Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case M.11145 – SCANIA / SENNDER / JV)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 300/01)

On 18 August 2023, 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 (https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/search). 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 32023M11145. 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.11203 – PAI PARTNERS / ECF)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2023/C 300/02)

On 21 August 2023, 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 (https://competition-cases.ec.europa.eu/search). 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 32023M11203. 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.

Euro exchange rates (1)

24 August 2023

(2023/C 300/03)

1 euro =

	Currency	Exchange rate
USD	US dollar	1,0840
JPY	Japanese yen	157,96
DKK	Danish krone	7,4539
GBP	Pound sterling	0,85650
SEK	Swedish krona	11,9175
CHF	Swiss franc	0,9562
ISK	Iceland króna	143,10
NOK	Norwegian krone	11,5775
BGN	Bulgarian lev	1,9558
CZK	Czech koruna	24,130
HUF	Hungarian forint	384,23
PLN	Polish zloty	4,4768
RON	Romanian leu	4,9358
TRY	Turkish lira	28,5509
AUD	Australian dollar	1,6838
CAD	Canadian dollar	1,4686
HKD	Hong Kong dollar	8,5009
NZD	New Zealand dollar	1,8266
SGD	Singapore dollar	1,4681
KRW	South Korean won	1 433,05
ZAR	South African rand	20,2480
CNY	Chinese yuan renminbi	7,8934
IDR	Indonesian rupiah	16 525,58
MYR	Malaysian ringgit	5,0352
PHP	Philippine peso	61,490
RUB	Russian rouble
THB	Thai baht	37,962
BRL	Brazilian real	5,2865
MXN	Mexican peso	18,2440
INR	Indian rupee	89,5195

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

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2023/C 300/04)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure	1.5.2023
Duration	1.5.2023 – 31.12.2023
Member State	Spain
Stock or Group of stocks	RJU/8-C.
Species	Undulate ray (Raja undulata)
Zone	Union waters of 8
Type(s) of fishing vessels	—
Reference number	08/TQ194

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2023/C 300/05)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure	31.7.2023
Duration	31.7.2023 – 31.12.2023
Member State	Portugal
Stock or Group of stocks	BUM/ATLANT
Species	Blue marlin (Makaira nigricans)
Zone	Atlantic Ocean
Type(s) of fishing vessels	—
Reference number	09/TQ194

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2023/C 300/06)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure	29.6.2023
Duration	29.6.2023 – 31.12.2023
Member State	Spain
Stock or Group of stocks	COD/1N2AB.
Species	Cod (Gadus morhua)
Zone	Norwegian waters of 1 and 2
Type(s) of fishing vessels	–
Reference number	06/TQ194

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

Information communicated by Member States regarding closure of fisheries

(2023/C 300/07)

In accordance with Article 35(3) of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Union control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), a decision has been taken to close the fishery as set down in the following table:

Date and time of closure	1.3.2023
Duration	1.3.2023 – 31.12.2023
Member State	Spain
Stock or Group of stocks	RJU/9-C.
Species	Undulate ray (Raja undulata)
Zone	Union waters of 9
Type(s) of fishing vessels	–
Reference number	07/TQ194

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(1)  OJ L 343, 22.12.2009, p. 1.

Publication of a communication of approval of a standard amendment to a product specification for a name in the wine sector referred to in Article 17(2) and (3) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33

(2023/C 300/08)

This communication is published in accordance with Article 17(5) of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/33 (1).

COMMUNICATING THE APPROVAL OF A STANDARD AMENDMENT

‘Côtes du Rhône’

PDO-FR-A0325-AM04

Date of communication: 27.6.2023

DESCRIPTION OF AND REASONS FOR THE APPROVED AMENDMENT

1.   Areas and places in which the various operations are conducted

A reference to the Official Geographic Code, which recognises and lists the municipalities by department at national level, has been inserted in Section IV ‘Geographical area and area in immediate proximity’ of Chapter I of the specification. This editorial amendment allows the geographical area to be identified with reference to the 2022 version of the Official Geographic Code, which is updated by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), and gives the definition of the geographical area legal certainty.

The municipality of Montfaucon has been moved from the area in immediate proximity to the geographical area.

The single document is amended under the point ‘Geographical area’ and ‘Further conditions – area in immediate proximity’.

2.   Vineyard management

Agri-environmental provisions aimed at preserving the characteristics of the physical and biological environment have been inserted in Section VI ‘Vineyard management’, point 2 ‘Other growing methods’ of Chapter I of the specification. The provisions in question relate to weeding, plastic mulching and soil preservation practices.

The single document is amended under the point ‘Wine-making practices’.

3.   Declaration requirements - Claim declaration

The date for submitting to the protection and management body the claim declaration for the volumes produced has been set out by means of an amendment to Section I ‘Declaration requirements’, point 1 ‘Claim declaration’ of Chapter II of the specification for the ‘Côtes du Rhône’ controlled designation of origin.

This addition does not affect the single document.

4.   Arrangements for checking compliance with the specification

A reference to checks on compliance with the product specification under the authority of the National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) on the basis of an approved control plan has been inserted by means of an amendment to Section II ‘References to the inspection body’ of Chapter III of the specification for the ‘Côtes du Rhône’ controlled designation of origin.

This addition does not affect the single document.

SINGLE DOCUMENT

1.   Name(s)

Côtes du Rhône

2.   Geographical indication type

PDO – Protected Designation of Origin

3.   Categories of grapevine product

1.

Wine

4.   Description of the wine(s)

Wine

BRIEF WRITTEN DESCRIPTION

Still dry wines (fermentable sugar content <= 4g/l). The red wines are fruity, generous, with good colour intensity. They may be stored for varying lengths of time depending on the soil types and blend of varieties decided on through producers’ know-how. The rosé wines, which are fruity or floral, very quickly built up a reputation in certain sectors. The white wines are floral and round on the palate, sometimes with exotic notes. Minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume: 10,5 %. After enrichment the wines have a total alcoholic strength by volume of <=13 %. Red wines: malic acid content <= 0,4 g/l.

The other analytical criteria are in line with the limits laid down in EU legislation.

General analytical characteristics
Maximum total alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum actual alcoholic strength (in % volume)
Minimum total acidity	in milliequivalents per litre
Maximum volatile acidity (in milliequivalents per litre)	16,33
Maximum total sulphur dioxide (in milligrams per litre)

5.   Wine-making practices

5.1.   Specific oenological practices

1.   Spacing between rows and plants

Cultivation method

The distance between the rows is ≤ 2,50 m. The area available for each plant must not exceed 2,50 m2. The spacing between plants in the same row ranges from 0,80 metres to 1,25 metres.

2.   Pruning of the vine

Cultivation method

The vines are pruned with a maximum of six spurs per plant. Each spur has a maximum of two buds. It takes a maximum of 2 years for a spur to establish. Pruning is identical to the Viognier B.

The Viognier B variety may either be pruned with a maximum of eight buds on the cane and one or two spurs with a maximum of two buds, or it may be pruned with a maximum of six buds on each cane and one or two spurs with a maximum of two buds.

3.   Irrigation

Cultivation method

Irrigation may be authorised.

4.   Method of preserving the characteristics of the physical and biological environment of the terroir

Cultivation method

To preserve the characteristics of the physical and biological environment, which is a fundamental part of the terroir:

—	chemical weed control is prohibited on headlands;

—	chemical weed control on more than 50 % of the vineyard surface, headlands not included, is prohibited;

—	plastic mulching is prohibited;

—	no substantial alterations may be made to the shape and contours of the landscape or the natural pedological sequence of parcels intended for production of the controlled designation of origin.

5.   Enrichment

Specific oenological practice

Subtractive enrichment techniques are permitted for the red wines with a limit of a 10 % concentration rate.

To produce the rosé wines, winemakers are permitted to use oenological charcoal exclusively on press musts without exceeding 20 % of the total volume made into wine by the operator for that harvest.

5.2.   Maximum yields

1.	Wines 60 hectolitres per hectare

6.   Demarcated geographical area

The grapes are harvested and the wines are produced and developed in the following municipalities, based on the 2022 Official Geographic Code:

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Department of Ardèche: Andance, Ardoix, Arras-sur-Rhône, Bourg-Saint-Andéol, Champagne, Charnas, Châteaubourg, Cornas, Félines, Glun, Guilherand-Granges, Lemps, Limony, Mauves, Ozon, Peyraud, Saint-Désirat, Saint-Etienne-de-Valoux, Saint-Jean-de-Muzols, Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban, Saint-Just-d’Ardèche, Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche, Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche, Saint-Péray, Sarras, Sécheras, Serrières, Talencieux, Toulaud, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Vion;

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Department of Drôme: Beaumont-Monteux, Bouchet, Chanos-Curson, Crozes-Hermitage, Erôme, Gervans, Larnage, Livron-sur-Drôme, Mercurol-Veaunes (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Mercurol), Mérindol-les-Oliviers, Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze, Montbrison-sur-Lez, Nyons, Le Pègue, Piégon, Pont-de-l’Isère, La Roche-de-Glun, Rochegude, Rousset-les-Vignes, Saint-Maurice-sur-Eygues, Saint-Pantaléon-les-Vignes, Serves-sur-Rhône, Suze-la-Rousse, Tain-l’Hermitage, Taulignan, Tulette, Venterol, Vinsobres;

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Department of Gard: Aiguèze, Aramon, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, Carsan, Castillon-du-Gard, Cavillargues, Chusclan, Codolet, Comps, Connaux, Cornillon, Domazan, Estézargues, Fournès, Gaujac, Laudun-l’Ardoise, Laval-Saint-Roman, Lirac, Montfaucon, Montfrin, Orsan, Le Pin, Pont-Saint-Esprit, Pougnadoresse (Section A of the land register updated for 1934), Pouzilhac, Pujaut, Remoulins, Rochefort-du-Gard, Roquemaure, La Roque-sur-Cèze, Sabran, Saint-Alexandre, Saint-André-d’Olérargues, Saint-Etienne-des-Sorts, Saint-Géniès-de-Comolas, Saint-Gervais, Saint-Hilaire-d’Ozilhan, Saint-Julien-de-Peyrolas, Saint-Laurent-de-Carnols, Saint-Laurent-des-Arbres, Saint-Marcel-de-Careiret, Saint-Michel-d’Euzet, Saint-Nazaire, Saint-Paul-les-Fonts, Saint-Paulet-de-Caisson, Saint-Pons-la-Calm, Saint-Victor-la-Coste, Sauveterre, Saze, Tavel, Théziers, Tresques, Valliguières, Vénéjan, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon;

—	Department of Loire: Chavanay, Malleval, Saint-Michel-sur-Rhône, Saint-Pierre-de-Bœuf, Vérin;

—	Department of Rhône: Ampuis, Condrieu, Saint-Cyr-sur-le-Rhône, Tupin-et-Semons;

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Department of Vaucluse: Avignon, Beaumes-de-Venise, Bédarrides, Bollène, Buisson, Cairanne, Camaret-sur-Aigues, Caumont-sur-Durance, Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon, Faucon, Gigondas, Grillon, Jonquerettes, Jonquières, Lafare, Lagarde-Paréol, Mondragon, Morières-lès-Avignon, Mornas, Orange, Piolenc, Puyméras, Rasteau, Richerenches, Roaix, La Roque-Alric, Sablet, Sainte-Cécile-les-Vignes, Saint-Marcellin-lès-Vaison, Saint-Romain-en-Viennois, Saint-Roman-de-Malegarde, Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon, Sarrians, Séguret, Sérignan-du-Comtat, Sorgues, Suzette, Travaillan, Uchaux, Vacqueyras, Vaison-la-Romaine, Valréas, Vedène, Villedieu, Violès, Visan.

7.   Wine grape variety(-ies)

Bourboulenc B - Doucillon blanc

Clairette B

Grenache N

Grenache blanc B

Marsanne B

Mourvèdre N - Monastrell

Piquepoul blanc B

Roussanne B

Syrah N - Shiraz

Ugni blanc B

Viognier B

8.   Description of the link(s)

The vineyards are located along the sillon rhodanien (furrow of the Rhone). The climate is affected by the Mistral, a northerly wind which always has a drying effect. This protects the vines from cryptogamic attacks and at the same time ensures significant sunshine and a suitable amount of rainfall. The resulting red wines are fruity, generous, have good colour intensity and may be stored for varying lengths of time depending on the soil types and blend of varieties. The resulting rosé wines are fruity and sometimes floral, whilst the white wines are floral, round on the palate, sometimes with exotic notes. Producers’ expert knowledge of the local area and regional climate give wines with the ‘Côtes du Rhône’ designation their identity and reputation.

9.   Essential further conditions (packaging, labelling, other requirements)

Supplementary geographical names

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The name of the designation of origin may be followed by the indication ‘primeur’ (‘early’) or ‘nouveau’ (‘new’) for red and rosé wines meeting the conditions for these indications laid down in this specification.

Wines eligible to bear the term ‘primeur’ or ‘nouveau’ must also state the vintage.

Broader geographical unit

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Additional provisions relating to labelling

Description of the condition:

The labels of wines with the designation of origin may specify the broader geographical unit ‘Vignobles de la Vallée du Rhône’ in accordance with the conditions specified in the agreement signed between the different protection and management bodies concerned.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

The area in immediate proximity, defined by derogation for the production and development of wines, comprises the territory of the following municipalities, on the basis of the 2022 Official Geographic Code:

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Department of Ardèche: Alboussière, Arlebosc, Baix, Beauchastel, Bidon, Boffres, Bogy, Champis, Charmes-sur-Rhône, Cheminas, Colombier-le-Cardinal, Eclassan, Etables, Flaviac, Gilhac-et-Bruzac, Gras, Labastide-de-Virac, Peaugres, Plats, Le Pouzin, Quintenas, Rompon, Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain, Saint-Cierge-la-Serre, Saint-Cyr, Saint-Georges-les-Bains, Saint-Laurent-du-Pape, Saint-Montan, Saint-Remèze, Saint-Romain-d’Ay, Saint-Romain-de-Lerps, Saint-Symphorien-sous-Chomérac, Saint-Vincent-de-Durfort, Savas, Soyons, Thorrenc, Vernosc-lès-Annonay, Vinzieux, La Voulte-sur-Rhône;

—

Department of Drôme: Albon, Aleyrac, Allex, Ambonil, Andancette, Aubres, La Baume-de-Transit, Beausemblant, Benivay-Ollon, Bourg-lès-Valence, Chamaret, Chantemerle-les-Blés, Chantemerle-les-Grignan, Châteauneuf-de-Bordette, Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, Chavannes, Clansayes, Clérieux, Colonzelle, Condorcet, Donzère, Etoile-sur-Rhône, La Garde-Adhémar, Grane, Granges-les-Beaumont, Les Granges-Gontardes, Grignan, Laveyron, Loriol-sur-Drôme, Mercurol-Veaunes (only the territory of the delegated municipality of Veaunes), Montaulieu, Montjoux, Montoison, Montségur-sur-Lauzon, La Penne-sur-l’Ouvèze, Pierrelatte, Pierrelongue, Le Poët-Laval, Les Pilles, Ponsas, Propiac, Roche-Saint-Secret-Beconne, Roussas, Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals, Saint-Donat-sur-l’Herbasse, Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, Saint-Jean-de-Galaure (only the territory of the delegated municipality of La Motte-de-Galaure), Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, Saint-Rambert-d’Albon, Saint-Restitut, Saint-Uze, Saint-Vallier, Salles-sous-Bois, Solérieux, Teyssières, Triors, Valaurie, Valence;

—

Department of Gard: Les Angles, Argilliers, La Bastide-d’Engras, Beaucaire, Bellegarde, La Capelle-et-Masmolène, Collias, Flaux, Le Garn, Goudargues, Issirac, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, Meynes, Pougnadoresse (excluding Section A of the land register updated for 1934), Saint-André-de-Roquepertuis, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Christol-de-Rodières, Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède, Salazac, Sernhac, Vallabrix, Verfeuil, Vers-Pont-du-Gard;

—	Department of Isère: Chonas-l’Amballan, Les Côtes d’Arey, Le-Péage-de-Roussillon, Reventin-Vaugris, Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Sablons, Saint-Alban-du-Rhône, Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, Saint-Maurice-l’Exil, Salaise-sur-Sanne, Seyssuel, Vienne;

—	Department of Loire: Bessey, La Chapelle-Villars, Chuyer, Lupe, Maclas, Pélussin, Roisey, Saint-Romain-en-Jarez;

—	Department of Rhône: Les Haies, Loire-sur-Rhône, Longes, Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Romain-en-Gal;

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Department of Vaucluse: Althen-les-Paluds, Aubignan, Le Barroux, Beaumont-du-Ventoux, Bédoin, Blauvac, Brantes, Caderousse, Caromb, Carpentras, Cavaillon, Le Crestet, Crillon-le-Brave, Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue, Entrechaux, Flassan, Lamotte-du-Rhône, Lapalud, Loriol-du-Comtat, Malaucène, Malemort-du-Comtat, Mazan, Méthamis, Modène, Monteux, Mormoiron, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Le Pontet, Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron, Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, Saint-Pierre-de-Vassols, Savoillan, Le Thor, Villes-sur-Auzon.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

—	Department of Isère: Chonas-l’Amballan, Le-Péage-de-Roussillon, Reventin-Vaugris, Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Sablons, Saint-Alban-du-Rhône, Saint-Clair-du-Rhône, Saint-Maurice-l’Exil, Salaise-sur-Sanne, Seyssuel, Vienne;

—	Department of Loire: Bessey, La Chapelle-Villars, Chuyer, Lupe, Maclas, Pélussin, Roisey, Saint-Romain-en-Jarez;

—	Department of Rhône: Les Haies, Loire-sur-Rhône, Longes, Sainte-Colombe, Saint-Romain-en-Gal;

—

Department of Vaucluse: Althen-les-Paluds, Aubignan, Le Barroux, Beaumont-du-Ventoux, Caderousse, Caromb, Carpentras, Cavaillon, Le Crestet, Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue, Entrechaux, Lamotte-du-Rhône, Lapalud, Loriol-du-Comtat, Malaucène, Mazan, Monteux, Pernes-les-Fontaines, Le Pontet, Saint-Hippolyte-le-Graveyron, Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux, Le Thor.

Area in immediate proximity

Legal framework:

National legislation

Type of further condition:

Derogation concerning production in the demarcated geographical area

Description of the condition:

—

Department of Drôme: Albon, Aleyrac, Allex, Ambonil, Andancette, Aubres, La Baume-de-Transit, Beausemblant, Benivay-Ollon, Bourg-lès-Valence, Chamaret, Chantemerle-les-Blés, Chantemerle-les-Grignan, Châteauneuf-de-Bordette, Châteauneuf-sur-Isère, Chavannes, Clansayes, Clérieux, Colonzelle, Condorcet, Donzère, Etoile-sur-Rhône, La Garde-Adhémar, Grane, Granges-les-Beaumont, Les Granges-Gontardes, Grignan, Laveyron, Loriol-sur-Drôme, Montjoux, Montoison, Montaulieu, Montségur-sur-Lauzon, La Motte-de-Galaure, La Penne-sur-l’Ouvèze, Pierrelatte, Pierrelongue, Le Poët-Laval, Les Pilles, Ponsas, Propiac, Roche-Saint-Secret-Beconne, Roussas, Saint-Barthélemy-de-Vals, Saint Donat sur l’Herbasse, Saint-Gervais-sur-Roubion, Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, Saint-Rambert-d’Albon, Saint-Restitut, Saint-Uze, Saint-Vallier, Salles-sous-Bois, Solérieux, Teyssières, Triors, Valaurie, Valence, Veaunes;

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Department of Gard: Les Angles, Argilliers, La Bastide-d’Engras, Beaucaire, Bellegarde, La Capelle-et-Masmolène, Collias, Flaux, Le Garn, Goudargues, Issirac, Jonquières-Saint-Vincent, Meynes, Montfaucon, Saint-André-de-Roquepertuis, Saint-Bonnet-du-Gard, Saint-Christol-de-Rodières, Saint-Laurent-la-Vernède, Salazac, Sernhac, Vallabrix, Verfeuil, Vers-Pont-du-Gard;

Link to the product specification

https://info.agriculture.gouv.fr/gedei/site/bo-agri/document_administratif-438dbddc-a41a-4f2b-be46-74f8c7d58f65

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(1)  OJ L 9, 11.1.2019, p. 2.