title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1800 of 6 October 2015 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
               8.10.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 263/16

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/1800
   of 6 October 2015
   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 the Member States in accordance with the Treaties.
      Done at Brussels, 6 October 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)  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 portable electronic apparatus, with measurements of 7 × 60 × 110 mm and a weight of 100 g, consisting of the following main components in a single plastic housing:

                              —

                              a colour LED display with touch screen with a diagonal measurement of the screen of 8,9 cm (3,5 inches) and a resolution of 960 × 640 pixels,

                              —

                              a central processing unit,

                              —

                              a RAM memory of 256 MB,

                              —

                              a storage capacity of 32 GB,

                              —

                              a module for wireless connection to other apparatus and to the internet,

                              —

                              a rechargeable lithium battery,

                              —

                              a loudspeaker,

                              —

                              a microphone, and

                              —

                              a camera for capturing video and still images.

                        It has the following interfaces:

                              —

                              a connector to charge the apparatus and to connect it to other apparatus such as an automatic data processing (ADP) machine, and

                              —

                              a 3,5 mm jack plug.

                        The apparatus allows the user, inter alia, to connect to the internet, to download, execute and modify software applications, to receive and send e-mails, to play games, and to download, record and reproduce music, video and photos.

                  8471 30 00

                  Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, note 3 to Section XVI, note 5(A) to Chapter 84 and by the wording of CN codes 8471 and 8471 30 00.
                  The apparatus is designed for performing two or more complementary or alternative functions within the meaning of note 3 to Section XVI (data processing, communication over a wireless network, sound and video recording and reproducing, capturing video and still images, displaying still and video images).
                  Due to the objective characteristics of the apparatus, in particular its capability of downloading, storing modifying and executing programs, its principal function is data processing (see also the HS Classification Opinions 8471.30/2, 3 and 4). The other functions are considered secondary.
                  Consequently the apparatus is to be classified under CN code 8471 30 00 as a portable automatic data-processing machine, weighing not more than 10 kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1078/2011 of 25 October 2011 concerning the non-approval of the active substance propanil, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market Text with EEA relevance

text:
               26.10.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 279/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1078/2011
   of 25 October 2011
   concerning the non-approval of the active substance propanil, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market
   (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 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 13(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Article 80(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, Council Directive 91/414/EEC (2) is to apply, with respect to the procedure and the conditions for approval, to active substances for which completeness has been established in accordance with Article 16 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 of 17 January 2008 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 91/414/EEC as regards a regular and an accelerated procedure for the assessment of active substances which were part of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of that Directive but have not been included into its Annex I (3). Propanil is an active substance for which completeness has been established in accordance with that Regulation.

               (2)

               Commission Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 (4) and (EC) No 1490/2002 (5) lay down detailed rules for the implementation of the second and third stages of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC and establish lists of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC. These lists included propanil.

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 11f of Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 and Article 12(1)(a) and (2)(b) of that Regulation, Commission Decision 2008/769/EC of 30 September 2008 concerning the non-inclusion of propanil in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC and the withdrawal of authorisations for plant protection products containing that substance (6) was adopted.

               (4)

               Pursuant to Article 6(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC the original notifier (hereinafter ‘the applicant’) submitted a new application requesting the accelerated procedure to be applied, as provided for in Articles 14 to 19 of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008.

               (5)

               The application was submitted to Italy, which had been designated rapporteur Member State by Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002. The time period for the accelerated procedure was respected. The specification of the active substance and the supported uses are the same as were the subject of Decision 2008/769/EC. That application also complies with the remaining substantive and procedural requirements of Article 15 of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008.

               (6)

               Italy evaluated the additional data submitted by the applicant and prepared an additional report. It communicated that report to the European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter ‘the Authority’) and to the Commission on 26 February 2010. The Authority communicated the additional report to the other Member States and the applicant for comments and forwarded the comments it had received to the Commission. In accordance with Article 20(1) of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008 and at the request of the Commission, the Authority presented its conclusion on the risk assessment of propanil to the Commission on 23 February 2011 (7). The draft assessment report, the additional report and the conclusion of the Authority were reviewed by the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and finalised on 27 September 2011 in the format of the Commission review report for propanil.

               (7)

               Based on the new data submitted by the applicant and included in the additional report an acceptable operator exposure level could be set. However, during the evaluation of this active substance, a number of other concerns have been identified. In particular, it was not possible to perform a reliable consumer exposure assessment as data were missing on the toxicity of metabolite 3,4-DCA which may be higher than the parent compound. Moreover, no maximum residue levels could be proposed for the supported use on rice as the submitted trials have not been conducted according to the critical good agricultural practices. A high risk to birds and mammals has been identified while a high risk for aquatic organisms and non-target arthropods cannot be excluded on the basis of the data made available by the applicant. In addition, a potential for long-range transport through the atmosphere cannot be excluded.

               (8)

               The Commission invited the applicant to submit its comments on the conclusion of the Authority. Furthermore, in accordance with Article 21(1) of Regulation (EC) No 33/2008, the Commission invited the applicant to submit comments on the draft review report. The applicant submitted its comments, which have been carefully examined.

               (9)

               However, despite the arguments put forward by the applicant, the concerns referred to in recital 7 could not be eliminated. Consequently, it has not been demonstrated that it may be expected that, under the proposed conditions of use, plant protection products containing propanil satisfy in general the requirements laid down in Article 5(1)(a) and (b) of Directive 91/414/EEC.

               (10)

               Propanil should therefore not be approved pursuant to Article 13(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.

               (11)

               In the interest of clarity, Decision 2008/769/EC should be repealed.

               (12)

               This Regulation does not prejudice the submission of a further application for propanil pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.

               (13)

               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
   Non-approval of active substance
   The active substance propanil is not approved.
   Article 2
   Repeal
   Decision 2008/769/EC is repealed.
   Article 3
   Entry into force
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 25 October 2011.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1.

      (2)  OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1.

      (3)  OJ L 15, 18.1.2008, p. 5.

      (4)  OJ L 55, 29.2.2000, p. 25.

      (5)  OJ L 224, 21.8.2002, p. 23.

      (6)  OJ L 263, 2.10.2008, p. 14.

      (7)  European Food Safety Authority; Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance propanil. EFSA Journal 2011; 9(3):2085 [63 pp.]. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2085. Available online: www.efsa.europa.eu/efsajournal.htm


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1195/2012 of 13 December 2012 concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) for turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding (holder of authorisation Lyven) Text with EEA relevance

text:
               14.12.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 342/23

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1195/2012
   of 13 December 2012
   concerning the authorisation of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) for turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding (holder of authorisation Lyven)
   (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)

               The use of a preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) was authorised without time limit for chickens for fattening by Commission Regulation (EC) No 828/2007 (2).

               (3)

               In accordance with Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for a new use of the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) for turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding requesting that the additive be classified in the additive category ‘zootechnical additives’. That 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 opinion of 4 July 2012 (3) that, under the proposed conditions of use, the preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment, and that it has the potential to improve feed to gain ratio in turkeys for fattening. It also concluded that this conclusion can be extended to turkeys reared for breeding. 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 endo-1,4-beta-xylanase (EC 3.2.1.8) produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) 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 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 ‘digestibility enhancers’, 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, 13 December 2012.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

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

      (2)  OJ L 184, 14.7.2007, p. 12.

      (3)  EFSA Journal 2012; 10(7):2843

      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

                  Units of activity/kg of complete feedingstuff with a moisture content of 12 %

                     Category of zootechnical additives. Functional group: digestibility enhancers

                  4a1642

                  Lyven

                  Endo-1,4-beta-xylanase
                  EC 3.2.1.8

                                 Additive composition

                              Preparation of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) having a minimum activity of:

                                          Solid form: 1 500 AXC (1)/g

                                          Liquid form: 200 AXC/ml

                                 Characterisation of the active substance

                              endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203)

                                 Analytical method
                                  (2)

                              For quantification of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase produced by Trichoderma koningii (MUCL 39203) in feed:
                              Colorimetric method based on the quantification of dyed oligomers produced by the action of endo-1,4-beta-xylanase on Remazol-Brilliant-Blue-R xylan at pH 4,7 and 30 °C

                  Turkeys for fattening
                  Turkeys reared for breeding

                  —

                  75 AXC

                  —

                              1.

                              In the directions for use of the additive and premixture, indicate the storage temperature, storage life and stability to pelleting.

                              2.

                              Recommended maximum dose per kilogram of complete feedingstuff for turkeys for fattening and turkeys reared for breeding: 100 AXC.

                              3.

                              For use in feed rich in non-starch polysaccharides (mainly arabinoxylans)

                              4.

                              For safety: breathing protection, glasses and gloves shall be used during handling.

                  3 January 2023

         (1)  1 AXC is the amount of enzyme which liberates 17,2 micromoles of reducing sugars (maltose equivalents) from oat xylan per minute at pH 4,7 and 30 °C.

         (2)  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) 2016/1322 of 1 August 2016 entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Κολοκάσι Σωτήρας / Κολοκάσι-Πούλλες Σωτήρας (Kolokasi Sotiras/Kolokasi-Poulles Sotiras) (PDO)]

text:
               3.8.2016

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 209/7

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/1322
   of 1 August 2016
   entering a name in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications [Κολοκάσι Σωτήρας / Κολοκάσι-Πούλλες Σωτήρας (Kolokasi Sotiras/Kolokasi-Poulles Sotiras) (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, Cyprus's application to register the name ‘Κολοκάσι Σωτήρας’ / ‘Κολοκάσι-Πούλλες Σωτήρας’ (Kolokasi Sotiras/Kolokasi-Poulles Sotiras) 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 ‘Κολοκάσι Σωτήρας’ / ‘Κολοκάσι-Πούλλες Σωτήρας’ (Kolokasi Sotiras/Kolokasi-Poulles Sotiras) should therefore be entered in the register,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The name ‘Κολοκάσι Σωτήρας’ / ‘Κολοκάσι-Πούλλες Σωτήρας’ (Kolokasi Sotiras/Kolokasi-Poulles Sotiras) (PDO) is hereby entered in the register.
   The name specified in the first paragraph denotes a product in Class 1.6. — Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed, 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 August 2016.

            For the Commission,

            On behalf of the President,

         Věra JOUROVÁ

            Member of the Commission

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

      (2)  OJ C 105, 19.3.2016, p. 12.

      (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 406/2014 of 23 April 2014 to approve ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 19  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               24.4.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 121/11

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 406/2014
   of 23 April 2014
   to approve ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate as an existing active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 19
   (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 Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 (2) establishes a list of active substances to be assessed, with a view to their possible inclusion in Annex I, IA or IB to Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (3). That list includes ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate.

               (2)

               Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate has been evaluated in accordance with Article 11(2) of Directive 98/8/EC for use in product-type 19, repellents and attractants, as defined in Annex V to that Directive, which corresponds to product-type 19 as defined in Annex V to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

               (3)

               Belgium was designated as Rapporteur Member State and submitted the competent authority report, together with a recommendation, to the Commission on 5 November 2009 in accordance with Article 14(4) and (6) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007.

               (4)

               The competent authority report was reviewed by the Member States and the Commission. In accordance with Article 15(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007, the findings of the review were incorporated in an assessment report reviewed within the Standing Committee on Biocidal Products on 13 March 2014.

               (5)

               According to that assessment report, biocidal products used for product-type 19 and containing ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate may be expected to satisfy the requirements laid down in Article 5 of Directive 98/8/EC, provided that the certain specifications and conditions relating to its use are satisfied.

               (6)

               It is therefore appropriate to approve ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate for use in biocidal products for product-type 19 subject to compliance with such specifications and conditions.

               (7)

               Since the evaluation did not address nanomaterials, the approval should not cover such materials in accordance with Article 4(4) of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.

               (8)

               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 laid down.

               (9)

               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
   Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate shall be approved as an active substance for use in biocidal products for product-type 19, 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, 23 April 2014.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 167, 27.6.2012, p. 1.

      (2)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1451/2007 of 4 December 2007 on the second phase of the 10-year work programme referred to in Article 16(2) of Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market (OJ L 325, 11.12.2007, p. 3).

      (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 (2)

                  Ethyl butylacetylaminopropionate

                  IUPAC Name:
                  3-(N-acetyl-N-butyl)aminopropionic acid ethyl ester
                  EC no: 257-835-0
                  CAS no: 52304-36-6

                  990 g/kg

                  1 November 2015

                  31 October 2025

                  19

                  The product assessment shall pay particular attention to the exposures, the risks and the efficacy linked to any uses covered by an application for authorisation, but not addressed in the Union level risk assessment of the active substance.
                  Authorisations are subject to the following condition:

                              Primary exposure of humans to the product shall be minimized by considering and applying appropriate risk mitigation measures, including, where applicable, instructions on the amount and the frequency with which the product may be applied to human skin.

         (1)  The purity indicated in this column was the minimum degree of purity of the active substance used for the evaluation made in accordance with Article 8 of Regulation (EU) No 528/2012. The active substance in the product placed on the market can be of equal or different purity if it has been proven technically equivalent with the evaluated active substance.

         (2)  For the implementation of the common principles of Annex VI to Regulation (EU) No 528/2012, the content and conclusions of assessment reports are available on the Commission website: http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/biocides/index.htm


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/543 of 1 April 2015 approving the active substance COS-OGA, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011  Text with EEA relevance

text:
               2.4.2015

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 90/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2015/543
   of 1 April 2015
   approving the active substance COS-OGA, in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
   (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 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 22(1) in conjunction with Article 13(2) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               In accordance with Article 7(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, Belgium received on 28 June 2012 an application from FytoFend SA for the approval of the active substance COS-OGA. In accordance with Article 9(3) of that Regulation, Belgium, as rapporteur Member State, notified the Commission on 5 December 2012 of the admissibility of the application.

               (2)

               On 19 December 2013 the rapporteur Member State submitted a draft assessment report to the Commission with a copy to the European Food Safety Authority (hereinafter ‘the Authority’), assessing whether that active substance can be expected to meet the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009.

               (3)

               The Authority complied with Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. In accordance with Article 12(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, it requested that the applicant supply additional information to the Member States, the Commission and the Authority. The assessment of the additional information by the rapporteur Member State was submitted to the Authority in the format of an updated draft assessment report in September 2014.

               (4)

               On 1 October 2014 the Authority communicated to the applicant, the Member States and the Commission its conclusion on whether the active substance COS-OGA can be expected to meet the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 (2). The Authority made its conclusion available to the public.

               (5)

               The applicant was given the possibility to submit comments on the review report.

               (6)

               On 11 December 2014 the Commission presented to the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed the review report for COS-OGA and a draft Regulation providing that COS-OGA is approved.

               (7)

               It has been established with respect to one or more representative uses of at least one plant protection product containing the active substance, and in particular the uses which were examined and detailed in the review report, that the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are satisfied. Those approval criteria are therefore deemed to be satisfied. It is therefore appropriate to approve COS-OGA.

               (8)

               The Commission further considers that COS-OGA is a low-risk active substance pursuant to Article 22 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. COS-OGA is not a substance of concern and fulfils the conditions set in point 5 of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. COS-OGA consists of compounds naturally contained in plants and in some microorganisms and ubiquitous in the environment. The additional exposure of humans, animals and the environment by the uses approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 is expected to be negligible compared to exposure expected through realistic natural situations.

               (9)

               It is therefore appropriate to approve COS-OGA as a low risk substance. In accordance with Article 13(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (3) should be amended accordingly.

               (10)

               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
   Approval of active substance
   The active substance COS-OGA, as specified in Annex I, is approved subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
   Article 2
   Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
   The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.
   Article 3
   Entry into force and date of application
   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 April 2015.

            For the Commission

            The President

         Jean-Claude JUNCKER

      (1)  OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1.

      (2)  EFSA Journal 2014;12(10):3868.

      (3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances (OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1).

      ANNEX I

                  Common Name, Identification Numbers

                  IUPAC Name

                  Purity (1)

                  Date of approval

                  Expiration of approval

                  Specific provisions

                  COS-OGA
                  CAS No: not allocated
                  CIPAC No: 979

                  Linear copolymer of α-1,4-D-galactopyranosyluronic acids and methylesterified galactopyranosyluronic acids (9 to 20 residues) with linear copolymer β-1,4-linked 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose and 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose (5 to 10 residues).

                  ≥ 915 g/kg

                              —

                              OGA/COS ratio comprised between 1 and 1,6

                              —

                              Degree of polymerisation of COS comprised between 5 and 10

                              —

                              Degree of polymerisation of OGA comprised between 9 and 20

                              —

                              Degree of methylation of OGA < 10 %

                              —

                              Degree of acetylation of COS < 50 %

                  22 April 2015

                  22 April 2030

                  For the implementation of the uniform principles as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the review report on COS-OGA, and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.

         (1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.

      ANNEX II
      In Part D of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, the following entry is added:

                     Number

                     Common Name, Identification Numbers

                     IUPAC Name

                     Purity (1)

                     Date of approval

                     Expiration of approval

                     Specific provisions

                     ‘2

                     COS-OGA
                     CAS No: not allocated
                     CIPAC No: 979

                     Linear copolymer of α-1,4-D-galactopyranosyluronic acids and methylesterified galactopyranosyluronic acids (9 to 20 residues) with linear copolymer β-1,4-linked 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose and 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose (5 to 10 residues).

                     ≥ 915 g/kg

                                 —

                                 OGA/COS ratio comprised between 1 and 1,6

                                 —

                                 Degree of polymerisation of COS comprised between 5 and 10

                                 —

                                 Degree of polymerisation of OGA comprised between 9 and 20

                                 —

                                 Degree of methylation of OGA < 10 %

                                 —

                                 Degree of acetylation of COS < 50 %

                     22 April 2015

                     22 April 2030

                     For the implementation of the uniform principles as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the review report on COS-OGA, and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.’

         (1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 898/2014 of 18 August 2014 repealing the definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of powdered activated carbon originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009

text:
               19.8.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 244/55

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 898/2014
   of 18 August 2014
   repealing the definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of powdered activated carbon originating in the People's Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009
   THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
   Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
   Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’) and in particular Articles 9 and 11(2) thereof,
   Whereas:
   A.   PROCEDURE

   1.   Measures in force

               (1)

               Following an anti-dumping investigation (‘the original investigation’), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of powdered activated carbon (‘PAC’) currently falling within CN code ex 3802 10 00 originating in the People's Republic of China (‘PRC’) (‘the definitive anti-dumping measures’) by Regulation (EC) No 1006/96 (2). The measures took the form of a fixed duty of EUR 323 per tonne (net weight).

               (2)

               Following two expiry reviews, the Council has maintained the measures in force by Regulation (EC) No 1011/2002 (3) (‘the first expiry review’) and Regulation (EC) No 649/2008 (4) (‘the second expiry review’) respectively.

         2.   Request for an expiry review

               (3)

               Following the publication of a notice of impending expiry (5) of the definitive anti-dumping measures in force, the Commission received on 9 April 2013 a request for the initiation of an expiry review of these measures pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation. The request was lodged by Cabot Norit Nederland BV and Cabot Norit (UK) Ltd (‘the applicants’) on behalf of producers representing a major proportion of the total Union production of PAC, in this case more than 25 %.

               (4)

               The request was based on the grounds that the expiry of the measures would be likely to result in a continuation of dumping and recurrence of injury to the Union industry.

         3.   Initiation of an expiry review

               (5)

               Having determined, after consulting the Advisory Committee, that sufficient evidence existed for the initiation of an expiry review, the Commission announced on 6 July 2013, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union
                   (6) (‘the Notice of initiation’), the initiation of an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) of the basic Regulation.

         B.   WITHDRAWAL OF THE EXPIRY REVIEW REQUEST AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING

               (6)

               By a letter addressed to the Commission, dated 7 May 2014, the applicants formally withdrew their request for an expiry review.

               (7)

               In accordance with Article 9(1) of the basic Regulation, a proceeding may be terminated where the request for review is withdrawn unless such a termination would not be in the Union interest.

               (8)

               The investigation has not brought to light any considerations showing that such termination would be against the Union interest. Therefore, the Commission considered that the present proceeding should be terminated and the anti-dumping duty in force repealed.

               (9)

               Interested parties were informed accordingly and were given the opportunity to submit comments. No comments were received.

               (10)

               The Commission therefore concludes that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Union of PAC, originating in the PRC, should be terminated and the anti-dumping duty repealed.

               (11)

               The repeal of the measures provided for in this Regulation is in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 15(1) of the basic Regulation,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The anti-dumping duty on imports of powdered activated carbon currently falling within CN code ex 3802 10 00 (TARIC code 3802100020) originating in the People's Republic of China is repealed and the relevant proceeding is terminated.
   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, 18 August 2014.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 51.

      (2)  OJ L 134, 5.6.1996, p. 20.

      (3)  OJ L 155, 14.6.2002, p. 1, as amended by Regulation (EC) No 931/2003 (OJ L 133, 29.5.2003, p. 36).

      (4)  OJ L 181, 10.7.2008, p. 1.

      (5)  OJ C 349, 15.11.2012, p. 19.

      (6)  OJ C 195, 6.7.2013, p. 4.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 722/2011 of 22 July 2011 amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year

text:
               23.7.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 193/24

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 722/2011
   of 22 July 2011
   amending the representative prices and additional import duties for certain products in the sugar sector fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year
   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 951/2006 of 30 June 2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 318/2006 as regards trade with third countries in the sugar sector (2), and in particular Article 36(2), second subparagraph, second sentence thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of white sugar, raw sugar and certain syrups for the 2010/11 marketing year are fixed by Commission Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 (3). These prices and duties have been last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 690/2011 (4).

               (2)

               The data currently available to the Commission indicate that those amounts should be amended in accordance with the rules and procedures laid down in Regulation (EC) No 951/2006,

         HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The representative prices and additional duties applicable to imports of the products referred to in Article 36 of Regulation (EC) No 951/2006, as fixed by Regulation (EU) No 867/2010 for the 2010/11 marketing year, are hereby amended as set out in the Annex hereto.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on 23 July 2011.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 22 July 2011.

            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 178, 1.7.2006, p. 24.

      (3)  OJ L 259, 1.10.2010, p. 3.

      (4)  OJ L 188, 19.7.2011, p. 10.

      ANNEX

         Amended representative prices and additional import duties applicable to white sugar, raw sugar and products covered by CN code 1702 90 95 from 23 July 2011

                  (EUR)

                  CN code

                  Representative price per 100 kg net of the product concerned

                  Additional duty per 100 kg net of the product concerned

                  1701 11 10 (1)

                  49,61

                  0,00

                  1701 11 90 (1)

                  49,61

                  0,02

                  1701 12 10 (1)

                  49,61

                  0,00

                  1701 12 90 (1)

                  49,61

                  0,00

                  1701 91 00 (2)

                  55,01

                  0,97

                  1701 99 10 (2)

                  55,01

                  0,00

                  1701 99 90 (2)

                  55,01

                  0,00

                  1702 90 95 (3)

                  0,55

                  0,19

         (1)  For the standard quality defined in point III of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

         (2)  For the standard quality defined in point II of Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007.

         (3)  Per 1 % sucrose content.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1237/2013 of 2 December 2013 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               3.12.2013

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 322/29

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 1237/2013
   of 2 December 2013
   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 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 Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

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

               (2)

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

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

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 2 December 2013.

            For the Commission, On behalf of the President,
         Jerzy PLEWA

            Director-General for Agriculture and Rural Development

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

      (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

                  AL

                  49,2

                  MA

                  50,7

                  TR

                  86,5

                  ZZ

                  62,1

                  0707 00 05

                  AL

                  47,7

                  EG

                  200,0

                  MA

                  158,2

                  TR

                  92,5

                  ZZ

                  124,6

                  0709 91 00

                  EG

                  200,0

                  ZZ

                  200,0

                  0709 93 10

                  MA

                  134,5

                  TR

                  158,8

                  ZZ

                  146,7

                  0805 20 10

                  AU

                  135,8

                  MA

                  62,5

                  PE

                  131,0

                  TR

                  100,8

                  ZA

                  150,1

                  ZZ

                  116,0

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

                  IL

                  59,5

                  PE

                  74,3

                  SZ

                  43,6

                  TR

                  68,9

                  UY

                  92,4

                  ZZ

                  67,7

                  0805 50 10

                  TR

                  82,8

                  ZZ

                  82,8

                  0808 10 80

                  AU

                  125,0

                  BA

                  45,7

                  MK

                  41,5

                  US

                  152,0

                  ZA

                  93,4

                  ZZ

                  91,5

                  0808 30 90

                  TR

                  112,1

                  ZZ

                  112,1

         (1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2221 of 5 December 2016 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
                  10.12.2016

                  EN

                  Official Journal of the European Union

                  L 336/14

            COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2016/2221
      of 5 December 2016
      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 Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 October 2013 laying down the Union Customs Code (1), and in particular Articles 57(4) and 58(2) thereof,
      Whereas:

                  (1)

                  In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (2), 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 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013. 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 34(9) of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 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, 5 December 2016.

               For the Commission

            Stephen QUEST

               Director-General

               Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union

         (1)  OJ L 269, 10.10.2013, p. 1.

         (2)  Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

         ANNEX

                     Description of the goods

                     Classification
                     (CN-code)

                     Reasons

                     (1)

                     (2)

                     (3)

                     An article consisting of three flexible tubes joined together with a Y-shaped connection piece. Each of the tubes has a Luer connector at the end. The article has a total length of approximately 16 cm and the diameter of the tubes is approximately 4 mm. The article is made of various plastics such as polyvinyl chloride and acrylic polymer.
                     The Luer connector is used to connect the article to other tubes and/or devices (for example syringes) in a manner which prevents leakage.
                     The article is used in various fields such as medical environment, laboratory work, research and other environments where a connection which prevents leaking is required.
                     See image (*1).

                     3917 33 00

                     Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature, Note 8 to Chapter 39 and by the wording of CN codes 3917  and 3917 33 00 .
                     Upon presentation to customs the article is not identifiable as part of a medical instrument within the meaning of note 2 to Chapter 90. Consequently, classification under heading 9018  is excluded.
                     Given its objective characteristics and properties, the article meets the terms of heading 3917  and fulfils the requirements of Note 8 to Chapter 39.
                     It is therefore to be classified under CN code 3917 33 00  as other tubes, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings.

            (*1)  The image is purely for information.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 757/2014 of 10 July 2014 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

text:
               15.7.2014

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 207/1

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 757/2014
   of 10 July 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, 10 July 2014.

            For the Commission

            On behalf of the President

         Algirdas ŠEMETA

            Member of the Commission

      (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 box of steel with dimensions of approximately 22,5 × 16,5 × 5,5 cm, with a wall thickness of more than 0,5 mm and of a capacity of less than 50 l. The box has a lid that is fixed to it by means of hinges and a closing system on the other side of the hinges. On the side of the closing system the box has a handle.
                  There are relief-like images of biscuits and cartoon animals on the lid and the bottom of the box.
                  The box has no internal fitting.
                  See photographs A and B (1).

                  7326 90 98

                  Classification is determined by general rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN code 7326, 7326 90 and 7326 90 98.
                  Given its objective characteristics, including its plain interior and small size, the product is not considered to be a suitcase, an executive-case or a briefcase of heading 4202. The product is not specially shaped or internally fitted to contain particular tools with or without their accessories (see also the Harmonised System Explanatory Notes (HSEN) to heading 4202, third paragraph). Classification under heading 4202 is therefore excluded.
                  Because of its objective characteristics, namely the absence of any elements allowing to identify it as an adequate sales packing for specific consumer goods, classification of the product as a box under heading 7310 is also excluded (see also the HSEN to heading 7310, second paragraph).
                  The product is therefore to be classified under CN code 7326 90 98 as other articles of iron and steel.

                  A

                  B

         (1)  The images are purely for information.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 525/2011 of 27 May 2011 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               28.5.2011

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 142/57

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 525/2011
   of 27 May 2011
   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 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 1580/2007 of 21 December 2007 laying down implementing rules for Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector (2), and in particular Article 138(1) thereof,
   Whereas:
   Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 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 XV, Part A thereto,
   HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
   Article 1
   The standard import values referred to in Article 138 of Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 are fixed in the Annex hereto.
   Article 2
   This Regulation shall enter into force on 28 May 2011.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 27 May 2011.

            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 350, 31.12.2007, p. 1.

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

                  (EUR/100 kg)

                  CN code

                  Third country code (1)

                  Standard import value

                  0702 00 00

                  MA

                  133,3

                  TR

                  113,0

                  ZZ

                  123,2

                  0707 00 05

                  AL

                  31,8

                  MK

                  31,8

                  TR

                  109,4

                  ZZ

                  57,7

                  0709 90 70

                  AR

                  34,9

                  MA

                  86,8

                  TR

                  124,4

                  ZZ

                  82,0

                  0709 90 80

                  EC

                  23,2

                  ZZ

                  23,2

                  0805 10 20

                  EG

                  54,2

                  IL

                  54,0

                  MA

                  50,0

                  TR

                  74,4

                  ZZ

                  58,2

                  0805 50 10

                  AR

                  72,2

                  TR

                  68,9

                  ZA

                  107,3

                  ZZ

                  82,8

                  0808 10 80

                  AR

                  83,1

                  BR

                  81,2

                  CA

                  129,0

                  CL

                  82,7

                  CN

                  123,4

                  CR

                  69,1

                  NZ

                  107,9

                  US

                  102,6

                  UY

                  55,5

                  ZA

                  86,6

                  ZZ

                  92,1

                  0809 20 95

                  US

                  384,8

                  ZZ

                  384,8

         (1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/755 of 28 April 2017 renewing the approval of the active substance mesosulfuron in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (Text with EEA relevance. )

text:
               29.4.2017

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 113/35

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/755
   of 28 April 2017
   renewing the approval of the active substance mesosulfuron in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market, and amending the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
   (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 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 20(1) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Commission Directive 2003/119/EC (2) included mesosulfuron as an active substance in Annex I to Council Directive 91/414/EEC (3).

               (2)

               Active substances included in Annex I to Directive 91/414/EEC are deemed to have been approved under Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 and are listed in Part A of the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 (4).

               (3)

               The approval of the active substance mesosulfuron, as set out in Part A of the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011, expires on 31 January 2018.

               (4)

               An application for the renewal of the approval of mesosulfuron was submitted in accordance with Article 1 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 (5) within the time period provided for in that Article.

               (5)

               The applicant submitted the supplementary dossiers required in accordance with Article 6 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012. The application was found to be complete by the rapporteur Member State.

               (6)

               The rapporteur Member State prepared a renewal assessment report in consultation with the co-rapporteur Member State and submitted it to the European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) and the Commission on 5 October 2015.

               (7)

               The Authority communicated the renewal assessment report to the applicant and to the Member States for comments and forwarded the comments received to the Commission. The Authority also made the supplementary summary dossier available to the public.

               (8)

               On 22 September 2016 the Authority communicated to the Commission its conclusion (6) on whether mesosulfuron (considered variant mesosulfuron-methyl) can be expected to meet the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009. The Commission presented the draft renewal report for mesosulfuron-methyl to the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed on 6 December 2016.

               (9)

               It has been established with respect to one or more representative uses of at least one plant protection product containing the active substance that the approval criteria provided for in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 are satisfied.

               (10)

               It is therefore appropriate to renew the approval of mesosulfuron.

               (11)

               The risk assessment for the renewal of the approval of mesosulfuron is based on a limited number of representative uses, which however do not restrict the uses for which plant protection products containing mesosulfuron may be authorised. It is therefore appropriate not to maintain the restriction for use only as a herbicide.

               (12)

               In accordance with Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 in conjunction with Article 6 thereof and in the light of current scientific and technical knowledge, it is, however, necessary to include certain conditions and restrictions. It is, in particular, appropriate to require further confirmatory information.

               (13)

               In accordance with Article 20(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, in conjunction with Article 13(4) thereof, the Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 should be amended accordingly.

               (14)

               Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2016 (7) extended the expiry date of mesosulfuron to 31 January 2018 in order to allow the renewal process to be completed before the expiry of the approval of that substance. Given that a decision on renewal has been taken ahead of this extended expiry date, this Regulation should apply from 1 July 2017.

               (15)

               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
   Renewal of the approval of active substance
   The approval of the active substance mesosulfuron, as specified in Annex I, is renewed subject to the conditions laid down in that Annex.
   Article 2
   Amendments to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011
   The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 is amended in accordance with Annex II to this Regulation.
   Article 3
   Entry into force and date of application
   This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
   It shall apply from 1 July 2017.

      This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
      Done at Brussels, 28 April 2017.

            For the Commission

            The President

         Jean-Claude JUNCKER

      (1)  OJ L 309, 24.11.2009, p. 1.

      (2)  Commission Directive 2003/119/EC of 5 December 2003 amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC to include mesosulfuron, propoxycarbazone and zoxamide as active substances (OJ L 325, 12.12.2003, p. 41).

      (3)  Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 230, 19.8.1991, p. 1).

      (4)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 of 25 May 2011 implementing Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the list of approved active substances (OJ L 153, 11.6.2011, p. 1).

      (5)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 844/2012 of 18 September 2012 setting out the provisions necessary for the implementation of the renewal procedure for active substances, as provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market (OJ L 252, 19.9.2012, p. 26).

      (6)  EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), 2016. Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance mesosulfuron (variant evaluated mesosulfuron-methyl). EFSA Journal 2016;14(10):4584, 26 pp. doi:10.2903/j.efsa.2016.4584; Available online: www.efsa.europa.eu.

      (7)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2016 of 17 November 2016 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 as regards the extension of the approval periods of the active substances acetamiprid, benzoic acid, flazasulfuron, mecoprop-P, mepanipyrim, mesosulfuron, propineb, propoxycarbazon, propyzamide, propiconazole, Pseudomonas chlororaphis Strain: MA 342, pyraclostrobin, quinoxyfen, thiacloprid, thiram, ziram, zoxamide (OJ L 312, 18.11.2016, p. 21).

      ANNEX I

                  Common Name,
                  Identification Numbers

                  IUPAC Name

                  Purity (1)

                  Date of approval

                  Expiration of approval

                  Specific provisions

                  Mesosulfuron (parent)
                  Mesosulfuron-methyl (variant)
                  CAS No 208465-21-8
                  (mesosulfuron-methyl)
                  CIPAC No 663
                  (mesosulfuron)
                  CIPAC No 663.201
                  (mesosulfuron-methyl)

                  Mesosulfuron-methyl:
                  methyl-2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-α-(methanesulfonamido)-p-toluate
                  Mesosulfuron:
                  2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-α-methanesulfonamido-p-toluic acid

                  ≥ 930 g/kg
                  (expressed as mesosulfuron-methyl)

                  1 July 2017

                  30 June 2032

                  For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on mesosulfuron and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.
                  In this overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:

                              —

                              the protection of aquatic organisms and non-target terrestrial plants;

                              —

                              the protection of groundwater.

                        Conditions of use shall include risk mitigation measures, where appropriate.
                  The applicant shall submit to the Commission, the Member States and the Authority confirmatory information as regards the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in drinking water within a period of two years of a guidance document on evaluation of the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater being made public by the Commission.

         (1)  Further details on identity and specification of active substance are provided in the review report.

      ANNEX II
      The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 540/2011 is amended as follows:

                  (1)

                  in Part A, entry 75 on mesosulfuron is deleted;

                  (2)

                  in Part B, the following entry is added:

                              ‘111

                              Mesosulfuron (parent)
                              Mesosulfuron-methyl (variant)
                              CAS No 208465-21-8
                              (mesosulfuron-methyl)
                              CIPAC No 663
                              (mesosulfuron)
                              CIPAC No 663.201
                              (mesosulfuron-methyl

                              Mesosulfuron-methyl:
                              methyl-2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-α-(methanesulfonamido)-p-toluate
                              Mesosulfuron:
                              2-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-α-methanesulfonamido-p-toluic acid

                              ≥ 930 g/kg
                              (expressed as mesosulfuron-methyl)

                              1 July 2017

                              30 June 2032

                              For the implementation of the uniform principles, as referred to in Article 29(6) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009, the conclusions of the renewal report on mesosulfuron and in particular Appendices I and II thereof, shall be taken into account.
                              In this overall assessment Member States shall pay particular attention to:

                                          —

                                          the protection of aquatic organisms and non-target terrestrial plants;

                                          —

                                          the protection of groundwater.

                                    Conditions of use shall include risk mitigation measures, where appropriate.
                              The applicant shall submit to the Commission, the Member States and the Authority confirmatory information as regards the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in drinking water within a period of two years of a guidance document on evaluation of the effect of water treatment processes on the nature of residues present in surface and groundwater being made public by the Commission.’


title: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 171/2012 of 28 February 2012 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

text:
               29.2.2012

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 55/14

         COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 171/2012
   of 28 February 2012
   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 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 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, 28 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 157, 15.6.2011, p. 1.

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

                  (EUR/100 kg)

                  CN code

                  Third country code (1)

                  Standard import value

                  0702 00 00

                  IL

                  107,9

                  JO

                  75,8

                  MA

                  82,4

                  TN

                  80,7

                  TR

                  104,8

                  ZZ

                  90,3

                  0707 00 05

                  JO

                  134,1

                  MA

                  94,2

                  TR

                  165,7

                  ZZ

                  131,3

                  0709 91 00

                  EG

                  88,4

                  MA

                  82,2

                  ZZ

                  85,3

                  0709 93 10

                  MA

                  61,7

                  TR

                  132,5

                  ZZ

                  97,1

                  0805 10 20

                  EG

                  52,7

                  IL

                  74,0

                  MA

                  49,7

                  TN

                  52,6

                  TR

                  72,3

                  ZZ

                  60,3

                  0805 20 10

                  IL

                  129,9

                  MA

                  82,5

                  ZZ

                  106,2

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

                  EG

                  74,1

                  IL

                  129,6

                  MA

                  111,0

                  TR

                  61,6

                  ZZ

                  94,1

                  0805 50 10

                  EG

                  42,9

                  TR

                  55,8

                  ZZ

                  49,4

                  0808 10 80

                  CA

                  122,9

                  CL

                  98,4

                  CN

                  85,0

                  MK

                  33,9

                  US

                  140,4

                  ZZ

                  96,1

                  0808 30 90

                  AR

                  83,4

                  CL

                  89,2

                  CN

                  63,1

                  US

                  127,1

                  ZA

                  92,4

                  ZZ

                  91,0

         (1)  Nomenclature of countries laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1833/2006 (OJ L 354, 14.12.2006, p. 19). Code ‘ZZ’ stands for ‘of other origin’.