imposing taxes on goods smuggled into Eastern Ghouta under siege, and is now involved in aggressive forms of clientelism to the benefit of the regime. Waseem Al-Kattan benefits financially from favoured access to public tenders as well as to licences and contracts awarded by government agencies as a result of his close ties to the regime.

                           17.2.2020

                           291.

                           Amer FOZ
                           (a.k.a. عامر فوز)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 11.3.1976
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Passport Number: 06010274747
                           Position: General Manager of ASM International General Trading LLC (ASM International Trading)
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: EU-designated Samer Foz; EU-designated Aman Holding (Aman Damascus Joint Stock Company); ASM International General Trading LLC (ASM International Trading)

                           Leading businessperson with personal and family business interests and activities in multiple sectors of the Syrian economy, including through Aman Holding (formerly known as the Aman Group). Through Aman Holding, he benefits financially from access to commercial opportunities and supports the Assad regime, including through involvement in the regime-backed development of Marota City. Since 2012, he has also been General Manager of ASM International Trading LLC.
                           He is also associated with his brother Samer Foz, who has been designated by the EU since January 2019 as a leading businessperson operating in Syria and for supporting or benefiting from the regime.

                           17.2.2020

                           292.

                           Saqr RUSTOM
                           (a.k.a. Saqr, Saqer; As'ad, Asaad, Asad; Al-Rustom, Al-Rostom; صقر رستم, صقر أسعد الرستم)

                           Gender: male
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Position: Head of National Defence Force in Homs
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links: Damas Real Estate Development and Investment LLC

                           Head of the local branch of the National Defence Force in Homs (a regime militia - Shabiha). Responsible for its participation in the brutal repression of the civilian population in Syria. Through his militia, Saqr Rustom is responsible for multiple war profiteering schemes and is therefore benefiting from and supporting the Syrian regime. Associated with designated person Bassam Hassan, his uncle, with whom he established the Damas Real Estate Development and Investment LLC in order to invest in real estate projects.

                           17.2.2020

                           293.

                           Abdelkader SABRA
                           (a.k.a. Abdelkader, Abd el Kader, Abd al Kader, Abdul Kader Abd al Qadr, Abdul Qadr; Sabra, Sabrah; عبد القادر صبرا; عبد القادر صبره)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 14.9.1955
                           Nationality: Syrian; Lebanese
                           Position: Owner of Sabra Maritime Agency; head of the Syrian-Turkish Businessmen Council; founding partner of Phoenicia Tourism Company; President of the Chamber of Maritime Navigation in Syria
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links:
                           Phoenicia Tourism Company (شركة فينيقيا للسياحة); Sabra Maritime Agency (كالة صبره البحرية)

                           Leading businessperson operating in Syria with multiple economic interests, especially in the maritime and tourism sectors. As a major shipping magnate and a close business associate of Rami Makhlouf (regime supporter and cousin of Bashar al-Assad), Abdelkader Sabra provides financial and economic support for the Syrian regime, including through offshore companies. Abdelkader Sabra also benefits from his ties to the regime, which have allowed him to expand his activities in the real estate sector. He is also involved in money laundering and commercial activities in support of the Syrian regime and its associates.

                           17.2.2020

                           294.

                           Khodr Ali TAHER
                           (a.k.a. خضر علي طاه)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 1976
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Position: Director and owner of Ella Media Services; founding partner of Castle Security and Protection and of Jasmine Contracting Company; Chairman and founding partner of the Syrian Hotel Management Company; Manager and owner of Ematel
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links:
                           Citadel for Protection; Guard and Security Services (Castle Security and protection); Ematel LLC (Ematel Communications); Syrian Hotel Management Company; Jasmine Contracting Company

                           Leading businessperson operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy, including private security, mobile phone retail, hotel management, advertising services and domestic money transfer.
                           Supports and benefits from the regime through cooperation in his business activities and his involvement in smuggling and profiteering activities. Khodr Ali Taher owns a number of companies and has co-founded others. His involvement in business dealings with the regime includes entering into a joint venture with the Syrian Transport and Tourism Company, of which the Ministry of Tourism owns a two-thirds stake.

                           17.2.2020

                           295.

                           Adel Anwar AL-OLABI
                           (a.k.a. Adel Anouar el-Oulabi, Adil Anwar al-Olabi; عادل أنور العلبي)

                           Gender: male
                           Date of birth: 1976
                           Nationality: Syrian
                           Position: Vice Chairman of Damascus Cham Holding Company (DCHC); Governor of Damascus

                           Leading businessperson benefiting from and supporting the regime. Vice Chairman of Damascus Cham Holding Company (DCHC), the investment arm of the Governorate of Damascus managing the properties of the Governorate of Damascus and implementing the Marota City project.
                           Adel Anwar Al-Olabi is also the Governor of Damascus, appointed by Bashar Al-Assad in November 2018. As Governor of Damascus and Vice Chair of DCHC, he is responsible for efforts to implement regime policies of developing expropriated land in Damascus (including Decree No. 66 and Law No. 10), most notably through the Marota City project.

                           17.2.2020’

               2.
               The following entities are added to the list set out in section B (Entities) of Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012:

                           Name

                           Identifying information

                           Reasons

                           Date of listing

                           ‘77.

                           Al Qatarji Company
                           (a.k.a. Qatarji International Group; Al-Sham and Al-Darwish Company; Khatirji/Katarji/Katerji Group; مجموعة/شركة قاطرخي)

                           Type of entity: private company
                           Business sector: import/export; trucking; supply of oil and commodities
                           Name of Director/Management: Hussam AL-QATIRJI, CEO (EU-designated)
                           Ultimate beneficial owner: Hussam AL-QATIRJI (EU-designated)
                           Registered address: Mazzah, Damascus, Syria
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links:
                           Arvada/Arfada Petroleum Company JSC

                           Prominent company operating across multiple sectors of the Syrian economy. By facilitating fuel, arms and ammunition trade between the regime and various actors including ISIS (Daesh) under the pretext of importing and exporting food items, supporting militias fighting alongside the regime and taking advantage of its ties with the regime to expand its commercial activity, Al Qatarji Company – whose board is headed by designated person Hossam Qatarji, a member of the Syrian People's Assembly – supports and benefits from the Syrian regime.

                           17.2.2020

                           78.

                           Damascus Cham Holding Company
                           (a.k.a. Damascus Cham Private Joint Stock Company; القابضة الشام دمشق)

                           Type of entity: Public-owned company under private law
                           Business sector: Real estate development
                           Name of Director/Management:
                           Adel Anwar AL-OLABI, vice chairman of the Board of Directors and governor of Damascus (EU-designated)
                           Ultimate beneficial owner: Governorate of Damascus
                           Relatives/business associates/entities or partners/links:
                           Rami Makhlouf (EU-designated); Samer Foz (EU-designated); Mazen Tarazi (EU-designated);
                           Talas Group, owned by businessman Anas Talas (EU-designated); Exceed Development and Investment Company, owned by private investors Hayan Mohammad Nazem Qaddour, and Maen Rizk Allah Haykal (both EU-designated); Khaled Al-Zubaidi and Nader Qalei (both EU-designated)

                           Damascus Cham Holding Company was established by the regime as the investment arm of the Governorate of Damascus in order to manage the properties of the Governorate of Damascus and implement the Marota City project, a luxurious real estate project based on expropriated land under Decree No. 66 and Law No. 10 in particular.
                           By managing the implementation of Marota City, Damascus Cham Holding (whose Vice-Chair is the Governor of Damascus) supports and benefits from the Syrian regime and provides benefits to businesspeople with close ties to the regime who have struck lucrative deals with this entity through public-private partnerships.

                           17.2.2020’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/218 of 17 February 2020 amending for the 309th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations

text:
                  18.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 44/15

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/218
         of 17 February 2020
         amending for the 309th time Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations
         THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
         Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 of 27 May 2002 imposing certain specific restrictive measures directed against certain persons and entities associated with the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida organisations (1), and in particular Article 7(1)(a) and Article 7a(5) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 lists the persons, groups and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.

                     (2)

                     On 20 June 2017, the Sanctions Committee of the United Nations Security Council decided to amend two entries in the list of persons, groups and entities to whom the freezing of funds and economic resources should apply.

                     (3)

                     Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.

            Article 2
            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.
            Done at Brussels, 17 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 139, 29.5.2002, p. 9.

            ANNEX
            The identifying data for the following entries under the heading ‘Natural persons’ in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 881/2002 are amended as follows:

                        (1)

                        ‘Abdul Haq (alias (a) Maimaitiming Maimaiti, (b) Abdul Heq, (c) Abuduhake, (d) Abdulheq Jundullah, (e) 'Abd Al- Haq, (f) Memetiming Memeti, (g) Memetiming Aximu, (h) Memetiming Qekeman, (i) Maiumaitimin Maimaiti, (j) Abdul Saimaiti, (k) Muhammad Ahmed Khaliq, (l) Maimaiti Iman, (m) Muhelisi, (n) Qerman, (o) Saifuding). Date of birth: 10.10.1971. Place of birth: Chele County, Khuttan Area, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China. Nationality: Chinese. National identification No: 653225197110100533 (Chinese identity card). Other information: (a) Located in Pakistan as at April 2009; (b) Reportedly deceased in Pakistan in February 2010. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a (4) (b): 15.4.2009.’
                        is replaced by the following:
                        ‘Abdul Haq (alias (a) Maimaitiming Maimaiti, (b) Abdul Heq, (c) Abudu Hake, (d) Abdul Heq Jundullah, (e) 'Abd Al-Haq, (f) Memetiming Memeti, (g) Memetiming Aximu, (h) Memetiming Qekeman, (i) Maiumaitimin Maimaiti, (j) Abdul Saimaiti, (k) Muhammad Ahmed Khaliq, (l) Maimaiti Iman, (m) Muhelisi, (n) Qerman, (o) Saifuding). Date of birth: 10.10.1971. Place of birth: Hetian Area, Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region, China. Nationality: Chinese. National identification No: 653225197110100533 (Chinese national identity card number). Other information: (a) Overall leader and commander of the Eastern Turkistan Islamic Movement. Involved in fundraising and recruitment for this organisation, (b) Located in Afghanistan as at July 2016, (c) Previously located in Pakistan as at April 2009. Date of designation referred to in Article 7d(2)(i): 15.4.2009.’

                        (2)

                        ‘Abu Bakr Al-Jaziri (alias Yasir Al-Jazari). Nationality: (a) Algerian, (b) Palestinian. Other information: (a) Finance chief of the Afghan Support Committee (ASC), (b) Al-Qaida facilitator and communication expert, (c) Believed to be in Algeria as at April 2010. Date of designation referred to in Article 2a (4)(b): 11.1.2002.’
                        is replaced by the following:
                        ‘Boubekeur Boulghiti (alias (a) Boubakeur Boulghit, (b) Abu Bakr al-Jaziri, (c) Abou Bakr Al Djazairi, (d) Abou Yasser El Djazairi, (e) Yasir Al-Jazari, (f) Abou Yasser Al-Jaziri). Date of birth: 13.02.1970. Place of birth: Rouiba, Algiers, Algeria. Nationality: (a) Algerian, (b) Palestinian. Other information: (a) Finance chief of the Afghan Support Committee (ASC), (b) Al-Qaida facilitator and communication expert, (c) Believed to be in Algeria as at April 2010, (d) Son of Mohamed and Fatma Aribi. Date of designation referred to in Article 7d(2)(i): 11.1.2002.’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/219 of 17 February 2020 amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe

text:
                  18.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 44/17

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/219
         of 17 February 2020
         amending Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe
         THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
         Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 of 19 February 2004 concerning certain restrictive measures in respect of Zimbabwe (1), and in particular Article 11(b) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Annex II of Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP (2) identifies the natural and legal persons to whom restrictions are to apply as provided for in Article 5 of that Decision.

                     (2)

                     Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 gives effect to that Decision to the extent that action at Union level is required. In particular, Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 lists the persons and entities covered by the freezing of funds and economic resources under that Regulation.

                     (3)

                     On 17 February 2020, the Council decided to remove the entry for one deceased person from Annex II to Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP.

                     (4)

                     Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 should therefore be amended accordingly,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Annex III to Council Regulation (EC) No 314/2004 is replaced by the Annex to this Regulation.

            Article 2
            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.
            Done at Brussels, 17 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 55, 24.2.2004, p. 1.

            (2)  Council Decision 2011/101/CFSP of 15 February 2011 concerning restrictive measures against Zimbabwe (OJ L 42, 16.2.2011, p. 6).

            ANNEX

                     ‘ANNEX III
                     List of persons and entities referred to in Article 6
                     I.   Persons

                                 Name (and any aliases)

                                 Identifying information

                                 Grounds for designation

                                             (2)

                                             Mugabe, Grace

                                 Born 23.7.1965
                                 Passport AD001159
                                 ID 63-646650Q70

                                 Former Secretary of the ZANU-PF (Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front) Women’s league, involved in activities that seriously undermine democracy, respect for human rights and the rule of law. Took over the Iron Mask Estate in 2002; alleged to illicitly derive large profits from diamond mining.

                                             (5)

                                             Chiwenga, Constantine

                                 Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces, General (former Army Commander, Lieutenant General)
                                 Born 25.8.1956
                                 Passport AD000263
                                 ID 63-327568M80

                                 Member of Joint Operational Command and complicit in forming or directing repressive state policy. Used army for farm takeovers. During 2008 elections was a prime architect of the violence associated with the process of the Presidential run-off.

                                             (6)

                                             Shiri, Perence (a.k.a. Bigboy) Samson Chikerema

                                 Air Marshal (Air Force)
                                 Born 1.11.1955
                                 ID 29-098876M18

                                 Senior military officer and member of ZANU-PF Joint Operational Command and complicit in forming or directing oppressive state policy. Involved in political violence, including during the 2008 election in Mashonaland West in Chiadzwa.

                                             (7)

                                             Sibanda, Phillip Valerio (a.k.a. Valentine)

                                 Commander Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant General
                                 Born 25.8.1956 or 24.12.1954
                                 ID 63-357671H26

                                 Senior army figure with ties to the Government and complicit in forming or directing oppressive state policy.

                           II.   Entities

                                 Name

                                 Identifying information

                                 Grounds for designation

                                 Zimbabwe Defence Industries

                                 10th floor, Trustee House, 55 Samora Machel Avenue, PO Box 6597, Harare, Zimbabwe

                                 Associated with the Ministry of Defence and the ZANU-PF faction of Government.

               ’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/221 of 14 February 2020 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ‘Saucisse de Morteau’/‘Jésus de Morteau’ (PGI)

text:
                  19.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 46/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/221
         of 14 February 2020
         approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ‘Saucisse de Morteau’/‘Jésus de Morteau’ (PGI)
         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 geographical indication ‘Saucisse de Morteau’/‘Jésus de Morteau’, registered under Commission Regulation (EU) No 751/2010 (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 ‘Saucisse de Morteau’/‘Jésus de Morteau’ (PGI) 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, 14 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  On behalf of the President

               Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI

                  Member of the Commission

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

            (2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 751/2010 of 20 August 2010 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Saucisse de Morteau or Jésus de Morteau (PGI)) (OJ L 220, 21.8.2010, p. 57).

            (3)  OJ C 344, 11.10.2019, p. 11.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/228 of 19 February 2020 concerning the authorisation of erythrosine as a feed additive for dogs and cats (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
                  20.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 47/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/228
         of 19 February 2020
         concerning the authorisation of erythrosine as a feed additive for dogs and cats
         (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 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).

                     (2)

                     Erythrosine was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for ornamental fish belonging to the group ‘colourants, including pigments’, under the heading ‘other colourants’. It was also authorised without a time limit as a feed additive for dogs and cats belonging to the group ‘colourants, including pigments’, under the heading ‘colouring agents authorised for colouring foodstuffs by Community rules’. The additive was subsequently entered in the Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

                     (3)

                     In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of erythrosine as a feed additive for ornamental fish and for dogs and cats. The applicant requested the additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additive’ and in the functional group ‘colourants’. In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, the applicant also requested the authorisation of erythrosine as a feed additive for a new use in reptiles, to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additive’ and in the functional group ‘colourants’. Lately, the applicant withdrew the application for ornamental fish and for reptiles. The application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

                     (4)

                     The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinions of 16 November 2011 (3), 8 September 2015 (4) and 3 April 2019 (5) that, under the proposed conditions of use, erythrosine does not have an adverse effect on animal health. It also concluded that dermatological reactions, including photosensitivity, erythroderma and desquamation have been attributed to erythrosine and that an exposure of the lower respiratory tract is considered a hazard for the user of the additive. Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive. In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 429/2008 (6), phase I of the environmental risk assessment has determined that erythrosine, as an additive intended for non-food producing animals, is exempted from further assessment due to the unlikelihood of a significant environmental effect, there being no scientifically-based evidence for concern having been identified by the Authority in its above-mentioned opinions. The Authority further concluded that the substance concerned is effective in adding colour to feedingstuffs and in favourably affecting the colour of ornamental fish. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

                     (5)

                     The assessment of the erythrosine shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that additive should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

                     (6)

                     Since safety reasons do not require the immediate application of the modifications to the conditions of authorisation of the substance concerned, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation.

                     (7)

                     The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            Authorisation
            The substance specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘sensory additives’ and to the functional group ‘colourants’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition, subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

            Article 2
            Transitional measures

               1.   The substance specified in the Annex and premixtures containing that substance, which are produced and labelled 11 September 2020 in accordance with the rules applicable before 11 March 2020 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

               2.   Feed materials and compound feed containing the substance specified in the Annex which are produced and labelled before 11 March 2022 in accordance with the rules applicable before 11 March 2020 may continue to be placed on the market and used until the existing stocks are exhausted.

            Article 3
            Entry into force
            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, 19 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.

            (2)  Council Directive 70/524/EEC of 23 November 1970 concerning additives in feedingstuffs (OJ L 270, 14.12.1970, p. 1).

            (3)  EFSA Journal 2011;9(12):2447.

            (4)  EFSA Journal 2015;13(9):4233.

            (5)  EFSA Journal 2019;17(5):5699

            (6)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 429/2008 of 25 April 2008 on detailed rules for the implementation of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the preparation and the presentation of applications and the assessment and the authorisation of feed additives (OJ L 133, 22.5.2008, p. 1).

            ANNEX

                        Identification number of the additive

                        Additive

                        Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method

                        Species or category of animal

                        Maximum age

                        Minimum content

                        Maximum content

                        Other provisions

                        End of period of authorisation

                        mg of active substance of kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

                           Category: Sensory additives. Functional group: Colourants. (i) substances that add or restore colour in feedingstuffs

                        2a127

                        Erythrosine

                           Additive composition:

                        Erythrosine described as the sodium salt as the principal component.
                        Solid form

                        Dogs
                        Cats

                        -
                        -

                        -
                        -

                        16
                        13

                                    1.

                                    In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, the storage conditions and stability to heat treatment shall be indicated.

                                    2.

                                    For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks resulting from its use. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection.

                        11.3.2030

                           Characterisation of the active substance as the sodium salt:

                        Erythrosine consists essentially of disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3- oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl) benzoate monohydrate and subsidiary colouring matters together with water, sodium chloride and/or sodium sulphate as the principal uncoloured components.
                        The calcium and the potassium salts are also permitted.
                        Chemical formula: C20H6I4Na2O5·H2O
                        CAS number: 16423-68-0
                        Solid form produced by chemical synthesis.
                        Purity criteria

                                    —

                                    Total colouring matters, calculated as the anhydrous sodium salt ≥ 87 % (assay)

                                    —

                                    Inorganic iodides ≤ 0,1 % (calculated as sodium iodide)

                                    —

                                    Water insoluble matter ≤ 0,2 %

                                    —

                                    Subsidiary colouring matters (except fluorescein) ≤ 4,0 %

                                    —

                                    Fluorescein ≤ 20 mg/kg

                                    —

                                    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

                                                —

                                                Tri-iodoresorcinol ≤ 0,2 %

                                                —

                                                2-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,5-diiodobenzoyl) benzoic acid ≤ 0,2 %

                                                —

                                                Ether extractable matter from a solution of pH from 7 through 8 ≤ 0,2 %

                           Analytical method
                            (1)

                        For the quantification of erythrosine in the feed additive:

                                    —

                                    spectrophotometry at 526 nm (Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 refers to FAO JECFA monographs n. 1 (Vol. 4))

                              For the quantification of erythrosine in feedingstuffs:

                                    —

                                    high performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)

               (1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/229 of 19 February 2020 concerning the authorisation of L-tryptophan as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
                  20.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 47/5

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/229
         of 19 February 2020
         concerning the authorisation of L-tryptophan as a feed additive for all animal species
         (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 1831/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2003 on additives for use in animal nutrition (1), and in particular Article 9(2) thereof,
         Whereas:

                     (1)

                     Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation.

                     (2)

                     In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 applications were submitted for the authorisation of L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80135, Escherichia coli KCCM 80152, Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176. These applications were accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of that Regulation (EC).

                     (3)

                     The applications concern the authorisation of L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80135, Escherichia coli KCCM 80152, Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176 as a feed additive for all animal species, to be classified in the additive category ‘nutritional additives’.

                     (4)

                     The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinions of 22 January 2019 (2), 2 April 2019 (3), 3 April 2019 (4) and of 16 May 2019 (5) that, under the proposed conditions of use, L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80135, Escherichia coli KCCM 80152, Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176 does not have an adverse effect on the health of non-ruminant animal, consumer safety or the environment. To be safe for ruminants, the L-tryptophan should be protected against degradation in the rumen. The Authority stated a risk for the users of the additive upon inhalation due to the endotoxin levels of the L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80152 and Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248. Therefore, the Commission considers that appropriate protective measures should be taken to prevent adverse effects on human health, in particular as regards the users of the additive. The Authority considered L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80135, Escherichia coli KCCM 80152, Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176 an efficacious source of the essential amino acid tryptophan for non-ruminant animals; for the supplemental L- tryptophan to be fully efficacious in ruminants, it should be protected against degradation in the rumen. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

                     (5)

                     The assessment of L-tryptophan produced by Escherichia coli KCCM 80135, Escherichia coli KCCM 80152, Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176 shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that substance should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

                     (6)

                     The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            The substance specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘nutritional additives’ and to the functional group ‘amino acids, their salts and analogues’, is authorised as an additive in animal nutrition subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.

            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, 19 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 29.

            (2)  EFSA Journal 2019;17(2):5601.

            (3)  EFSA Journal 2019;17(5):5694.

            (4)  EFSA Journal 2019;17(5):5695.

            (5)  EFSA Journal 2019;17(6):5729.

            ANNEX

                        Identification number of the additive

                        Name of the holder of authorisation

                        Additive

                        Composition, chemical formula, description, analytical method.

                        Species or category of animal

                        Maximum age

                        Minimum content

                        Maximum content

                        Other provisions

                        End of period of authorisation

                        mg/kg of complete feed with a moisture content of 12 %

                           Category of nutritional additives. Functional group: amino acids, their salts and analogues.

                        3c441

                        -

                        L-tryptophan

                           Additive composition:

                        Powder with a minimum of 98 % L-tryptophan (on a dry matter basis).
                        Maximum content of 10 mg/kg 1,1′-ethylidene-bis-L-tryptophan (EBT).

                        All species

                        -

                        -

                        -

                                    1.

                                    L-tryptophan may be placed on the market and used as an additive consisting of a preparation.

                                    2.

                                    For users of the additive and premixtures, feed business operators shall establish operational procedures and organisational measures to address potential risks by inhalation, dermal contact or eyes contact. Where those risks cannot be eliminated or reduced to a minimum by such procedures and measures, the additive and premixtures shall be used with personal protective equipment, including breathing protection, safety glasses and gloves.

                                    3.

                                    The endotoxin content of the additive and its dusting potential shall ensure a maximal endotoxin exposure of 1600 IU endotoxins/m3 air (2).

                                    4.

                                    L-tryptophan may be used via water for drinking.

                                    5.

                                    For ruminants, L-tryptophan shall be rumen protected.

                                    6.

                                    The labelling of the additive shall indicate the moisture content.

                                    7.

                                    The labelling of the additive and premixtures shall indicate the following:
                                    ‘The supplementation with L- tryptophan, in particular via water for drinking, should take into account all essential and conditional essential amino acids in order to avoid imbalances.’

                        11.3.2030

                           Characterisation of the active substance:

                        L-tryptophan produced by fermentation with Escherichia coli KCCM 80135 or

                           Escherichia coli KCCM 80152 or

                           Escherichia coli CGMCC 7.248 or

                           Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80176.
                        Chemical formula: C11H12N2O2

                        CAS No: 73-22-3

                           Analytical methods
                            (1):
                        For the identification of L-tryptophan in the feed additive:

                                    —

                                    Food Chemical Codex ‘L-tryptophan monograph’.

                              For the determination of tryptophan in the feed additive and premixtures:

                                    —

                                    High performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) – EN ISO 13904

                              For the determination of tryptophan in compound feed and feed materials:

                                    —

                                    High Performance Liquid Chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD) – Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 (Annex III, G)

                              For the determination of tryptophan in water:

                                    —

                                    High performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection (HPLC-FLD)

               (1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/eurl/feed-additives/evaluation-reports

               (2)  Exposure calculated based on the endotoxin level and the dusting potential of the additive according to the method used by EFSA (EFSA Journal 2017;15(3):4705); analytical method: European Pharmacopoeia 2.6.14. (bacterial endotoxins).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/230 of 19 February 2020 initiating an investigation concerning possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83 on imports of monosodium glutamate originating in the People’s Republic of China, and making such imports subject to registration

text:
                  20.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 47/9

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/230
         of 19 February 2020
         initiating an investigation concerning possible circumvention of anti-dumping measures imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83 on imports of monosodium glutamate originating in the People’s Republic of China, and making such imports subject to registration
         THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
         Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
         Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 June 2016 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Union (1) and in particular Articles 13(3) and 14(5) thereof,
         After having informed the Member States,
         Whereas:
         A.   REQUEST

                     (1)

                     The European Commission received a request pursuant to Articles 13(3) and 14(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 (‘the basic Regulation’), to investigate the possible circumvention of the anti-dumping measures imposed on imports of monosodium glutamate originating in the People’s Republic of China and to make such imports subject to registration.

               B.   PRODUCT

                     (2)

                     The product concerned by the possible circumvention is monosodium glutamate (‘MSG’). It is currently falling under CN code ex 2922 42 00 (TARIC code 2922420010) and originating in the People’s Republic of China (‘the product concerned’). The product concerned is subject to anti-dumping measures.

                     (3)

                     The product under investigation for possible circumvention is the same as that defined in the previous recital, but in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate. Products, with which MSG may be mixed, are, for example salts, sugars, starches, maltodextrins or various seasonings. The product to be investigated was falling at the time of the entry into force of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83 (2) (‘the existing measures’) under CN codes ex 2103 90 90, ex 2104 10 00, ex 2104 20 00, ex 3824 90 92, ex 3824 90 93 and ex 3824 90 96 (TARIC codes ex ex2103909010, ex ex2103909080, ex ex2104100010, ex ex2104100090, ex ex3824909299, ex ex3824909390 and ex ex3824909699. There was no specific TARIC code for ex 2104 20 00) (‘MSG mixtures’).

               C.   EXISTING MEASURES

                     (4)

                     The measures currently in force and possibly being circumvented are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83.

               D.   GROUNDS

                     (5)

                     The applicant provided sufficient evidence that the existing anti-dumping measures on imports of the product concerned are being circumvented by slight modifications of the product concerned.

                     (6)

                     More specifically, export statistics (Comext and IHS Global) show that a significant change in the pattern of trade involving exports from the People’s Republic of China to the Union has taken place following the imposition of the definitive anti-dumping duty on the product concerned imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83. This change appears without sufficient due cause or economic justification for such a change other than the imposition of the duty.

                     (7)

                     In addition, the evidence points to the fact that this change stems from the importation of the slightly modified product concerned. The product concerned is modified by adding small quantities of NaCl (table salt), which slightly modifies the product concerned without altering its fundamental characteristics. The evidence demonstrates that there is no due cause or economic justification other than the imposition of the duty for such practice, process or work.

                     (8)

                     Furthermore, the applicant provided sufficient evidence that the remedial effects of the existing anti-dumping measures on the product concerned are being undermined both in terms of quantity and price. Significant volumes of imports of the product under investigation appear to have replaced imports of the product concerned. In addition, there is sufficient evidence that imports of the product under investigation are made at prices below the non-injurious price established in the investigation that led to the existing measures.

                     (9)

                     Finally, the applicant provided sufficient evidence that the prices of the product under investigation are dumped in relation to the normal value previously established.

                     (10)

                     Should circumvention practices covered by Article 13 of the basic Regulation, other than as described in recital 7, be identified in the course of the investigation, the investigation may also cover these practices.

               E.   PROCEDURE

                     (11)

                     In light of the above, the Commission has concluded that sufficient evidence exists to justify the initiation of an investigation pursuant to Article 13(3) of the basic Regulation and to make imports of the products under investigation subject to registration, in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation.

                     (12)

                     In order to obtain information it deems necessary for its investigation, all interested parties should contact the Commission forthwith, but not later than the time-limit set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation. The time-limit set in Article 3(2) of this Regulation applies to all interested parties. Information, as appropriate, may also be sought from the Union industry.

                     (13)

                     The authorities of the People’s Republic of China will be notified of the initiation of the investigation.

               (a)   Instructions for making written submissions and sending completed questionnaires and correspondence

                     (14)

                     Information submitted to the Commission for the purpose of trade defence investigations shall be free from copyrights. Interested parties, before submitting to the Commission information and/or data which is subject to third party copyrights, must request specific permission to the copyright holder explicitly allowing (a) the Commission to use the information and data for the purpose of this trade defence proceeding; and (b) to provide the information and/or data to interested parties to this investigation in a form that allows them to exercise their right of defence.

                     (15)

                     All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, completed questionnaires and correspondence provided by interested parties for which confidential treatment is requested shall be labelled ‘Limited’ (3). Parties submitting information in the course of this investigation are invited to reason their request for confidential treatment.

                     (16)

                     Interested parties providing ‘Limited’ information are required to furnish non-confidential summaries of it pursuant to Article 19(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’. These summaries should be sufficiently detailed to permit a reasonable understanding of the substance of the information submitted in confidence.

                     (17)

                     If a party providing confidential information fails to show good cause for a confidential treatment or does not furnish a non-confidential summary of it in the requested format and quality, the Commission may disregard such information unless it can be satisfactorily demonstrated from appropriate sources that the information is correct.

                     (18)

                     Interested parties are invited to make all submissions and requests via TRON.tdi (https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/tron/TDI), including scanned powers of attorney and certification sheets.
                     In order to have access to TRON.tdi, interested parties need an EU Login account. Full instructions on how to register and use TRON.tdi are available on https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tron/resources/documents/gettingStarted.pdf
                     By using TRON.tdi or email, interested parties express their agreement with the rules applicable to electronic submissions contained in the document ‘CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN TRADE DEFENCE CASES’ published on the website of the Directorate-General for Trade: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2011/june/tradoc_148003.pdf
                     The interested parties must indicate their name, address, telephone and a valid email address and they should ensure that the provided email address is a functioning official business email which is checked on a daily basis. Once contact details are provided, the Commission will communicate with interested parties by email only, unless they explicitly request to receive all documents from the Commission by another means of communication or unless the nature of the document to be sent requires the use of a registered mail. For further rules and information concerning correspondence with the Commission including principles that apply to submissions by email, interested parties should consult the communication instructions with interested parties referred to above.
                     Commission address for correspondence:

                                 European Commission

                                 Directorate-General for Trade

                                 Directorate H

                                 Office: CHAR 04/039

                                 1049 Brussels

                                 BELGIUM

                           TRON.tdi: https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/tron/TDI
                     Email: TRADE-R719@ec.europa.eu

               (b)   Collection of information and holding of hearings

                     (19)

                     All interested parties including the Union industry, importers and any relevant association are invited to make their views known in writing and to provide supporting evidence provided that such submissions are made within the deadline provided for in Article 3(2). Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request in writing and show that there are particular reasons why they should be heard.

               (c)   Exemption from registration of imports or measures

                     (20)

                     In accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation may be exempted from registration or measures if the importation does not constitute circumvention.

                     (21)

                     Since the possible circumvention takes place outside the Union, exemptions may be granted, in accordance with Article 13(4) of the basic Regulation, to producers of the product under investigation in the People’s Republic of China that can show that they are not engaged in circumvention practices as defined in Articles 13(1) and 13(2) of the basic Regulation. Producers, if any, wishing to obtain an exemption should come forward within the time-limit indicated in Article 3(1) of this Regulation. A questionnaire is available in the file for inspection by interested parties and on DG Trade’s website: https://trade.ec.europa.eu/tdi/case_details.cfm?id=2448 which has to be submitted within the time-limit indicated in Article 3(2) of this Regulation.

                     (22)

                     Extensions to the deadline to reply to questionnaires and to other time-limits as specified in this Regulation or otherwise provided in specific communications with interested parties will be limited to a maximum of 3 additional days. Such an extension may be prolonged up to a maximum of 7 days where the requesting party can demonstrate the existence of exceptional circumstances.

               F.   REGISTRATION

                     (23)

                     Pursuant to Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, imports of the product under investigation is to be made subject to registration in order to ensure that, should the investigation result in findings of circumvention, anti-dumping duties of an appropriate amount can be levied from the date on which registration of such imports was imposed.

                     (24)

                     The extension of the measures to the slightly modified product should bear the same liability as the one established under the existing measures. If it can be established that the circumvention comes from cooperating exporter with individual margins, those become applicable. Otherwise, the residual duty would apply.

               G.   TIME-LIMITS

                     (25)

                     In the interest of sound administration, time-limits should be stated within which:

                                 —

                                 interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information to be taken into account during the investigation,

                                 —

                                 interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission.

                     (26)

                     Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party’s making itself known within the time-limits laid down in Article 3 of this Regulation.

               H.   NON-COOPERATION

                     (27)

                     If any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time-limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made on the basis of facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation.

                     (28)

                     Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation.

                     (29)

                     If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on the facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated.

               I.   SCHEDULE OF THE INVESTIGATION

                     (30)

                     The investigation will be concluded, pursuant to Article 13(3) of the basic Regulation, within nine months of the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

               J.   PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

                     (31)

                     It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data (4).

                     (32)

                     A data protection notice that informs all individuals of the processing of personal data in the framework of Commission’s trade defence activities is available on DG Trade’s website: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/accessing-markets/trade-defence/

               K.   HEARING OFFICER

                     (33)

                     Interested parties may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer in trade proceedings. The Hearing Officer reviews requests for access to the file, disputes regarding the confidentiality of documents, requests for extension of time limits and any other request concerning the rights of defence of interested parties and third parties as may arise during the proceeding.

                     (34)

                     The Hearing Officer may organise hearings and mediate between the interested party/‐ies and Commission services to ensure that the interested parties’ rights of defence are being fully exercised.

                     (35)

                     A request for a hearing with the Hearing Officer should be made in writing and should specify the reasons for the request. The Hearing Officer will examine the reasons for the requests. These hearings should only take place if the issues have not been settled with the Commission services in the due course.

                     (36)

                     Any request must be submitted in good time and expeditiously so as not to jeopardise the orderly conduct of proceedings. To that effect, interested parties should request the intervention of the Hearing Officer at the earliest possible time following the occurrence of the event justifying such intervention. In principle, the timeframes set out in Article 3 to request hearings with the Commission services apply mutatis mutandis to requests for hearings with the Hearing Officer. Where hearing requests are submitted outside the relevant timeframes, the Hearing Officer will also examine the reasons for such late requests, the nature of the issues raised and the impact of those issues on the rights of defence, having due regard to the interests of good administration and the timely completion of the investigation.

                     (37)

                     For further information and contact details interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer’s web pages on the Directorate-General for Trade’s website: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/contacts/hearing-officer/,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            An investigation is initiated pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, in order to determine if imports into the Union of monosodium glutamate in mixture or in solution, containing by dry weight 50 % or more of monosodium glutamate, currently falling under CN codes ex 2103 90 90, ex 2104 10 00, ex 2104 20 00, ex 3824 99 92, ex 3824 99 93 and ex 3824 99 96 (TARIC codes 2103909011, 2103909081, 2104100011, 2104100081, 2104200011, 3824999298, 3824999389 and 3824999689), originating in the People’s Republic of China, are circumventing the measures imposed by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83.

            Article 2

               1.   The customs authorities of the Member States shall, pursuant to Article 13(3) and Article 14(5) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036, take the appropriate steps to register the imports into the Union identified in Article 1 of this Regulation.

               2.   Registration shall expire nine months following the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

               3.   The Commission may direct customs authorities to cease registration in respect of imports into the Union of products made by exporters/producers having applied for an exemption from registration and having been found to fulfil the conditions for an exemption to be granted.

            Article 3

               1.   Interested parties must make themselves known by contacting the Commission within 15 days from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.

               2.   Interested parties, if their representations are to be taken into account during the investigation, must make themselves known by contacting the Commission, present their views in writing and submit questionnaire replies or any other information within 37 days from the date of entry into force of this Regulation, unless otherwise specified.

               3.   Interested parties may also apply to be heard by the Commission within the same 37-day time limit. For hearings pertaining to the initiation stage of the investigation the request must be submitted within 15 days of the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Any request to be heard must be made in writing and must specify the reasons for the request.

            Article 4
            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.
            Done at Brussels, 19 February 2020.

                  For the Commission

                  The President

               Ursula VON DER LEYEN

            (1)  OJ L 176, 30.6.2016, p. 21.

            (2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/83 of 21 January 2015 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of monosodium glutamate originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 (OJ L 15, 22.1.2015, p. 31).

            (3)  A ‘Limited’ document is a document which is considered confidential pursuant to Article 19 of the basic Regulation and Article 6 of the WTO Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-Dumping Agreement). It is also a document protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

            (4)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/236 of 14 February 2020 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ‘Huile d’olive de Provence’ (PDO)

text:
                  21.2.2020

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 48/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2020/236
         of 14 February 2020
         entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications ‘Huile d’olive de Provence’ (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 Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, France’s application to register the name ‘Huile d’olive de Provence’ was published in the Official Journal of the European Union (2).

                     (2)

                     As no statement of opposition under Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 has been received by the Commission, the name ‘Huile d’olive de Provence’ should therefore be entered in the register,

               HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

            Article 1
            The name ‘Huile d’olive de Provence’ (PDO) is hereby entered in the register.
            The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.5. – Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.), as listed in Annex XI to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 (3).

            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, 14 February 2020.

                  For the Commission,

                  On behalf of the President,

               Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI

                  Member of the Commission

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

            (2)  OJ C 325, 30.9.2019, p. 10.

            (3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 179, 19.6.2014, p. 36).