9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/1

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Euro exchange rates (1)

8 July 2016

(2016/C 250/01)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,1070
JPY	Japanese yen	111,17
DKK	Danish krone	7,4412
GBP	Pound sterling	0,85243
SEK	Swedish krona	9,4685
CHF	Swiss franc	1,0855
ISK	Iceland króna
NOK	Norwegian krone	9,3930
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	27,033
HUF	Hungarian forint	314,08
PLN	Polish zloty	4,4278
RON	Romanian leu	4,5132
TRY	Turkish lira	3,2402
AUD	Australian dollar	1,4731
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4406
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,5866
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,5221
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,4903
KRW	South Korean won	1 280,91
ZAR	South African rand	16,2687
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,4011
HRK	Croatian kuna	7,4842
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	14 605,20
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	4,4535
PHP	Philippine peso	52,252
RUB	Russian rouble	70,9558
THB	Thai baht	39,039
BRL	Brazilian real	3,6942
MXN	Mexican peso	20,7956
INR	Indian rupee	74,5132

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

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9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/2

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Special Report No 19/2016

‘Implementing the EU budget through financial instruments — lessons to be learnt from the 2007-2013 programme period’

(2016/C 250/02)

The European Court of Auditors hereby informs you that Special Report No 19/2016 ‘Implementing the EU budget through financial instruments — lessons to be learnt from the 2007-2013 programme period’ has just been published.

The report can be accessed for consultation or downloading on the European Court of Auditors' website: http://eca.europa.eu or on EU Bookshop: https://bookshop.europa.eu

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9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/3

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case M.8004 — AkzoNobel/BASF Industrial Coatings Business)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2016/C 250/03)

1.

On 4 July 2016, the Commission received notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 and following a referral pursuant to Article 4(5) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking AkzoNobel NV (‘AkzoNobel’, Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation control of the industrial coatings business of BASF SE (‘BASF IC’, Germany) by way of purchase of shares and assets.

2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are: —   for AkzoNobel: active in the production and marketing of a wide range of paints, performance coatings and specialty chemicals, active globally, —   for BASF IC: manufacturer and distributor of a broad range of industrial coatings including coil coatings, furniture foil and panel coatings, wind coatings, protective coatings and commercial transport coatings, active globally.

3.	On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission. Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference M.8004 — AkzoNobel/BASF Industrial Coatings Business, to the following address: European Commission Directorate-General for Competition Merger Registry 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘Merger Regulation’).

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9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/4

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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

(2016/C 250/04)

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

‘ANGURIA REGGIANA’

EU No: IT-PGI-0005-01385 — 14.10.2015

PDO ( ) PGI ( X )

1.   Name(s)

2.   Member State or Third Country:

Italy

3.   Description of the agricultural product or foodstuff

3.1.   Type of product

Class 1.6. Fruit, vegetables and cereals, fresh or processed

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

The indication ‘Anguria Reggiana’ designates fruits of the botanical species Citrullus lanatus in their fresh state.

‘Anguria Reggiana’ is produced in the following types:

—   round type, with the characteristics of the Ashai Mijako type: round fruit; grey-green rind with dark green stripes; firm, crisp flesh, which is bright red when fully ripe; weight varying between 5 kg and 12 kg,

—   oval type, with the characteristics of the Crimson type: round, oval fruit; moderately bright green rind with dark green streaks; firm, crisp flesh, which is red when fully ripe; weight varying between 7 kg and 16 kg,

—   elongated type, with the characteristics of the Sentinel type: elongated fruit; moderately bright green rind with dark green streaks; firm, crisp flesh, which is bright red when fully ripe; weight varying between 7 kg and 20 kg.

The characteristic that makes ‘Anguria Reggiana’ stand out is the particularly sweet flavour of the pulp, linked to the sugar content of a Brix value exceeding 11 in the case of the Ashai Mijako type, and 12 in the case of the Crimson and Sentinel types.

When released for consumption, the fruit must have the following characteristics:

—	whole (a small lesion in the surface due to automatic measurement, if any, of the refractive index is permissible),

—	clean (free of any visible foreign matter),

—	healthy and free of parasites,

—	free of extraneous odours,

—	well-shaped in relation to the characteristics of the variety,

—	free of external cracks and bruises,

—	the stalk must be between 2 and 5 cm in length,

—	the development and condition must be such as to permit transport and related operations.

The part of the rind that was in contact with the ground during growth may be lighter in colour.

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

—

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

All the steps in production (sowing, cultivation, harvesting or ‘picking’) must take place within the identified area.

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

The fruit must be placed in a tidy manner in suitable containers or bins and mini bins of material suitable for storage.

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

The identifying logo of the Anguria Reggiana PGI and the EU PGI symbol must be affixed to every watermelon.

The logo for ‘Anguria Reggiana PGI’ is as follows:

The label to be affixed to every watermelon is oval in shape and must include the name of the producer.

4.   Concise definition of the geographical area

The production area includes the whole of the following municipalities: Bagnolo in Piano, Cadelbosco di Sopra, Campagnola, Castelnovo Sotto, Correggio, Fabbrico, Novellara, Poviglio, Rio Saliceto, S. Martino in Rio and parts of the following municipalities: Boretto, Brescello, Campegine, Gattatico, Gualtieri, Guastalla, Reggio Emilia, Reggiolo, Rolo and Rubiera.

5.   Link with the geographical area

The causal link between ‘Anguria Reggiana’ and the production area, which determines its special quality, is based on the characteristics of the identified geographical area and the skills of local producers.

The identified area is characterised by pieces of land that have been reclaimed over the centuries, with largely clay soils that are difficult to till but are fertile and rich in natural elements such as potassium. The soil conditions, which are consistent throughout the area, have a decisive effect on the growth, the shape, and the chemical and organoleptic characteristics of the fruit.

The characteristic that makes ‘Anguria Reggiana’ stand out is the particularly sweet flavour of the pulp, linked to its sugar content.

This characteristic is linked to the skill of the producers and the refined cultivation techniques they use, particularly at the time of harvesting or ‘picking’. This is done in at least three visits to each plant, to ensure that every ‘Anguria Reggiana’ has fully ripened to the highest possible sugar content without being overripe, with crisp, firm flesh. The level of ripeness is shown by the visible characteristics of the rind, the footstalk and the tendril, and especially by the distinctive sound made when the watermelon is tapped with the hand. All of these external aspects can be evaluated in the field.

Every watermelon is thus individually assessed, tapped and selected prior to harvest, and is picked only if the operator considers, based on his visual and aural analysis, that it has attained the desired level of ripeness, consistency and keeping quality. The field inspection is generally carried out first thing in the morning when the watermelons have benefited from the cool of the night and are at a good storage temperature.

The melons are picked with a billhook, a special cutting tool with a partially curved blade. This special tool has been perfected over the years so as to avoid severing the branches of the plant, which must remain in optimum physical condition until all the fruits have been picked. These operations rely on the ancient, accumulated know-how, handed down over generations, of the local pickers who can select the ripe fruit and harvest it whilst protecting subsequent production.

The skills and knowledge of local producers arise from a long-standing tradition, which has led to a well-known association between the product and the region.

Historical and cultural references

Historical documents contain a wealth of references to watermelon cultivation in the Reggio Emilia area being a well-established, generations-old tradition.

The first mentions of its high quality date back to the 16th century; correspondence between the old courts of the Po Renaissance extol the excellence of the product cultivated in this area. The fruit remained an elite product until the 18th century, when the Risorgimento opened the borders between Italy's ancient small states and thus expanded the area in which it could be traded. Over time, the high quality of local production earned the product a reputation on the markets of Milan, Genoa and neighbouring regions, with its fame expanding beyond the Alps in the last century.

‘Anguria Reggiana’ is also associated with the plains of the Reggio Emilia region in historical food guides; the area is mentioned in the Italian Touring Club's Gastronomic Guide dated 1931 for its ‘sweet watermelons and melons’. The designated area includes the most historically recognisable centres in which watermelons are traditionally cultivated, such as Gualtieri, Novellara, Santa Vittoria, Poviglio and Cadelbosco di Sopra, Rio Saliceto and Ca' de' Frati. The popularity of the cultivation and consumption of watermelons in the area is also demonstrated by the presence of huts from the beginning of the 20th century made from natural materials such as wood and branches, where sliced watermelon was sold and eaten.

More recently, the skill of the producers, too, has been increasingly directed towards specialisation in the cultivation of watermelons, involving local people as well as producers, who have come together to promote, defend, improve and protect the production and marketing of ‘Anguria Reggiana’.

From 1975 onwards, festivals, fairs, events and local competitions have been held to promote the product, with prizes for the biggest watermelon and the one with the highest sugar content.

Reference to publication of the specification

(second subparagraph of Article 6(1) of this Regulation)

The consolidated text of the product specification is available on the internet: http://www.politicheagricole.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/3335

or alternatively:

by going directly to the homepage of the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policy (www.politicheagricole.it) and clicking on ‘Prodotti DOP e IGP’ (at the top right-hand side of the screen), then on ‘Prodotti DOP, IGP e STG’ (on the left-hand side of the screen), and finally by clicking on ‘Disciplinari di Produzione all'esame dell'UE’.

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(1)  OJ L 343, 14.12.2012, p. 1.

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9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/7

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Corrigendum to 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

( Official Journal of the European Union C 195 of 2 June 2016 )

(2016/C 250/05)

On page 12, point 4, third bullet point:

for:

read:

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9.7.2016

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 250/7

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Corrigendum to 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

( Official Journal of the European Union C 205 of 9 June 2016 )

(2016/C 250/06)

On page 19, point 4, third indent:

for:

read:

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