Official Journal C 78 of the European Union

Volume 63 English edition Information and Notices 10 March 2020

Contents

II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 78/01 Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9642 — Acerinox/VDM) (1) ...... 1

IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2020/C 78/02 Euro exchange rates — 9 March 2020 ...... 2

V Announcements

OTHER ACTS

European Commission

2020/C 78/03 Communication of the approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 . . . . 3

2020/C 78/04 Information Notice – Public Consultation Geographical indications proposed by Indonesia to be protected in the EU ...... 9

EN (1) Text with EEA relevance.

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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case M.9642 — Acerinox/VDM)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2020/C 78/01)

On 25 February 2020, 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 32020M9642. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law.

(1) OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1. C 78/2 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 10.3.2020

IV

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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Euro exchange rates (1) 9 March 2020

(2020/C 78/02)

1 euro =

Currency Exchange rate Currency Exchange rate

USD US dollar 1,1456 CAD Canadian dollar 1,5613 JPY Japanese yen 117,12 HKD Hong Kong dollar 8,9041 DKK Danish krone 7,4695 NZD New Zealand dollar 1,8021 GBP Pound sterling 0,87383 SGD Singapore dollar 1,5841 KRW South Korean won 1 374,71 SEK Swedish krona 10,7203 ZAR South African rand 18,2898 CHF Swiss franc 1,0594 CNY Chinese yuan renminbi 7,9600 ISK Iceland króna 145,00 HRK Croatian kuna 7,5500 NOK Norwegian krone 10,8900 IDR Indonesian rupiah 16 488,05 BGN Bulgarian lev 1,9558 MYR Malaysian ringgit 4,8304 CZK Czech koruna 25,504 PHP Philippine peso 58,013 HUF Hungarian forint 336,25 RUB Russian rouble 85,1553 PLN Polish zloty 4,3132 THB Thai baht 36,081 RON Romanian leu 4,8175 BRL Brazilian real 5,4418 TRY Turkish lira 7,0002 MXN Mexican peso 24,3268 AUD Australian dollar 1,7330 INR Indian rupee 84,9600

(1) Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB. 10.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 78/3

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OTHER ACTS

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

Communication of the approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector, as referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2020/C 78/03)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1)

COMMUNICATION OF APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

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Reference number PGI-FR-A1197-AM01

Date of communication: 24 December 2019

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1 Description of the wines Section 3(3) of the specification for the PGI ‘Alpilles’ has been expanded to give a more detailed description of the colour and organoleptic characteristics of the different products. These details are also included in the single document under ‘Description of the wines’.

2 Geographical area The section on the geographical area has been expanded to specify exactly where the operations of harvesting the grapes and producing and developing the wines may take place, i.e. in which departments and which communes. The grapes may be harvested only in certain communes in the department of Bouches-du-Rhône: , , , Cabannes, Châteaurenard, Eygalières, Eyguières, , Fontvieille, , , Les Baux-de- , , Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Mollégès, Mouriès, Noves, , , Plan d’Orgon, , Saint-Andiol, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Sénas, and Verquières. The wines may be made and developed within the following communes (the list includes some communes that are outside the grape-growing area): Department of Bouches-du-Rhône: The communes of Aureille, Barbentane, Boulbon, Cabannes, Châteaurenard, Eygalières, Eyguières, Eyragues, Fontvieille, Graveson, Lamanon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maillane, Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Mollégès, Mouriès, Noves, Orgon, Paradou, Plan d’Orgon, Rognonas, Saint-Andiol, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Saint-Pierre-de-Mézoargues, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Sénas, Tarascon and Verquières.

(1) OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2. C 78/4 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 10.3.2020

Department of : The communes of Beaucaire and Vallabrègues. Department of : The communes of Caumont-sur- and Morières-lès-. This new, expanded description of the geographical area has been included in the single document under ‘Demarcated geographical area’.

3 Main wine grape varieties This point of the single document was checked following a problem with the entry on eAmbrosia. Chardonnay B, Pinot gris G and Pinot noir N were missing from the list because of an error but have now been added.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1 Name of product Alpilles

2 Type of geographical indication PGI – Protected Geographical Indication

3. Category of grapevine product

1. Wine

4. Description of the wines The protected geographical indication ‘Alpilles’ covers still red, rosé and white wines. The threshold or limit values for total alcoholic strength, total acidity, volatile acidity and total sulphur dioxide are those laid down in EU legislation. The red wines are dark in colour, reddish-purple with violet tints. They are always very harmonious and fragrant, with a full, generous structure that endows them with good ageing potential. Depending on the grape varieties used, they may possess different aromas – liquorice, red fruits (particularly raspberry) or spice – complemented by toasted notes. Their tannins are smooth and silky. The white wines are notable for their green tint. They are fresh and tart, with an expressive nose and aromas of citrus fruit (notably citron), fresh plant matter or thiol. If aged in barrels, they may possess a rounder, more complex character, with honey and patisserie aromas. The rosé wines are muted in colour, with pearly tints. They are aromatic, fine, and very supple; their mild acidity endows them with great balance. Depending on the grape varieties and the winemaking methods used, they may have nut or thiol aromas.

General analytical characteristics

Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)

Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume) 9

Minimum total acidity

Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)

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5. Winemaking practices

a. Essential oenological practices All winemaking practices followed must comply with the requirements laid down at EU level and in the Rural and Maritime Fishing Code.

b. Maximum yields 90 hectolitres per hectare

6. Demarcated geographical area The wines are made from grapes grown on parcels located within the following communes of the department of Bouches-du-Rhône, based on the 2018 Official Geographical Code: Aureille, Châteaurenard, Eygalières, Eyguières, Eyragues, Fontvieille, Lamanon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Mas-Blanc-des- Alpilles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Mollégès, Mouriès, Noves, Orgon, Paradou, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Saint-Rémy-de- Provence, Sénas and Tarascon. Wines covered by the ‘Alpilles’ geographical indication must be made and developed within the following communes, based on the 2018 Official Geographical Code: — Department of Bouches-du-Rhône: — The communes of Aureille, Barbentane, Boulbon, Cabannes, Châteaurenard, Eygalières, Eyguières, Eyragues, Fontvieille, Graveson, Lamanon, Les Baux-de-Provence, Maillane, Mas-Blanc-des-Alpilles, Maussane-les-Alpilles, Mollégès, Mouriès, Noves, Orgon, Paradou, Plan d’Orgon, Rognonas, Saint-Andiol, Saint-Etienne-du-Grès, Saint- Pierre-de-Mézoargues, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Sénas, Tarascon and Verquières. — Department of Gard: — The communes of Beaucaire and Vallabrègues. — Department of Vaucluse: — The communes of Caumont-sur-Durance and Morières-lès-Avignon.

7. Main wine grape variety(ies) Pinot gris G Pinot noir N Arinarnoa N Chardonnay B Alicante Henri Bouschet N Aramon N Aubun N - Murescola Barbaroux Rs Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc Cabernet franc N Cabernet-Sauvignon N Caladoc N Carignan N Carignan blanc B Chasan B Chenanson N Chenin B Cinsaut N - Cinsault C 78/6 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 10.3.2020

Clairette B Cot N - Malbec Counoise N Egiodola N Grenache blanc B Grenache gris G Grenache N Macabeu B - Macabeo Marsanne B Marselan N Merlot N Mourvèdre N - Monastrell Muscardin N Muscat d’Alexandrie B - Muscat, Moscato Muscat à petits grains blancs B - Muscat, Moscato Muscat à petits grains rouges Rg - Muscat, Moscato Muscat de Hambourg N - Muscat, Moscato Nielluccio N - Nielluciu Petit Manseng B Petit Verdot N Sauvignon gris G - Fié gris Rosé du Var Rs Roussanne B Sauvignon B - Sauvignon blanc Sciaccarello N Semillon B Syrah N - Shiraz Tannat N Tempranillo N Tibouren N Ugni blanc B Vermentino B - Rolle Viognier B

8 Description of the link(s) Located in the north / north west of the department of Bouches du Rhône, in a triangle bordered by the Rhône to the west, the Durance to the east and the to the south, the geographical area demarcated for the production of ‘Alpilles’ wines comprises 33 communes, the centremost of which, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, is internationally famous. The area forms a distinct geographical unit on either side of the Alpilles massif, a barrier of limestone or limestone- marl rock that stretches from east to west across the north of Bouches-du-Rhône for around 30 km. At the foot of the massif lie scree deposits, clustered in cones of rocky debris that are highly typical of the site. Surrounding the Alpilles are alluvial lands, some of which were formed from old riverbeds of the Rhône and its tributary, the Durance (area between Saint-Rémy-de-Provence and Châteaurenard). 10.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 78/7

The vines are usually planted on very gravelly and highly porous limestone soils formed from these slope deposits. Located between the Rhône and the Durance, the beautiful landscape of the Alpilles is famous worldwide, and they are one of Provence’s major tourism and heritage sites.

The area has a Mediterranean climate; the summers are dry and the times of year when the seasons change are humid. Average temperatures are relatively mild, although large temperature variations are sometimes recorded. There are only between 70 and 80 days of precipitation a year, chiefly occurring in autumn but also to a lesser degree in spring. The Alpilles massif receives a considerable amount of sunshine.

The climate of the Alpilles is subject to a maritime influence from the south and a more continental influence from the Rhône valley to the north.

The , a cold north-northwesterly wind channelled by the Rhône valley, hits the Alpilles with full force as it sweeps across Provence.

The vineyards of the Alpilles lie at the point where two major wine-producing areas meet: the Rhône valley and Provence. This has quite naturally had a significant influence, and the proportion of red wines produced is significantly higher than in other parts of Provence.

Thus, ‘Alpilles’ wines are made from a diverse and original selection of grape varieties. The white varieties include Roussanne B, Marsanne B and Viognier B, which are typical of the Rhône valley, as well as Provençal varieties, such as Vermentino B (or Rolle) or Clairette B, which broaden the range of wines.

As for red or coloured grape varieties, Syrah N and Grenache N are very widespread but there is also a significant proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon, a variety that has adapted particularly well to the natural environment of the Alpilles. The list also includes red varieties traditionally grown in Provence, such as Carignan N, Cinsaut N and Counoise N.

Legislation permits expansion of the range of grape varieties used in making ‘vins de pays’. This has allowed varieties from other winemaking regions to be introduced, such as Chardonnay and Petit Verdot, as well as varieties created specifically by INRA (the French National Institute for Agricultural Research) for Mediterranean climates, such as Chasan, Marselan and Caladoc.

The red wines are fragrant, with a full, generous structure. The white and rosé wines are aromatic, fine and very supple, with low acidity.

The wine is sold mainly by direct sale via the extensive network of private wine cellars and the cellars of the area’s two co-operatives. The producers are constantly striving to increase the quality of their wines and establish the reputation of PGI ‘Alpilles’ wines as high-end wines.

Around 20 000 hl of ‘Alpilles’ wine are sold each year. The proportion of wine types produced differs from the rest of Provence, consisting of nearly 50 % red wines and only 40 % rosé, the remainder being white wines.

The winemaking methods used extend slightly beyond the area in which the grapes are grown. The combination of methods inspired by the Rhône valley (for red wines) and Provence (for rosé wines), allied to the use of vine varieties planted in well-drained, sunlit, gravelly limestone soils frequently swept by the mistral wind, which keeps the grapes in sound condition and allows the vineyards to be farmed in an environmentally friendly way, has resulted in the production of wines with specific connotations. Owing to the considerable amount of sunshine and the moderate yields obtained from the generally poor soils of the grape-growing area, the grapes ripen very well and can be harvested relatively early. This endows the wines with their typical characteristics, both physical (the colour) and organoleptic (the rich fragrance of the white, rosé and red wines, the tartness of the whites, and the ageing capacity and silky tannins of the reds).

9 Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling C 78/8 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 10.3.2020

Description of the condition: The protected geographical indication ‘Alpilles’ may be supplemented by the name of one or more wine grape varieties. The protected geographical indication ‘Alpilles’ may be supplemented by the terms ‘primeur’ (early) or ‘nouveau’ (new). The European Union PGI logo must appear on the label if the words ‘Indication géographique protégée’ (‘Protected Geographical Indication’) are replaced by the traditional term ‘Vin de Pays’.

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-0dbb32de-7b87-4ed7-aad0-8779d1c7c207 10.3.2020 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Uni on C 78/9

INFORMATION NOTICE – PUBLIC CONSULTATION Geographical indications proposed by Indonesia to be protected in the EU

(2020/C 78/04)

Within the framework of negotiations with Indonesia for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (hereafter ‘the Agreement’) including a chapter on geographical indications, the authorities of Indonesia have presented, for protection under the Agreement, a second batch of 23 geographical indications. The European Commission is currently considering whether these Geographical Indications shall be protected under the future Agreement as Geographical Indications within the meaning of Article 22(1) of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

The Commission invites any Member State or third country or any natural or legal person having a legitimate interest, resident or established in a Member State or in a third country, to submit oppositions to such protection by lodging a duly substantiated statement.

Statements of opposition must reach the Commission within two months of the date of publication of this notice. Statements of opposition should be sent to the following e-mail address: [email protected]

Statements of opposition shall be examined only if they are received within the time-limit set out above and if they show that the protection of the name proposed would:

(a) conflict with the name of a plant variety or an animal breed and as a result is likely to mislead the consumer as to the true origin of the product;

(b) be wholly or partially homonymous with that of a name already protected in the Union under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs (1), or with one of the geographical indications from non-EU countries protected in the EU under bilateral agreements publicly available at the following address:

https://ec.europa.eu/info/sites/info/files/food-farming-fisheries/food_safety_and_quality/documents/list-gis-non-eu- countries-protected-in-eu_en.pdf

(c) in the light of a trade mark’s reputation and renown and the length of time it has been used, be liable to mislead the consumer as to the true identity of the product;

(d) jeopardise the existence of an entirely or partly identical name or of a trade mark or the existence of products which have been legally on the market for at least five years preceding the date of the publication of this notice.

(e) or if they can give details from which it can be concluded that the name for which protection is considered is generic.

The criteria referred to above shall be evaluated in relation to the territory of the Union, which in the case of intellectual property rights refers only to the territory or territories where the said rights are protected. The possible protection of these names in the European Union is subject to the successful conclusion of these negotiations and subsequent legal act.

List of Geographical Indications (2)

Geographical indications proposed by Indonesia to be protected in Product category the EU

Kopi Arabika Sumatera Lintong Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee

Beras Raja Uncak Kapuas Hulu Fruits, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed - Rice

Kopi Arabika Flores Manggarai Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee

(1) OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1. (2) Names provided by the authorities of Indonesia in the framework of the negotiations, and registered in Indonesia C 78/10 EN Offi cial Jour nal of the European Union 10.3.2020

Geographical indications proposed by Indonesia to be protected in Product category the EU Kopi Arabika Sipirok Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Kopi Arabika Pulo Samosir Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Bareh Solok Fruits, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed - Rice Pala Dukono Halmahera Utara Fruits, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed - Nutmeg Kopi Robusta Kepahiang Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Ikan Uceng Temanggung Other product of animal origin - Fish Sidat Marmorata Poso Other product of animal origin - Fish Kopi Robusta Sidikalang Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Gula Lontar Rote Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Sugar Kopi Robusta Java Bogor Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Kopi Arabika Baliem Wamena Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Kopi Robusta Pasuruan Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Sagu Lingga Fruits, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed - Sago flour Kopi Arabika Tanah Karo Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Kopi Robusta Rejang Lebong Bengkulu Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee Lada Malonan Kutai Kartanegara Kaltim Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Pepper Pala Kepulauan Banda Fruits, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed – Nutmeg seeds Garam Gunung Krayan Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Moun­ tain salt Lada Luwu Timur Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Pepper Kopi Arabika Gayo Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) - Coffee

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