ANNEX I

PORTUGAL

Mel de Barroso

Amendment made:

—	Specification heading: name description geographical area proof of origin method of production link labelling national requirements

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Amendment(s): Extending the geographical production area to include the municipalities of Chaves and Vila Pouca de Aguiar and the freguesias (parishes) of Jou and Valongo de Milhais, in the municipality of Murça. In relation to the current geographical area, the abovementioned areas have the same soils, enjoy the same weather conditions, produce a honey with the same characteristics and apply the same methods of production, with guaranteed traceability.

ANNEX II

Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92

MEL DE BARROSO

(EC No: PT/0229/24.1.1994)

PDO (X) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission (1).

1.

    Responsible department in the Member State

Name	:	Instituto de Desenvolvimento Rural e Hidráulica
Address	:	Av. Afonso Costa, 3 P-1949-002 Lisbon
Tel.	:	(351-21) 844 22 00
Fax	:	(351-21) 844 22 02
E-mail	:	idrha@idrha.min-agricultura.pt

2.

    Applicant group

2.1.	Name : Capolib — Cooperative Agrícola de Boticas, CRL

2.2.	Address : Av. do Eiró P-5460 Boticas Tel. : (351-276) 41 81 70 Fax : (351-276) 41 57 34 E-mail : capolib@mail.telepac.pt

2.3.	Composition : producer/processor (X) other ( )

3.

    Type of product Class 1.4: Other products of animal origin — honey.

4.

    Specification (summary of requirements under Article 4(2))

4.1.    Name Mel de Barroso

4.2.    Description Honey produced by the native bee Apis mellifera (sp. iberica) from the nectar of the predominantly ericaceous flowers making up the region’s melliferous flora.

4.3.    Geographical area Within the limits of the municipalities of Boticas, Chaves, Montalegre and Vila Pouca de Aguiar and the freguesias (parishes) of Jou and Valongo de Milhais in the municipality of Murça (district of Vila Real).

4.4.    Proof of origin Established by custom, in particular physical references, both written and oral, the region’s production potential, and the incidence of honey and bees in coats of arms and place names in the region.

4.5.    Method of production The honey may only be extracted in approved extraction plants, and extraction and decanting must take place in the area of production. Since Barroso honey is a miscible product, to prevent any break in the traceability and inspection chain, packaging may only be carried out by authorised operators, within the geographical area of origin, to guarantee the quality and authenticity of the product and not mislead the consumer. Production, extraction and packaging may only take place in the defined geographical area. Barroso honey may be marketed in liquid or crystallised form or in honeycombs (provided that they are completely covered and do not contain any broods). It must be packed in containers made of safe, inert material suitable for food, the type and labelling of which must have been approved by the producer group.

4.6.    Link Barroso honey is produced in the highest regions of Barroso. It has specific characteristics as a result of the predominantly heathland vegetation.

4.7.    Inspection body

Name	:	TRADIÇÃO E QUALIDADE — Associação Interprofissional para os Produtos Agro-Alimentares de Trás-os-Montes
Address	:	Av. 25 de Abril 273, S/L P-5370 Mirandela
Tel.	:	(351-278) 26 14 10
Fax	:	(351-278) 26 14 10
E-mail	:	tradicao-qualidade@clix.pt

4.8.    Labelling MEL DE BARROSO — Denominação de Origem Protegida

4.9.    National requirements —

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(1)   European Commission — Directorate-General for Agriculture — Agricultural product quality policy — B-1049 Brussels.