10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/1

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 232/01

Date of adoption of the decision	16.4.2013
Reference number of State Aid	SA.34665 (12/N)
Member State	Poland
Region	Podkarpackie	—
Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)	Budowa regionalnej sieci szerokopasmowej aglomeracji rzeszowskiej ResMAN
Legal basis	1) Ustawa z dnia 6 grudnia 2006 r. o zasadach prowadzenia polityki rozwoju (Dz.U. nr 227, poz. 1658 z późn. zm.) 2) Uchwała nr 288/5681/10 Zarządu Województwa Podkarpackiego, z dnia 2 czerwca 2010 r. w sprawie dokonania oceny strategicznej i warunkowego wyboru projektów do dofinansowania z Europejskiego Funduszu Rozwoju Regionalnego w ramach osi priorytetowej III Społeczeństwo Informacyjne Regionalnego Programu Operacyjnego Województwa Podkarpackiego na lata 2007–2013 3) Decyzja Komisji Europejskiej C(2007) 4560 z dnia 1 października 2007 r. w sprawie przyjęcia w ramach pomocy wspólnotowej programu operacyjnego Europejskiego Funduszu Rozwoju Regionalnego objętego celem „konwergencja” w regionie Podkarpackie w Polsce
Type of measure	Scheme	—
Objective	Social support to individual consumers, Regional development
Form of aid	Direct grant
Budget	Overall budget: PLN 18,04 million
Intensity	Measure does not constitute aid
Duration (period)	—
Economic sectors	Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community
Name and address of the granting authority	Zarząd Województwa Podkarpackiego w Rzeszowie Al. Ł. Cieplińskiego 4 35-959 Rzeszów POLSKA/POLAND
Other information	—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

Date of adoption of the decision	2.7.2013
Reference number of State Aid	SA.35200 (12/N)
Member State	Germany
Region	—	—
Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)	Rennwett- und Lotteriegesetz
Legal basis	Rennwett- und Lotteriegesetz
Type of measure	Scheme	—
Objective	Sectoral development
Form of aid	Other
Budget	Annual budget: EUR 10 million
Intensity	Measure does not constitute aid
Duration (period)	—
Economic sectors	Raising of horses and other equines, Gambling and betting activities
Name and address of the granting authority	Bewilligungsbehörden in den 16 Bundesländern
Other information	—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

Date of adoption of the decision	23.1.2013
Reference number of State Aid	SA.35596 (12/N)
Member State	Slovenia
Region	—	—
Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)	Shema podpore slovenski filmski proizvodnji
Legal basis	Zakon o Slovenskem filmskem centru, javni agenciji RS (Uradni list RS št. 77/10, 40/12); Pravilnik o izvedbi postopka izbire projektov, pogojih in merilih za izbor projektov ter postopku sklepanja pogodb, vsebine pogodb in načinu nadzora nad izvajanjem pogodb Slovenskega filmskega centra, javne agencije RS (Uradni list RS, št. 60/11 in 62)
Type of measure	Scheme	—
Objective	Culture
Form of aid	Direct grant
Budget	Overall budget: EUR 11 400 000   Annual budget: EUR 3 800 000
Intensity	100 %
Duration (period)	1.1.2013-31.12.2015
Economic sectors	Motion picture, video and television programme activities
Name and address of the granting authority	Slovenski filmski center, javna agencija Miklošičeva 38 SI-1000 Ljubljana SLOVENIJA
Other information	—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

Date of adoption of the decision	27.5.2013
Reference number of State Aid	SA.35979 (13/N)
Member State	Romania
Region	Bihor	Article 107(3)(a)
Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)	Proiect pentru schema de ajutor la înființare pentru companii aeriene cu plecare de pe Aeroportul Oradea (2013-2017)
Legal basis	Proiectul de hotărâre al CJ Bihor privind aprobarea ajutorului financiar la înființare pentru deschiderea de noi rute și/sau frecvențe de operare aeriene la Regia Autonomă, Aeroportul Oradea
Type of measure	Scheme	—
Objective	Sectoral development, Regional development
Form of aid	Direct grant
Budget	Overall budget: RON 10,89 million   Annual budget: RON 2,18 million
Intensity	50 %
Duration (period)	27.5.2013-31.12.2017
Economic sectors	Passenger air transport
Name and address of the granting authority	Consiliul Județean Bihor Parcul Traian nr. 5 Oradea ROMÂNIA
Other information	—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

Date of adoption of the decision	6.6.2013
Reference number of State Aid	SA.36183 (13/N-647)
Member State	Germany
Region	Baden-Wuerttemberg	—
Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)	Verlängerung der Filmförderregelung der MFG Baden-Württemberg
Legal basis	Beschluss des Aufsichtsrates der MFG Medien- und Filmgesellschaft Baden-Württemberg in der Sitzung am 28. November 2003; Vergabeordnung Filmförderung MFG Baden-Württemberg in der Fassung vom 1. Januar 2011 http://www.mfg.de/film/
Type of measure	Scheme	—
Objective	Culture
Form of aid	Direct grant
Budget	Overall budget: EUR 28,08 million   Annual budget: EUR 14,04 million
Intensity	50 %
Duration (period)	Until 31.12.2014
Economic sectors	Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities
Name and address of the granting authority	Filmförderung Baden-Württemberg Breitscheiderstrasse 4 70174 Stuttgart DEUTSCHLAND
Other information	—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/6

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6847 — Triton/Suomen Lähikauppa)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 232/02

On 22 February 2013, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

—	in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

—	in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32013M6847. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/7

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Euro exchange rates (1)

9 August 2013

2013/C 232/03

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,3373
JPY	Japanese yen	128,96
DKK	Danish krone	7,4588
GBP	Pound sterling	0,86135
SEK	Swedish krona	8,6747
CHF	Swiss franc	1,2310
ISK	Iceland króna
NOK	Norwegian krone	7,8170
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	25,925
HUF	Hungarian forint	298,43
LTL	Lithuanian litas	3,4528
LVL	Latvian lats	0,7030
PLN	Polish zloty	4,1877
RON	Romanian leu	4,4382
TRY	Turkish lira	2,5657
AUD	Australian dollar	1,4587
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,3762
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	10,3714
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,6682
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,6829
KRW	South Korean won	1 485,77
ZAR	South African rand	13,0667
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	8,1870
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,5165
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	13 746,62
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,3522
PHP	Philippine peso	58,179
RUB	Russian rouble	44,0000
THB	Thai baht	41,817
BRL	Brazilian real	3,0466
MXN	Mexican peso	16,8567
INR	Indian rupee	81,3040

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

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/8

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BINDING TARIFF INFORMATION

2013/C 232/04

List of customs authorities designated by Member States for the purposes of receiving applications for, or issuing binding tariff information, adopted in accordance with Article 6(5) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2454/93 (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 214/2007 (2).

Member State	Customs authority
AUSTRIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Zentralstelle für Verbindliche Zolltarifauskünfte Vordere Zollamtsstraße 5 1030 Wien
BELGIUM	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Centrale administratie der douane en accijnzen Dienst Nomenclatuur (Tarief), Landbouw en Waarde Cel BTI North Galaxy — Gebouw A — 8ste verdieping Koning Albert II laan 33 1030 Brussel
	Administration centrale des douanes et accises Service nomenclature (Tarif), agriculture et valeur Cellule RTC North Galaxy Bâtiment A — 8e étage Avenue Albert II 33 1030 Bruxelles
BULGARIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Агенция „Митници“ Централно митническо управление ул. „Г. С. Раковски“ № 47 1202 София/Sofia
CYPRUS	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Τμήμα Τελωνείων Υπουργείο Οικονομικών Γωνία Μ. Καραολή και Γρ. Αυξεντίου 1096 Λευκωσία/Nicosia Ταχ. Διεύθυνση: Αρχιτελωνείο 1440 Λευκωσία/Nicosia
CROATIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Ministarstvo financija Carinska uprava Središnji ured Alexandera von Humboldta 4a HR-10000 Zagreb
CZECH REPUBLIC	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications for binding tariff information and issuing binding tariff information
	Celní úřad pro Olomoucký kraj Oddělení 04 – závazných informací Blanická 19 772 71 Olomouc
DENMARK	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	SKAT Århus (Told — Tariferingscentret) Lyseng Allé 1 8270 Højbjerg (applicants with business address in the regions of Nordjylland, Midtjylland and Syddanmark)
	SKAT København Told — Tariferingscentret Sluseholmen 8 B 2450 København SV (other applicants)
ESTONIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Maksu- ja Tolliamet Narva mnt 9j 15176 Tallinn
FINLAND	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of issuing binding tariff information
	Tulli – Tullausyksikkö Erottajankatu 2 PL 512 FI-00101 Helsinki
	Tullen – Förtullningsenheten Skillnadsgatan 2 PB 512 FI-00101 Helsingfors
	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications for binding tariff information
	All customs offices
FRANCE	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects, bureau E1 11 rue des deux Communes 93558 Montreuil Cédex
GERMANY	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Hauptzollamt Hannover Waterloostraße 5 30169 Hannover
GREECE	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Υπουργείο Οικονομίας & Οικονομικών Γενική Γραμματεία Δημοσίων Εσόδων Γενική Διεύθυνση Τελωνείων & Ειδικών Φόρων Κατανάλωσης Διεύθυνση Δασμολογική (Δ. 17) Τμήμα Α' (Δασμολογικό) Ταχ. Δ/νση: Λεωφόρος Κηφισίας 124 & Ιατρίδου 2 Τ.Κ. 115 26 Αθήνα/Athens
HUNGARY	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Nemzeti Adó- és Vámhivatal Szakértői Intézete Budapest Hősök fasora 20–24. 1163
IRELAND	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Office of the Revenue Commissioners Classification Unit Customs Procedures Branch Government Offices Nenagh Co. Tipperary
ITALY	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli Ufficio per la tariffa doganale, per i dazi e per i regimi dei prodotti agricoli Via Mario Carucci 71 00143 Roma RM
LATVIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Valsts ieņēmumu dienests Muitas pārvalde 11. novembra krastmala 17 Rīga, LV-1841
LITHUANIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Muitinės departamentas prie Lietuvos Respublikos finansų ministerijos A. Jakšto g. 1 LT-01105 Vilnius
LUXEMBOURG	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Direction des douanes et accises B.P. 1605 1016 Luxembourg
MALTA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Binding Tariff Information Unit Customs Department Customs House Lascaris Wharf Valletta VLT 1920
NETHERLANDS	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Belastingdienst Douane Regio Rotterdam Rijnmond Team Bindende Tariefinlichtingen Postbus 3070 6401 DN Heerlen
POLAND	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Izba Celna w Warszawie ul. Erazma Ciołka 14A 01-443 Warszawa
PORTUGAL	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of issuing binding tariff information
	AT-Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira Rua Prata 10.o 1149-027 Lisboa
	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications for binding tariff information
	All customs offices
ROMANIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Autoritatea Națională a Vămilor Strada Matei Millo nr. 13, sector 1 București
SLOVAKIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Colný úrad Bratislava Oddelenie colných tarif Miletičova 42 824 59 Bratislava
SLOVENIA	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Ministrstvo za finance Carinska uprava Republike Slovenije Generalni carinski urad Šmartinska 55 SI-1523 Ljubljana
SPAIN	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of issuing binding tariff information
	Departamento de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales Avda. Llano Castellano, 17 28071 Madrid
	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications for binding tariff information
	All public administration offices
SWEDEN	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	Tullverket Box 12854 SE-112 98 Stockholm
UNITED KINGDOM	Customs authorities designated for the purpose of receiving applications and issuing binding tariff information
	HM Revenue and Customs Customs Duty Liability Team 10th Floor, Alexander House 21 Victoria Avenue Southend-on-Sea Essex SS99 1AA

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(1)  OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 62, 1.3.2007, p. 6.

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/13

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INFORMATION NOTICE — PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Geographical indications from the Kingdom of Morocco

2013/C 232/05

Within the ongoing negotiations with the Kingdom of Morocco for an Agreement on protection of geographical indications of agricultural and foodstuff products (hereafter ‘the Agreement’), the Moroccan authorities have presented, for protection under the Agreement, the attached lists of geographical indications (GIs) for agricultural products and for wines. While these GIs are officially recognised as such by the applicable laws in the Kingdom of Morocco within the meaning of Article 22(1) of the TRIPS Agreement, the European Commission is currently considering whether these GIs shall be protected under 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-B3-GI@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 the protection of the name proposed would:

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

(b)

be wholly or partially homonymous with that of a name already protected in the Union under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuff (1) and Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 (2) establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation), or contained in the agreements the Union has concluded with the following countries: — Australia (3), — Chile (4), — South Africa (5), — Switzerland (6), — Mexico (7), — Korea (8), — Central America (9), — Colombia and Peru (10), — former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (11), — Croatia (12), — Canada (13), — United States (14), — Albania (15), — Montenegro (16), — Bosnia and Herzegovina (17), — Serbia (18), — Moldova (19), — Georgia (20);

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

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

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

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

No budgetary implications.

List of GIs for wines and agricultural products and foodstuffs  (21)

Type of product		Name as registered in Kingdom of Morocco
Oil	1	«Argane»	« »
Oil	2	«huile d'olive Tyout Chiadma»	« »
Spices	3	«Safran de Taliouine»	« »
Fruit	4	«Dattes Majhoul de Tafilalet»	« »
Fruit	5	«Clémentine de Berkane»	« »
Meat	6	«Viande Agneau Béni Guil»	« »
Fruit	7	«Grenades Sefri Ouled Abdellah»	« »
Cheese	8	«Fromage de chèvre de Chefchaouen»	« »
Fruit	9	«Figue de Barbarie d’Ait Baâmrane»	« »
Flower	10	«Rose de Kelaât M'Gouna-Dadès»	« »
Fruit	11	«Dattes Aziza Bouzid de Figuig»	« »
Fruit	12	«Amande de Tafraout»	« »
Fruit	13	«Dattes Boufeggous»	« »
Honey	14	«Miel d’Euphorbe Tadla Azilal»	« »

List of GIs for wines and agricultural products and foodstuffs  (22)

Type of products	Name as registered in Kingdom of Morocco
	Appellations
Wines	«Berkane»	« »
Wines	«Angad»	« »
Wines	«Sais»	« »
Wines	«Beni Sadden»	« »
Wines	«Zerhoun»	« »
Wines	«Guerrouane»	« »
Wines	«Beni M’Tir»	« »
Wines	«Rharb»	« »
Wines	«Chellah»	« »
Wines	«Zaër»	« »
Wines	«Zemmour»	« »
Wines	«Zenata»	« »
Wines	«Sahel»	« »
Wines	«Doukkala»	« »
Wines	«Les Côteaux de l’Atlas»	« »
Wines	«Crémant de l’Atlas»	« »

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

(2)  OJ L 299, 16.11.2007, p. 1.

(3)  Council Decision 2009/49/EC of 28 November 2008 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and Australia on trade in wine (OJ L 28, 30.1.2009, p. 1).

(4)  Council Decision 2002/979/EC of 18 November 2002 on the signature and provisional application of certain provisions of an Agreement establishing an association between the European Community and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Chile, of the other part (OJ L 352, 30.12.2002, p. 1).

(5)  Council Decision 2002/51/EC of 21 January 2002 on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa on trade in wine (OJ L 28, 30.1.2002, p. 3), and Council Decision 2002/52/EC of 21 January 2002 on the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of South Africa on trade in spirits (OJ L 28, 30.1.2002, p. 112).

(6)  Decision 2002/309/EC, Euratom of the Council and of the Commission as regards the Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation of 4 April 2002 on the conclusion of seven Agreements with the Swiss Confederation (OJ L 114, 30.4.2002, p. 1) and in particular the Agreement between the European Community and the Swiss Federation on trade in agricultural products — Annex 7.

(7)  Council Decision 97/361/EC of 27 May 1997 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement between the European Community and the United Mexican States on the mutual recognition and protection of designations for spirit drinks (OJ L 152, 11.6.1997, p. 15).

(8)  Council Decision 2011/265/EU of 16 September 2010 on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, and provisional application of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Korea, of the other part (OJ L 127, 14.5.2011, p. 1).

(9)  Agreement establishing an Association between the European Union and its Member States, on the one hand, and Central America on the other (OJ L 346, 15.12.2012, p. 3).

(10)  Trade Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and Colombia and Peru, of the other part (OJ L 354, 21.12.2012, p. 3).

(11)  Council Decision 2001/916/EC of 3 December 2001 on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 6).

(12)  Council Decision 2001/918/EC of 3 December 2001 on the conclusion of an Additional Protocol adjusting the trade aspects of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Community and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, to take account of the outcome of the negotiations between the parties on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine names and the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of designations for spirits and aromatised drinks (OJ L 342, 27.12.2001, p. 42).

(13)  Council Decision 2004/91/EC of 30 July 2003 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and Canada on trade in wines and spirit drinks (OJ L 35, 6.2.2004, p. 1).

(14)  Council Decision 2006/232/EC of 20 December 2005 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Community and the United States of America on trade in wine (OJ L 87, 24.3.2006, p. 1).

(15)  Council Decision 2006/580/EC of 12 June 2006 concerning the signing and conclusion of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Albania, of the other part — Protocol 3 on reciprocal preferential concessions for certain wines, the reciprocal recognition, protection and control of wine, spirit drinks and aromatised wine names (OJ L 239, 1.9.2006, p. 1).

(16)  Council Decision 2007/855/EC of 15 October 2007 concerning the signing and conclusion of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part (OJ L 345, 28.12.2007, p. 1).

(17)  Council Decision 2008/474/EC of 16 June 2008 on the signing and conclusion of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, of the other part (OJ L 169, 30.6.2008, p. 10 — Protocol 6).

(18)  Council Decision 2010/36/EC of 29 April 2008 concerning the signing and conclusion of the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Serbia, of the other part (OJ L 28, 30.1.2010, p. 1).

(19)  Council Decision 2013/7/EU of 3 December 2012 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 10, 15.1.2013, p. 3).

(20)  Council Decision 2012/164/EU of 14 February 2012 on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and Georgia on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs (OJ L 93, 30.3.2012, p. 1).

(21)  List provided by the Moroccan authorities in the framework of the ongoing negotiations, registered in the Kingdom of Morocco.

(22)  See footnote 21.

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/17

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Publication of an application 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

2013/C 232/06

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs  (2)

‘ANGLESEY SEA SALT’/‘HALEN MÔN’

EC No: UK-PDO-0005-01068-11.12.2012

PGI ( ) PDO ( X )

1.   Name

‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’

2.   Member State or third country

United Kingdom

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.8.

Other products of Annex I to the Treaty (spices, etc.)

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in point 1 applies

‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is the name given to salt flakes harvested from the Menai Strait in Anglesey, North Wales. They are crystalline white, flat, soft flakes which contain over 30 trace elements and are additive free. The flakes of salt measure no larger than 2 centimetres across at grading. It is due to the mineral content that ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is demonstrably different in appearance, texture, taste and mouth feel. The salt has a concentrated salty taste and crunchy texture arising from the naturally occurring calcium and magnesium left after the unique rinsing process which gives the ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ its white appearance and a clean taste without any bitterness which can be caused by excess calcium.

The unique qualities of ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ derive from the raw materials — the pure seawater and the method of crystallising and rinsing the salt. ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is an additive free sea salt that consists of the following naturally occurring trace elements and minerals:

composition:

—	sodium chloride	greater than 90 % by weight
—	water	less than 4 %
—	lead	less than 2 mg/kg
—	tin	less than 200 mg/kg
—	arsenic	less than 0,5 mg/kg
—	mercury	less than 0,1 mg/kg
—	cadmium	less than 0,5 mg/kg
—	copper	less than 2 mg/kg
—	zinc	trace
—	magnesium	at least 0,2 %
—	Iodine	less than 0,1 mg/kg
—	calcium	0,08-0,15 %

Three different grades of flakes are produced; coarse, fine and ground.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

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

All processes of production and preparation are undertaken in the designated area, under controlled conditions to ensure a consistent end product is achieved including:

—	pumping and filtration of seawater,

—	concentration of brine,

—	crystallisation,

—	harvesting of salt crystals,

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rinsing.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The Isle of Anglesey in North Wales. The Menai Strait is the strip of water separating the Isle of Anglesey from the mainland of Wales. The Strait runs from Fort Belan at the south-west end on the mainland side SH 115 610440 and Abermenai point on the Anglesey side OS sheet 115 SH615 443 to a line between the jetty projecting into the straits at 580740 on Anglesey side and the end of Bangor pier on mainland side 582 736 The area is under the jurisdiction of the Caernarfon Harbour Trust.

5.   Link with the geographical area

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

Historically, the first records of salt making on the island of Anglesey were in Roman times, rising to a peak in the early 18th century. There are remains of a salt works in Holyhead at the north of the island on ‘Salt Island’ (or ‘Ynys Halen’ in Welsh) which is connected by a road to the main island. Salt Island gained its name from the salt works which processed seawater to make sea salt. The factory was closed down in the 18th century as rock salt was being used to ‘strengthen the brine’ which was seen as adulteration.

The Menai Strait is served by the clean Gulf Stream and does not have any large cities or heavy industrial sites present on its banks. Added to this, the extreme tidal range which results in the twice daily change of the water in the Strait by the incoming tide, provides the balance of trace elements which refreshes the seawater every day and gives ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ its characteristic taste and appearance.

The Gulf Stream comes from the Atlantic and washes up the west coast of Britain. It is warmer than the east coast reaching a mean of 15 degrees in summer at the surface and 12 degrees at the bottom. Mean salinity of the sea water is 34,25 to 35 parts per 1 000 around the area although it can reach levels up to 36. The uniqueness of the product is partly due to the extreme tidal range of over 9,5 metres which means the Strait is changed twice a day by the incoming tide. The unusual double high tide, which occurs when the Gulf Stream washes around the island, helps to provide the balance of trace elements and acts to give a new body of seawater every day to draw from.

In addition, the sandbank and mussel bank allow the water to be pre-filtered, the shellfish also drawing calcium out of the seawater in the growing season. The quality of the raw material has a direct effect on the quality of the sea salt and is demonstrated by the seasonal differences affecting the taste and texture of the salt.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

The unique qualities of ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ derive from the raw materials, the pure seawater, and the method of crystallising and rinsing the salt.

‘Anglesey sea salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is an additive free sea salt which consists of naturally occurring trace elements and minerals. It is due to these mineral contents that ‘Anglesey sea salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is demonstrably different in appearance, texture, taste and mouth feel. Its flakes are large, crisp, flat and not granular. It has a concentrated salty taste with a crunchy texture. The process of rinsing process unique to this product gives ‘Anglesey sea salt’/‘Halen Môn’ a bright white appearance and a clean taste without bitterness which can be caused by excess calcium levels. The rinsing is carried out using concentrated brine made from the same local seawater, both to prevent the crystals dissolving and also to ensure the correct level of minerals, and therefore the taste and appearance of the salt are maintained.

Each saltmaker is given a ‘learning passport’ as part of their induction. This contains a series of tasks to be worked through to learn the skills needed for each part of the salt making process.

Each part of the process is undertaken using standard operating procedures which detail the actions and lay down the standards for the salt’s quality.

The saltmakers are trained to rinse the salt until the correct size of crystal, taste and appearance are achieved. This is achieved by on the job training and comparing the finished product to photos of the salt displayed in the harvesting area, looking at the size and shape of desirable flake, with crystals not measuring up to this exacting standard being reworked.

Taste is measured by calibrating against unrinsed salt which is harsh and bitter compared to the mellow mineral balance of the finished product.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)

The characteristics of ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’ are based on climatic conditions, the presence of a tidal reach and the lack of heavy industry or shipping.

The extreme tidal range of over 9,5 metres results in the water on the Menai Strait being changed twice a day. This unusual double high tide, which occurs when the Gulf Stream washes around the island, helps to provide the balance of trace elements and acts to give a new body of seawater to draw from on a daily basis. This follows through into the end product and is reflected in strength of flavour found in ‘Anglesey sea salt’/‘Halen Môn’, which results in less being needed to reach the level of seasoning required. The unique balance of minerals in the seawater also affects the texture and taste. Chef Henry Harris of ex-Fifth Floor Harvey Nichols restaurant maintained that it ‘tastes of the cleanest oceans’.

‘Anglesey Sea salt’/‘Halen Môn’ is well established and highly recognised by the food industry both in the UK and worldwide. As a quality product it is used by many top chefs and gastronomes and it regularly appears as a named ingredient on their menus. Many renowned restaurateurs and agri-food businesses have demonstrated their preference for this salt.

Here are comments recognising the taste and the region of ‘Anglesey Sea Salt’/‘Halen Môn’.

‘ “Anglesey sea salt”/“Halen Môn” is unsurpassed: it has a pure taste, perfect bite and a deliciously crunchy texture.’

Chris Chown

Chef Proprietor, Plas Bodegroes, Pwllheli, Wales

Jane Milton

Food Industry Expert, blogger and chef

Colin Pressdee

Food writer

Simon Majumdar

Author, food writer and broadcaster

Reference to publication of the specification

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (3))

http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/food/industry/regional/foodname/products/documents/anglesey-sea-salt-pdo-spec-20120905.pdf

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

(2)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

(3)  See footnote 2.

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10.8.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 232/21

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Publication of an application pursuant to Article 50(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs

2013/C 232/07

This publication confers the right to oppose the application pursuant to Article 51 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1151/2012 (1).

SINGLE DOCUMENT

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs  (2)

‘DITHMARSCHER KOHL’

EC No: DE-PGI-0005-01015-18.07.2012

PGI ( X ) PDO ( )

1.   Name

‘Dithmarscher Kohl’

2.   Member State or Third Country

Germany

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Classe 1.6.

Fruit, vegetables, cereals, fresh or processed

3.2.   Description of product to which the name in point 1 applies

‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ refers to both white cabbage (Brassica oleracea convar capitata L.) and red cabbage (Brassica oleracea convar capitata var. rubra L.) and is a member of the cruciferous family (Cruciferae or Brassicae).

Cabbage varieties cultivated in Dithmarschen are characterised by their fine leaf layers, crisp texture, small stump and well-rounded flavour. In addition, the white cabbage varieties are typically bright green (with the colour permeating even the innermost leaf layers) whilst the red cabbage varieties have deep reddish purple leaves with a hint of white. All varieties are suitable for storage.

The Dithmarschen Vegetable Gardening Advisory Board (Gemüsebauberatungsring Dithmarschen e.V.) carries out annual field trials and recommends varieties which exhibit all these qualities.

Cabbage plants are rosette plants, which means they die after flowering and fruit formation. They have short stems, and short internodes result in the leaves being tightly packed together. Although the leaf blades develop well, the leaves themselves never actually unfurl. Both the red and white cabbage heads are very compact as they have a long, stable growing period which means that very little air is stored between the leaf layers. The leaves form head shapes which can be described as drumhead, flattish-round, rounded, very rounded, ball-shaped or conical.

Red and white cabbages are high in fibre and rich in minerals such as potassium and iron and therefore highly nutritious.

3.3.   Raw materials (for processed products only)

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3.4.   Feed (for products of animal origin only)

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3.5.   Specific steps in production that must take place in the defined geographical area

All steps in the production process, from cultivation to processing and storage, take place within the specified geographical area. The cabbages are harvested by hand and carefully placed in large crates. This process requires skill and experience as any bruising would be detrimental to the storage potential of the cabbage. The crates are stored in standard warehouses, without additional refrigeration, until around February when they are transferred to refrigerated storage (0,5 °C) where they remain until July. Processing takes place either after harvesting or once the cabbages have been removed from storage. The stump is then retrimmed and the outer leaves removed.

3.6.   Specific rules concerning slicing, grating, packaging, etc.

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3.7.   Specific rules concerning labelling

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4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The rural district of Dithmarschen in Schleswig-Holstein is one of two districts situated on the west coast of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost federal state. Dithmarschen is surrounded by water, being bordered by the River Eider to the north, the Kiel Canal to the east, the River Elbe to the south and the North Sea to the west.

5.   Geographical link

5.1.   Specificity of the geographical area

The Dithmarschen region is particularly well-suited to cabbage cultivation. Dithmarschen’s climate is defined by its North Sea coastal location. The area has an Atlantic climate with mild summers and winters. Rainfall is at its highest during the critical growing months of July and August (approx. 80 mm per month). The marshland growing area is rarely exposed to frost before late October. This means that the head cabbages can be stored at an optimum temperature (between 5 °C and 12 °C) without risk of frost damage. The mild weather conditions in the planting months of April and May are also ideal. On average, wind speeds in Dithmarschen reach Beaufort force 4 for 270 days per year. As a result of the wind, the weather can be very changeable, with western weather fronts tending to sweep in from the North Sea.

The soil conditions in the growing area are exceptionally good. The calcareous marshland (declared ‘Soil of the Year 2009’ by the ‘Kuratorium Boden des Jahres’ (‘Soil of the Year Board’)) which dominates the area was formed as a result of frequent flooding. This led to the formation of mineral layers containing salt and lime with a high concentration of organic material. Dykes and drainage systems helped to aerate the layers and leach out the salts. The calcareous marshes (with a carbonate content of up to 9 %) were thus formed from the chalky, silty marine deposits along the coastline. The fertility of the calcareous marsh is owed in part to the presence of large numbers of earthworms (up to 500 per m2), which are fond of calcium, and partly to the high nutrient content of the soil. Calcareous marshes are one of the world’s most productive types of land. High levels of nutrients (found in the organic matter content of the sediment and the weakly weathered mineral layers) and good water retention capacity combined with human water table control make this soil type vital to the successful and widespread cultivation of cabbage in the region. The good soil conditions also have a significant role to play in the health of the crop produced. The soil’s high pH value (7,2 to 7,5) means that clubroot is rare in the region. Infestation with the pathogen Plasmodiphora brassicae is more common in moist alkaline soils with a tendency to become waterlogged. Where the pH of soil rises to 7,2 or above, new infections hardly ever occur. This is a key factor in the widespread cultivation of cabbage in Dithmarschen.

This development was accompanied from the very beginning by research and the breeding of new varieties. Dithmarschen cabbage varieties such as Kalorama, Storema and Reguma (the suffix ‘-ma’ refers to the town of Marne in Dithmarschen) are robust with good storage potential. The Dithmarschen Vegetable Gardening Advisory Board (Gemüsebauberatungsring Dithmarschen e.V.) publishes the results of the head cabbage variety presentation annually in the publication Dithmarscher Gemüse-Info. Every year, 100 varieties are trialled. The field trials provide information on uniformity, yield and plant health. The interior quality and the cultivation value of each variety are also rated.

This extensive, local expertise ensures that local growers have access to first-rate advice, particularly concerning regional specialities. This is ultimately beneficial for the crop, as local specialities will have a natural resistance to diseases such as black rot.

5.2.   Specificity of the product

Dithmarschen’s fertile soil and moderate climate yield cabbages which contain a good balance of nutrients. They have a distinctive yet mellow flavour and are crisp and fresh.

The hardiness of the cabbages, which are rarely afflicted with pests or diseases, means that they are particularly well-suited to long-term storage. In Dithmarschen, some of the world’s most common cabbage diseases such as cabbage wilt (Plasmodiophora brassicola), Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) and black rot (Xanthomonas campestris) are almost unheard of owing to the area’s unique soil conditions (with a pH greater than 7) and the climate (average temperature which is too low). Even leaf diseases such as Alternaria leaf spot (Alternaria brassicae) and ring spot (Mycosphaerella brassicola) are so rare that cabbages destined for long-term storage need not be treated with fungicides. The situation is similar for pests. The cool climate means that cabbage whitefly (Aleyrodes brassicae) and thrips (Thrips tabaci) are extremely rare, for example. The Lennox variety is therefore grown almost exclusively in Dithmarschen as its hardiness is significantly reduced when grown elsewhere. Lennox has excellent storage potential, however, and it therefore remains the main variety grown in Dithmarschen.

‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ is not a seasonal vegetable. It is a vegetable with high nutritional value which is available to the consumer — and is of a consistently high quality — all year round.

The ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ cabbage heads are very compact in comparison to those grown in warmer areas. This is because during the long, stable growing period very little air is stored between the leaves. This characteristic is essential for good storage potential.

In addition to ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’s well-known antioxidant potential, the cabbage also has a high mineral content. This is demonstrated by tests carried out by Gemüsebauverband Dithmarschen e.V. (the Dithmarschen Vegetable Association). Levels of calcium, and especially iron, are higher than the typical stated values for head cabbages in literature on the subject. According to the specialist literature (e.g. the information sheet ‘Weiß- und Rotkohl’ produced by the Bayerische Landesanstalt für Landwirtschaft (Bavarian State Research Centre for Agriculture)), white cabbage contains on average 45 mg of calcium per 100 g fresh weight. White cabbage from Dithmarschen, however, contains between 50 mg and 70 mg per 100 g fresh weight. The typical iron content of white cabbage according to literature on the subject is 0,5 mg per 100 g fresh weight, whereas white cabbage from Dithmarschen contains between 0,6 mg and 1,6 mg per 100 g fresh weight. This is because the soils of Dithmarschen also contain high levels of each of these minerals, particularly the calcareous marshland which is the prevailing soil type in the area.

5.3.   Causal link between the geographical area and the quality or characteristics of the product (for PDO) or a specific quality, the reputation or other characteristic of the product (for PGI)

The long tradition of cabbage cultivation in the defined geographical area, favoured by the optimal climate and optimal soil conditions, and the associated unique cabbage culture in Dithmarschen have led to head cabbage from this area being particularly highly regarded by consumers as a regional speciality.

The wind and weather conditions promote cabbage cultivation in two fundamental ways. The frequent changes in weather ensure the right amount of rainfall so that the plant has sufficient water throughout the growing season. The calcareous marsh which is prevalent in the region also has good water retention properties and is thus able to retain sufficient water. The second crucial advantage afforded by the weather is the wind direction. The prevalence of west winds keep pests at bay naturally. The ‘healthy’ air blowing in from the North Sea ensures that the cabbage is significantly less affected than in other regions by pests such as the cabbage white butterfly. More important still is the fact that conditions are not favourable for fungal spores. Plant protection products can therefore be used sparingly, yet cabbages still have excellent storage potential. The climate-induced slow growth rate of the cabbage results in firm, heavy cabbage heads with a relatively small number of air pockets which thus exhibit excellent storage potential and have a crisp texture.

Cabbage has been cultivated in Dithmarschen for over 100 years. It was in 1888 that Eduard Laß began growing cabbages in Wesselburen after having seen a newspaper advertisement for the Glückstädter Gemüsefabrik (Glückstadt Vegetable Factory). ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ has been cultivated in the region since 1888 and its economic importance has grown steadily since that time. The growers living in the geographical area have been passing on their knowledge and experience in cabbage growing from one generation to another for over 120 years. This guarantees the best possible quality, the basis for successful marketing. With a growing area of 2 500 ha, Dithmarschen is one of the largest single head cabbage growing regions in Europe. ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ is important to the local economy. Moreover, ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ is a vital part of the region’s culinary heritage and is also a tourist attraction. These factors along with the history of cabbage cultivation in Dithmarschen have been described in detail in literature (see Kohlgeschichte(n) — Aus dem Anbaugebiet hinter Dithmarschens Deich by Klaus Gille, published by Verlag Boyens & Co).

A number of events focusing on ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ and the annual harvest attract many tourists from far outside the region. The ‘Dithmarscher Kohltage’ is an event which has significance beyond the region and draws over 300 000 visitors to Dithmarschen each year (source: Dithmarschen feiert den Kohl published in the Hamburger Abendblatt, 20 September 2006). The business community, politicians, administrators and numerous societies, associations and individuals organise activities around the cabbage harvest each year as part of a six-day autumn festival. The ceremonial cutting of the cabbage has for many years been regularly attended by the President of the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein and the President of the rural district of Dithmarschen. Many restaurants even outside the region augment their menus with special cabbage dishes during the ‘Dithmarscher Kohltage’. This tradition dates back many years, the first ‘Dithmarscher Kohltage’ event took place in 1987.

The German Cabbage Route runs through Dithmarschen and helps, particularly outside the active cabbage season, to inform tourists and other interested parties about the crop and products derived from it. The Cabbage Route runs straight through the rural district of Dithmarschen, passing a number of sights and points of interest and bringing visitors into direct contact with growers and providing them with all kinds of information about cabbage. This includes, for example, visiting the cabbage storage and preparation facilities or the ‘Kohlosseum Wesselburen’. This is the home of Dithmarschen’s cabbage museum, complete with a cabbage workshop and a farmer’s market which attract thousands of visitors throughout the year.

As part of the ‘Dithmarschen Kohltage’ event, female agricultural workers from the region also nominate two young women from the district of Dithmarschen to be ‘Dithmarschen Cabbage Queen’ for a year, the official ambassadors of the ‘Dithmarschen Kohltage’. The role of the Dithmarschen Cabbage Queens takes them far beyond the borders of Schleswig-Holstein. They regularly represent ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ at events such as ‘International Green Week Berlin’, for example, and have give numerous interviews with media representatives from the press, radio and television. This is yet another way in which the reputation of ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ is carried far outside the region.

A representative consumer survey conducted in 2009 showed that ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ not only enjoys a high recognition rating in Schleswig-Holstein (of around 80 %) but that it is also held in high esteem as a top quality product. Consequently, 37 % of those surveyed would be prepared to pay more for ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ than cabbage with a different provenance.

The abovementioned natural conditions in Dithmarschen, in particular the Atlantic climate, sufficient precipitation, lack of frost, high winds and favourable soil conditions (calcareous marsh) have favoured the growing of cabbage in the defined geographical area, helped to secure a 100-year tradition of cabbage cultivation in the region and made Dithmarschen one of Europe's largest single cabbage growing areas. As a result, extensive expertise has been acquired in Dithmarschen, especially with regard to the breeding of new varieties, and this in turn contributes to the production of high-quality cabbage in the region. These circumstances have enabled Dithmarschen to become famous for the cabbage produced there and have led to ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’, as a traditional regional product, being enjoyed and held in highest esteem by consumers on the basis of its geographical origin. Various tourism, culinary and information events with a ‘Dithmarscher Kohl’ theme help to raise awareness of the product and enhance its reputation.

Reference to publication of the specification

(Article 5(7) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (3))

http://register.dpma.de/DPMAregister/geo/detail.pdfdownload/30500

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

(2)  Replaced by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

(3)  See footnote 2.

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