title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1020 of 23 June 2016 on the maximum buying-in price for skimmed milk powder for the second individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/826

text:
               24.6.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 166/9

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1020
   of 23 June 2016
   on the maximum buying-in price for skimmed milk powder for the second individual invitation to tender within the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/826
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) No 1370/2013 of 16 December 2013 determining measures on fixing certain aids and refunds related to the common organisation of the markets in agricultural products (1), and in particular Article 3(5) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/826 (2) has opened buying-in of skimmed milk powder by a tendering procedure for the period expiring on 30 September, in accordance with the conditions provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 (3).

               (2)

               In accordance with Article 19(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009, on the basis of the tenders received in response to individual invitations to tender, the Commission has to fix a maximum buying-in price.

               (3)

               In the light of the tenders received for the second individual invitation to tender, a maximum buying-in price should be fixed.

               (4)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Markets,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   For the second individual invitation to tender for the buying-in of skimmed milk powder within the tendering procedure opened by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/826, in respect of which the time limit for the submission of tenders expired on 21 June 2016, the maximum buying-in price shall be 169,80 EUR/100 kg.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 23 June 2016.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

      (1)  OJ L 346, 20.12.2013, p. 12.

      (2)  Commission implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/826 of 25 May 2016 closing intervention buying-in of skimmed milk powder at fixed price for the intervention period ending 30 September 2016 and opening the tendering procedure for buying-in (OJ L 137, 26.5.2016, p. 19).

      (3)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 1272/2009 of 11 December 2009 laying down common detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards buying-in and selling of agricultural products under public intervention (OJ L 349, 29.12.2009, p. 1).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1036/2014 of 25 September 2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
               1.10.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 287/6

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1036/2014
   of 25 September 2014
   concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

               (2)

               Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.

               (3)

               Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.

               (4)

               It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information issued in respect of the goods concerned by this Regulation which does not conform to this Regulation may, for a certain period, continue to be invoked by the holder in accordance with Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 (2). That period should be set at three months.

               (5)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.
   Article 2
   Binding tariff information which does not conform to this Regulation may continue to be invoked in accordance with Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months from the date of entry into force of 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, 25 September 2014.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Heinz ZOUREK

            Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union

      (1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

      (2)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1).

      ANNEX

                  Description of the goods

                  Classification
                  (CN-code)

                  Reasons

                  (1)

                  (2)

                  (3)

                  A printed circuit assembly presented for incorporation into a reception apparatus for television incorporating a LCD screen and a video reproducing apparatus.
                  The assembly comprises the following interfaces for connecting with external apparatus:

                              —

                              VGA input,

                              —

                              HDMI inputs (HDCP supported),

                              —

                              RGB video inputs (SCART connectors),

                              —

                              video component input,

                              —

                              CVBS video input and output,

                              —

                              audio input and output,

                              —

                              loudspeaker output,

                              —

                              USB socket.

                        The assembly also comprises several internal interfaces, for example, a low-voltage differential signalling (LVDS) interface for connecting with a LCD screen and an interface to the internal power supply.
                  The assembly does not incorporate a so-called ‘tuner’ comprising radio frequency circuits (RF block), intermediate frequency circuits (IF block) and demodulation circuits (DEM block), for the reception of digital television signals.
                  The LCD screen is not included upon presentation.
                  The assembly performs several functions, for example, analogue-digital conversion, video decoding (for example, MPEG4), scaling, audio decoding, audio amplification, HDMI receiver and LVDS output transmitter for an LCD screen.
                  In addition to standard video or television signals, the scaler is also able to process several incoming resolutions of the automatic-data processing (ADP) machine type (up to 1 920 × 1 080 pixels) into the native resolution of a LCD screen.
                  The assembly is able to reproduce images and sound from an USB memory.

                  8529 90 65

                  Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, note 2(b) to Section XVI and by the wording of CN codes 8529, 8529 90 and 8529 90 65.
                  The assembly does not only have electronic components performing a video reproducing function, but it also contains components performing additional functions, such as the LVDS output transmitter for a LCD screen and the scaler which is, due to its ability to process several automatic data-processing type resolutions, specifically designed for reception apparatus for television incorporating a LCD screen. As the assembly contains more components (functionalities) than covered by heading 8521, classification under that heading as video reproducing apparatus is excluded.
                  As the LCD screen is missing, classification under subheading 8528 72 40 as a reception apparatus for television with a screen is excluded.
                  The assembly is therefore to be classified under CN code 8529 90 65 as electronic assemblies for apparatus of heading 8528.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 984/2014 of 18 September 2014 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 19 September 2014

text:
               19.9.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 277/4

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 984/2014
   of 18 September 2014
   fixing the import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 19 September 2014
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1), and in particular Article 183 thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Article 1(1) of Commission Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 (2) states that the import duty on products covered by CN codes 1001 11 00, 1001 19 00, ex 1001 91 20 [common wheat seed], ex 1001 99 00 (high quality common wheat other than for sowing), 1002 10 00, 1002 90 00, 1005 10 90, 1005 90 00, 1007 10 90 and 1007 90 00 is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the CIF import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff.

               (2)

               Article 1(2) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 lays down that, for the purposes of calculating the import duty referred to in paragraph 1 of that Article, representative CIF import prices are to be established on a regular basis for the products referred to in that paragraph.

               (3)

               Under Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010, the import price to be used for the calculation of the import duty on products referred to in Article 1(1) of that Regulation is the daily CIF representative import price determined as specified in Article 5 of that Regulation.

               (4)

               Import duties should be fixed for the period from 19 September 2014 and should apply until new import duties are fixed and enter into force.

               (5)

               Under Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010, this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   From 19 September 2014, the import duties in the cereals sector referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 shall be those fixed in Annex I to this Regulation on the basis of the information contained in Annex II.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 18 September 2014.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

      (2)  Commission Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 of 20 July 2010 on rules of application (cereal sector import duties) for Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 187, 21.7.2010, p. 5).

      ANNEX I

         Import duties on the products referred to in Article 1(1) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 applicable from 19 September 2014

                  CN code

                  Description

                  Import duties (1)

                  (EUR/t)

                  1001 11 00

                  Durum wheat seed

                  0,0

                  1001 19 00

                  High quality durum wheat, other than for sowing

                  0,0

                  Medium quality, other than for sowing

                  0,0

                  Low quality, other than for sowing

                  0,0

                  ex 1001 91 20

                  Common wheat seed

                  0,0

                  ex 1001 99 00

                  High quality common wheat, other than for sowing

                  0,0

                  1002 10 00

                  Rye seed

                  10,44

                  1002 90 00

                  Rye, other than for sowing

                  10,44

                  1005 10 90

                  Maize seed, other than hybrid

                  10,44

                  1005 90 00

                  Maize, other than for sowing (2)

                  10,44

                  1007 10 90

                  Grain sorghum, other than hybrids for sowing

                  10,44

                  1007 90 00

                  Grain sorghum, other than for sowing

                  10,44

         (1)  The importer may benefit, under Article 2(4) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010, from a reduction in the duty of:

                  —

                  EUR 3/tonne, where the port of unloading is located on the Mediterranean Sea (beyond the Strait of Gibraltar) or on the Black Sea, for goods arriving in the Union via the Atlantic Ocean or the Suez Canal,

                  —

                  EUR 2/tonne, where the port of unloading is located in Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Finland, Sweden, the United Kingdom or on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian Peninsula, for goods arriving in the Union via the Atlantic Ocean.

         (2)  The importer may benefit from a flat-rate reduction of EUR 24/tonne where the conditions laid down in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010 are met.

      ANNEX II
      FACTORS FOR CALCULATING THE DUTIES LAID DOWN IN ANNEX I

                  1.

                  Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010:

                              (EUR/t)

                              Common wheat (1)

                              Maize

                              Exchange

                              Minneapolis

                              Chicago

                              Quotation

                              181,56

                              104,91

                              Gulf of Mexico premium

                              —

                              27,96

                              Great Lakes premium

                              90,89

                              —

                  2.

                  Averages over the reference period referred to in Article 2(2) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010:

                              Freight costs: Gulf of Mexico–Rotterdam

                              13,71 EUR/t

                              Freight costs: Great Lakes–Rotterdam

                              48,85 EUR/t

         (1)  Premium of EUR 14/t incorporated (Article 5(3) of Regulation (EU) No 642/2010).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 832/2012 of 17 September 2012 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of ammonium chloride as a feed additive for lambs for fattening (holder of authorisation Latochema Co. Ltd)  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               18.9.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 251/27

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 832/2012
   of 17 September 2012
   concerning the authorisation of a preparation of ammonium chloride as a feed additive for lambs for fattening (holder of authorisation Latochema Co. Ltd)
   (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, an application was submitted for the authorisation of ammonium chloride. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

               (3)

               The application concerns the authorisation of the preparation of ammonium chloride, as specified in the Annex, as a feed additive for lambs for fattening, to be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’.

               (4)

               The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 31 January 2012 (2) that, under the proposed conditions of use and for a limited period of feeding, the preparation of ammonium chloride, as specified in the Annex, does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment, and that its use can reduce the pH value in the urine in lambs for fattening. 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 preparation of ammonium chloride, as specified in the Annex, shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of this preparation 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 the Food Chain and Animal Health,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The preparation specified in the Annex, belonging to the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’ and to the functional group ‘other zootechnical additives’, 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, 17 September 2012.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

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

      (2)  EFSA Journal 2012; 10(2):2569.

      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 of the additive/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

                     Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: other zootechnical additives (reduction of urinary pH)

                  4d7

                  Latochema
                  Co. Ltd

                  Ammonium chloride

                                 Additive composition

                              Ammonium chloride ≥ 99,5 %
                              (Solid form)

                                 Characterisation of the active substance

                              Ammonium chloride ≥ 99,5 %
                              NH4Cl CAS No: 12125-02-9
                              Sodium chloride ≤ 0,5 %
                              Produced by chemical synthesis

                                 Method of Analysis
                                  (1)

                              Quantification of ammonium chloride in feed additive: titration with sodium hydroxide (European Pharmacopoeia, monograph 0007) or titration with silver nitrate (JECFA monograph ‘ammonium chloride).

                  Lambs for fattening

                  —

                  —

                  10 000

                              1.

                              The additive shall be incorporated into feed in the form of a premixture.

                              2.

                              For safety: breathing protection, eye protection, gloves and protective clothing shall be used during handling.

                              3.

                              Feed containing the additive shall not be feed for a period exceeded three months.

                  8 October 2022

         (1)  Details of the analytical methods are available at the following address of the Reference Laboratory: http://irmm.jrc.ec.europa.eu/EURLs/EURL_feed_additives/Pages/index.aspx


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1274 of 14 July 2017 approving active chlorine released from calcium hypochlorite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Text with EEA relevance. )

text:
               15.7.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 184/17

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1274
   of 14 July 2017
   approving active chlorine released from calcium hypochlorite as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 May 2012 concerning the making available on the market and use of biocidal products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 89(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 (2) establishes a list of existing active substances to be evaluated for their possible approval for use in biocidal products. That list includes active chlorine released from calcium hypochlorite (hereafter referred to as ‘calcium hypochlorite’).

               (2)

               Calcium hypochlorite has been evaluated in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) for use in products of product-type 2, private area and public health area disinfectants and other biocidal products, product-type 3, veterinary hygiene biocidal products, product-type 4, food and feed area disinfectants, and product-type 5, drinking water disinfectants, as defined in Annex V to that Directive, which correspond respectively to product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5 as defined in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

               (3)

               Italy was designated as evaluating competent authority and submitted the assessment reports together with its recommendations on 7 July 2010.

               (4)

               In accordance with Article 7(2) of Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014, the opinions of the European Chemicals Agency were formulated on 14 December 2016 by the Biocidal Products Committee, having regard to the conclusions of the evaluating competent authority.

               (5)

               According to those opinions, biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5 containing calcium hypochlorite may be expected to satisfy the requirements of Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC, provided that certain specifications and conditions concerning its use are complied with.

               (6)

               It is therefore appropriate to approve calcium hypochlorite for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5, subject to compliance with certain specifications and conditions.

               (7)

               A reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before an active substance is approved in order to permit interested parties to take the preparatory measures necessary to meet the new requirements.

               (8)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   Active chlorine released from calcium hypochlorite is approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products of product-types 2, 3, 4 and 5, subject to the specifications and conditions set out in the 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, 14 July 2017.

            For the Commission

            The President

         Jean-Claude JUNCKER

      (1)  OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.

      (2)  Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1062/2014 of 4 August 2014 on the work programme for the systematic examination of all existing active substances contained in biocidal products referred to in Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 294, 10.10.2014, p. 1).

      (3)  Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 123, 24.4.1998, p. 1).

      ANNEX

                  Common Name

                  IUPAC Name
                  Identification Numbers

                  Minimum degree of purity of the active substance (1)

                  Date of approval

                  Expiry date of approval

                  Product type

                  Specific conditions

                  Active chlorine released from calcium hypochlorite (hereafter referred to as ‘calcium hypochlorite’).

                  IUPAC Name:
                  Calcium hypochlorite
                  EC No: 231-908-7
                  CAS No: 7778-54-3

                  Minimum purity of the releaser calcium hypochlorite: ≥ 655 g/kg (i.e. ≥ 65,5 % w/w, equivalent to an active chlorine content of 65 % w/w).

                  1 January 2019

                  31 December 2028

                  2

                  The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:

                              (1)

                              the product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance;

                              (2)

                              in view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to:

                                          (a)

                                          professional users and non-professional users;

                                          (b)

                                          surface water and sediment for disinfection of sewage/waste water in the effluent stream of the sewage treatment plant (post-chlorination).

                  3

                  The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:

                              (1)

                              the product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance;

                              (2)

                              in view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to professional users;

                              (3)

                              for products that may lead to residues in food or feed, the need to set new or to amend existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council (2) or Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council (3) shall be verified, and any appropriate risk mitigation measures shall be taken to ensure that the applicable MRLs are not exceeded.

                  4

                  The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:

                              (1)

                              the product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance;

                              (2)

                              in view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to professional users;

                              (3)

                              for products that may lead to residues in food or feed, the need to set new or to amend existing MRLs in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 or Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 shall be verified, and any appropriate risk mitigation measures shall be taken to ensure that the applicable MRLs are not exceeded.

                  5

                  The authorisations of biocidal products are subject to the following conditions:

                              (1)

                              the product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any use covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union-level risk assessment of the active substance;

                              (2)

                              in view of the risks identified for the uses assessed, the product assessment shall pay particular attention to professional users;

                              (3)

                              for products that may lead to residues in food or feed, the need to set new or to amend existing MRLs in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 or Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 shall be verified, and any appropriate risk mitigation measures shall be taken to ensure that the applicable MRLs are not exceeded.

         (1)  The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance evaluated. The active substance in the product placed on the market can be of equal or different purity if it has been proven to be technically equivalent to the evaluated active substance.

         (2)  Regulation (EC) No 470/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 laying down Community procedures for the establishment of residue limits of pharmacologically active substances in foodstuffs of animal origin, repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 2377/90 and amending Directive 2001/82/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Regulation (EC) No 726/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 152, 16.6.2009, p. 11).

         (3)  Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 120/2012 of 10 February 2012 fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for olive oil lodged from 6 to 7 February 2012 under the Tunisian tariff quota and suspending the issue of import licences for the month of February 2012

text:
               11.2.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 38/42

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 120/2012
   of 10 February 2012
   fixing the allocation coefficient to be applied to applications for import licences for olive oil lodged from 6 to 7 February 2012 under the Tunisian tariff quota and suspending the issue of import licences for the month of February 2012
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
   Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (2), and in particular Article 7(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

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

               (3)

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

               (4)

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

               (5)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The quantities for which import licence applications were lodged for 6 and 7 February 2012 under Article 3(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1918/2006 shall be multiplied by an allocation coefficient of 12,493792 %.
   The issue of import licences in respect of amounts applied for as from 13 February 2012 shall be suspended for February 2012.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on 11 February 2012.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 10 February 2012.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,

         José Manuel SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

      (2)  OJ L 238, 1.9.2006, p. 13.

      (3)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 57.

      (4)  OJ L 97, 30.3.1998, p. 2.

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


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1241/2014 of 7 November 2014 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Westfälischer Pumpernickel (PGI))

text:
               21.11.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 334/10

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1241/2014
   of 7 November 2014
   entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Westfälischer Pumpernickel (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),
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, Germany's application to register the name ‘Westfälischer Pumpernickel’ 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 ‘Westfälischer Pumpernickel’ should therefore be entered in the register,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The name ‘Westfälischer Pumpernickel’ (PGI) is hereby entered in the register.
   The name referred to in the first paragraph identifies a product in Class 2.3. Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker's wares in accordance with 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, 7 November 2014.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Phil HOGAN

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  OJ C 196, 26.6.2014, p. 20.

      (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).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1272/2011 of 5 December 2011 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
               8.12.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 325/3

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1272/2011
   of 5 December 2011
   concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation.

               (2)

               Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific provisions of the Union, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods.

               (3)

               Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column (2), by virtue of the reasons set out in column (3) of that table.

               (4)

               It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of 3 months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2).

               (5)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The goods described in column (1) of the table set out in the Annex shall be classified within the Combined Nomenclature under the CN code indicated in column (2) of that table.
   Article 2
   Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States, which is not in accordance with this Regulation, can continue to be invoked for a period of 3 months under Article 12(6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92.
   Article 3
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 5 December 2011.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,
         Algirdas ŠEMETA

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.

      ANNEX

                  Description of the goods

                  Classification
                  CN code

                  Reasons

                  (1)

                  (2)

                  (3)

                              1.

                              Flavouring preparation composed of a mixture of odoriferous substances (carvacrol, cinnamaldehyde and capsicum oleoresin) and hydrogenated vegetable fat (micro-encapsulation).
                              The product is used in the animal feeding industry as a feed appetiser in quantities of 75 g to 300 g/1 000 kg of feed for monogastric animals.

                  3302 90 90

                  Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(a) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 1 to Chapter 23, Note 2 to Chapter 33, and the wording of CN codes 3302, 3302 90 and 3302 90 90.
                  The product consists of odoriferous substances within the meaning of Note 2 to Chapter 33.
                  Although the product is intended to be used in animal feed as a premix of appetising substances, it has retained the essential characteristics of the original material (odoriferous substances). Classification under heading 2309 as a preparation used in animal feeding is therefore excluded in accordance with Note 1 to Chapter 23.
                  As the product is to be considered a mixture of one or more odoriferous substances combined with an added carrier, it falls under heading 3302 (see also first paragraph, point (6), of the Harmonized System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 3302).
                  It is therefore to be classified under CN code 3302 90 90.

                              2.

                              Flavouring preparation composed of capsicum oleoresin in hydrogenated vegetable fat (micro-encapsulation) with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose as a binder.
                              The product is used in the animal feeding industry as a feed appetiser in quantities of 12,5 g to 50 g/1 000 kg of feed for ruminants.

                  3302 90 90

                  Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(a) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 1 to Chapter 23, Note 2 to Chapter 33, and the wording of CN codes 3302, 3302 90 and 3302 90 90.
                  The product consists of an odoriferous substance within the meaning of Note 2 to Chapter 33.
                  Although the product is intended to be used in animal feed as a premix of appetising substances, it has retained the essential characteristics of the original material (odoriferous substance). Classification under heading 2309 as a preparation used in animal feeding is therefore excluded in accordance with Note 1 to Chapter 23.
                  As the product is to be considered a mixture of one or more odoriferous substances combined with an added carrier, it falls under heading 3302 (see also first paragraph, point (6), of the HSEN to heading 3302).
                  It is therefore to be classified under CN code 3302 90 90.

                              3.

                              Flavouring preparation composed of a mixture of odoriferous substances (cinnamaldehyde, eugenol) on a silica support, in cellulose and methylcellulose (micro-encapsulation).
                              The product is used in the animal feeding industry as a feed appetiser in quantities of 12,5 g to 50 g/1 000 kg of feed for dairy cows.

                  3302 90 90

                  Classification is determined by General Rules 1, 3(a) and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 1 to Chapter 23, Note 2 to Chapter 33, and the wording of CN codes 3302, 3302 90 and 3302 90 90.
                  The products consist of odoriferous substances within the meaning of Note 2 to Chapter 33.
                  Although the product is intended to be used in animal feed as a premix of appetising substances, it has retained the essential characteristics of the original material (odoriferous substances). Classification under heading 2309 as a preparation used in animal feeding is therefore excluded in accordance with Note 1 to Chapter 23.
                  As the product is to be considered a mixture of one or more odoriferous substances combined with an added carrier, it falls under heading 3302 (see also first paragraph, point (6), of the HSEN to heading 3302).
                  It is therefore to be classified under CN code 3302 90 90.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/289 of 23 February 2015 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               24.2.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 51/7

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/289
   of 23 February 2015
   establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (1),
   Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

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

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 23 February 2015.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

      (2)  OJ L 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

      ANNEX

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

                  (EUR/100 kg)

                  CN code

                  Third country code (1)

                  Standard import value

                  0702 00 00

                  EG

                  169,3

                  IL

                  81,7

                  MA

                  82,9

                  TR

                  104,0

                  ZZ

                  109,5

                  0707 00 05

                  EG

                  191,6

                  TR

                  189,2

                  ZZ

                  190,4

                  0709 93 10

                  MA

                  173,0

                  TR

                  227,9

                  ZZ

                  200,5

                  0805 10 20

                  EG

                  46,8

                  IL

                  71,3

                  MA

                  48,4

                  TN

                  53,4

                  TR

                  68,6

                  ZZ

                  57,7

                  0805 20 10

                  IL

                  132,4

                  MA

                  102,5

                  ZZ

                  117,5

                  0805 20 30, 0805 20 50, 0805 20 70, 0805 20 90

                  EG

                  74,4

                  IL

                  145,3

                  JM

                  118,8

                  MA

                  98,7

                  TR

                  85,6

                  US

                  143,7

                  ZZ

                  111,1

                  0805 50 10

                  EG

                  41,5

                  TR

                  62,0

                  ZZ

                  51,8

                  0808 10 80

                  BR

                  68,9

                  CL

                  94,5

                  MK

                  29,8

                  US

                  184,5

                  ZZ

                  94,4

                  0808 30 90

                  CL

                  170,1

                  CN

                  84,8

                  US

                  122,7

                  ZA

                  91,4

                  ZZ

                  117,3

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


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1170/2013 of 7 November 2013 approving a non-minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Jihočeská Zlatá Niva (PGI)]

text:
               20.11.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 310/5

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1170/2013
   of 7 November 2013
   approving a non-minor amendment to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Jihočeská Zlatá Niva (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)

               Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 repealed and replaced Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2).

               (2)

               Pursuant to the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission examined the Czech Republic’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Jihočeská Zlatá Niva’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 32/2010 (3).

               (3)

               Since the amendments in question are not minor, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union
                   (4), as required by Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No510/2006. As no statement of objection under Article 7 of that Regulation 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 contained in the Annex to this Regulation 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, 7 November 2013.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,
         Dacian CIOLOȘ

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

      (3)  OJ L 10, 15.1.2010, p. 7.

      (4)  OJ C 377, 7.12.2012, p. 19.

      ANNEX
      Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:

         Class 1.3.   Cheeses

      CZECH REPUBLIC
      Jihočeská Zlatá Niva (PGI)


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 56/2014 of 22 January 2014 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Terra d’Otranto (PDO)]

text:
               23.1.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 20/2

      COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 56/2014
   of 22 January 2014
   approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Terra d’Otranto (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)

               In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy’s application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin ‘Terra d’Otranto’, registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 644/98 (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 contained in the Annex to this Regulation 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, 22 January 2014.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,
         Dacian CIOLOȘ

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  OJ L 87, 21.3.1998, p. 8.

      (3)  OJ C 237, 15.8.2013, p. 36.

      ANNEX
      Agricultural products intended for human consumption listed in Annex I to the Treaty:

         Class 1.5   Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

      ITALY
      Terra d’Otranto (PDO)


title: Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1105/2014 of 20 October 2014 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria

text:
               21.10.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 301/7

         COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1105/2014
   of 20 October 2014
   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,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

               In view of the gravity of the situation, 16 persons and two entities should be added on the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

               (3)

               The information relating to three persons and one entity set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should also be updated.

               (4)

               By its judgment of 3 July 2014 in Case T-203/12 (2), Mohamad Nedal Alchaar v Council, the General Court annulled Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 363/2013 (3) insofar as it included Dr Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar in the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures, as set out in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

               (5)

               Annex II to 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 day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Luxembourg, 20 October 2014.

            For the Council

            The President

         C. ASHTON

      (1)  OJ L 16, 19.1.2012, p. 1.

      (2)  Not yet published.

      (3)  Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 363/2013 of 22 April 2013 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p. 1).

      ANNEX

                  I.

                  The following persons and entities are added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities or bodies set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.
                  A.   Persons

                              Name

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              Date of listing

                              1.

                              Houmam Jaza'iri
                              (a.k.a. Humam al-Jazaeri)

                              Date of birth: 1977

                              Minister of Economy and Foreign Trade since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              2.

                              Mohamad Amer Mardini
                              (a.k.a. Mohammad Amer Mardini)

                              Date of birth: 1959.
                              Place of birth: Damascus

                              Minister of Higher Education since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              3.

                              Mohamad Ghazi Jalali
                              (a.k.a. Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali)

                              Date of birth: 1969
                              Place of birth: Damascus

                              Minister of Communications and Technology since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              4.

                              Kamal Cheikha
                              (a.k.a. Kamal al-Sheikha)

                              Date of birth: 1961.
                              Place of birth: Damascus

                              Minister of Water Resources since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              5.

                              Hassan Nouri
                              (a.k.a. Hassan al-Nouri)

                              Date of birth: 9.2.1960

                              Minister of Administrative Development since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              6.

                              Mohammad Walid Ghazal

                              Date of birth: 1951.
                              Place of birth: Aleppo.

                              Minister of Housing and Urban Development since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              7.

                              Khalaf Souleymane Abdallah
                              (a.k.a. Khalaf Sleiman al-Abdullah)

                              Date of birth: 1960.
                              Place of birth: Deir Ezzor

                              Minister of Labour since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              8.

                              Nizar Wahbeh Yazaji
                              (a.k.a. Nizar Wehbe Yazigi)

                              Date of birth: 1961
                              Place of birth: Damascus

                              Minister of Health since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              9.

                              Hassan Safiyeh
                              (a.k.a. Hassan Safiye)

                              Date of birth: 1949
                              Place of birth: Latakia

                              Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Protection since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              10.

                              Issam Khalil

                              Date of birth: 1965
                              Place of birth: Banias

                              Minister of Culture since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              11.

                              Mohammad Mouti' Mouayyad
                              (a.k.a. Mohammad Muti'a Moayyad)

                              Date of birth: 1968
                              Place of birth: Ariha (Idlib)

                              State Minister since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              12.

                              Ghazwan Kheir Bek
                              (a.k.a. Ghazqan Kheir Bek)

                              Date of birth: 1961.
                              Place of birth: Latakia

                              Minister of transport since 27.8.2014. As Government Minister shares responsibility for the regime's violent repression against the civilian population.

                              21.10.2014

                              13.

                              Major General Ghassan Ahmed Ghannan
                              (a.k.a. Major General Ghassan Ghannan, a.k.a. Brigadier General Ghassan Ahmad Ghanem)

                              As commander of the 155 Missile Brigade, he is supporting the Syrian regime and he is responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population. Responsible for firing at least 25 Scud Missiles at various civilian sites between January and March 2013. Associated with Maher al-Assad.

                              21.10.2014

                              14.

                              Colonel Mohammed Bilal
                              (a.k.a. Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Bilal)

                              As a senior officer in the Air Force Intelligence Service of Syria, he supports the Syrian regime and he is responsible for the violent repression against the civilian population. He is also associated with the listed Scientific Studies Research Centre (SSRC).

                              21.10.2014

                              15.

                              Mohamed Farahat
                              (a.k.a. Muhammad Farahat)

                              Vice-President of Finance and Administration at Tri-Ocean Energy, which has been listed by the Council for benefiting from and supporting the Syrian regime, he is therefore associated with a listed entity.
                              In view of his senior position in Tri-Ocean Energy, he is responsible for the activities of the entity in supplying oil to the regime.

                              21.10.2014

                              16.

                              Abdelhamid Khamis Abdullah
                              (a.k.a. Abdulhamid Khamis Abdullah a.k.a. Hamid Khamis a.k.a Abdelhamid Khamis Ahmad Adballa)

                              Chairman of Overseas Petroleum Trading Company (OPT) which has been listed by the Council for benefiting from and supporting the Syrian regime. He coordinated shipments of oil to the Syrian regime with listed Syrian state oil company Sytrol. Therefore, he is benefitting from and providing support to the Syrian regime.
                              In view of his position as the most senior person in the entity he is responsible for its activities

                              21.10.2014

                        B.   Entities

                              Name

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              Date of listing

                              1.

                              Pangates International Corp Ltd
                              (a.k.a. Pangates)

                                          PO Box 8177

                                          Sharjah Airport International Free Zone

                                          United Arab Emirates

                              Pangates acts as an intermediary in the supply of oil to the Syrian regime. Therefore, it is providing support to and benefiting from the Syrian regime. It is also associated with listed Syrian oil company Sytrol.

                              21.10.2014

                              2.

                              Abdulkarim Group
                              (a.k.a. Al Karim for Trade and Industry/Al Karim Group)

                                          5797 Damascus

                                          Syria

                              Parent company of Pangates with operational control of it. As such it is providing support to and benefiting from the Syrian regime. It is also associated with listed Syrian oil company Sytrol.

                              21.10.2014

                  II.

                  The entries concerning the persons and entities listed below, as set out in Annex II to Council Regulation (EU) No 36/2012, are replaced by the following entries.
                  A.   Persons

                              Name

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              Date of listing

                              6.

                              Muhammad () Dib () Zaytun ()
                              (a.k.a. Mohammed Dib Zeitoun)

                              Date of birth: 20 May 1951;
                              Place of birth: Damascus;
                              diplomatic passport No D000001300

                              Head of General Security Directorate; involved in violence against demonstrators.

                              21.10.2014

                              33.

                              Ayman () Jabir ()
                              (a.k.a. Jaber)

                              Place of birth: Latakia

                              Associate of Mahir al-Assad for the Shabiha militia. Directly involved in repression and violence against the civilian population and coordination of Shabiha militia groups. Also providing financial support to the regime.

                              21.10.2014

                              50.

                              Tarif () Akhras (,)
                              (a.k.a. Al Akhras)

                              Date of birth: 2 June 1951;
                              Place of birth: Homs, Syria;
                              Syrian passport nr. 0000092405

                              Prominent businessman benefiting from and supporting the regime. Founder of the Akhras Group (commodities, trading, processing and logistics) and former Chairman of the Homs Chamber of Commerce. Close business relations with President Al-Assad's family. Member of the Board of the Federation of Syrian Chambers of Commerce. Provided logistical support for the regime (buses and tank loaders).

                              21.10.2014

                        B.   Entities

                              Name

                              Identifying information

                              Reasons

                              Date of listing

                              17.

                              Souruh Company
                              (a.k.a. SOROH Al Cham Company)

                                          Address: Adra Free Zone Area Damascus — Syria;

                                          Tel: +963-11-5327266;

                                          Mobile: +963-933-526812;

                                          +963-932-878282;

                                          Fax:+963-11-5316396

                                          Email: sorohco@gmail.com

                                          Website: http://sites.google.com/site/sorohco

                              Majority of the shares of the company are owned directly or indirectly by Rami Makhlouf.

                              21.10.2014


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/183 of 2 February 2015 amending Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
               7.2.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 31/5

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/183
   of 2 February 2015
   amending Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 (2), a product comprised of dried, pre-cooked wheat flour noodles and spices, put up for retail sale in a bowl, being ready for consumption after adding boiling water to it, was classified under heading 1902 of the Combined Nomenclature. Classification of the product under heading 2104 of the Combined Nomenclature was excluded on the grounds that the addition of water into the bowl is not sufficient to prepare a soup or broth but gives the product the characteristics of a noodle dish.

               (2)

               Pursuant to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 767/2014 (3), a sufficiently similar product consisting of a block of dried pre-cooked noodles, a sachet of seasoning, a sachet of edible oil and a sachet of dried vegetables, put up for retail sale as a set, being ready for consumption after adding boiling water to it, was classified under heading 1902 of the Combined Nomenclature. Classification of the product under heading 2104 of the Combined Nomenclature was excluded on the grounds that the product is a set for retail sale within the meaning of General Rule 3(b) for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and the essential character of the set is given by the noodles considering that they constitute the largest proportion of it.

               (3)

               Although the classification of both products is identical, the reasons for excluding classification of each of those products under heading 2104 of the Combined Nomenclature are different. The reasons regarding the first product make the classification dependent on the quantity of water added to it, whereas the reasoning for the second product depends on the quantity of the noodles it contains. However, making the added quantity of water a criterion for the classification of such products may lead to divergences in their classification that would be unjustified given the same objective characteristics and properties of both products. The sole applicable criterion should therefore be the quantity of noodles contained in the product.

               (4)

               Since item 1 in the table set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 has become redundant owing to changes to the description of product described therein and the reasons given for its classification, it should be deleted.

               (5)

               As a consequence, it is appropriate to amend Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 in order to avoid potential divergences in tariff classification and to ensure the uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature within the Union.

               (6)

               Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 should therefore be amended.

               (7)

               The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The row corresponding to item 1 in the table set out in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 is deleted.
   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, 2 February 2015.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Heinz ZOUREK

            Director-General for Taxation and Customs Union

      (1)  OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1.

      (2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 635/2005 of 26 April 2005 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (OJ L 106, 27.4.2005, p. 10).

      (3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 767/2014 of 11 July 2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature (OJ L 209, 16.7.2014, p. 12).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/927 of 1 June 2016 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Soumaintrain (PGI))

text:
               14.6.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 155/5

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/927
   of 1 June 2016
   entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Soumaintrain (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 Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, France's application to register the name ‘Soumaintrain’ 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 ‘Soumaintrain’ should therefore be entered in the register,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The name ‘Soumaintrain’ (PGI) is hereby entered in the register.
   The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.3. Cheeses, 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, 1 June 2016.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Phil HOGAN

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  OJ C 47, 6.2.2016, p. 11.

      (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).


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/291 of 19 February 2015 approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Asparago bianco di Cimadolmo (PGI))

text:
               25.2.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 53/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/291
   of 19 February 2015
   approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Asparago bianco di Cimadolmo (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)

               In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(1) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012, the Commission has examined Italy's application for the approval of amendments to the specification for the protected geographical indication ‘Asparago bianco di Cimadolmo’ registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2002 (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 as required by Article 50(2)(a) of that Regulation (3).

               (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 ‘Asparago bianco di Cimadolmo’ (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, 19 February 2015.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Phil HOGAN

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 245/2002 of 8 February 2002 supplementing the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 2400/96 on the entry of certain names in the ‘Register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications’ provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 39, 9.2.2002, p. 12).

      (3)  OJ C 371, 18.10.2014, p. 22.