Official Journal C 222 of the European Union

Volume 61 English edition Information and Notices 26 June 2018

Contents

I Resolutions, recommendations and opinions

OPINIONS

European Commission

2018/C 222/01 Commission Opinion of 25 June 2018 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Gundremmingen KRB-II nuclear power plant located in the land of Bavaria, Germany ...... 1

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2018/C 222/02 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8927 — Sumitomo Corporation/Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group/Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company) (1) ...... 3

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance. IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2018/C 222/03 Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/900, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/898 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma ...... 4

2018/C 222/04 Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Myanmar/Burma apply ... 5

2018/C 222/05 Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/901, and in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/899 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela ...... 6

2018/C 222/06 Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela apply ...... 7

European Commission

2018/C 222/07 Euro exchange rates ...... 8

2018/C 222/08 Notice to importers concerning the application of the Registered Exporter System within the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences of the European Union ...... 9

European Food Safety Authority

2018/C 222/09 Networking of organisations operating in the fields within the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA’s) mission ...... 11

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2018/C 222/10 Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) ...... 12 V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2018/C 222/11 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8936 — Cinven/Partner in Pet Foods Holdings) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (1) ...... 17

2018/C 222/12 Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8797 — Thales/Gemalto) (1) ...... 19

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2018/C 222/13 Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs ...... 20

Corrigenda

2018/C 222/14 Corrigendum to Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC (OJ C 209, 15.6.2018) ...... 30

(1) Text with EEA relevance.

26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/1

I (Resolutions, recommendations and opinions)

OPINIONS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

COMMISSION OPINION of 25 June 2018 relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste arising from the dismantling of the Gundremmingen KRB-II nuclear power plant located in the land of Bavaria, Germany (Only the German version is authentic) (2018/C 222/01)

The assessment below is carried out under the provisions of the Euratom Treaty, without prejudice to any additional assessments to be carried out under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and the obligations stemming from it and from secondary legislation (1).

On 18 July 2017 the European Commission received from the Government of Germany, in accordance with Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty, General Data relating to the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste (2) arising from the dismantling of the Gundremmingen KRB-II nuclear power plant.

On the basis of these data and additional information requested by the Commission on 4 October 2017 and provided by the German authorities on 13 February 2018, and following consultation with the Group of Experts, the Commission has drawn up the following opinion:

1. The distance between the site and the nearest border with another Member State, in this case Austria is 103 km.

2. During normal dismantling operations of the Gundremmingen KRB-II nuclear power plant, the discharges of liquid and gaseous radioactive effluents are not liable to cause an exposure of the population in another Member State that would be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the dose limits laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive (3).

3. Solid radioactive waste is temporarily stored on site before shipment to licensed storage or disposal facilities located in Germany.

Non-radioactive solid waste and residual materials in compliance with clearance levels will be released from regulatory control for disposal as conventional waste or for reuse or recycling. This will be done in compliance with the criteria laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive.

4. In the event of unplanned releases of radioactive effluents that may follow the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, the doses likely to be received by the population of another Member State would not be significant from the point of view of health, in respect of the reference levels laid down in the Basic Safety Standards Directive.

(1) For instance, under the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, environmental aspects should be further assessed. Indicatively, the Commission would like to draw attention to the provisions of Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment, as amended by Directive 2014/52/EU; to Directive 2001/42/EC on the assessment of the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment, as well as to Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora and to Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy. (2) The disposal of radioactive waste in the meaning of point 1 of Commission Recommendation 2010/635/Euratom of 11 October 2010 on the application of Article 37 of the Euratom Treaty (OJ L 279, 23.10.2010, p. 36). (3) Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation (OJ L 13, 17.1.2014, p. 1). C 222/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

In conclusion, the Commission is of the opinion that the implementation of the plan for the disposal of radioactive waste in whatever form, arising from the dismantling of the Gundremmingen KRB-II nuclear power plant, located in the land of Bavaria, Germany, both in normal operation and in the event of the accidents of the type and magnitude considered in the General Data, is not liable to result in a radioactive contamination, significant from the point of view of health, of the water, soil or airspace of another Member State, in respect of the provisions laid down in the new Basic Safety Standards Directive.

Done at Brussels, 25 June 2018.

For the Commission Miguel ARIAS CAÑETE Member of the Commission 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/3

II (Information)

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.8927 — Sumitomo Corporation/Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group/Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Company) (Text with EEA relevance) (2018/C 222/02)

On 18 June 2018, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the internal market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available: — in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, — in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/homepage.html?locale=en) under document number 32018M8927. EUR-Lex is the online access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. C 222/4 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

IV (Notices)

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

COUNCIL

Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/900, and in Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/898 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma (2018/C 222/03)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in Annex I to Council Decision 2013/184/CFSP (1), as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/900 (2), and in Annex IV to Council Regula­ tion (EU) No 401/2013 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/898 (4) concerning restric­ tive measures against Myanmar/Burma.

The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons that appear in the abovementioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision 2013/184/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures against Myanmar/Burma. The grounds for the listing of the persons concerned appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes.

The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authori­ ties of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex II to Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concern­ ing restrictive measures in respect of Myanmar/Burma, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 4b of the Regulation).

The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned lists should be reconsidered, before 1 February 2019, to the following address:

Council of the European Union General Secretariat DG C 1C Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË Email: [email protected]

Any observations received will be taken into account for the purpose of the Council's periodic review, in accordance with Article 12 of Decision 2013/184/CFSP and Article 4i(4) of Regulation (EU) No 401/2013.

The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(1) OJ L 111, 23.4.2013, p.75. (2) OJ L 160 I, 25.6.2018, p. 9. (3) OJ L 121, 3.5.2013, p. 1. (4) OJ L 160 I, 25.6.2018, p. 1. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/5

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 concerning restrictive measures in respect of Myanmar/Burma apply (2018/C 222/04)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1): The legal basis for this processing operation is Council Regulation (EU) No 401/2013 (2). The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director General of DG C (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is the Unit 1C of DG C that can be contacted at: Council of the European Union General Secretariat DG C 1C Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË Email: [email protected] The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 401/2013. The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil the listing criteria as laid down in that Regulation. The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the Statement of Reasons and any other data related thereto. The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission. Without prejudice to restrictions provided for in Article 20(1)(a) and (d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, requests for access, as well as requests for rectification or objection will be answered in accordance with Section 5 of Council Decision 2004/644/EC (3). Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the asset freeze or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started. Data subjects may have recourse to the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

(1) OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1. (2) OJ L 121, 3.5.2013, p. 1. (3) OJ L 296, 21.9.2004, p. 16. C 222/6 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

Notice for the attention of the persons subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074, as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/901, and in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063, as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/899 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela (2018/C 222/05)

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons that appear in Annex I to Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 (1), as amended by Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/901 (2), and in Annex IV to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 (3), as implemented by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/899 (4) concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela. The Council of the European Union has decided that the persons that appear in the above-mentioned Annexes should be included in the list of persons and entities subject to the restrictive measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 and Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela. The grounds for the listing of the persons concerned appear in the relevant entries in those Annexes. The attention of the persons concerned is drawn to the possibility of making an application to the competent authori­ ties of the relevant Member State(s) as indicated on the websites in Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela, in order to obtain an authorisation to use frozen funds for basic needs or specific payments (cf. Article 9 of the Regulation). The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the above-mentioned lists should be reconsidered, before 1 September 2018, to the following address: Council of the European Union General Secretariat DG C 1C Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË Email: [email protected] Any observations received will be taken into account for the purpose of the Council's periodic review, in accordance with Article 13 of Decision (CFSP) 2017/2074 and Article 17(4) of Regulation (EU) 2017/2063. The attention of the persons concerned is also drawn to the possibility of challenging the Council's decision before the General Court of the European Union, in accordance with the conditions laid down in Article 275, second paragraph, and Article 263, fourth and sixth paragraphs, of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.

(1) OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 60. (2) OJ L 160 I, 25.6.2018, p. 12. (3) OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 21. (4) OJ L 160 I, 25.6.2018, p. 5. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/7

Notice for the attention of the data subjects to whom the restrictive measures provided for in Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Venezuela apply (2018/C 222/06)

The attention of data subjects is drawn to the following information in accordance with Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1): The legal basis for this processing operation is Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2063 (2). The controller of this processing operation is the Council of the European Union represented by the Director General of DG C (Foreign Affairs, Enlargement, Civil Protection) of the General Secretariat of the Council and the department entrusted with the processing operation is the Unit 1C of DG C that can be contacted at: Council of the European Union General Secretariat DG C 1C Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË Email: [email protected] The purpose of the processing operation is the establishment and updating of the list of persons subject to restrictive measures in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/2063. The data subjects are the natural persons who fulfil the listing criteria as laid down in that Regulation. The personal data collected includes data necessary for the correct identification of the person concerned, the Statement of Reasons and any other data related thereto. The personal data collected may be shared as necessary with the European External Action Service and the Commission. Without prejudice to restrictions provided for in Article 20(1)(a) and (d) of Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, requests for access, as well as requests for rectification or objection will be answered in accordance with Section 5 of Council Decision 2004/644/EC (3). Personal data will be retained for 5 years from the moment the data subject has been removed from the list of persons subject to the asset freeze or the validity of the measure has expired, or for the duration of court proceedings in the event they had been started. Data subjects may have recourse to the European Data Protection Supervisor in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001.

(1) OJ L 8, 12.1.2001, p. 1. (2) OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, p. 21. (3) OJ L 296, 21.9.2004, p. 16. C 222/8 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 25 June 2018 (2018/C 222/07)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate USD US dollar 1,1700 CAD Canadian dollar 1,5542 JPY Japanese yen 128,21 HKD Hong Kong dollar 9,1810 DKK Danish krone 7,4517 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,6947 GBP Pound sterling 0,88040 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5930 SEK Swedish krona 10,3623 KRW South Korean won 1 303,95 ZAR South African rand 15,8282 CHF Swiss franc 1,1549 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,6468 ISK Iceland króna 126,20 HRK Croatian kuna 7,3825 NOK Norwegian krone 9,4703 IDR Indonesian rupiah 16 561,35 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,6959 CZK Czech koruna 25,935 PHP Philippine peso 62,535 HUF Hungarian forint 325,42 RUB Russian rouble 73,3376 PLN Polish zloty 4,3370 THB Thai baht 38,563 RON Romanian leu 4,6690 BRL Brazilian real 4,4042 TRY Turkish lira 5,4557 MXN Mexican peso 23,4457 AUD Australian dollar 1,5742 INR Indian rupee 79,6450

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/9

Notice to importers concerning the application of the Registered Exporter System within the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences of the European Union (2018/C 222/08)

By virtue of Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 applying a scheme of generalised tariff preferences and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 732/2008 (1), the European Union grants trade preferences to developing countries, in the framework of its scheme of generalised tariff preferences. In accordance with Article 33(2) of that Regulation, the rules of origin concerning the definition of the concept of origi­ nating products, the procedures and the methods of administrative cooperation related thereto, are to be those laid down in the customs legislation, namely Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446 of 28 July 2015 supple­ menting Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards detailed rules concern­ ing certain provisions of the Union Customs Code ( 2) and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 of 24 November 2015 laying down detailed rules for implementing certain provisions of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards detailed rules laying down the Union Customs Code (3).

With the reform of the rules of origin of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) in 2010, the decision was taken to replace as from 2017 the system of certification of origin of goods with FORM A certificates by a system of self- certification of origin of goods by registered exporters (using ‘statements on origin’). The new system was given the name of ‘Registered Exporter system’ (the REX system). Under the new legislation, invoice declarations for consignments containing originating products whose total value does not exceed EUR 6 000 are replaced by statements on origin which may be made out by any exporter.

The REX system applies since 1 January 2017 for GSP beneficiary countries or territories. However, according to Article 79 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, the possibility was offered to all GSP beneficiary countries and territories to decide themselves if they preferred to start the application of the REX system in 2017, in 2018, or in 2019. In each case, a transition period of one year was granted and that transition period could be prolonged for six additional months, upon notification by a beneficiary country or territory to the European Commission.

During the transitional period, the competent authorities in the GSP beneficiary countries or territories may continue issuing FORM A certificates of origin for not yet registered exporters. For those who have been registered, only the REX system is applicable.

The REX system started as from 1 January 2017 for the following GSP beneficiary countries or territories: Angola, Burundi, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Micronesia, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea Bissau, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Mali, Nauru, Nepal, Niue Island, Pakistan, Solomon Islands, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sao Tomé & Principe, Chad, Togo, Tonga, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Yemen, Zambia.

Taking into account the one-year transitional period and the possibility to prolong it for six additional months, all the above mentioned GSP beneficiary countries or territories are supposed to fully apply the REX system as from 1 July 2018. However, it must be recalled that GSP beneficiary countries or territories are only entitled to apply the REX system after they fulfil the pre-requisites laid down in Articles 70 and 72 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. The benefi­ ciary countries or territories which would not have fulfilled by that date these pre-requisites would not be able to apply the REX system. As a consequence they would not be in a position to benefit from GSP preferences as from 1 July 2018 and until they have fulfilled the pre-requisites. Detailed information about the dates of application of the Registered Exporter System by all GSP beneficiary countries or territories can be found in the Europa Website (4). The operators are encouraged to consult this website on a regular basis to check whether and when the above mentioned GSP beneficiary countries or territories were entitled to apply the REX system.

The European Commission informs European Union operators that only ‘statements on origin’ made out by exporters registered in these GSP exporting countries or territories, or made out by any exporter of these countries or territories where the total value of the originating products consigned does not exceed EUR 6 000, can be used to certify the preferential origin of the goods as from 1 July 2018 (5).

(1) OJ L 303, 31.10.2012, p. 1. (2) OJ L 343, 29.12.2015, p. 1. (3) OJ L 343, 29.12.2015, p. 558. (4) https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/business/calculation-customs-duties/rules-origin/general-aspects-preferential-origin/ arrangements-list/generalised-system-preferences/the_register_exporter_system_en (5) Articles 92 and 93 and Annex 22-07 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. C 222/10 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

GSP preferences will therefore be denied in case FORM A certificates issued after 1 July 2018 are presented as proofs of GSP preferential origin. GSP preferences will also be denied in case invoice declarations made out after 1 July 2018 are presented as proofs for GSP preferential origin for consignments containing originating products whose total value does not exceed EUR 6 000.

The operators presenting documentary proofs of origin in the European Union in the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences are therefore advised to take all the necessary measures and precautions to ensure that their sup­ pliers in the GSP beneficiary countries or territories mentioned above are alerted about the change of procedure as regards the proofs of preferential origin and about the consequences in case an incorrect proof of origin (FORM A certificate or invoice declaration) is presented.

The Europa Website also includes the list of the GSP beneficiary countries which notified in accordance with Article 79 of Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 the European Commission of the application of the REX system as from 1 January 2018 ( 1) or as from 1 January 2019 (2).

(1) These GSP beneficiary countries shall fully apply the REX system at the latest on 1/7/2019. (2) These GSP beneficiary countries shall fully apply the REX system at the latest on 1/7/2020. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/11

EUROPEAN FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY

Networking of organisations operating in the fields within the European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA's) mission (2018/C 222/09)

Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), Article 36(2), provides that the European Food Safety Authority's ‘Management Board, acting on a proposal from the Executive Director, shall draw up a list to be made public of competent organisations designated by the Member States which may assist the Authority, either individually or in networks, with its mission.’ The list was first drawn up by EFSA's Managements Board on 19 December 2006, and since then is: (i) updated regularly, on the basis of proposals from EFSA's Executive Director, taking account of reviews or new designation proposals from the Member States (in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 2230/2004, Article 2(4) (2)); (ii) made public on EFSA's website, where the latest updated list of competent organisations is published; and (iii) made available through the Article 36 Search Tool to the organisations, providing contact details and the organisations' specific fields of competence. This respective information is available on the EFSA website, under the following links: (i) the latest amendment to the list of competent organisations by EFSA's Management Board on [20/06/2018] – [http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/events/event/180620-0]; (ii) the updated list of competent organisations – http://www.efsa.europa.eu/sites/default/files/assets/art36listg.pdf; and (iii) Article 36 Search Tool – http://www.efsa.europa.eu/art36/search EFSA will keep this notification updated, specifically regarding the provided website links. For more information please contact [email protected].

(1) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1). (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2230/2004 of 23 December 2004 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 with regard to the network of organisations operating in the fields within the European Food Safety Authority's mission (OJ L 379, 24.12.2004, p. 64). C 222/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

Update of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (1) (2018/C 222/10)

The publication of the list of residence permits referred to in Article 2(16) of Regulation (EU) 2016/399 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on a Union Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (2) is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in conformity with Article 39 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to publication in the OJ, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Home Affairs.

GERMANY Replacement of the list published in OJ C 247, 13.10.2006. LIST OF RESIDENCE PERMITS ISSUED BY MEMBER STATES 1. Residence permits issued according to the uniform format

— Aufenthaltserlaubnis

(residence permit)

— Blaue Karte EU

(EU Blue Card)

— ICT-Karte

— Mobiler-ICT-Karte

— Niederlassungserlaubnis

(settlement permit)

— Erlaubnis zum Daueraufenthalt-EG

(EC long-term residence permit)

— Aufenthaltsberechtigung

(right of unlimited residence)

NB: The ‘Aufenthaltsberechtigung (right of unlimited residence)’ was issued in the uniform format before 1 January 2005 and its validity is unlimited.

2. All other documents issued to third-country nationals having equivalent value to a residence permit

— Aufenthaltserlaubnis-EU

(residence permit for family members of EU or EEA Member State nationals who are not nationals of an EU or EEA Member State)

NB: Was issued until 28 August 2007 and are valid up to 5 years (or not limited), therefore they are still in circulation

— Aufenthaltskarte für Familienangehörige eines Unionsbürgers oder eines Staatsangehörigen eines EWR-Staates

(residence card for family members of an EU citizen or a national of an EEA Member State)

NB. Is issued as of 28 August 2007 and replaces ‘Aufenthaltserlaubnis-EU’

(1) See the list of previous publications at the end of this update. (2) OJ L 77, 23.3.2016, p. 1. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/13

— Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Staatsangehörige der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft und ihre Familienangehörigen, die nicht Staatsangehörige der Schweizerischen Eidgenossenschaft sind

(residence permit for nationals of the Swiss Confederation and their family members who are not nationals of the Swiss Confederation)

— Aufenthaltserlaubnis für Angehörige eines Mitgliedstaates der EWG

(residence permit for EC Member State nationals)

NB: Under section 15 of the Act on general freedom of movement for EU citizens, an ‘Aufenthaltserlaubnis-EU für Familienangehörige von Staatsangehörigen eines Mitgliedstaates der Europäischen Union oder eines EWR Staates, die nicht Staatsangehörige eines Mitgliedstaates der EU oder des EWR sind’ (residence permit for EU or EEA Member State nationals family members who are not EU or EEA Member State nationals) issued before 28 August 2007 remains valid as a residence card.

NB: These permits are valid in lieu of a visa, for entry without a visa, only if issued in a passport or separately in conjunction with a passport, not if issued as an internal document in lieu of an identity card.

An ‘Aussetzung der Abschiebung (Duldung)’ (deferral of expulsion (exceptional leave to remain)) or an ‘Aufenthaltsgestattung für Asylbewerber’ (temporary residence permit for asylum seekers) are not valid for entry without a visa.

— Fiktionsbescheinigung

(Provisional residence document)

Only if the third box on page 3 is ticked – the residence permit continues to be valid. Entry is allowed only in connection with an expired residence permit or visa.

If the first or second box is ticked, the ‘Fiktionsbescheinigung’ does not entail the right of entry without a visa.

— Passes for members of diplomatic missions:

NB: Since 1 August 2003 a new type of pass has been issued for members of diplomatic missions and for members of career type consular posts. Those types of passes established before 1 August 2003 are no longer valid.

The attendant privileges are shown on the back of each pass.

Passes issued to diplomats and their family members:

Marked ‘D’ on the back:

Diplomatic passes for foreign diplomats:

— Protokollausweis für Diplomaten

(Protocol pass for diplomats, since 1 August 2003)

Diplomatic passes for family members engaging in gainful private employment:

— Protokollausweis für Diplomaten ‘A’

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Diplomatic passes for diplomats who are German nationals or permanently resident in Germany

— Protokollausweis für Diplomaten Art. 38 I WÜD

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Passes issued to administrative or technical staff and their family members:

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Protocol pass for administrative or technical staff family members engaging in gainful private employment:

— Protokollausweis für Verwaltungspersonal ‘A’

(Protocol pass ‘A’ for administrative staff, since 1 August 2003)

Protocol pass for administrative or technical staff who is German nationals or permanently resident in Germany:

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Passes issued to service staff and their family members:

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Passes issued to local staff and their family members:

Marked ‘OK’ on the back:

— Protokollausweis für Ortskräfte

(Protocol pass for local staff, since 1 August 2003)

Passes issued to private domestic staff:

Marked ‘PP’ on the back:

— Protokollausweis für privates Hauspersonal

(Protocol pass for private domestic staff, since 1 August 2003)

— Passes for members of consular posts:

The attendant privileges are shown on the back of each pass.

Passes issued to consular officers:

Marked ‘K’ on the back:

Passes for foreign consular officers:

— Protokollausweis für Konsularbeamte

(Protocol pass for consular officers, since 1 August 2003)

Passes for consular officers who are German nationals or permanently resident in Germany:

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Passes issued to career-type consular administrative or technical staff:

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Protocol passes for administrative or technical staff who are German nationals or permanently resident in Germany:

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Marked ‘OK’ on the back:

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(Protocol pass for local staff) (since 1 August 2003)

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Marked ‘PP’ on the back:

— Protokollausweis für privates Hauspersonal

(Protocol pass for private domestic staff, since 1 August 2003)

— Special passes:

Passes issued to members of international organisations and their family members:

Marked ‘IO’ on the back:

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OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 5. OJ C 214, 20.7.2012, p. 7.

OJ C 192, 18.8.2007, p. 11. OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 4.

OJ C 271, 14.11.2007, p. 14. OJ C 51, 22.2.2013, p. 6.

OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 31. OJ C 75, 14.3.2013, p. 8.

OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 14. OJ C 77, 15.3.2014, p. 4.

OJ C 207, 14.8.2008, p. 12. OJ C 118, 17.4.2014, p. 9.

OJ C 331, 21.12.2008, p. 13. OJ C 200, 28.6.2014, p. 59.

OJ C 3, 8.1.2009, p. 5. OJ C 304, 9.9.2014, p. 3.

OJ C 64, 19.3.2009, p. 15. OJ C 390, 5.11.2014, p. 12.

OJ C 198, 22.8.2009, p. 9. OJ C 210, 26.6.2015, p. 5.

OJ C 239, 6.10.2009, p. 2. OJ C 286, 29.8.2015, p. 3.

OJ C 298, 8.12.2009, p. 15. OJ C 151, 28.4.2016, p. 4.

OJ C 308, 18.12.2009, p. 20. OJ C 16, 18.1.2017, p. 5.

OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 5. OJ C 69, 4.3.2017, p. 6.

OJ C 82, 30.3.2010, p. 26. OJ C 94, 25.3.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 103, 22.4.2010, p. 8. OJ C 297, 8.9.2017, p. 3.

OJ C 108, 7.4.2011, p. 6. OJ C 343, 13.10.2017, p. 12.

OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 5. OJ C 100, 16.3.2018, p. 25.

OJ C 201, 8.7.2011, p. 1. OJ C 144, 25.4.2018, p. 8.

OJ C 216, 22.7.2011, p. 26. OJ C 173, 22.5.2018, p. 6.

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V (Announcements)

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8936 — Cinven/Partner in Pet Foods Holdings) Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance) (2018/C 222/11)

1. On 15 June 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1).

This notification concerns the following undertakings:

— Cinven Capital Management (VI) General Partner Limited (UK), belonging to the Cinven group (‘Cinven’),

— Partner in Pet Foods Hungaria Kft (Hungary) (‘Partner in Pet Foods’), controlled by Pamplona Capital Partners IV L.P., belonging to Pamplona Capital Management LLP.

Cinven indirectly acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Partner in Pet Foods.

The concentration is accomplished by way of purchase of shares.

2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

— for Cinven: private equity firm engaged in the provision of investment management and investment advisory services. Cinven’s portfolio companies are active in a variety of sectors,

— for Partner in Pet Foods: manufacture and supply of private label and branded industrial pet food in Europe.

3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified:

M.8936 — Cinven/Partner in Pet Foods Holdings

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Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: [email protected] Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/19

Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.8797 — Thales/Gemalto) (Text with EEA relevance) (2018/C 222/12)

1. On 18 June 2018, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1). This notification concerns the following undertakings: — Thales S.A. (‘Thales’, ), — Gemalto N.V. (‘Gemalto’ , Netherlands). Thales acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of the whole of Gemalto. The concentration is accomplished by way of public bid announced on 26 March 2018. 2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — Thales is a global group active in aeronautics, space, ground transportation, defence, and security. — Gemalto is an international digital security company active in mobile platforms and services, mobile embedded software and products, payment, government programs, machine to machine (Internet of Things), and enterprise security. 3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. 4. The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. The following reference should always be specified: M.8797 — Thales/Gemalto Observations can be sent to the Commission by email, by fax, or by post. Please use the contact details below: Email: [email protected] Fax +32 22964301 Postal address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2018/C 222/13)

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF NON-MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION FOR A PROTECTED DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN OR PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION Application for approval of amendments in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 ‘CIDRE DE BRETAGNE’/‘CIDRE BRETON’ EU No: PGI-FR-02216 — 4.1.2017 PDO ( ) PGI ( X ) 1. Applicant group and legitimate interest Name: Organisme de défense et de gestion des cidres sous indication géographique protégée (Association for the protection and management of PGI ciders) Address: 123 rue Saint-Lazare 75008 Paris FRANCE Tel. +33 145222432 Fax +33 145222485 Email: [email protected]

The group is an association governed by the Law of 1 July 1901. It comprises producers of cider apples and pro­ cessors, and therefore has a legitimate right to request amendments to the product specification.

2. Member State or Third Country France

3. Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment(s) — Name of product — Description of product — Geographical area — Proof of origin — Method of production — Link — Labelling — Other: updating of the contact details, causal link, inspection body, national requirements and annexes

4. Type of amendment(s) — Amendments to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not to be qualified as minor within the meaning of the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

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— Amendments to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published and which cannot be qualified as minor within the meaning of the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

5. Amendment(S) 5.1. Description of product — The paragraph ‘“Cidres de Bretagne” are made by fermenting musts obtained from fresh “ cider fruits” grown and processed in ’ has been replaced by:

‘“Cidre de Bretagne”/“Cidre Breton” is a sparkling cider made by fermenting musts obtained from fresh cider apples grown and processed in the geographical area defined in this specification.’

This definition specifies that the cider is sparkling and may only be made from cider apples. ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/ ‘Cidre breton’ has always been made exclusively from cider apples due to the orchards located in the geographi­ cal area. This restriction is referred to in the section on raw materials in the current specification. This clarifica­ tion, which removes the ambiguity regarding the presence of other fruits, has been made in the description of the product.

— As apples are the raw material used, the current specification refers to a list of recommended apple varieties, which is annexed to it. This list contains around a h undred varieties, is not exhaustive and is no longer up to date with regard to the development of apple varieties. Nevertheless, all these varieties come under the same definition of cider apples. As a result, the indicative list of varieties has been replaced by a definition of cider apples, worded as follows: ‘Cider apples are defined as apples which are used to make cider and which produce a j uice with a tannin (polyphenol) content of at least 0,6 g/l of the total tannic acids, native or oxidised.’ As ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ is always made from cider apples with the same characteristics, the causal link is not affected.

— The paragraphs concerning the presentation of the product (‘particularly in champagne bottles, 1-litre or 1,5-litre bottles, smaller packaging (0,375 l, 0,33 l and 0,25 l) and kegs for draught cider’, ‘the bottles are closed by means of a mushroom-shaped cork, a screw cap or a crown cap’) have been deleted. This is because the packaging referred to is indicative and is the packaging most frequently used. Thus, all packaging is authorised.

— The paragraph concerning the composition — in terms of varieties — of the orchards in Brittany (‘50 % of the varieties planted are bittersweet or bitter varieties and 24 % are acidic or sour varieties. The most planted vari­ eties in Brittany are Frequin Rouge, Kermerrien, Marie Ménard and Jeanne Renard’) has been replaced by the following paragraph:

‘As the orchards comprise a wealth of varieties, balances can be found between the different types of varieties in the geographical area. Since bitter and bittersweet apples account for just under half of the apples grown, acidic and sour apples a t hird and sweet apples the rest, the cider producers can manipulate the apples to find the most appropriate blends.’

The percentages of apple families planted and the list of the main varieties have been deleted as such informa­ tion may change. While the balances have not fundamentally changed, this data reflected the situation in the orchards of Brittany exploited by the producers in the original applicant group for the PGI.

— The paragraph concerning the nature and characteristics of the ingredients (drinking water, sugar, additives, preservatives, sweeteners and CO2) has been deleted, apart from the sentence concerning caramel, which has been moved to the section on the production method. This sentence is as follows: ‘The only authorised colourant is caramel’. This information has been deleted as part of a tidy-up aimed at removing requirements laid down in general national and EU legislation from the specification.

— The sentence ‘“Cidres de Bretagne” come in the form of a clear or cloudy drink with a fine foam and bubbles in the body of the liquid’ has been replaced by:

‘“Cidre de Bretagne”/“ Cidre Breton” is a clear or cloudy drink made by fermenting musts obtained by pressing cider apple pulp, with or without added water. It has fine bubbles and a l ight foam.’ This wording includes information already contained in the specification (the fermentation of musts, the option to add water) and provides further details about the bubbles and foam. It does not alter the organoleptical characteristics of the cider. C 222/22 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

— The sentence ‘Quantities intended for industrial use and the production of composite products may be mar­ keted regardless of whether they are sparkling’ has been added. Indeed, cider may be intended for industrial use, e.g. in vinegar making, or for producing composite products such as juices. Although this use was not explicitly referred to in the current specification, non-sparkling ‘Cidre de Bretagne’ has been used consistently over time. Its inclusion in the specification is an acknowledgement of the practice, which will facilitate the monitoring of production.

— The maximum levels of iron (10 m g/l), ethanal (100 m g/l for cidre bouché and 120 m g/l for other ciders) and total sulphur dioxide (150 mg/l for cidre bouché and 175 mg/l for other ciders) have been deleted. Their deletion is justified by the fact that these values are indicated in the general legislation.

— The sentence ‘ They are very thirst-quenching and often present very specific notes of bitterness’ has been replaced by ‘“Cidre de Bretagne” is known for its balance of bitter, acidic and sweet flavours’. The aim of this amendment is to remove subjective (‘thirst-quenching’) and imprecise (‘often’) elements. The sentence that has been opted for highlights the producers' know-how and does not call the characteristic bitterness of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ into question.

— The definitions and characteristics of the different types of ciders (bouché, doux, brut and demi-sec) have been deleted since they are covered by the general legislation applicable to ciders.

5.2. Geographical area — The paragraph ‘“Cidres de Bretagne” (ciders and concentrated musts) are produced exclusively in Brittany’ has been replaced by:

‘The harvesting of the cider apples and the production of “Cidre de Bretagne”, with the exception of packaging, are carried out in the geographical area made up of the municipalities specified below. The geographical area lies on the Armorican Massif and spans the departments of the administrative region of Brittany, plus part of the departments of , Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire.’

The geographical area of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’ extends to several municipalities which produce cider apples and which, under the current specification, were able to supply cider apples to operators in the geographical area until 31 December 2015. Thus, until the end of the 2015, by way of derogation, there was an additional sourc­ ing area comprising 606 municipalities in the departments of Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne and Sarthe.

The geographical area defined in the amended specification includes 120 of these municipalities, which are located in the east of the department of Mayenne. They cover an area of 2 342,6 km2, which equates to 6,55 % of the area defined in the current specification.

Historically, the expansion of apple production beyond Brittany's administrative boundaries is linked to an increase in the production of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’. Indeed, the considerable rise in the consumption of cider in this region at the start of the 20th century created a great demand for cider apples, which could not be met locally. As a result, industrial undertakings and professional bodies were very quick to encourage this expansion of production.

With the renewal of its cider orchards, the east of Mayenne became part of the production area of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’. It forms a coherent whole with the rest of the area as it is part of the same geological formation (the Armorican Massif) and is home to producers that, since the recognition of the PGI ‘Cidre de Bretagne’ , have consistently supplied fruit for its production. Furthermore, the profile of its orchards — in terms of varieties — is similar to that of the rest of the geographical area. Since the recognition of the PGI, this position has been further bolstered through new planting and the conclusion of new contracts to supply processors.

With regard to cider apple production, the general agricultural census of 2010 identified 1 071 producers oper­ ating orchards on 2 910 ha in the current geographical area, and 63 producers operating orchards on 138 ha in the requested additional area (a 4,74 % increase in area, representing an estimated production volume of approximately 3 000 tonnes per year).

According to the French inter-branch organisation for ciders (Union Nationale Interprofessionnelle Cidricole), there are 16 cider producers in Mayenne. Most of these producers are small-scale, farm-based producers, and only two of them produce more than 300 hl of cider per year. In any case, those two producers are located in the west of Mayenne. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/23

The producers in the east of Mayenne have had a very long contractual partnership with cidermakers in Brit­ tany. For example, the cider producer Loïc Raison has sourced apples from the east of Mayenne since 1923.

The fruit grown in this area has always been collected and has helped to develop the product's reputation throughout its geographical area.

It should also be noted that, historically, a large cider producer — the firm Volcler — was based in the region. It was located in the town of Mayenne, on the west bank of the river of the same name, which runs through the town. This cidery consumed the bulk of the fruit grown in the area, including fruit from the east of Mayenne, and it was part of the geographical area of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’. When the cidery closed in 2008, the fruit producers that had been supplying fruit to it naturally found themselves in the catchment area of other cider producers located in the geographical area for ‘Cidre de Bretagne’.

Thus, while the requested additional area does not have a s pecial reputation, it is nevertheless home to fruit producers whose destiny is linked to that of the cideries that historically produced ‘Cidre de Bretagne’. For this reason, it contributes to the reputation of the PGI ‘Cidre de Bretagne’.

Sarthe and the east of Maine-et-Loire, which were also part of the additional sourcing area provided for by way of derogation, are a different case. Their natural conditions (climate and geology) are different, and their profile — in terms of varieties — does not have the same balance, given that it was developed with greater emphasis on dual- purpose varieties (cider and juice). Their contractual relationships are also more recent. Therefore, this area has not been included in the geographical area.

— In the current specification, both departments and cantons are referred to in the definition of the geographical area. The cantons have been replaced by a list of the municipalities they contain, since the municipalities are less likely to change.

— A map of the geographical area has been added in the interests of clarity.

5.3. Proof of origin — The paragraph ‘“Cidres de Bretagne” must be produced, but not necessarily packaged, in production facilities located in the geographical area only’ has been replaced by ‘Operators must ensure traceability’ in order to emphasise the traceability requirement in the cider-making sector.

— The word ‘fabrication’ has been replaced by ‘élaboration’, which is the correct French term for ‘production’ in the context of cider making.

— The phrase ‘the transport document for each of the consignments delivered’ has been replaced by ‘the delivery note for each of the consignments delivered’. The kind of apples (cider apples) is specified on the delivery note, which makes delivery notes more precise.

— The points relating to the stock records of the cider apples have been separated from the points relating to the traceability of the musts, thereby ensuring better traceability.

— The paragraph which states that, at the time of packaging and distribution, the producer must hold informa­ tion on the identity and weight of the consignments of musts and concentrated musts, as well as on the nature of the technological processes and the date on which they were carried out, has been deleted since the product does not have to be packaged in the geographical area.

— A provision has been added regarding a declaration necessary for the reporting and monitoring of volumes, as well as the obligation for cider apple producers to keep records (location of parcels, relevant varieties, distinc­ tion between categories of cider apples and other apples) and the obligation for other operators to keep stock records or equivalent accounting documents (incoming and outgoing cider apples, musts or concentrated musts and cider). These documents are aimed at stepping up the traceability of the product.

— A table providing an overview of traceability has been added in order to facilitate understanding of the stages and the corresponding documents.

5.4. Method of production Raw materials: The reference to a list of recommended cider apple varieties has been replaced by a definition of cider apples (apples which produce a juice with a tannin (polyphenol) content of at least 0,6 g/l of the total tannic acids, native or oxidised). C 222/24 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

This amendment is justified, given that a large number of different varieties of cider apple, with complementing flavours, are used in the production of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’. Only some of these varieties appear in the current specification, as part of a restrictive and inconsistent list of ‘recommended’ varieties. For example, the vari­ eties recommended in the Orders of 20 April 1967 and 30y Ma 1980 do not all appear in the list, even though they all fall within the definition of the raw material. Likewise, some traditional local varieties are not listed, even though they are extremely common. In order to ensure consistency and accuracy, and since it is difficult to estab­ lish lists of varieties that are fully comprehensive, analytical criteria for distinguishing cider apples have been adopted. Tannins are characteristic of cider apples and, together with acidity, are used to classify the varieties in flavour groups for the purposes of blending. Thus, within the pool of cider apples, varieties are typically divided into five general categories, which allow the cidermakers to classify them.

Therefore, in the sentence ‘The varieties of cider fruits are classified in 6 categories, which have the following main characteristics’, the number 6 has been replaced by the number 5 to correct a clerical error.

Production stages: As the apples are mixed and pressed, it has been added that cider apples grown in the geographical area of the PGI must be clean when they enter the processing chain. This requirement is linked to the fact that the obligation to wash the apples has been removed, given that fruit that was harvested manually and/or was not in contact with the ground does not have to be washed.

In the section on pre-fermentation clarification, the list of methods (keeving, simple depectinisation or depectinisa­ tion followed by fining, and separation procedures) has been replaced by the expression ‘ the established practices and treatments’. This is because there is no obligation to always use all the methods listed. The use of these proce­ dures depends on the operators' know-how.

In the ‘Fermentation’ section, the authorised practices (mixing the ciders, sweetening the ciders, and using sugar to make cidre bouché ) have been deleted as they are covered by the general legislation. These deletions have no impact on the product as they are not mandatory and remain possible under this general legislation.

In the ‘Post-fermentation clarification’ section, it has been specified that fining is — or is not — followed by centrifuga­ tion and/or filtration. The reason the current specification states that fining is followed by centrifugation is that the volumes handled by the members of the applicant group that registered the PGI were generally high. The aim of this amendment is to make it easier for smaller operators — which do not necessarily remove the sediment — to produce the protected product. This addition does not alter the product, given that ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ may be clear or cloudy.

In the ‘Secondary fermentation or carbonation’ section, the French word ‘carbonisation’ has been replaced by ‘gazéifi­ cation’, which is already authorised under the current specification. This amendment is a clarification aimed at pre­ venting any confusion between the two French terms, which are equivalent: the ‘gazéification’ (carbonation) of drinks refers, in the food industry, specifically to adding CO2 (carbonisation) in order to obtain a fizzy drink (boisson gazeuse).

The sections on ‘Bottling’ (‘The cider may be pasteurised in order to ensure its microbiological stabilisation’) and ‘Storage’ (storage after bottling in a dry, ventilated building, protected from the sun and any bad weather, possibly at room temperature) have been deleted since they relate to stages that come after the production of the protected product.

A p roduct life cycle diagram summarising the different stages in the production of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre bre­ ton’ has been added in the interests of clarity.

5.5. Labelling The specific labelling details only include the obligation to indicate the name of the drink: ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’.

The other provisions set out in this section of the current specification have been deleted since most of them are covered by the general legislation applicable either to ciders (optional information concerning cidre bouché, pure juice, natural effervescence, natural secondary fermentation, etc.) or to a b roader category of products (conformity certification). Other provisions are not binding (the option to inform consumers about the nature, origin, produc­ tion, particularities and organoleptic characteristics of the product).

The requirement to indicate the inspection body on the labelling has been removed since that body might change. In any case, such information is available on websites, for instance. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/25

As it has been mandatory to include the PGI logo on the labelling since 1y Januar 2016, the reference to the requirement to include the indications ‘PGI’ and/or ‘Protected Geographical Indication’ has also been removed.

5.6. Other General tidying-up of the specification Certain paragraphs in sections of the specification have been rewritten, merged or moved in order to bring the text into line with EU legislation and make it easier to read. Specifically, these amendments concern the description of the product, the production method and the causal link. They are cosmetic changes which do not affect the provi­ sions in force.

Updating of the contact details The contact details of the national quality and origin institute, the Institut national de l'origine et de la qualité — INAO, have been added as the competent authority of the Member State in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 1151 /2012. Furthermore, as there have been changes in the organisation of the sector, the name and contact details of the applicant group have been amended.

Inspection body The contact details of the inspection body have been replaced by those of the competent authority for inspections. The aim of this amendment is to avoid having to amend the specification if the inspection body changes.

National requirements A table setting out the main inspection areas has been added.

Annexes The annexes to the current specification have been removed since they contain either non-binding information or requirements concerning the geographical area which are included in the specification itself.

SINGLE DOCUMENT ‘CIDRE DE BRETAGNE’/‘CIDRE BRETON’ EU No: PGI-FR-02216 — 4.1.2017 PDO ( ) PGI ( X ) 1. Name(s) ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’

2. Member State or Third Country France

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff 3.1. Type of product Class 1.8. — Other products listed in Annex I to the Treaty (spices, etc.)

3.2. Description of the product to which the name in (1) applies ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ is a sparkling cider made by fermenting musts obtained from fresh cider apples grown and processed in the defined geographical area.

The cider apple musts may, in part, comprise concentrated musts, provided that the proportion of concentrated musts does not exceed 40 % of the total volume of musts used (expressed as reconstituted musts).

As the orchards comprise a w ealth of varieties, balances can be found between the different types of varieties in the geographical area. Since bitter and bittersweet apples account for just under half of the apples grown, acidic and sour apples a t hird and sweet apples the rest, the cider producers can manipulate the apples to find the most appropriate blends.

‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ is a clear or cloudy drink made by fermenting musts obtained by pressing cider apple pulp, with or without added water. It has fine bubbles and a light foam. C 222/26 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

The effervescence is caused by the presence of CO2, which is produced by fermentation and/or added.

‘Cidre de Bretagne’ is characterised by rich aromas, which can be full-bodied and rustic, or have fruity and floral notes, sometimes enriched with aromas of ageing (spicy notes).

It ranges from predominantly acidic and rather pale to predominantly bitter and mahogany brown.

‘Cidre de Bretagne’ is known for its balance of bitter, acidic and sweet flavours.

The minimum total alcoholic strength by volume minimum is 5,0 % and the minimum actual alcoholic strength by volume is 1,5 %. The maximum volatile acid content is 1 g/1 (sulphuric acid).

Quantities intended for industrial use and the production of composite products may be marketed regardless of whether they are sparkling.

3.3. Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only) The apples used to produce ‘ Cidre de Bretagne’/‘ Cidre breton’ are cider apples. Dessert apples may not be used to produce ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘ Cidre breton’. Cider apples are defined as apples which are used to make cider and which produce a j uice with a t annin (polyphenol) content of at least 0,6 g/l of the total tannic acids, native or oxidised.

3.4. Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area Producing apples and processing them into cider (producing musts by pressing the apples, producing cider by fer­ menting the musts). Raw juices obtained using unheated water; cold fermentation or fermentation at room temper­ ature. The only authorised colourant is caramel.

3.5. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to —

3.6. Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to The name of the drink must be indicated: ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’.

4. Concise definition of the geographical area — Department of Côtes d'Armor: all municipalities;

— Department of Finistère: all municipalities;

— Department of Ille-et-: all municipalities;

— Department of Morbihan: all municipalities;

— Department of Loire-Atlantique: the following municipalities:

Municipalities included in their entirety: , Ancenis, Anetz, Assérac, , Batz-sur-Mer, Baule- Escoublac (La), Belligné, Besné, Blain, Bonnœuvre, Bouée, Bouvron, , , Casson, Cellier (Le), Chapelle-des-Marais (La), Chapelle-Glain (La), Chapelle-Launay (La), Chapelle-Saint-Sauveur (La), Chapelle-sur- Erdre (La), Châteaubriant, Chevallerais (La), , , Couëron, Couffé, Croisic (Le), , , , Drefféac, , Fay-de-Bretagne, Fégréac, Fercé, Fresne-sur-Loire (Le), Gâvre (Le), Grand- Auverné, Grandchamps-des-Fontaines, Grigonnais (La), Guémené-Penfao, , Guérande, , Héric, Issé, , Joué-sur-Erdre, Juigné-des-Moutiers, Lavau-sur-Loire, Ligné, , , , Marsac-sur-, Massérac, Maumusson, Mauves-sur-Loire, Meilleraye-de-Bretagne (La), Mésanger, , , Moisdon-la-Rivière, Montoir-de-Bretagne, , , , Nort-sur-Erdre, Notre-Dame- des-Landes, Noyal-sur-Brutz, Nozay, , , Pannecé, Petit-Auverné, Petit-Mars, , Pin (Le), Piriac- sur-Mer, Plessé, Pontchâteau, , Pouillé-les-Côteaux, Pouliguen (Le), , , Quilly, Riaillé, Roche-Blanche (La), Rougé, Rouxière (La), Ruffigné, Saffré, Saint-André-des-Eaux, Saint-Aubin-des-Châteaux, Saint-Étienne-de-Montluc, Saint-Géréon, Saint-Gildas-des-Bois, Saint-Herblain, Saint-Herblon, Saint-Joachim, Saint-Julien-de-Vouvantes, Saint-Lyphard, Saint-Malo-de-Guersac, Saint-Mars-du-Désert, Saint-Mars-la-Jaille, Saint-Molf, Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Nicolas-de-Redon, Saint-Sulpice-des-Landes, Saint-Vincent-des-Landes, Sainte- Anne-sur-Brivet, Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire, Sainte-Reine-de-Bretagne, , , Sévérac, Sion-les-Mines, Soudan, , Sucé-sur-Erdre, Teillé, Temple-de-Bretagne (Le), Thouaré-sur-Loire, Touches (Les), Trans-sur- Erdre, , Treillières, , Turballe (La), Varades, Vay, Vigneux-de-Bretagne, , Vritz.

Municipalities included in part (north of the Loire): Indre, . 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/27

— Department of Maine-et-Loire: the following municipalities: Municipalities included in their entirety: Andigné, Angrie, Armaillé, Aviré, Avrillé, Beaucouzé, Bécon-les- Granits, Béhuard, Bouchemaine, Bouillé-Ménard, Bourg-d'Iré (Le), Bourg-l'Évêque, Brain-sur-Longuenée, Candé, Carbay, Challain-la-Potherie, Chambellay, Champtocé-sur-Loire, Chapelle-Hullin (La), Chapelle-sur-Oudon (La), Châtelais, Chazé-Henry, Chazé-sur-Argos, Combrée, Cornuaille (La), Ferrière-de-Flée (La), Freigné, Gené, Grugé- l'Hôpital, Hôtellerie-de-Flée (L'), Ingrandes, Jaille-Yvon (La), Lion-d'Angers (Le), Loiré, Louroux-Béconnais (Le), Louvaines, Marans, Membrolle-sur-Longuenée (La), Montguillon, Montreuil-sur-Maine, Noëllet, Noyant-la- Gravoyère, Nyoiseau, Plessis-Macé (le), Possonnière (La), Pouancé, Pouëze (La), Prévière (La), Saint-Augustin-des- Bois, Saint-Clément-de-la-Place, Sainte-Gemmes-d'Andigné, Saint-Georges-sur-Loire, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Saint-Jean-de-Linières, Saint-Lambert-la-Potherie, Saint-Léger-des-Bois, Saint-Martin-du-Bois, Saint-Martin-du- Fouilloux, Saint-Michel-et-Chanveaux, Saint-Sauveur-de-Flée, Saint-Sigismond, Savennières, Segré, Tremblay (Le), Vergonnes, Vern-d'Anjou, Villemoisan. Municipalities included in part (north of the Loire and west of the Mayenne and the Maine): Angers, Pruillé, Cantenay-Épinard, Grez-Neuville, Montreuil-Juigné. — Department of Mayenne: the following municipalities: Ahuillé, , Ampoigné, Andouillé, Argenton-Notre- Dame, Argentré, Aron, , Assé-le-Bérenger, Astillé, Athée, , Azé, Baconnière (La), Bais, Ballée, Ballots, Bannes, Bazoge-Montpinçon (La), Bazouge-de-Chemeré (La), Bazouge-des-Alleux (La), , Beaulieu-sur-Oudon, Beaumont-Pied-de-Bœuf, , Bierné, Bignon-du-Maine (Le), Bigottière (La), Blandouet, Boissière (La), Bonchamp-lès-Laval, Bouchamps-lès-Craon, Bouère, , Bourgneuf-la-Forêt (Le), , Brains-sur-les-Marches, Brecé, Brée, Brûlatte (La), Buret (Le), , , Châlons-du-Maine, Chammes, Champgenéteux, Changé, Chapelle-Anthenaise (La), Chapelle-au-Riboul (La), Chapelle-Craonnaise (La), Chapelle- Rainsouin (La), Château-Gontier, Châtelain, Châtillon-sur-Colmont, Châtres-la-Forêt, Chemazé, Chémeré-le-Roi, Chérancé, Chevaigné-du-Maine, Colombiers-du-Plessis, Commer, , Contest, , Cossé-en- Champagne, Cossé-le-Vivien, Coudray, , , Courcité, Craon, Crennes-sur-Fraubée, Croixille (La), Cropte (La), Cuillé, , Denazé, Deux-Évailles, Dorée (La), , Épineux-le-Seguin, Ernée, Évron, Fontaine-Couverte, Forcé, Fougerolles-du-Plessis, Fromentières, , Genest-Saint-Isle (Le), Gennes-sur- Glaize, , , Gravelle (La), , Grez-en-Bouère, Ham (Le), , , Houssay, Huisserie (L'), Izé, Javron-les-Chapelles, , Juvigné, Laigné, , Larchamp, Laubrières, Launay-Villiers, Laval, Levaré, Lignières-Orgères, , Livré, Loigné-sur-Mayenne, Loiron, Longuefuye, Loupfougères, Louverné, Louvigné, Madré, Maisoncelles-du-Maine, Marcillé-la-Ville, Marigné-, Martigné-sur-Mayenne, Mayenne, Mée, Ménil, Méral, Meslay-du-Maine, Mézangers, , , , Montigné-le-Brillant, Montjean, Montourtier, Montsûrs, , Neau, Neuilly-le-Vendin, , Nuillé-sur-Vicoin, , Olivet, Origné, Pallu (La), Parigné-sur-Braye, Parné-sur-Roc, Pellerine (La), Peuton, Placé, Pommerieux, , Port- Brillet, Pré-en-Pail, Préaux, Quelaines-Saint-Gault, Renazé, Roë (La), Rouaudière (La), Ruillé-Froid-Fonds, Ruillé- le-Gravelais, Sacé, Saint-Aignan-de-Couptrain, Saint-Aignan-sur-Roë, Saint-Aubin-du-Désert, Saint-Baudelle, Saint-Berthevin, Saint-Berthevin-la-Tannière, Saint-Brice, Saint-Calais-du-Désert, Saint-Céneré, Saint-Charles-la- Forêt, Saint-Christophe-du-Luat, Saint-Cyr-en-Pail, Saint-Cyr-le-Gravelais, Saint-Denis-d'Anjou, Saint-Denis-de- Gastines, Saint-Denis-du-Maine, Saint-Ellier-du-Maine, Saint-Erblon, Saint-Fort, Saint-Fraimbault-de-Prières, Saint-Georges-Buttavent, Saint-Georges-le-Fléchard, Saint-Georges-sur-Erve, Saint-Germain-d'Anxure, Saint- Germain-de-Coulamer, Saint-Germain-le-Fouilloux, Saint-Germain-le-Guillaume, Saint-Hilaire-du-Maine, Saint- Jean-sur-Erve, Saint-Jean-sur-Mayenne, Saint-Laurent-des-Mortiers, Saint-Léger, Saint-Loup-du-Dorat, Saint-Mars- du-Désert, Saint-Mars-sur-Colmont Saint-Mars-sur-la-Futaie, Saint-Martin-de-Connée, Saint-Martin-du-Limet, Saint-Michel-de-Feins, Saint-Michel-de-la-Roë, Saint-Ouën-des-Toits, Saint-Ouën-des-Vallons, Saint-Pierre-des- Landes, Saint-Pierre-la-Cour, Saint-Pierre-sur-Erve, Saint-Pierre-sur-Orthe, Saint-Poix, Saint-Quentin-les-Anges, Saint-Samson, Saint-Saturnin-du-Limet, Saint-Sulpice, Saint-Thomas-de-Courceriers, Sainte-Gemmes-le-Robert, Sainte-Suzanne, , Selle-Craonnaise (La), , Simplé, Soulgé-sur-Ouette, Thorigné-en-Charnie, Torcé-Viviers-en-Charnie, Trans, , , Villaines-la-Juhel, , Villiers-Charlemagne, Vimarcé, Voutré. 5. Link with the geographical area The geographical area of the PGI ‘ Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ is characterised by an oceanic climate with a relatively narrow temperature range, sea influence, and heavy and regular rainfall. Summers and winters are mild. Thus, the geographical area is characterised by having neither a shortage of water in summer nor many days of frost. This natural environment provides conditions which are favourable for the development of apple trees but not for other types of production, such as vine-growing. Cider apple orchards, which were first planted in the Middle Ages using varieties from Spain (Biscay), quickly became widespread throughout Brittany and its fringes. The producers and, later, the local plant breeders and nurs­ erymen selected and improved the plant material and adapted it to Brittany's climate and soil conditions. This led to the emergence of a great many varieties, characterised by their tannin content, and to the development of spe­ cial technological skills. By obtaining or introducing new varieties that are adapted to local production and pro­ cessing conditions, the sector ensures that the biodiversity of the genetic resource is maintained and thus guaran­ tees the sustainability of the production of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’. C 222/28 EN Official Journal of the European Union 26.6.2018

The cidermakers in the geographical area also have very advanced and specific know-how in the field of cider production. Indeed, they have learned over time to draw the best qualities from each family of apples in order to obtain, through blending, the best possible balances.

Until the mid-19th century, cider was produced on farms. Subsequently, craftsmen and industrialists, boosted by the increase in consumption, started to produce the drink, relying on mastery of the production process (clarifica­ tion, cold storage, pasteurisation, carbonation) in order to grow.

Mechanical pressing techniques enabled the juice yield to be increased, without undermining the specific character­ istics of the apples.

From the beginning of the 20th century, filtration techniques were also gradually developed in order to improve the stability of the ciders. Around the 1950s, cider producers began to pasteurise sweet ciders in order to improve their keeping quality, prevent micro-organisms from developing and enable them to be shipped further afield with less risk.

In terms of cider apple production, Brittany ranks second among the French regions. It is also one of Europe's main cider-producing regions.

‘Cidre breton’ is a sparkling cider made exclusively from cider apples grown in the geographical area. It can be clear or cloudy, and more or less intense in colour, depending on the varieties of cider apple and procedures used. It boasts a wide range of flavours, which are the result of blending different types of cider apple. This blending of different varieties allows the desired balance between bitterness, acidity and residual sugars to be obtained.

‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ is built on a strong reputation.

A large number of cider apple orchards and considerable expertise in the area of cider production are the two main pillars on which the reputation of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’ is based.

In this sector, where the apple is king, men have adapted and the know-how of the cider producers has developed. Thanks to their knowledge of apples and their characteristics, they are able to produce blends with the right bal­ ance between bitterness, acidity and sweetness.

The techniques of mechanical pressing, pre- and post-fermentation clarification, fermentation and stabilisation have enabled the development of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’.

A strong regional identity and the development of a specific economic sector have strengthened the reputation of ‘Cidre de Bretagne’/‘Cidre breton’ over time in an area larger than the region itself.

In Brittany, medieval legends, such as the Knights of the Round Table, refer to ‘the apple tree as a noble tree and its fruit as a symbol of happiness’.

Under the Ancien Régime, the Parliament of Brittany imposed heavy taxes on trade in cider, especially in the King­ dom of France, which limited its distribution until the French Revolution. After 1789, trade in Breton cider opened up and, in the first half of the 19th century, its distribution increased significantly. Ciders produced in northern Brittany were shipped to Newfoundland and the French colonies since they were special in that they could ‘survive’ transportation by sea (according to the ‘Dictionnaire universel portatif du commerce’ (Concise universal dictionary of commerce), Léopold, 1819). They were also sought after in America (according to the ‘Inventaire du patrimoine culinaire de la France — Bretagne’ (Inventory of French Cultural Heritage — Brittany), Albin Michel, CNAC, 1994).

In the words of Yves Le Goas (in ‘Le Cidre en Goëlo’(Cider in Goëlo), ArMen No 41, February 1992), the first half of the 20th century was ‘the golden age of cider in Brittany’.

In 1956, René Dumont noted that, in Brittany, ‘cider now appears at all meals and on Sundays’. Nevertheless, as cider remains a primarily rural drink, its consumption — after peaking at the start of the century — began gradu­ ally to decrease in the 1920s, particularly as a result of the rural exodus.

Cider is an integral part of Brittany's cultural and culinary heritage. This drink, which is closely associated with eating crepes (both sweet and savoury), is one of the symbols and flagships of Breton identity, together with crêperies. The rise in crêperies outside Brittany has led to a hike in cider consumption and has greatly contributed to its reputation, including outside France. 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/29

The many tourists who visit Brittany have had the opportunity to discover and become ambassadors for its local ciders, while the enterprising, outward-looking spirit of the Bretons has greatly helped to promote consumption of the ciders in establishments they have set up outside Brittany.

Furthermore, the many cider festivals that are organised, such as those in Poul-Fetan in Morbihan and Le Temple- de-Bretagne in Loire-Atlantique, are proof of the love for the product and a strong cider culture in the geographical area of the PGI. This led Gilles Pudlowski of the magazine ‘Saveurs’ (June 1995) to state that cider apples and the products made from them are ‘Breton delicacies which live on in a wonderful way’.

Reference to publication of the specification (the second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

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Corrigendum to Commission communication in the framework of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 of the European Parliament and of the Council on personal protective equipment and repealing Council Directive 89/686/EEC

(Official Journal of the European Union C 209 of 15 June 2018) (2018/C 222/14)

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CEN EN 565:2017 21.4.2018 EN 565:2006 Mountaineering equipment — Tape — Safety Note 2.1 requirements and test methods

CEN EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 21.4.2018 EN 14052:2012 High performance industrial helmets Note 2.1

CEN EN 14058:2017 21.4.2018 EN 14058:2004 Protective clothing — Garments for protection Note 2.1 against cool environments

CEN EN 14225-1:2017 21.4.2018 EN 14225-1:2005 Diving suits — Part 1: Wet suits — Requirements Note 2.1 and test methods

CEN EN 14225-2:2017 21.4.2018 EN 14225-2:2005 Diving suits — Part 2: Dry suits — Requirements Note 2.1 and test methods

CEN EN 14225-3:2017 21.4.2018 EN 14225-3:2005 Diving suits — Part 3: Actively heated or cooled Note 2.1’ suit systems and components — Requirements and test methods 26.6.2018 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 222/31

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CEN EN 342:2017 21.4.2018 Protective clothing — Ensembles and garments for protection against cold

CEN EN 353-1:2014+A1:2017 21.4.2018 Personal fall protection equipment — Guided type fall arresters including an anchor line — Part 1: Guided type fall arresters including a r igid anchor line

CEN EN 379:2003+A1:2009 21.4.2018 Personal eye-protection — Automatic welding filters

CEN EN 565:2017 21.4.2018 Mountaineering equipment — Tape — Safety requirements and test methods

CEN EN 14052:2012+A1:2012 21.4.2018 High performance industrial helmets

CEN EN 14058:2017 21.4.2018 Protective clothing — Garments for protection against cool environments

CEN EN 14225-1:2017 21.4.2018 Diving suits — Part 1: Wet suits — Requirements and test methods

CEN EN 14225-2:2017 21.4.2018 Diving suits — Part 2: Dry suits — Requirements and test methods

CEN EN 14225-3:2017 21.4.2018’ Diving suits — Part 3: Actively heated or cooled suit systems and components — Requirements and test methods

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