Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10543 – BISCUIT HOLDING / CONTINENTAL BAKERIES HOLDING)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 459/01)

On 11 March 2022, 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 policy’ 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 32022M10543. EUR-Lex is the online point of access to European Union law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.10947 – ATLAS ARTERIA / OTPP / SKYWAY CONCESSION COMPANY)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2022/C 459/02)

On 25 November 2022, 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 policy’ 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 32022M10947. EUR-Lex is the online point of access to European Union law.

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1.

Interest rate applied by the European Central Bank to its main refinancing operations (1):

2,00 % on 1 December 2022

Euro exchange rates (2)

1 December 2022

(2022/C 459/03)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,0454
JPY	Japanese yen	142,48
DKK	Danish krone	7,4373
GBP	Pound sterling	0,85715
SEK	Swedish krona	10,8984
CHF	Swiss franc	0,9868
ISK	Iceland króna	148,70
NOK	Norwegian krone	10,2495
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	24,361
HUF	Hungarian forint	413,50
PLN	Polish zloty	4,6998
RON	Romanian leu	4,9303
TRY	Turkish lira	19,4778
AUD	Australian dollar	1,5377
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4059
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,1371
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6446
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,4195
KRW	South Korean won	1 363,81
ZAR	South African rand	18,5393
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,3965
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5500
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 160,84
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,6050
PHP	Philippine peso	58,793
RUB	Russian rouble
THB	Thai baht	36,526
BRL	Brazilian real	5,4508
MXN	Mexican peso	20,1472
INR	Indian rupee	84,9330

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(1)  Rate applied to the most recent operation carried out before the indicated day. In the case of a variable rate tender, the interest rate is the marginal rate.

(2)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

Opinion 07/2022

(pursuant to Article 322(1)(a), TFEU)

concerning the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 as regards the establishment of a diversified funding strategy as a general borrowing method [2022/0370 (COD)]

(2022/C 459/04)

The European Court of Auditors has published its opinion 07/2022 (pursuant to Article 322(1), TFEU) concerning the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046 as regards the establishment of a diversified funding strategy as a general borrowing method [2022/0370 (COD)].

The opinion can be consulted directly or downloaded at the European Court of Auditors’ website: https://www.eca.europa.eu/en/Pages/DocItem.aspx?did=62737

NOTICE PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 29(2) OF THE STAFF REGULATIONS

Publication of a vacancy for the function of Director for General Affairs (AD 14) in Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) (Brussels)

COM/2022/10421

(2022/C 459/05)

The European Commission has published a vacancy notice (reference COM/2022/10421) for the function of Director for General Affairs (AD 14) in Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO).

To consult the text of the vacancy notice in 24 languages and to submit your application, please visit this dedicated webpage on the European Commission’s website: https://europa.eu/!B8fV6v

Notice of Initiation concerning a review of the safeguard measure applicable to imports of certain steel products

(2022/C 459/06)

On 31 January 2019, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) imposed a definitive safeguard measure on certain steel products (the ‘Definitive Safeguard Regulation’) (1). By Regulation (EU) 2021/1029, the Commission prolonged the steel safeguard measure until 30 June 2024 (‘the Prolongation Regulation’) (2). The product under review is certain steel products. The product under review is composed of the 26 product categories included in the Annex to this Notice.

1.   Scope of the review

Recital (85) of the Prolongation Regulation set out that the Commission will carry out a review to determine whether the safeguard measure should be terminated by 30 June 2023, which is one year earlier than its otherwise current duration. In line with its commitment under the Prolongation Regulation, the review investigation will focus on collecting and analysing any relevant evidence and data to determine whether it would be justified to terminate the measure by 30 June 2023. To that end, the Commission deems it necessary to collect certain specific information via questionnaires (see Section 2 below).

In addition, considering that the Commission used data pertaining to the year 2021 in the last review in order to update the list of developing countries subject to the measure, the Commission may also use this review to update such a list in view of the data for 2022.

2.   Procedure

In light of the above, the Commission hereby initiates a review of the existing steel safeguard measure applicable to imports of certain steel products, limited to the scope specified in point 1.

2.1.   Questionnaires for Union producers

Union producers are requested to fill in and submit the questionnaires, through their respective Union associations where appropriate, by 13 January 2023.

A template of the relevant questionnaire is available at: https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/investigations/case-view?caseId=2645

2.2.   Questionnaires for Union users

Union users are requested to fill in and submit the questionnaires, through their respective Union associations where appropriate, by 13 January 2023.

A template of the relevant questionnaire is available at: https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/investigations/case-view?caseId=2645

2.3.   Written submissions

In order to obtain all relevant information deemed necessary for the investigation, interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known, submit information and provide supporting evidence to the Commission. This information and supporting evidence must reach the Commission by 13 January 2023.

2.4.   Possibility to comment on other parties’ submissions

In order to guarantee the rights of defence, interested parties should have the possibility to comment on the information submitted by other interested parties. When doing so, interested parties may only address the issues raised in the other interested parties’ submissions and may not raise new issues.

Such comments must reach the Commission within 7 days from the moment the submissions mentioned in paragraph 2.3 are made available for inspection by interested parties. The Commission may also issue specific instructions on the structure of the rebuttals at a later stage in the proceeding. In such case, the Commission would inform interested parties via a Note to the file in Tron accordingly.

Access to the file available for inspection for interested parties is made via Tron.tdi at the following address: https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/tron/TDI. Please follow the instructions on that page to get access.

The outlined timeframe is without prejudice to the Commission’s right to request additional information from interested parties in duly justified cases.

Given the need to complete the review in a short timeframe – see Section 6. Below – and the fact that interested parties will be given the possibility to comment on other parties’ submissions, which will ensure sufficient opportunities to defend their interests, the Commission will not organise hearings for the purpose of this investigation, unless exceptional circumstances so require.

2.5.   Submission of information and extension to time limits specified in this Notice

As a rule, interested parties may only submit information within the timeframes specified in this Notice. Any extension to the time limits provided for in this Notice can only be requested in exceptional circumstances and will only be granted if duly justified. Duly justified exceptional extensions to the deadline to make submission will normally be limited to 3 additional days.

Interested parties are requested not to provide further information outside the periods set out in this Notice or in any further communication sent by the Commission. In order to properly conclude the investigation on time, any submission, rebuttal or any other written document which does not respect the deadlines specified by the Commission may be disregarded.

2.6.   Instructions for making written submissions and correspondence

Information submitted to the Commission for the purpose of trade defence proceeding shall be free from copyrights. Interested parties, before submitting to the Commission information and/or data which is subject to third party copyrights, must request specific permission to the copyright holder explicitly allowing the Commission a) to use the information and data for the purpose of this trade defence proceeding and b) to provide the information and/or data to interested parties to this investigation in a form that allows them to exercise their rights of defence.

All written submissions provided by interested parties for which confidential treatment is requested shall be labelled ‘Limited’ (3). Parties submitting information in the course of this investigation are invited to reason their request for confidential treatment.

Parties providing ‘Limited’ information are required to furnish non-confidential summaries of it pursuant to Article 8 of EU Regulation 2015/478 (4) and Article 5 of EU Regulation 2015/755 (5), which will be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’. Those summaries should be sufficiently detailed to permit a reasonable understanding of the substance of the information submitted in confidence and must reach the Commission at the same time of the ‘Limited’ version.

If a party providing confidential information fails to show good cause for a confidential treatment request or does not furnish a non-confidential summary of it in the requested format and quality, the Commission may disregard such information.

Interested parties are strongly encouraged to make all written submissions and requests via TRON.tdi (https://tron.trade.ec.europa.eu/tron/TDI), including scanned powers of attorney where appropriate.

By using TRON.tdi or e-mail, interested parties express their agreement with the rules applicable to electronic submissions contained in the document ‘CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION IN TRADE DEFENCE CASES’ published on the website of the Directorate-General for Trade: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2011/june/tradoc_148003.pdf.

The interested parties must indicate their name, address, telephone and a valid e-mail address and they should ensure that the provided e-mail address is a functioning official business email that is checked on a daily basis. Once contact details are provided, the Commission will communicate with interested parties by TRON.tdi or email only, unless they explicitly request to receive all documents from the Commission by another means of communication or unless the nature of the document to be sent requires the use of a registered mail. For further rules and information concerning correspondence with the Commission including principles that apply to submissions via TRON.tdi, interested parties should consult the communication instructions with interested parties referred to above.

Commission address for correspondence:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Trade

Directorate G, unit G5

Office: CHAR 03/66

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

TRON.tdi: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/tron/tdi

Email address: TRADE-SAFE009-REVIEW@ec.europa.eu

2.7.   Automatic extension of status of interested parties

Like in the previous review investigations, the Commission has decided to automatically extend the status of interested parties to all those parties that have come forward and have been duly registered at some point during the proceeding that was initiated on 23 March 2018. Therefore, these parties do not need to make an additional request, as their access to TRON will be automatically granted.

On the other hand, any party not previously registered in TRON as interested party to the safeguard proceeding, and who wishes to take part in this investigation, is invited to register as interested party following the instructions in Section 2.6 above.

The Commission recalls that a company, industry association, third country government, etc that is not yet part of the case directory, and hence is not an interested party to the case, will acquire the procedural rights associated to this review investigation only from the moment they have duly registered as interested party in line with the instructions of Section 2.6 above.

The Commission also recalls that those interested parties represented by law firms or other external representatives, will need to provide an updated Power of Attorney for this investigation.

3.   Schedule of the review

The Commission will conclude the review investigation by 30 June 2023.

4.   Non-cooperation

In cases where any interested party does not provide the necessary information that may have been requested by the Commission within the time limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings may be made on the basis of facts available, in accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2015/478 and Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2015/755. Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information may be disregarded and use may be made of facts available.

5.   Hearing Officer

The Hearing Officer acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission investigation services. The Hearing Officer reviews requests for access to the file, disputes regarding the confidentiality of documents, requests for extension of time limits and any other request concerning the rights of defence of interested parties and third parties as may arise during the proceeding.

Interested parties may request an intervention of the Hearing Officer. In principle, these interventions shall be limited to the issues that have arisen during the current review proceeding.

A request for an intervention of the Hearing Officer should be made in writing and should specify the reasons for the request. Interested parties are invited to follow the timeframes set out in Section 2.3 to Section 2.5 of this Notice to requests for intervention to the Hearing Officer. Where such requests are submitted outside the relevant timeframes, the Hearing Officer may also examine the reasons for such late requests, having due regard to the interests of good administration and the timely completion of the investigation.

For further information and contact details interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer’s web pages on DG Trade’s website: http://ec.europa.eu/trade/trade-policy-and-you/contacts/hearing-officer/.

6.   Processing of personal data

Any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council (6).

A data protection notice that informs all individuals of the processing of personal data in the framework of Commission’s trade defence activities is available on DG Trade’s website: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/html/157639.htm.

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(1)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/159 of 31 January 2019 imposing definitive safeguard measures against imports of certain steel products (OJ L 31, 1.2.2019, p. 27).

(2)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1029 of 24 June 2021 amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/159 to prolong the safeguard measure on imports of certain steel products (OJ L 225, 25.6.2021, p. 1).

(3)  A ‘Limited’ document is a document which is considered confidential pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2015/478, Article 5 of Regulation (EU) 2015/755 and Article 3.2 of the WTO Agreement on Safeguards. It is also a document protected pursuant to Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43).

(4)  OJ L 83, 27.3.2015, p. 16.

(5)  OJ L 123, 19.5.2015, p. 33.

(6)  Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 and Decision No 1247/2002/EC (OJ L 295, 21.11.2018, p. 39).

Publication of an application for approval of an amendment, which is not minor, to a product specification pursuant to Article 50(2)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

(2022/C 459/07)

This publication confers the right to oppose the amendment application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1) within three months from the date of this publication.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PRODUCT SPECIFICATION OF PROTECTED DESIGNATIONS OF ORIGIN/PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS WHICH IS NOT MINOR

Application for approval of an amendment in accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 53(2), of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

‘Bovški sir’

EU N° PDO-SI-0423-AM01 – 2.9.2020

PDO (x) PGI ( )

1.   Applicant group and legitimate interest

Društvo rejcev drobnice Bovške (Bovec sheep and goat breeders’ association)

The applicant is the same group which submitted the application for registration of ‘Bovški sir’, and it therefore has a legitimate interest.

Address: Trenta 34

SI-5232 Soča

Country: Slovenia

Tel. +386 31409012

2.   Member State or Third Country

Slovenia

3.   Heading in the product specification affected by the amendment(s)

☐	Name of product

☒	Description of product

☐	Geographical area

☐	Proof of origin

☒	Production method

☒

Link

☒

Labelling

☒

Other

4.   Type of amendment(s)

☒	Amendment to the product specification of a registered PDO or PGI not to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

☐	Amendment to product specification of registered PDO or PGI for which a Single Document (or equivalent) has not been published not to be qualified as minor in accordance with the third subparagraph of Article 53(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012

5.   Amendments

5.1.   Description of product

1.   Amendment

All the amendments referred to in this section relate to amendments to point 1.2.1 (Product presentation) of the specification.

The sentence ‘The sheep’s milk must be produced by sheep of the native Bovec sheep breed’ is replaced by the sentence ‘At least 80 % of the sheep’s milk must be produced by sheep of the native Bovec sheep breed and its cross-breeds (such as the improved Bovec sheep), whilst the rest of the milk may be produced by other breeds of sheep.’

The reason for this amendment is that the gene pool of the Bovec sheep is gradually diminishing, as the Bovec sheep nearly died out after the Second World War, which considerably limited their genetic potential. For this reason, breeders have occasionally used rams of other breeds, mainly of the Friesian sheep. The improved Bovec sheep is the result of the breeding of the native Bovec sheep with the East Friesian sheep, which is exceptionally fertile and produces a very high milk yield. The native Bovec sheep was improved in order to obtain a breed of larger individuals which could produce more milk from high-quality basic fodder. The improved Bovec sheep has been registered as a new breed since 2020. Its milk yield is comparable to that of the Bovec sheep, and the milk of both breeds contains a similar proportion of protein and fat. Consequently, this amendment does not affect the final characteristics and organoleptic properties of ‘Bovški sir’.

2.   Amendment

The sentence ‘“Bovški sir” is made in the form of a round wheel 20 to 26 cm in diameter, 8 to 12 cm in height and weighing between 2,5 and 4,5 kg.’ is replaced by the sentence ‘“Bovški sir” is made in the form of a round wheel 17 cm to 26 cm in diameter, 8 cm to 12 cm in height and weighing between 1,8 kg and 4,5 kg.’

The amendment concerns the lowering of the lower limit of the diameter of the wheel from 20 cm to 17 cm and of the lower weight limit from 2,5 kg to 1,8 kg.

Tourism has become one of the fastest growing industries in the Soča Valley in recent years, which has led to a marked increase in demand for ‘Bovški sir’, resulting in a change in the pattern of sales. Customers mostly prefer to buy ‘Bovški sir’ directly from producers in the form of whole cheeses, which explains the high demand for lighter cheeses. The change in the size and weight of wheels of ‘Bovški sir’ thus allows producers to be more flexible in their production, as it enables smaller/lighter wheels of ‘Bovški sir’ to be produced, thereby meeting customer demand.

3.   Amendment

The sentence ‘Normal ripeness for consumption: at least 60 days’ is replaced by the sentence ‘Normal ripeness for consumption: at least 45 days’.

The change concerns a reduction, from 60 days to at least 45 days, in the time required to reach normal ripeness for consumption.

The reduction in the weight and size of ‘Bovški sir’ has also reduced the ripening time of the cheese, as smaller cheeses ripen faster and become ripe for consumption after 45 days.

This time reduction affects neither the natural maturation processes nor the final characteristics of the product.

5.2.   Production method

1.   Amendment

The first sentence of point 3.2.1 (Preparation of milk for cheesemaking) of the specification, which states that ‘At least 80 % of the sheep’s milk must be produced by sheep of the native Bovec sheep breed’, is replaced by the sentence ‘At least 80 % of the sheep’s milk must be produced by sheep of the native Bovec sheep breed and its cross-breeds (such as the improved Bovec sheep).’

That amendment concerns amendment 1 in section 5.1. (Description of product).

2.   Amendment

In Chapter 2 (Outline of the technical production process for ‘Bovški sir’), point 11. (Ripening) is amended as follows: ‘The cheese is fit for consumption after at least 45 days of ripening.’

In points 3.2.8 (Cheese ripening) and 3.2.9.1 (Assessment of cheese), the ripening time of the cheese is corrected from ‘60 days’ to ‘45 days’.

That amendment concerns amendment 3 in section 5.1. (Description of product).

5.3.   Link

Amendment

In point 5.1.3.2 of the specification (Milk production) the existing text ‘The milk that is processed into “Bovški sir” is obtained from milking sheep of the native Bovec breed (described in more detail below)’ is replaced by ‘The milk that is processed into “Bovški sir” is obtained from milking sheep of the native Bovec breed (described in more detail below) and cross-breeds thereof such as the improved Bovec sheep – a cross between the native Bovec sheep and the East Friesian sheep, a breed that is exceptionally fertile and has a very high milk yield. The Bovec sheep was cross-bred in order to improve its milk yield.’

That amendment concerns amendment 1 in section 5.1. (Description of product).

5.4.   Labelling

Amendment

In the specification, point 5.3 (‘Logo for “Bovški sir”’) is deleted.

This also affects the amendment to Point 3.2.9.2 (‘Labelling’), the first sentence of which states that ‘cheeses which meet all the requirements of the specification are marked with the producer’s name, the “Bovški sir” name and logo (shown below), the corresponding Community label and the national quality symbol.’ This sentence is replaced by the sentence ‘Cheeses meeting all the requirements of the specification must be labelled with the producer’s name, the “Bovški sir” name and the corresponding Community symbol.’

The logo for ‘Bovški sir’ belongs to the Društvo rejcev drobnice Bovške (Bovec sheep and goat breeders’ association). As producers of ‘Bovški sir’ are not obliged to be members of the association, it would be improper to require non-members to use the logo. If non-members wish to use the association’s logo, they can obtain it from the association.

5.5.   Other

Amendment

Other – Assessment sheet

The table entitled ‘Minimum scores for each characteristic’ in point 5.2 (Assessment sheet for ‘Bovški sir’ after ripening) sets out the minimum number of points to be obtained by a cheese for external appearance, colour, paste, cross-section, aroma and taste. The minimum number of points for the external appearance, cross-section and aroma of a cheese in the table has been changed. The minimum score for external appearance is increased from 1,5 to 1,75, for the cross-section it is reduced from 2,5 to 2,0 and for the aroma of the cheese it goes up from 1,5 to 1,75.

The proposed amendments stem from the findings of multiannual organoleptic assessments of ‘Bovški sir’. The most significant problems that arose in the assessment concerned the cross-section of the cheese, as cheeses made from raw milk rarely have an ideal cross-section. There have been situations where certain cheeses could not be sold due to the score for the cross-section, even where all other characteristics scored highly.

The minimum score for external appearance has been increased, as the external appearance is also important and indicates the cheese’s consistency and cleanness and shows that the producer has taken proper care of it. The minimum score for aroma has also been raised, as this is the first indication that a cheese does not meet the requirements.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

‘Bovški sir’

EU No: PDO-SI-0423-AM01 – 2.9.2020

PDO (x) PGI ( )

1.   Name(s) of PDO

‘Bovški sir’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Slovenia

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 (1) applies

‘Bovški sir’ is classed as a hard full-fat cheese. It is made from at least 80 % raw sheep’s milk from the native Bovec sheep breed and its cross-breeds (such as the improved Bovec sheep), but it may also contain up to 20 % cow’s or goat’s milk. The round whole cheeses are 17-26 cm in diameter and 8-12 cm in height, weighing between 1,8 kg and 4,5 kg. The rind is firm, smooth and even, grey-brown to pale beige in colour. The sides are slightly convex and the edges slightly rounded. The paste is compact, elastic, dense, breaking cleanly, brittle but not crumbly. It is of a uniform grey-beige colour, with sparse, evenly-distributed eyes the size of a lentil and occasional small holes and cracks. The paste of more mature cheeses is more compact and more brittle. It has a distinctive full, intense, slightly piquant aroma and taste. Cheeses mature for between 45 days and two years. If cow’s or goat’s milk has been added, the taste and aroma are milder. ‘Bovški sir’ contains at least 60 % dry matter and 45 % fat in the dry matter.

3.3.   Feed (for products of animal origin only) and raw materials (for processed products only)

‘Bovški sir’ is produced from raw sheep’s milk from the native Bovec sheep breed and its cross-breeds (improved Bovec sheep) or from a mixture of sheep’s, goat’s and cow’s milk. The proportion of goat’s or cow’s milk may not exceed 20 % of the total volume of milk. The production of ‘Bovški sir’ is limited to the period of the animals’ lactation, which coincides with the growing cycle of the pastures where the livestock graze. The major part of the basic feed ration during the animals’ lactation period is pasture, although this may also be combined with hay and silage. The basic ration must account for at least 75 % of the dry matter of the daily ration.

3.4.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the identified geographical area

All steps in the production of ‘Bovški sir’, from the production of the milk to the production and maturing of the cheese, must take place in the identified geographical area.

3.5.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc. of the product the registered name refers to

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3.6.   Specific rules concerning labelling of the product the registered name refers to

Cheeses which meet all the requirements of the specification are labelled with the name of the producer, the protected name and the corresponding EU logo. The percentage of goat’s or cow’s milk, if used, must also be indicated. Producers may also indicate if the cheese was matured for more than one year, is organic or was produced in a mountain dairy.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The area where milk for ‘Bovški sir’ and the cheese itself are produced is defined to the north and west by the national border with Italy, from Mt Mali Mangart and Mt Veliki Mangart to the Učje border crossing. From the border, the perimeter of the area passes through Mt Mali Muzec and Mt Veliki Muzec, taking in the whole of Mt Božca to Na Vrhu, towards Hrib, through Pirovec, Mt Krasji Vrh, Mt Zaprikraj, Mt Zapleč as far as Mt Lopatnik and Mt Krn, Mt Mali Šmohor, Mt Bogatin, Vratca as far as Mt Lanževica, Mala Vrata, Velika Vrata, Travnik, Mt Malo Špičje and Mt Kanjevec, past Mt Triglav and Luknja to Križ, Mt Prisojnik, Mt Mala Mojstrovka, past Travnik to Mt Jalovec, Kotovo Sedlo, Mt Mali Mangart and back to the national border with Italy. The above border regions lie within the geographical area.

5.   Link with the geographical area

‘Bovški sir’ is a product whose importance dates back several centuries. Archaeological findings show that people have lived in the Bovec area for thousands of years. It is therefore presumed that cheese-making developed in this mountainous region some three thousand years ago, at the same time as ironworking. The first records of Bovec date back to before 1174, while the first records of cheese in this area date to the 14th century. Land registers and other records from this era indicate that cheese was a valuable commodity, since farm taxes, fishing leases and so forth were calculated in quantities of cheese (Rutar, 1882). The name ‘Bovški sir’ (in Italian, Formaggio di Plezo vero) was first mentioned in a price list in the Italian town of Udine in 1756, which also shows that ‘Bovški sir’ fetched much higher prices than several other types of cheese. Methods of pasturing and cheese-making and the rules of the mountains were laid down in the Pašni red (pasture management regulations). Dr Henrik Tuma wrote an account of the Pašni red and the working day on Mt Zapotok above Zadnja Trenta Valley, before World War I, which was published in the Planinski Vestnik. This shows that the way of producing ‘Bovški sir’, taking technological progress into account, is much the same today as it was centuries ago. The high-altitude pastures and steep slopes mean that there is little space in the geographical area for intensive farming. The whole of the geographical area lies within the Natura 2000 area, and a substantial part of the geographical area is also within Triglav National Park. The geographical area is characterised by an Alpine-continental climate, partially influenced by the Mediterranean climate, which penetrates inland along the Soča River. Precipitation levels are high throughout the year (average levels for 1961-1990 in Bovec were 2 735 mm/year). Owing to the high surrounding peaks, some valleys receive no sunshine for up to two months of the year. Despite the abundant rainfall, drought and high winds on the thin soil regularly reduce the grass yield, making the area best suited to rearing sheep and goats.

‘Bovški sir’ is produced from sheep’s milk from the native Bovec sheep breed and its cross-breeds (the improved Bovec sheep). The Bovec sheep developed over the centuries in the upper Soča Valley and was named after the town of Bovec. The Bovec sheep breed is a distinctive dairy breed, and has a fine head structure and short ears. Down to the present day, breeding has been directed at the fundamental objective of developing adaptation to harsh grazing and rearing conditions, capacity to graze on high hill and mountain pastures, a placid temperament, longevity and resistance. The milk of Bovec sheep has a higher fat and dry matter content than that of the remaining dairy breeds of sheep in Slovenia, which influences both the yield of cheese and its taste. The improved Bovec sheep is the result of the breeding of the native Bovec sheep with the East Friesian sheep, which is exceptionally fertile and produces a very high milk yield. The native Bovec sheep was improved in order to obtain a breed of larger individuals which could produce more milk.

During the lactation period, dairy animals for the production of milk for ‘Bovški sir’ are grazed on pastures throughout the area. Animals are grazed in the traditional way, which is at the same time the only feasible option financially. This means that the feed during the period in which they produce milk for ‘Bovški sir’ is essentially fresh pasture, which contributes a great deal to the typical taste and aroma of ‘Bovški sir’. The altitude, climate and the geological composition of the soil all contribute to an exceptional diversity of flora on the pasture land. The geographical area features plants which are typical of Alpine, continental and Mediterranean areas.

Reference to publication of the product specification

https://www.gov.si/assets/ministrstva/MKGP/PODROCJA/HRANA/SHEME-KAKOVOSTI/SPECIFIKACIJE-EVROPSKA-KOMISIJA/Bovski_sir_specifikacija.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

INFORMATION NOTICE – PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Geographical indications from the People’s Republic of China

(2022/C 459/08)

In accordance with the text of the Agreement between the European Union and the Government of the People’s Republic of China on cooperation on, and protection of, geographical indications (1), the European Union is currently preparing for the protection of the 175 Chinese geographical indications listed in Annex V of the Agreement.

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 this publication. Statements of opposition should be sent to the following e-mail address:

AGRI-G3@ec.europa.eu

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

(a)	the protection of the name proposed would 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)

the name proposed would 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 (2) and under Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks, the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs, the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks, the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of agricultural origin in alcoholic beverages, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (3) or with one of the geographical indications from non-EU countries protected in the EU under bilateral/multilateral agreements publicly available at the following address: https://www.tmdn.org/giview/

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

(d)	the protection of the name would jeopardise the existence of an entirely or partly identical name, the existence 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 the opponents can give details from which it can be concluded that the name for which protection is considered is generic.

(f)

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 the discussions led under the Agreement and subsequent legal act.

List of Geographical Indications (4)

	Name as registered in the Peoples’ Republic of China	Transcription in Latin characters	Type of product	Translation for information purposes
1.	临沧坚果	Lincang Jian Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Nut	Lincang Macadamia
2.	曹县芦笋	Caoxian Lu Sun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Caoxian Asparagus
3.	莱芜生姜	Laiwu Sheng Jiang	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Laiwu Ginger
4.	桂林罗汉果	Guilin Luo Han Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Guilin Momordica Grosvenori
5.	杞县大蒜	Qixian Da Suan	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Qixian Garlic
6.	伍家台贡茶	Wujiatai Gong Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the Union (the ‘Treaty’) (spices etc.)	Wujiatai Tribute Tea
7.	贵州绿茶	Guizhou Lü Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Guizhou Green Tea
8.	金塔番茄	Jinta Fan Qie	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Jinta Tomato
9.	阿拉善白绒山羊	Alashan Bai Rong Shan Yang	Other products of animal origin – Cashmere	Alxa Cashmere Goats
10.	径山茶	Jingshan Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Jingshan Tea
11.	霍城薰衣草	Huocheng Xun Yi Cao	Flowers and ornamental plants – Lavender	Huocheng Lavender
12.	勃利红松籽	Boli Hong Song Zi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Nut	Boli Pinenut
13.	周至猕猴桃	Zhouzhi Mi Hou Tao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Zhouzhi Kiwi Fruit
14.	内黄花生	Neihuang Hua Sheng	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Peanut	Neihuang Peanut
15.	北票荆条蜜	Beipiao Jing Tiao Mi	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Honey	Beipiao Chaste Honey
16.	彭州莴笋	Pengzhou Wo Sun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Pengzhou Asparagus Lettuce
17.	阿拉善双峰驼	Alashan Shuang Feng Tuo	Fresh meat (and offal) – Camel meat	Alxa Bactrian Camel
18.	穆棱大豆	Muling Da Dou	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	MuLing Soy
19.	鄂托克螺旋藻	Etuoke Luo Xuan Zao	Aquatic plant – Spirulina	Otog Spirulina
20.	广昌白莲	Guangchang Bai Lian	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Guangchang White Lotus Seed
21.	小金苹果	Xiaojin Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Xiaojin Apple
22.	九寨沟蜂蜜	Jiuzhaigou Feng Mi	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Honey	Jiuzhaigou Honey
23.	三亚芒果	Sanya Mang Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Sanya Mango
24.	黑水中蜂蜜	Heishui Zhong Feng Mi	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Honey	Heishui Chinese Honey
25.	覃塘毛尖	Qintang Mao Jian	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Qintang Mao Jian Tea
26.	滕州马铃薯	Tengzhou Ma Ling Shu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Potato	Tengzhou Potato
27.	普陀佛茶	Putuo Fo Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Putuo Buddha Tea
28.	江津花椒	Jiangjin Hua Jiao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Zanthoxylum bungeanum	JiangjinZanthoxylum bungeanum
29.	中宁枸杞	Zhongning Gou Qi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Goji berry	Zhongning Goji Berry
30.	三亚甜瓜	Sanya Tian Gua	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Sanya Melon
31.	临海西兰花	Linhai Xi Lan Hua	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Linhai Broccoli
32.	大连苹果	Dalian Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Dalian Apple
33.	榆林马铃薯	Yulin Ma Ling Shu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Potato	Yulin Potato
34.	攀枝花芒果	Panzhihua Mang Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Panzhihua Mango
35.	水城猕猴桃	Shuicheng Mi Hou Tao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Shuicheng Kiwi Fruit
36.	宜昌蜜桔	Yichang Mi Ju	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Yichang Sweet Orange
37.	湟中燕麦	Huangzhong Yan Mai	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Oats	Huangzhong Oats
38.	博湖辣椒	Bohu La Jiao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Bohu Chilli
39.	平和白芽奇兰	Pinghe Bai Ya Qi Lan	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Pinghe Bai Ya Qi Lan Tea
40.	白莲鹅	Bailian E	Fresh meat (and offal) – Goose	Bailian Goose
41.	广汉缠丝兔	Guanghan Chan Si Tu	Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked,etc.) – Rabbit meat	Guanghan Bunny Rabbit
42.	茶淀玫瑰香葡萄	Chadian Mei Gui Xiang Pu Tao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Chadian Muscat Humberg Grape
43.	策勒红枣	Cele Hong Zao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Cele Red dates
44.	隆化小米	Longhua Xiao Mi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Millet	Longhua Millet
45.	保靖黄金茶	Baojing Huang Jin Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Baojing Golden Tea
46.	五指山红茶	Wuzhishan Hong Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Wuzhishan Black Tea
47.	张北马铃薯	Zhangbei Ma Ling Shu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Potato	Zhangbei Potato
48.	都江堰方竹笋	Dujiangyan Fang Zhu Sun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Dujiangyan Square Bamboo Shoots
49.	安顺山药	Anshun ShanYao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Anshun Chinese Yam
50.	嘉峪关洋葱	Jiayuguan Yang Cong	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vegetable	Jiayuguan Onion
51.	北京鸭	Beijing Ya	Fresh meat (and offal) – Duck	Peking Duck
52.	从江香禾糯	Congjiang Xiang He Nuo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Rice	Congjiang Fragrant Glutinous Rice
53.	北苑贡茶	Beiyuan Gong Cha	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Beiyuan Tribute Tea
54.	肃宁裘皮	Suning Qiu Pi	Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Fur	Suning Fur
55.	宜州桑蚕茧	Yizhou Sang Can Jian	Other animal products – Silk	Yizhou Silkworm Cocoon
56.	镇湖刺绣	Zhenhu Ci Xiu	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Silk	Zhenhu Embroidery
57.	舒席	Shu Xi	Bamboo weaving	Shu Mat
58.	霍邱柳编	Huoqiu Liu Bian	Wicker	Huoqiu Wickerwork
59.	宣纸	Xuan Zhi	Hay	Xuan Paper
60.	连史纸	Lian-shi Zhi	Bamboo	Lian-shi Paper
61.	黄梅挑花	Huangmei Tiao Hua	Cotton	Huangmei Cross-stitch
62.	香云纱	Xiangyun Sha	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Silk	Xiangyun Gambiered Gauze
63.	蜀锦	Shu Jin	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Silk	Shu Brocade
64.	蜀绣	Shu Xiu	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Silk	Shu Embroider
65.	青神竹编	Qingshen Zhu Bian	Wicker	Qingshen Bamboo Weaving
66.	石泉蚕丝	Shiquan Can Si	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Silk	Shiquan Silk
67.	黄岗柳编	Huanggang Liu Bian	Wicker	Huanggang Wickerwork
68.	遂昌竹炭	Suichang Zhu Tan	Bamboo	Suichang Bamboo Charcoal
69.	牛栏山二锅头	Niulanshan Er Guo Tou	Spirit drink	Niulanshan Erguotou Liquor
70.	涉县柴胡	Shexian Chai Hu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Root	Shexian Bupleurum
71.	泊头鸭梨	Botou Ya Li	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Pear	Botou Ya Pear
72.	戎子酒庄葡萄酒	Rongzijiuzhuang Pu Tao Jiu	Wines	Chateau Rongzi wine
73.	老龙口白酒	Laolongkou Bai Jiu	Spirit drink	Laolongkou Liquor
74.	新农寒富苹果	Xinnong Han Fu Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Apple	Xinnong Hanfu Apple
75.	吉林长白山人参	Jilin Changbaishan Ren Shen	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Tuber	Jilin Changbai Mountain Ginseng
76.	露水河红松母林籽仁	Lushuihe Hong Song Mu Lin Zi Ren	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Seeds	Lushuihe pine seeds and kernel
77.	太保胡萝卜	Taibao Hu Luo Bo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Carrot	Taibao Carrot
78.	佳木斯大米	Jiamusi Da Mi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Rice	Jiamusi Rice
79.	饶河东北黑蜂蜂蜜	Raohe Dong Bei Hei Feng Feng Mi	Other product of animal origin (eggs, honey, various dairy products except butter, etc.) – Honey	Honey of Raohe Northeast Black Bees
80.	雨花茶	Yu Hua Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Yuhua Tea
81.	洞庭 (山) 碧螺春茶	Dongtingshan Bi Luo Chun Cha/Dongting Bi Luo Chun Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Dongting Mountain Biluochun Tea
82.	阳澄湖大闸蟹	Yangchenghu Da Zha Xie	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Crab	Yangcheng Lake Crab
83.	盱眙龙虾	Xuyi Long Xia	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Crawfish	Xuyi Crawfish
84.	洋河大曲	Yanghe Da Qu	Spirit drink	Yanghe Daqu Liquor
85.	舟山三疣梭子蟹	Zhoushan San You Suo Zi Xie	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Trituberculatus	Zhoushan Portunus trituberculatus
86.	舟山带鱼	Zhou Shan Dai Yu	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Hairtail	Zhoushan Hairtail
87.	金华火腿	Jinhua Huo Tui	Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ham	Jinhua Ham
88.	文成粉丝	Wencheng Fen Si	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Vermicelli	Wencheng Vermicelli
89.	常山胡柚	Changshan Hu You	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Pomelo	Changshan Pomelo
90.	文成杨梅	Wencheng Yang Mei	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Waxberry	Wencheng Waxberry
91.	太平猴魁茶	Taiping Hou Kui Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Taiping Hou Kui Tea
92.	黄山毛峰茶	Huangshan Mao Feng Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Huangshan Maofeng Tea
93.	霍山石斛	Huoshan Shi Hu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Stem	Huoshan Dendrobe
94.	岳西翠兰	Yuexi Cui Lan	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Yuexi Cuilan Tea
95.	古井贡酒	Gujing Gong Jiu	Spirit drink	Gujing Gongjiu Liquor
96.	涡阳苔干	Guoyang Tai Gan	Fruit, vegetable and cereals fresh or processed – TaiGan	GuoYang Tai Gan
97.	政和白茶	Zhenghe Bai Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Zhenghe White Tea
98.	松溪红茶	Songxi Hong Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Songxi Black Tea
99.	南日鲍	Nanri Bao	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Abalone	Nanri Abalone
100.	云霄枇杷	Yunxiao Pi Pa	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Loquat	Yunxiao Loquat
101.	宁德大黄鱼	Ningde Da Huang Yu	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Large yellow Croaker	Ningde Large Yellow Croaker
102.	河龙贡米	Helong Gong Mi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Rice	Helong Rice
103.	会昌米粉	Huichang Mi Fen	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Rice Noodle	Huichang Rice Noodle
104.	赣南茶油	Gannan Cha You	Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) – Oil	Gannan Camellia Oil
105.	泰和乌鸡	Taihe Wu Ji	Fresh meat (and offal) – Chicken	Tai he Silk Chicken
106.	浮梁茶	Fuliang Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Fuliang Tea
107.	信丰红瓜子	Xinfeng Hong Gua Zi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Melon seed	Xinfeng red Melonseed
108.	寻乌蜜桔	Xunwu Mi Ju	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Orange	Xunwu Orange
109.	日照绿茶	Rizhao Lü Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Rizhao Green Tea
110.	沾化冬枣	Zhanhua Dong Zao	Fruit, vegetable and cereals fresh or processed – Jujube	Zhanhua Winter Jujube
111.	沂水苹果	Yishui Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetable and cereals fresh or processed – Apple	Yishui Apple
112.	平阴玫瑰	Pingyin Mei Gui	Flowers and ornamental plants – Flowers	Pingyin Rose
113.	菏泽牡丹籽油	Heze Mu Dan Zi You	Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) – Oil	Heze Peony Seed Oil
114.	陈集山药	Chenji Shan Yao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Yam	Chenji Yam
115.	水沟庙大蒜	Shuigoumiao Da Suan	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Garlic	Shuigoumiao Garlic
116.	灵宝苹果	Lingbao Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Apple	Lingbao Apple
117.	正阳花生	Zhengyang Hua Sheng	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Peanut	Zhengyang Peanut
118.	柘城辣椒	Zhecheng La Jiao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Chili	Zhecheng Chili
119.	泸州老窖酒	Luzhou Laojiao Jiu	Spirit drink	Luzhou Laojiao Liquor
120.	赤壁青砖茶	Chibi QIng Zhuan Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Chibi Qing Brick Tea
121.	英山云雾茶	Yingshang Yun Wu Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Yingshan cloud and mist Tea
122.	襄阳高香茶	Xiangyang Gao Xiang Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Xiangyang high-aroma Tea
123.	五峰五倍子	Wufeng Wu Bei Zi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Wufeng Gallnuts
124.	孝感米酒	Xiaogan Mi Jiu	Alcoholic Rice drink	Xiaogan Rice Wine
125.	酒鬼酒	Jiu Gui Jiu	Spirit drink	Jiu Gui Liquor
126.	古丈毛尖	Guzhang Mao Jian	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Guzhang Maojian Tea
127.	永丰辣酱	Yongfeng La Jiang	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Sauce	Yongfeng Chili Paste
128.	新会陈皮	Xinhui Chen Pi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Xinhui Trangerine Peel
129.	化橘红	Hua Ju Hong	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Fruit	Hua Pummelo Peel
130.	高州桂圆肉	Gaozhou Gui Yuan Rou	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Longan	Gao Zhou Longan Pulp
131.	增城荔枝	Zengcheng Li Zhi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Litchi	Zengcheng Litchi
132.	梅州金柚	Meizhou Jin You	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Pomelo	Meizhou Golden Pomelo
133.	六堡茶	Liu Pao Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Liu Pao Tea
134.	凌云白毫	Lingyun Bai Hao	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Lingyun Bai Hao Tea
135.	姑辽茶	Guliao Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Guliao Tea
136.	融安金桔	Rong’an Jin Ju	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Kumquat	Rong’an Kumquat
137.	北海生蚝	Beihai Sheng Hao	Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived therefrom – Oyster	Beihai Oyster
138.	博白桂圆	Bobai Gui Yuan	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Longan	Bobai Longan
139.	澄迈桥头地瓜	Chengmai Qiaotou Di Gua	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Potato	Chengmai Qiaotou Sweet Potato
140.	涪陵榨菜	Fuling Zha Cai	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Tuber	Fuling Pickled Mustard Tuber
141.	丰都牛肉	Fengdu Niu Rou	Fresh meat (and offal) – Beef	Fengdu Beef
142.	奉节脐橙	Feng Jie Qi Cheng	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Orange	Fengjie Navel Orange
143.	合川桃片	Hechuan Tao Pian	Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares – Pastry	Hechuan Walnut Rice Slices
144.	忠州豆腐乳/忠县豆腐乳	Zhongzhou Dou Fu Ru/Zhongxian Dou Fu Ru	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Tofu	Zhongzhou Pickled Tofu/Zhongxian Pickled Tofu
145.	石柱黄连	Shizhu Huang Lian	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Root	Shizhu Coptis Root
146.	汉源花椒	Hanyuan Hua Jiao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Pepper	Hanyuan red pepper
147.	攀枝花块菌	Panzhihua Kuai Jun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Truffle	Panzhihua Truffle
148.	蒙顶山茶	Mengdingshan Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Mengding Mountain Tea
149.	遂宁矮晚柚	Suining Ai Wan You	Fruit, vegetable and cereals fresh or processed – Pomelo	Suining Dwarf-Late Pomelo
150.	峨眉山藤椒油	Emeishan Teng Jiao You	Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)	Mount Emei Pepper oil
151.	米易枇杷	Miyi Pi Pa	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Loquat	Miyi Loquat
152.	修文猕猴桃	Xiuwen Mi Hou Tao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Kiwi	Xiuwen Kiwi
153.	织金竹荪	Zhijin Zhu Sun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Dictyophora indusiata	Zhijin Dictyophora indusiata
154.	兴仁薏仁米/兴仁苡仁米	Xingren Yi Ren Mi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Coix Seed	Xinren Coix Seed
155.	盘县火腿	Panxian Huo Tui	Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)	Panxian Ham
156.	都匀毛尖茶	Duyun Mao Jian Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Duyun Maojian Tea
157.	麻江蓝莓	Majiang Lan Mei	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Blueberry	Majiang Blueberry
158.	宣威火腿	Xuanwei Huo Tui	Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ham	Xuanwei Ham
159.	文山三七	Wenshan San Qi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Notoginseng	Wenshan Notoginseng
160.	勐海茶	Menghai Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Menghai Tea
161.	朱苦拉咖啡	Chucola Ka Fei	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Coffee	Chucola Coffee
162.	撒坝火腿	Saba Huo Tui	Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ham	Saba Ham
163.	紫阳富硒茶	Ziyang Fu Xi Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Ziyang Selenium-enriched Tea
164.	泾阳茯砖茶	Jingyang Fu Zhuan Cha	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Jingyang Brick Tea
165.	汉中仙毫	Hanzhong Xian Hao	Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices etc.) – Tea	Hanzhong Xianhao Tea
166.	铜川苹果	Tongchuan Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Apple	Tongchuan Apple
167.	韩城大红袍花椒	Hancheng Da Hong Pao Hua Jiao	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Pepper	Hancheng Da Hong Pao Red Pepper
168.	富平柿饼	Fuping Shi Bing	Fruit, vegetable and cereals fresh or processed – Persimmon	Fuping Dried Persimmon
169.	兰州百合	Lanzhou Bai He	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Lily	Lanzhou Lily
170.	武都油橄榄	Wudu You Gan Lan	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Olive	Wudu Olive
171.	甘南羊肚菌	Gannan Yang Du Jun	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Morchella	Gannan Morchella
172.	定西马铃薯	Dingxi Ma Ling Shu	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Potato	Dingxi Potato
173.	岷县当归	Minxian Dang Gui	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Root	Minxian Angelica
174.	宁夏枸杞	Ningxia Gou Qi	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Goji Berry	Ningxia Goji Berry
175.	阿克苏苹果	Aksu Ping Guo	Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Apple	Aksu Apple

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(1)  OJ L 408I, 4.12.2020, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

(3)  OJ L 130, 17.5.2019, p. 1.

(4)  List of GIs registered in The People’s Republic of China provided by the Chinese authorities.