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Document 32021D2233

    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)

    Legal status of the document In force

    ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2021/2233/oj

    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.


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