(1)

On 18 January 2012 the Council adopted Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria (2) with a view to giving effect to most of the measures provided for in Decision 2011/782/CFSP.

(2)

Council Decision 2012/420/CFSP of 23 July 2012 amending Decision 2011/782/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria (3) provides for an additional measure, namely that Member States should inspect all vessels and aircraft bound for Syria if they have information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the cargo contains items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited or subject to authorisation.

(3)

In relation to that measure, Decision 2012/420/CFSP also provides that aircraft and vessels transporting cargo to Syria be subject to the requirement of additional pre-arrival or pre-departure information for all goods brought into or out of a Member State.

(4)

Furthermore, Decision 2012/420/CFSP provides for a derogation from the freezing of funds and economic resources in relation to a transfer of funds due in connection with the provision of financial support to Syrian nationals pursuing an education, professional training or engaged in academic research in the Union.

(5)

Provisions providing for derogations from the freezing of funds and economic resources of the Central Bank of Syria should be amended.

(6)

Some of those measures fall within the scope of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and regulatory action at the level of the Union is therefore necessary in order to implement them, in particular with a view to ensuring their uniform application by economic operators in all Member States.

(7)

For the same reason, an amendment is necessary in order to clarify the scope of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012.

(8)

Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 should therefore be amended accordingly,

(1)

in Article 1 the following point is inserted:

(*1)   OJ L 302, 19.10.1992, p. 1.’;"

(2)

the following Article is inserted:

(*2)   OJ L 253, 11.10.1993, p. 1.’;"

(3)

Article 12, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

(4)

the following Article is inserted:

(5)

Article 21a is replaced by the following:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).

(2)

Azorubine (synonym carmoisine) was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for use on feed for cats and dogs falling under the category ‘colouring agents’ under the heading ‘colouring agents authorised for colouring foodstuffs by Community rules, other than patent blue V, acid brilliant green BS and canthaxanthin’. That use was subsequently entered in the Community Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(3)

In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of azorubine as a feed additive for cats and dogs, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 31 January 2012 (3) that, under the proposed conditions of use, azorubine does not have an adverse effect on animal health, or the environment, and that it is effective as colourant. It concluded that no safety concerns would arise for users provided that appropriate protective measures are taken.. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(5)

The assessment of azorubine shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that substance should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

(6)

Since modifications to the conditions of authorisation of azorubine are introduced and as there are no direct immediate effects on safety, a reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before authorisation in order to allow the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation. In addition, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for the disposal of existing stocks of azorubine, as authorised in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC and of feed containing azorubine.

(7)

It is disproportionately complex for operators to adapt repeatedly and from one day to the other labels of feed containing different additives which have been successively authorised according to the procedure laid down in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and for which new labelling rules are to be complied with. It is therefore appropriate to reduce the administrative burden on the operators by providing a period of time allowing a smooth conversion of labelling.

(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).

(2)

Thaumatin was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for use on all animal species. That feed additive was subsequently entered in the Community Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(3)

In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of thaumatin as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 6 September 2011 (3) that, under the proposed conditions of use, thaumatin does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment, and that it is effective as flavouring. It concluded that no safety concerns would arise for users provided that appropriate protective measures are taken. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(5)

The assessment of thaumatin shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that substance should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

(6)

Since modifications to the conditions of authorisation of thaumatin are introduced and as there are no direct immediate effects on safety, a reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before authorisation in order to allow the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation. In addition, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for the disposal of existing stocks of thaumatin, as authorised in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC and of feed containing thaumatin.

(7)

It is disproportionately complex for operators to adapt repeatedly and from one day to the other labels of feed containing different additives which have been successively authorised according to the procedure laid down in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and for which new labelling rules are to be complied with. It is therefore appropriate to reduce the administrative burden on the operators by providing a period of time allowing a smooth conversion of labelling.

(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 provides for the authorisation of additives for use in animal nutrition and for the grounds and procedures for granting such authorisation. Article 10 of that Regulation provides for the re-evaluation of additives authorised pursuant to Council Directive 70/524/EEC (2).

(2)

Naringin was authorised without a time limit in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC as a feed additive for use on all animal species. That feed additive was subsequently entered in the Community Register of feed additives as an existing product, in accordance with Article 10(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(3)

In accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 in conjunction with Article 7 thereof, an application was submitted for the re-evaluation of naringin as a feed additive for all animal species, requesting that additive to be classified in the additive category ‘sensory additives’. That application was accompanied by the particulars and documents required under Article 7(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(4)

The European Food Safety Authority (‘the Authority’) concluded in its opinion of 12 October 2011 (3) that, under the proposed conditions of use, naringin does not have an adverse effect on animal health, human health or the environment, and that it is effective as flavouring. It concluded that no safety concerns would arise for users provided that appropriate protective measures are taken. The Authority does not consider that there is a need for specific requirements of post-market monitoring. It also verified the report on the method of analysis of the feed additive in feed submitted by the Community Reference Laboratory set up by Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003.

(5)

The assessment of naringin shows that the conditions for authorisation, as provided for in Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003, are satisfied. Accordingly, the use of that substance should be authorised as specified in the Annex to this Regulation.

(6)

Since modifications to the conditions of authorisation of naringin are introduced and as there are no direct immediate effects on safety, a reasonable period should be allowed to elapse before authorisation in order to allow the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet the new requirements resulting from the authorisation. In addition, it is appropriate to allow a transitional period for the disposal of existing stocks of naringin, as authorised in accordance with Directive 70/524/EEC and of feed containing naringin.

(7)

It is disproportionately complex for operators to adapt repeatedly and from one day to the other labels of feed containing different additives which have been successively authorised according to the procedure laid down in Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 and for which new labelling rules are to be complied with. It is therefore appropriate to reduce the administrative burden on the operators by providing a period of time allowing a smooth conversion of labelling.

(8)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

(1)

Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.

(2)

The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,

(1)

Pursuant to Article 10(1) of Council Decision 2010/452/CFSP, the Political and Security Committee (PSC) is authorised, in accordance with Article 38 of the Treaty, to take the relevant decisions for the purpose of exercising political control and strategic direction of EUMM Georgia, including the decision to appoint a Head of Mission.

(2)

On 1 July 2011, upon a proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy (HR), the PSC adopted Decision EUMM/1/2011 (3) appointing Mr Andrzej TYSZKIEWICZ as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2011. His mandate was extended until 14 September 2012 by PSC Decision 2011/539/CFSP (4).

(3)

On 13 September 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/503/CFSP (5) extending the duration of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2013.

(4)

On 12 September 2012, the HR proposed the extension of the mandate of Mr Andrzej TYSZKIEWICZ as Head of Mission of EUMM Georgia until 14 September 2013,

(1)

On 23 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/576/CFSP on the European Union police mission undertaken in the framework of reform of the security sector (SSR) and its interface with the system of justice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUPOL RD Congo) (1), last modified by Decision 2011/537/CFSP (2). EUPOL RD Congo expires on 30 September 2012.

(2)

On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUPOL RD Congo should be extended for one year, followed by a final transition phase of twelve months with the aim of handing over its tasks.

(3)

EUPOL RD Congo should therefore be extended until 30 September 2013.

(4)

It is necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUPOL RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.

(5)

It is also necessary to adapt certain provisions regarding to EU classified information.

(6)

EUPOL RD Congo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

(1)

In Article 1, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

(2)

In Article 2, paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

(3)

In Article 7, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

(*1)   OJ L 141, 27.5.2011, p. 17.";"

(4)

Article 12 is replaced by the following:

(5)

The following subparagraph is added to Article 14(1):

"The financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to the Mission for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013 shall be EUR 6 750 000.";

(6)

Article 16 is replaced by the following:

(*2)  Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).";"

(7)

In Article 18, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

"It shall apply from 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2013.".

(1)

On 21 September 2010, the Council adopted Decision 2010/565/CFSP on the European Union mission to provide advice and assistance for security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (EUSEC RD Congo) (1), last modified by Decision 2011/538/CFSP (2). EUSEC RD Congo expires on 30 September 2012.

(2)

On 13 July 2012, the Political and Security Committee endorsed the recommendation that EUSEC RD Congo should be extended for one year, followed by a twelve-month final transition phase with the aim of handing over its tasks.

(3)

EUSEC RD Congo should therefore be extended until 30 September 2013.

(4)

It is necessary to lay down the financial reference amount intended to cover the expenditure related to EUSEC RD Congo for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.

(5)

It is also necessary to adapt certain provisions regarding to EU classified information.

(6)

EUSEC RD Congo will be conducted in the context of a situation which may deteriorate and could impede the achievement of the objectives of the Union's external action as set out in Article 21 of the Treaty,

(1)

The following subparagraph is added to Article 9(1):

"The financial reference amount to cover expenditure relating to the mission shall be EUR 11 000 000 for the period from 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013.";

(2)

Article 13 is replaced by the following:

(*1)   OJ L 141, 27.5.2011. p, 17."

(*2)  Council Decision 2009/937/EU of 1 December 2009 adopting the Council's Rules of Procedure (OJ L 325, 11.12.2009, p. 35).;" "

(3)

In Article 15, paragraph 3 is replaced by the following:

(4)

In Article 17, the second paragraph is replaced by the following:

"It shall apply until 30 September 2013.".

(1)

On 31 May 2012, the Council adopted Decision 2012/285/CFSP.

(2)

Following a decision by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 2048 (2012), six persons should be removed from the list set out in Annex II to Council Decision 2012/285/CFSP and should be included in the list set out in Annex I to that Decision. It is also necessary to amend the entries for those persons.

(3)

The lists set out in Annexes I and II to Decision 2012/285/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,