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Official Journal C 322

of the European Union

Volume 55 English edition Information and Notices 24 October 2012

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2012/C 322/01 Euro exchange rates ...... 1

V Announcements

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2012/C 322/02 Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6700 — Talisman/Sinopec/JV) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1 ) ...... 2

2012/C 322/03 Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6711 — Advent/Douglas Holding) — Candidate case for simplified procedure ( 1) ...... 3

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2012/C 322/04 Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs ...... 4

2012/C 322/05 Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and food­ stuffs ...... 9

2012/C 322/06 Publication of a cancellation request pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs ...... 13

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EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates ( 1) 23 October 2012 (2012/C 322/01)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,3005 AUD Australian dollar 1,2662 JPY Japanese yen 103,84 CAD Canadian dollar 1,2961 DKK Danish krone 7,4586 HKD Hong Kong dollar 10,0791 GBP Pound sterling 0,81365 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,6002 SEK Swedish krona 8,6174 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5929 KRW South Korean won 1 434,96 CHF Swiss franc 1,2098 ZAR South African rand 11,3724 ISK Iceland króna CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 8,1308 NOK Norwegian krone 7,4170 HRK Croatian kuna 7,5630 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 IDR Indonesian rupiah 12 505,13 CZK Czech koruna 24,908 MYR Malaysian ringgit 3,9754 HUF Hungarian forint 281,77 PHP Philippine peso 53,792 LTL Lithuanian litas 3,4528 RUB Russian rouble 40,6150 LVL Latvian lats 0,6963 THB Thai baht 39,990 PLN Polish zloty 4,1342 BRL Brazilian real 2,6373 RON Romanian leu 4,5785 MXN Mexican peso 16,8471 TRY Turkish lira 2,3437 INR Indian rupee 69,9210

( 1 ) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. C 322/2 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

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Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6700 — Talisman/Sinopec/JV) Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/C 322/02)

1. On 16 October 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1) by which Talisman Energy Inc. (‘Talisman’, Canada) and China Petrochemical Corporation (‘Sinopec’, China) acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control over Talisman Energy (UK) Limited (‘JV’, United Kingdom), by way of a purchase of shares. 2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Talisman: exploration, development, production and marketing of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, — for Sinopec: exploration and development of resources, storage and transportation of oil and gas, refining and petrochemical production, and sale of refined products, — for JV: exploration and production of petroleum in the UK North Sea. 3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC 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 EC Merger Regulation ( 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER- [email protected] or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6700 — Talisman/Sinopec/JV, to the following address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry J-70 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

( 1 ) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’). ( 2 ) OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’). 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/3

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6711 — Advent/Douglas Holding) Candidate case for simplified procedure (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/C 322/03)

1. On 16 October 2012, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 ( 1 ) by which the undertaking AI Beauty & Cy S.C.A. (Luxembourg) belonging to the group Advent International Corporation (‘Advent’, USA) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the whole of the undertaking Douglas Holding AG (‘Douglas’, Germany) by public bid announced on 15 October 2012. 2. The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: — for Advent: a private equity investor with holdings in various sectors including industrial, retail, media, communications, information technology, internet, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, — for Douglas: retail sale of consumer goods, in particular (i) fragrances, cosmetics, and toiletries (Douglas), (ii) books (Thalia), (iii) jewellery and watches (Christ), (iv) fashion (Appelrath-Cüpper), and (v) confec­ tionery (Hussel). 3. On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC 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 EC Merger Regulation ( 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. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER- [email protected] or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6711 — Advent/Douglas Holding, to the following address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry J-70 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

( 1 ) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’). ( 2 ) OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’). C 322/4 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

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Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2012/C 322/04)

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 ( 1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

AMENDMENT APPLICATION COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006 AMENDMENT APPLICATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 9 ‘CASATELLA TREVIGIANA’ EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0982-19.03.2012 PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1. Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment: —  Name of product

— ☒ Product description

—  Geographical area

—  Proof of origin

— ☒ Production method

—  Link

—  Labelling

—  National requirements

—  Other [ ]

2. Type of amendment: — ☒ Amendment to single document or summary sheet

—  Amendment to specification of registered PDO or PGI for which neither the single document nor the summary has been published

( 1 ) OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/5

—  Amendment to specification that requires no amendment to the published single document (Article 9(3) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

—  Temporary amendment to specification resulting from imposition of obligatory sanitary or phyto-sanitary measures by public authorities (Article 9(4) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

3. Amendment(s): 3.1. Description of product: Provision is made for a smaller size than that in the current specification. Currently, the minimum weight laid down for the ‘small size’ is 0,25 kg. The request is to produce ‘small size’ ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO with a minimum weight of 0,20 kg and a consequent change in the diameter from 8-12 cm to 5-12 cm.

The size of the heel remains the same (4-6 cm).

This change is required because this format is classified for sale as ‘single portion’ and is designed to suit the needs of small families and single people. It would broaden the range of target consumers for the product, improve the positioning of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO in organised distribution chains and thus lead to wider distribution regionally, nationally and internationally.

3.2. Method of production: The list of breeds now includes Burlina and its cross-breeds, which were left out in error from the specification approved previously. The Burlina breed is indigenous to the Veneto region and has always been present in most herds; until around 1930 it was the most common dairy breed, with over 15 000 head. Milk from Burlina cows was used to produce typical cheeses. Subsequently, the number of cattle fell considerably. From 1985, thanks to the creation of the register of indigenous bovine breeds and geographically concentrated ethnic groups, and also to projects to improve milk quality, there has been renewed growth in the Burlina population, whose milk is ideally suited to the production of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO.

SINGLE DOCUMENT COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006 ‘CASATELLA TREVIGIANA’ EC No: IT-PDO-0105-0982-19.03.2012 PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1. Name: ‘Casatella Trevigiana’

2. Member State or Third Country: Italy

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff: 3.1. Type of product: Class 1.3. Cheeses

3.2. Description of the product to which the name in point 1 applies: A soft cheese obtained by curdling whole milk from the following breeds of cattle only: Friesian, Pezzata Rossa, Bruna, Burlina and their cross-breeds. On release for consumption, it has the following organoleptic characteristics: soft consistency, glossy, slightly creamy, melts in the mouth and has a milky white to creamy colour. Tiny, faint eyes may be apparent. The consistency of the cheese is such that ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO cannot be classed either as a ‘spreadable’ or very creamy cheese.

The cheese has little to no rind, and traditionally comes in a cylindrical shape. C 322/6 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

It has a delicate, milky and fresh aroma.

The cheese tastes sweet and milky, with slightly acidic veins.

Chemical properties:

Moisture content: 53-60 %

Fat: 18-25 % on wet basis

Protein: > 12 % on wet basis

Physical properties:

Shape: cylindrical

Weight:

Large size: 1,8-2,2 kg

Small size: 0,20-0,70 kg

Diameter:

Large size: 18-22 cm

Small size: 5-12 cm

Heel:

Large size: 5-8 cm

Small size: 4-6 cm

3.3. Raw materials (for processed products only): The milk used in the production of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO must come from farms in the relevant geographical area (province of Treviso).

The milk sent for processing must contain over 3,2 % fat. The milk must not contain preservatives and the use of beestings or milk from evidently diseased cows is prohibited. The milk must be conserved on the farm by refrigeration. In any event, the cheese-making process must begin within 48 hours of milking.

3.4. Feed (for products of animal origin only): The diet given to cows producing milk for the production of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO must meet the following requirements:

— at least 90 % must consist of feedstuffs from the area indicated in point 4.3,

— at least 60 % of the dry matter fed daily to lactating cattle must come from forage,

— the following feedstuffs, which are not typical of the production area, may not be used: fodder beet, fruit or residues from citrus or olive processing, sainfoin or sulla, whole vegetables or residues from artichoke, cauliflower, turnip or tomato processing.

3.5. Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area: The whole production process (cattle rearing, milk production, coagulation, processing of the curds, forming, draining, salting and maturing of the cheese) must take place within the area indicated in point 4.

The processing of the milk involves the following stages: rearing the cattle, milk production, processing and maturing. 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/7

3.6. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.: ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO must be packaged when released for consumption. Since ‘Casatella Trevi­ giana’ PDO is a highly perishable and delicate soft cheese, long journeys in its unpackaged state may undermine its organoleptic, chemical and physical properties and in particular may alter the length and type of maturing.

To ensure that the product retains its typical qualitative properties, therefore, the delay between production and packaging must be limited. For this reason, packaging must be carried out within the production area to guarantee distinctiveness, traceability and control, and to ensure that the cheese retains its chemical, physical and organoleptic properties.

3.7. Specific rules concerning labelling: ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO cheese is identified by the label shown below:

The indication ‘Denominazione d’Origine Protetta’ may be replaced by the acronym ‘DOP’ (PDO).

The proportions of the upper and lower parts of the label as shown above may not be changed. The label must appear on the outer protective wrapping of the cheese.

The external wrapping may not carry any promotional or misleading information.

The size of the label must be proportional to the size of the packaging, as follows: the size of the total width of the word ‘Casatella’ may not be less than 80 % of the diameter of the package.

Given the type of cheese, no information may be affixed directly onto the product itself.

The use of packaging containing the logo and wording as described is mandatory.

4. Concise definition of the geographical area: The whole of the province of Treviso.

5. Link with the geographical area: 5.1. Specificity of the geographical area: The properties and qualitative characteristics of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO stem directly from its local, family-based and rural origins, artisanal developments in cheese-making techniques and the indigenous bacterial strains that have evolved in the production area. Specifically, the quality and distinctiveness of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO cheese are a direct product of the characteristics of the indigenous micro­ biotic flora contained in the milk and of processing temperatures and stages which determine the selection of species, strains and concentrations.

5.2. Specificity of the product: ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ has a soft consistency, is glossy and slightly creamy, melts in the mouth and has a milky white to creamy colour; tiny, faint eyes may be apparent. C 322/8 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

The cheese has little to no rind and traditionally comes in a cylindrical shape; it has a delicate, milky and fresh aroma, and a sweet, milky taste with slightly acidic veins.

5.3. Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI): Recent studies show that the microbiotic flora that has evolved within the defined area over the years contain various strains of bacteria of thermophilic streptococci, the properties and metabolic activities of which are key not only for the acidification process but also in contributing to the sensory properties of the product, such as the distinctive, slightly acidic taste of the mature cheese.

Likewise, the presence — though in smaller concentrations — of thermophilic lactobacilli, which have a higher proteolytic activity, ensures that caseins are broken down, with the production of molecules or their precursors that influence the consistency, maturity and taste of the cheese under conditions that are peculiar to this specific area and cannot be reproduced elsewhere.

The particular processing technique used by the producers, including coagulation at a low temperature, was developed traditionally to exploit and increase the presence of thermophilic streptococci and lactobacilli.

This brings out and defines the main sensory and organoleptic characteristics of ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ PDO.

This typical Treviso cheese is the product of a longstanding tradition of home-made cheese production. Production techniques were passed down by word of mouth and based on very simple cheese-making methods. The true origin of the cheese, therefore, is in traditional Treviso dairies, classified since 1962 as ‘remote’.

There are many written records testifying that ‘Casatella’ cheese originates in the province of Treviso.

Reference to publication of the specification: (Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

The Ministry launched the national objection procedure with the publication of the proposal for recognising ‘Casatella Trevigiana’ as a protected designation of origin in Official Gazette of the Italian Republic No 157 of 8 July 2011.

The full text of the product specification is available on the following website:

http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or

by going direct to the home page of the Ministry (http://www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti di Qualità’ (on the left of the screen) and finally on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all’esame dell’UE [regolamento (CE) n. 510/2006]’. 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/9

Publication of an application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2012/C 322/05)

This publication confers the right to object to the amendment application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 ( 1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

SINGLE DOCUMENT COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006 ‘ACEITE DE NAVARRA’ EC No: ES-PDO-0005-0695-29.04.2008 PGI ( ) PDO ( X ) 1. Name: ‘Aceite de Navarra’

2. Member State or third country:

3. Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff: 3.1. Type of product: Class 1.5. Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

3.2. Description of the product to which the name in point 1 applies: Extra virgin olive oil made from olives of the following varieties: ‘Arróniz’, ‘Empeltre’ and ‘Arbequina’. The indigenous variety ‘Arróniz’ is considered to be the main variety, as it represents more than 10 % in the blend of oils, which can be from a mix of either oils or olives.

The oil is extracted exclusively by mechanical or other physical processes that do not modify it, but preserve the flavour, fragrance and characteristics of the fruit from which it is obtained.

The oils have the following physico-chemical characteristics:

— acidity: maximum 0,3°,

— peroxide value: maximum 15 mEq O 2 ,

— ultraviolet absorbency (K 270 ): maximum 0,15,

— ultraviolet absorbency (K 232 ): maximum 2,

— composition of fatty acids: at least 72 % of oleic acid.

In organoleptic terms, ‘Aceite de Navarra’ is a medium to intensely fruity oil with green notes, with a characteristic bitterness and pungency, very balanced, of light to medium intensity, but not sweet, that meets the following parameters:

— median score for fruitiness (Mf): minimum 4,5,

— median of the defects (Md): 0,

— median score for bitterness: higher than 1,5 and lower than 4,0,

— median score for pungency: higher than 2,0 and lower than 4,0.

( 1 ) OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. C 322/10 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

3.3. Raw materials (for processed products only): —

3.4. Feed (for products of animal origin only): —

3.5. Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area: The cultivation, production and pressing phases for ‘Aceite de Navarra’ must take place exclusively within the production area referred to in point 4.

3.6. Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.: —

3.7. Specific rules on labelling: —

4. Concise definition of the geographical area: The protected area comprises the 135 municipalities listed by alphabetical order below:

Municipalities: Abaigar, Abárzuza, , , Adiós, , Allín, Allo, Ancín, , Añorbe, Aras, Arcos (Los), Arellano, Arguedas, Armañanzas, Arróniz, , , Ayegui, , , Barásoain, Barbarin, , , , Belascoáin, , Biurrun-Olcoz, Buñuel, Busto (El), , , , Cárcar, , , Cáseda, Castejón, Cintruénigo, Cirauqui, Corella, Cortes, , , Enériz, , , Estella, , , , , , Funes, Fustiñana, , Garinoain, Guesálaz, , Igúzquiza, Javier, , Lazagurría, , , , Leoz, , Lerín, Lezáun, Liédena, , , , Mañeru, , Mélida, , , Mendigorría, , Milagro, , , Monteagudo, , Mues, , , , , Muruzábal, Názar, , , , , Olóriz, Orísoain, , Peralta, , , Puente La Reina, Pueyo, , Sada, , San Martín de Unx, Sangüesa, , , , , , , Tiebas-Muruarte de Reta, , Torralba del Río, Torres del Rio, Tudela, , Ucar, Ujué, Unzué, , , Viana, , Villamayor de Monjardín, , Yerri, and the territory of Bardenas Reales.

5. Link with the geographical area: 5.1. Specificity of the geographical area: In terms of climate, the defined geographical area is determined by three factors:

— the fact that it is bordered from west to east by the chain of the Codés, Lókiz, Urbasa, Andía, Perdón, Aláiz, Izco and Leyre mountain ranges, which form a natural barrier to the humid winds of Cantábrico,

— the influence of the prevailing wind from the north-east, known in Spanish as the ‘Cierzo’,

— the latitude: between the 41° 54′ and 42° 49′ northern parallels of latitude.

Contained almost entirely in the valley of the River Ebro, at altitudes below 600 m, it is bordered in the north by the abovementioned barrier to humid winds which, together with the ‘Cierzo’, means low rainfall (most of the area receives up to 400 mm per year), a high level of sunlight (2 500 hours of sunshine per year), with an average of over 120 cloudless days per year and significant differences in temperature between winter and summer and between night and day (these gaps are at their widest in autumn – 18 °C).

Mainly due to the ‘Cierzo’ wind, the winters are colder and the summers drier.

The area enjoys 190 frost-free days per year, with the first autumn frosts occurring in the second half of October.

The soils are typically moderately deep to deep, with conditions ranging from ustic to aridic. They are made up mainly of marl, clay, chalk and limestone. The earth is brown, limy and carbonated, both naturally and because the low levels of rainfall are not conducive to decalcification. 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/11

H i s t o r i c a l a n d h u m a n f a c t o r s In , olive trees have been part of the landscape since the time of the Romans and its oil has served as a vehicle for culture and tradition and one of its basic food products to this day.

Olive growing in Navarre reached its height in the first third of the 20th century, when there were over 60 olive oil presses, making it possible to produce olive oil of such quality that it received a number of awards, including one for an oil from Cascante at the Universal Expo in Seville in 1929.

The area under olive cultivation peaked in 1967 at 8 682 hectares. This later decreased to 2 297 hectares by 1995.

Since then, we have been experiencing a resurgence in cultivation coupled with advances in the extraction processes, the modernisation and concentration of the presses and a significant increase in the capacity for milling.

The current capacity of the Navarre olive oil mills exceeds the maximum potential production, which means that at present and in the future the olives can be milled at the ideal moment.

The parcel structure of the Navarre agricultural area has always been determined by its very small scale. This continues to be an essential feature for permanent crops, particularly olive trees. The land is divided into many parts, such that the current 5 344 hectares are divided into over 19 500 parcels in the hands of over 8 000 olive growers (data for 2010 from the Department for Rural Development and the Environment).

Olive growing in this area is and always has been an eminently social type of farming, using family labour for various growing-related tasks, in particular for the harvesting.

In terms of the consumption of this oil, much is still consumed by the producers themselves, including that produced in mills not owned by cooperatives.

Since ancient times, the three varieties of ‘Arróniz’, ‘Empeltre’ and ‘Arbequina’ have coexisted in percentages that vary from one area to another. In a plot of one of the three varieties, it is very common to find trees of another variety (‘male’ olive trees) interspersed, especially in old fields, in the belief that this favours pollination.

5.2. Specificity of the product: The uniqueness of ‘Aceite de Navarra’ is due to the presence of the indigenous ‘Arróniz’ variety in a percentage of over 10 % in a blend with oil from the ‘Empeltre’ and ‘Arbequina’ varieties, which gives the oil a characteristic profile, with the following parameters:

— oils with a characteristic bitterness and pungency, very balanced, of light to medium intensity, but not sweet (light to medium bitterness, centred around values of 1,5 to 4,0 and light to medium pungency, centred around values of 2,0 to 4,0),

— oils of medium to intense fruitiness, with values greater than 4,5 and with green notes,

— oils with a high percentage of oleic acid (over 72 %).

5.3. Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI): The specific characteristics of ‘Aceite de Navarra’ described in Sections 3.2 and 5.2 of this document are due principally to the use of the indigenous variety ‘Arróniz’ in the production of this oil.

The area where the ‘Arróniz’ variety grows naturally and exclusively corresponds to the geographical area defined in Section 4. This variety is perfectly adapted to the climate of this area because of its high resistance to drought and winter cold (see ‘Variedades de olivo en España’ (Olive varieties in Spain), Ministry of the Environment and Rural and Marine Environment, 2005). C 322/12 EN Official Journal of the European Union 24.10.2012

The presence of the ‘Arróniz’, alone or in a blend with the ‘Empeltre’ and ‘Arbequina’ varieties, gives the oils bitter and pungent, very balanced characteristics and means that the ‘Aceite de Navarra’ is not sweet.

At the same time, the presence of the ‘Arróniz’ variety, the degree of maturity when the olives are picked, the latitude and climatic conditions of the area are factors which affect the fatty acid composition of ‘Aceite de Navarra’, determining the high level of oleic acid, which is over 72 %.

The early gathering of the olives, with a relatively green degree of maturity to avoid early frosts, and the soil conditions (calcareous soils, dry and sunny climate due to the mountain barrier and the ‘Cierzo’) give the oil its extraordinary organoleptic properties, which are characterised by an average fruitiness of over 4,5, with green notes.

Gathering the olives at the appropriate degree of maturity — relatively green (less than 4 on a scale of 1 to 10) — which directly affects the specific organoleptic qualities of ‘Aceite de Navarra’, is possible due to the specific natural properties of the area:

— the strong fluctuations in temperature between day and night in the ripening period which allow the gradual and staggered ripening of the three varieties,

— and the specific human factors of the area:

— the distribution of ownership (very small-scale) and the availability of family labour,

— the excess capacity of the oil mills, which allows the olives to be milled at the ideal time.

All these factors have given rise to the existence of an oil with specific characteristics as regards both its chemical composition and organoleptic assessment.

Reference to the publication of the specifications: (Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

http://www.cfnavarra.es/agricultura/COYUNTURA/marcas_calidad_diferenciada/pliego-condiciones/120328_ Pliego_Condiciones_DOP_Aceite_Navarra.pdf 24.10.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 322/13

Publication of a cancellation request pursuant to Article 12(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs (2012/C 322/06)

This publication confers the right to object to the cancellation request pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 ( 1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.

CANCELLATION REQUEST COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006 CANCELLATION REQUEST PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 12(2) ‘WERNESGRÜNER BIER’ EC No: DE-PGI-0117-1174-17.10.2011 PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1. Registered name proposed for cancellation: ‘Wernesgrüner Bier’ 2. Member State or Third Country: Germany 3. Type of product: Class 2.1. Beer 4. Person or body making request for cancellation: Name: Wernesgrüner Brauerei GmbH Address: Wernesgrün/Bergstraße 4 08237 Steinberg DEUTSCHLAND Nature of legitimate interest in making the request: The requester is the legal successor to the original applicant and user of the protected geographical indication. 5. Reasons for cancellation: The requester currently appears to be the sole user of the protected geographical indication. The requester has no further interest in using the name ‘Wernesgrüner Bier’ as a protected geographical indication and therefore no longer wishes to bear the inspection costs. No other potential producers are known to have an interest in using the protected geographical indi­ cation.

( 1 ) OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.

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Subscriptions to the Official Journal of the European Union, which is published in the official languages of the European Union, are available for 22 language versions. The Official Journal comprises two series, L (Legislation) and C (Information and Notices). A separate subscription must be taken out for each language version. In accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 920/2005, published in Official Journal L 156 of 18 June 2005, the institutions of the European Union are temporarily not bound by the obligation to draft all acts in Irish and publish them in that language. Irish editions of the Official Journal are therefore sold separately. Subscriptions to the Supplement to the Official Journal (S Series — tendering procedures for public contracts) cover all 23 official language versions on a single multilingual DVD. On request, subscribers to the Official Journal of the European Union can receive the various Annexes to the Official Journal. Subscribers are informed of the publication of Annexes by notices inserted in the Official Journal of the European Union.

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