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Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2233 of 14 December 2021 approving, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (notified under document C(2021) 8893)
Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2233 of 14 December 2021 approving, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (notified under document C(2021) 8893)
Commission Decision (EU) 2021/2233 of 14 December 2021 approving, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (notified under document C(2021) 8893)
C/2021/8893
OJ L 448, 15.12.2021, p. 67–78
(BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)
In force
15.12.2021 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 448/67 |
COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2021/2233
of 14 December 2021
approving, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore
(notified under document C(2021) 8893)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/1875 of 8 November 2019 on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 21 November 2019. |
(2) |
Article 16.1 of the Agreement establishes a Trade Committee, which, inter alia, may consider amendments to the Agreement, or amend provisions of the Agreement in cases specifically provided for in the Agreement. |
(3) |
Article 10.17.3 of the Agreement provides that the Trade Committee is to adopt a decision regarding the listing in Annex 10-B (Protected Geographical Indications) to the Agreement of the names from Annex 10-A (List of names to be applied for protection as Geographical Indications in the territory of the Parties) to the Agreement as soon as practicable after the procedures for protection of geographical indications have been concluded. |
(4) |
Article 10.18 of the Agreement provides that the Parties agree on the possibility of amending the list of geographical indications for wines, spirits, agricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex 10-B to be protected by each Party. |
(5) |
The Republic of Singapore has completed the procedure for protection in its territory of two names (‘Bardolino Superiore’, ‘Tiroler Speck’) that were listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and were applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union. |
(6) |
The Republic of Singapore has completed the procedure for protection in its territory of one name (‘Saint-Emilion Grand Cru’) that was not listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and was applied for protection as geographical indication of the Union. |
(7) |
Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union as from 1 January 2021, the name ‘Scotch Whisky’ should be removed from the names listed in Annex 10-B to the Agreement in accordance with Article 10.18 to that Agreement. |
(8) |
The name ‘Polish Cherry’ is no longer protected in the Union and should be removed from Annex 10-A to the Agreement. |
(9) |
Consequently, Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Agreement should be amended by listing those additional three names as protected geographical indications of the Union in Annex 10-B and removing two of those names from Annex 10-A. The names ‘Scotch Whisky’ and ‘Polish Cherry’ should also be removed respectively from Annex 10-B and Annex 10-A, as set out in the attached draft Decision of the Trade Committee and the amendments should be approved on behalf of the Union. |
(10) |
In order to fulfill as soon as practicable the obligations set out in Articles 10.17.3 and 10.18 of the Agreement, it is appropriate that this decision should enter into force on the day following that of its publication, |
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
Article 1
The amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore as set out in the draft Decision of the Trade Committee are hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
The draft Decision of the Trade Committee is set out in the Annex to this Decision.
The position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the first meeting of the Trade Committee shall be based on this draft Decision. Minor changes to the draft Decision of the Trade Committee may be agreed by the representatives of the European Union in the Trade Committee without further decision of the Commission.
Article 2
The representatives of the European Union in the Trade Committee are authorised to adopt the decision of that Committee on behalf of the European Union.
Article 3
This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
After its adoption, the Decision of the Trade Committee shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 14 December 2021.
For the Commission
Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI
Member of the Commission
(1) Council Decision (EU) 2019/1875 of 8 November 2019 on the conclusion of the Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (OJ L 294, 14.11.2019, p. 1).
ANNEX
DRAFT DECISION No X/2021 OF THE EU-SINGAPORE TRADE COMMITTEE
of [date]
amending Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore
THE TRADE COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore, and in particular Articles 10.17.3 and 10.18 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 21 November 2019. |
(2) |
Article 10.17.3 of the Agreement provides that the Trade Committee adopts a decision regarding the listing in Annex 10-B (Protected Geographical Indications) to the Agreement of the names from Annex 10-A (List of names to be applied for protection as Geographical Indications in the territory of the Parties) to the Agreement as soon as practicable after the procedures for protection of geographical indications have been concluded. |
(3) |
Article 10.18 of the Agreement provides that the Parties agree on the possibility of amending the list of geographical indications for wines, spirits, agricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex 10-B to be protected by each Party. |
(4) |
The Republic of Singapore completed the procedure for protection in its territory of two names (‘Bardolino Superiore’, ‘Tiroler Speck’) that were listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and were applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union. |
(5) |
The Republic of Singapore completed the procedure for protection in its territory of one name (‘Saint-Emilion Grand Cru’) that was not listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and was applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union. |
(6) |
According to Article 10.18 of the Agreement, and following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union as from 1 January 2021, the name ‘Scotch Whisky’ should be removed from the names listed in Annex 10-B of the Agreement. |
(7) |
The name ‘Polish Cherry’ is no longer protected in the Union and should be removed from Annex 10-A to the Agreement. |
(8) |
Consequently, Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Agreement should be amended by listing those additional three names as protected geographical indications of the Union in Annex 10-B and removing two of those names from Annex 10-A. The names ‘Scotch Whisky’ and ‘Polish Cherry’ should also be removed respectively from Annex 10-B and Annex 10-A. |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.
ANNEX
‘ANNEX 10-A
LIST OF NAMES TO BE APPLIED FOR PROTECTION AS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE PARTIES
SECTION A
Geographical Indications of the Union
|
Member State |
Geographical Indication |
Product Description or Product Class (1) |
1. |
Czech Republic |
Budějovické pivo |
Beers |
2. |
Czech Republic |
Budějovický měšt’anský var |
Beers |
3. |
Germany |
Mittelrhein |
Wine |
4. |
Germany |
Rheinhessen |
Wine |
5. |
Germany |
Rheingau |
Wine |
6. |
Germany |
Mosel |
Wine |
7. |
Germany |
Franken |
Wine |
8. |
Germany |
Bayerisches Bier |
Beers |
9. |
Germany |
Hopfen aus der Hallertau |
Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops |
10. |
Germany |
Schwarzwälder Schinken |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
11. |
Germany |
Bremer Klaben |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares |
12. |
Greece |
Ρετσίνα Αττικής (Retsina of Attiki) |
Wine |
13. |
Greece |
Σάμος (Samos) |
Wine |
14. |
Spain |
Utiel-requena |
Wine |
15. |
Spain |
Pacharán Navarro |
Spirit |
16. |
Spain |
Sierra Mágina |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
17. |
Spain |
Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsía / Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsía |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
18. |
Spain |
Aceite del Bajo Aragón |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
19. |
Spain |
Antequera |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
20. |
Spain |
Priego de Córdoba |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
21. |
Spain |
Sierra de Cádiz |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
22. |
Spain |
Sierra de Segura |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
23. |
Spain |
Sierra de Cazorla |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
24. |
Spain |
Siurana |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
25. |
Spain |
Aceite de Terra Alta / Oli de Terra Alta |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
26. |
Spain |
Estepa |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
27. |
Spain |
Guijuelo |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
28. |
Spain |
Jamón de Teruel |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
29. |
Spain |
Salchichón de Vic / Llonganissa de Vic |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages |
30. |
Spain |
Mahón-Menorca |
Cheese |
31. |
Spain |
Cítricos Valencianos / Cîtrics Valencians |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Citrus |
32. |
Spain |
Jijona |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares - Nougat |
33. |
Spain |
Turrón de Alicante |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares |
34. |
Spain |
Azafrán de la Mancha |
Other products of AnnexI of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Saffron |
35. |
France |
Moselle |
Wine |
36. |
France |
Alsace |
Wine |
37. |
Italy |
Pecorino Sardo |
Cheese |
38. |
Italy |
Cappero di Pantelleria |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
39. |
Italy |
Kiwi Latina |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
40. |
Italy |
Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
41. |
Italy |
Pesca e nettarina di Romagna |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
42. |
Italy |
Pomodoro di Pachino |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
43. |
Italy |
Dolcetto d'Alba |
Wine |
44. |
Italy |
Campania |
Wine |
45. |
Italy |
Veneto |
Wine |
46. |
Austria |
Steirischer Kren |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
47. |
Poland |
Wódka ziołowa z Niziny Północnopodlaskiej aromatyzowana ekstraktem z trawy żubrowej / Herbal vodka from the North Podlasie Lowland aromatised with an extract of bison grass |
Spirit |
48. |
Portugal |
Bairrada |
Wine |
49. |
Portugal |
Alentejo |
Wine |
50. |
Romania |
Cotnari |
Wine |
51. |
Romania |
Coteşti |
Wine |
52. |
Romania |
Panciu |
Wine |
53. |
Romania |
Recaş |
Wine |
54. |
Romania |
Odobeşti |
Wine |
55. |
Slovakia |
Vinohradnícka oblasť Tokaj |
Wine |
SECTION B
Geographical indications of Singapore
ANNEX 10-B
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS
SECTION A
Geographical Indications of the Union
|
Member State |
Geographical Indication |
Product Description or Product Class (2) |
1. |
Cyprus |
Κουμανδαρία |
Wine |
2. |
Cyprus |
Ζιβανία/Τζιβανία/ Ζιβάνα/Zivania |
Spirit |
3. |
Czech Republic |
České pivo |
Beers |
4. |
Czech Republic |
Českobudějovické pivo |
Beers |
5. |
Czech Republic |
Žatecký chmel |
Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops |
6. |
Germany |
Korn / Kornbrand (3) |
Spirit |
7. |
Germany |
Münchener Bier |
Beers |
8. |
Germany |
Nürnberger Bratwürste / Nürnberger Rostbratwürste |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages |
9. |
Germany |
Aachener Printen |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares |
10. |
Germany |
Nürnberger Lebkuchen |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares |
11. |
Germany |
Lübecker Marzipan |
Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares |
12. |
Denmark |
Danablu |
Cheese |
13. |
Ireland |
Irish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / Irish Whisky |
Spirit |
14. |
Ireland |
Irish cream |
Spirit |
15. |
Greece |
Ούζο / Ouzo (4) |
Spirit |
16. |
Greece |
Ελιά Καλαμάτας / Elia Kalamatas |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Table olives |
17. |
Greece |
Μαστίχα Χίου / Masticha Chiou |
Natural gums and resins - Chewing gum |
18. |
Greece |
Φέτα / Feta |
Cheese |
19. |
Spain |
Málaga |
Wine |
20. |
Spain |
Rioja |
Wine |
21. |
Spain |
Jerez / Xérès / Sherry / Jerez-Xérès-Sherry |
Wine |
22. |
Spain |
Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda / Manzanilla |
Wine |
23. |
Spain |
La Mancha |
Wine |
24. |
Spain |
Cava |
Wine |
25. |
Spain |
Navarra |
Wine |
26. |
Spain |
Valencia |
Wine |
27. |
Spain |
Somontano |
Wine |
28. |
Spain |
Ribera del Duero |
Wine |
29. |
Spain |
Penedès |
Wine |
30. |
Spain |
Bierzo |
Wine |
31. |
Spain |
Empordà |
Wine |
32. |
Spain |
Priorat |
Wine |
33. |
Spain |
Rueda |
Wine |
34. |
Spain |
Rías Baixas |
Wine |
35. |
Spain |
Jumilla |
Wine |
36. |
Spain |
Toro |
Wine |
37. |
Spain |
Valdepeñas |
Wine |
38. |
Spain |
Cataluña / Catalunya |
Wine |
39. |
Spain |
Alicante |
Wine |
40. |
Spain |
Brandy de Jerez |
Spirit |
41. |
Spain |
Baena |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
42. |
Spain |
Les Garrigues |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
43. |
Spain |
Jabugo |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
44. |
Spain |
Queso Manchego |
Cheese |
45. |
France |
Beaujolais |
Wine |
46. |
France |
Bordeaux |
Wine |
47. |
France |
Bourgogne |
Wine |
48. |
France |
Chablis |
Wine |
49. |
France |
Champagne |
Wine |
50. |
France |
Graves |
Wine |
51. |
France |
Médoc |
Wine |
52. |
France |
Saint-Emilion |
Wine |
53. |
France |
Sauternes |
Wine |
54. |
France |
Haut-Médoc |
Wine |
55. |
France |
Côtes du Rhône |
Wine |
56. |
France |
Languedoc / Coteaux du Languedoc |
Wine |
57. |
France |
Côtes du Roussillon |
Wine |
58. |
France |
Châteauneuf-du-Pape |
Wine |
59. |
France |
Côtes de Provence |
Wine |
60. |
France |
Margaux |
Wine |
61. |
France |
Touraine |
Wine |
62. |
France |
Anjou |
Wine |
63. |
France |
Pays d'Oc |
Wine |
64. |
France |
Val de Loire |
Wine |
65. |
France |
Cognac |
Spirit |
66. |
France |
Armagnac |
Spirit |
67. |
France |
Calvados |
Spirit |
68. |
France |
Comté |
Cheese |
69. |
France |
Reblochon / Reblochon de Savoie |
Cheese |
70. |
France |
Roquefort |
Cheese |
71. |
France |
Camembert de Normandie |
Cheese |
72. |
France |
Brie de Meaux |
Cheese |
73. |
France |
Emmental de Savoie |
Cheese |
74. |
France |
Pruneaux d'Agen |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Dried cooked plums |
75. |
France |
Huîtres de Marennes Oléron |
Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived there from - Oyster |
76. |
France |
Canards à foie gras du Sud-Ouest (Chalosse, Gascogne, Gers, Landes, Périgord, Quercy) |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ducks |
77. |
France |
Jambon de Bayonne |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
78. |
France |
Huile d'olive de Haute-Provence |
Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil |
79. |
France |
Huile essentielle de lavande de Haute-Provence / Essence de lavande de Haute-Provence |
Essential oil -Lavender |
80. |
France |
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru |
Wine |
81. |
Italy |
Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Modena |
Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces |
82. |
Italy |
Aceto Balsamico di Modena |
Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces |
83. |
Italy |
Cotechino Modena |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
84. |
Italy |
Zampone Modena |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
85. |
Italy |
Bresaola della Valtellina |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
86. |
Italy |
Mortadella Bologna |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
87. |
Italy |
Prosciutto di Parma |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
88. |
Italy |
Prosciutto di San Daniele |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
89. |
Italy |
Prosciutto Toscano |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
90. |
Italy |
Provolone Valpadana |
Cheese |
91. |
Italy |
Taleggio |
Cheese |
92. |
Italy |
Asiago |
Cheese |
93. |
Italy |
Fontina |
Cheese |
94. |
Italy |
Gorgonzola |
Cheese |
95. |
Italy |
Grana Padano |
Cheese |
96. |
Italy |
Mozzarella di Bufala Campana |
Cheese |
97. |
Italy |
Parmigiano Reggiano |
Cheese |
98. |
Italy |
Pecorino Romano |
Cheese |
99. |
Italy |
Pecorino Toscano |
Cheese |
100. |
Italy |
Arancia Rossa di Sicilia |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
101. |
Italy |
Mela Alto Adige / Südtiroler Apfel |
Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed |
102. |
Italy |
Grappa |
Spirit |
103. |
Italy |
Chianti |
Wine |
104. |
Italy |
Marsala |
Wine |
105. |
Italy |
Asti |
Wine |
106. |
Italy |
Barbaresco |
Wine |
107. |
Italy |
Barolo |
Wine |
108. |
Italy |
Acqui / Brachetto d'Acqui |
Wine |
109. |
Italy |
Brunello di Montalcino |
Wine |
110. |
Italy |
Vino nobile di Montepulciano |
Wine |
111. |
Italy |
Bolgheri Sassicaia |
Wine |
112. |
Italy |
Franciacorta |
Wine |
113. |
Italy |
Lambrusco di Sorbara |
Wine |
114. |
Italy |
Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro |
Wine |
115. |
Italy |
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo |
Wine |
116. |
Italy |
Soave |
Wine |
117. |
Italy |
Sicilia |
Wine |
118. |
Italy |
Toscano / Toscana |
Wine |
119. |
Italy |
Conegliano – Prosecco / Conegliano Valdobbiadene – Prosecco / Valdobbiadene – Prosecco |
Wine |
120. |
Italy |
Bardolino Superiore |
Wine |
121. |
Austria |
Tiroler Speck |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams |
122. |
Hungary |
Tokaj/Tokaji |
Wine |
123. |
Hungary |
Törkölypálinka |
Spirit |
124. |
Hungary |
Pálinka |
Spirit |
125. |
Hungary |
Szegedi téliszalámi / Szegedi szalámi |
Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) |
126. |
Austria |
Jägertee / Jagertee / Jagatee |
Spirit |
127. |
Austria |
Inländerrum |
Spirit |
128. |
Poland |
Polska Wódka/Polish Vodka |
Spirit |
129. |
Portugal |
Queijo S. Jorge |
Cheese |
130. |
Portugal |
Madeira / Vinho da Madeira / Madère / Vin de Madère / Madeira Wine / Madeira Wein / Madera / Vino di Madera / Madeira Wijn |
Wine |
131. |
Portugal |
Porto / vinho do Porto / Port / Port Wine / vin de Porto / Oporto / Portvin / Portwein / Portwijn |
Wine |
132. |
Portugal |
Douro |
Wine |
133. |
Portugal |
Dão |
Wine |
134. |
Portugal |
Vinho Verde |
Wine |
135. |
Romania |
Dealu Mare |
Wine |
136. |
Romania |
Murfatlar |
Wine |
137. |
Romania |
Târnave |
Wine |
138. |
Finland |
Suomalainen Vodka/ Finsk Vodka / Vodka of Finland |
Spirit |
139. |
Finland |
Suomalainen Marjalikööri /Suomalainen Hedelmälikööri / Finsk Bärlikör / Finsk Frutlikör / Finnish berry liqueur / Finnish fruit liqueur |
Spirit |
140. |
Sweden |
Svensk Vodka/ Swedish Vodka |
Spirit |
SECTION B
Geographical Indications of Singapore
(1) According to the classification of Geographical Indications covered by 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 as set out in Annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
(2) According to the classification of Geographical Indications covered by 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 as set out in Annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
(3) Product of Germany, Austria, Belgium (German-speaking Community).
(4) Product of Greece or Cyprus.