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Official Journal of the European Union, C 234, 12 September 2008
Official Journal of the European Union, C 234, 12 September 2008
Official Journal of the European Union, C 234, 12 September 2008
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Official Journal of the European Union |
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Information and Notices |
Volume 51 |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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Commission |
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2008/C 234/01 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty — Cases where the Commission raises no objections ( 1 ) |
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2008/C 234/02 |
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2008/C 234/03 |
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2008/C 234/04 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.5270 — Parcom/Bakkersland) ( 1 ) |
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NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES |
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2008/C 234/05 |
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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
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2008/C 234/06 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises ( 1 ) |
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2008/C 234/07 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment ( 1 ) |
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2008/C 234/08 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises ( 1 ) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
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European Parliament |
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2008/C 234/09 |
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OTHER ACTS |
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2008/C 234/10 |
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2008/C 234/11 |
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INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
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12.9.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/1 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 234/01)
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Date of adoption of the decision |
23.6.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
NN 19/08, NN 20/08 |
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Member State |
Netherlands |
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Region |
— |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Steun voor de vervanging van vistuig |
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Legal basis |
Kaderwet LNV subsidies |
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Type of measure |
Individual aid |
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Objective |
Aid to the fisheries sector |
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Form of aid |
Individual grants |
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Budget |
EUR 246 900 and EUR 103 800 |
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Intensity |
Maximum 30 % |
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Duration |
2006 |
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Economic sectors |
Fisheries sector |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Ministerie van Landbouw Natuur en Voedselkwaliteit Dienst Regelingen |
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Other information |
Annual report |
The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
23.6.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 24/08 |
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Member State |
Czech Republic |
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Title |
Zmírnění následků škod způsobených povodněmi v období od 28. května do 2. července 2006 na rybích obsádkách v rybnících |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Mitigation of damages to fish stocks in fishponds caused by floods in the period from 28 May to 2 July 2006 (extension of a previous scheme) |
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Form of aid |
Direct aid |
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Budget |
CZK 10 000 000 overall |
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Intensity |
50 % of the damage to fish |
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Duration |
From 4.5.2007 to 31.12.2008 |
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Economic sectors |
Fisheries |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
26.6.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 25/08 |
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Member State |
Czech Republic |
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Region |
— |
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Title |
Zmírnění následků škod způsobených povodněmi v jarních měsících roku 2006 na rybích obsádkách v rybnících |
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Legal basis |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Compensation of damages caused by flood in the spring 2006 (extension of a previous scheme) |
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Form of aid |
Direct aid |
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Budget |
CZK 30 000 000 overall |
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Intensity |
Maximum 50 % of the calculated amount of the damage to fish |
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Duration |
From 18.12.2006 to 31.12.2008 |
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Economic sectors |
Fisheries |
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Name and adress of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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Date of adoption of the decision |
23.6.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 71/08 |
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Member State |
Estonia |
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Region |
Lääne-Eesti |
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Title |
Kihnu Külmhoone AS |
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Legal basis |
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Type of measure |
Individual aid |
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Objective |
Aid for investments in processing and marketing of fisheries and aquaculture products in the framework of the Kihnu Regional Programme, which operates an aid scheme aimed at promoting regional development, preserving and re-establishing the culture on the Estonian island of Kihnu |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
EEK 2 466 140 (approximately EUR 157 615) for the whole project |
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Intensity |
58,8 % of the whole project |
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Duration |
From 1.2.2008 until 31.12.2008 |
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Economic sectors |
Fisheries |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/5 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2008/C 234/02)
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Date of adoption of the decision |
8.8.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 598/07 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Provincia autonoma di Bolzano |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Aiuti al settore forestale — Rimozione del legno dal letto di caduta mediante tecniche di esbosco rispettose del suolo e della superficie forestale |
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Legal basis |
Art. 48 della Legge provinciale n. 21 del 21.10.1996 |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Aid to the forestry sector |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 2,5 million Overall budget: EUR 15 million |
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Intensity |
Maximum 100 % of eligible costs |
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Duration |
2008-2013 |
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Economic sectors |
Forestry sector |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/6 |
Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty
Cases where the Commission raises no objections
(2008/C 234/03)
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Date of adoption of the decision |
29.7.2008 |
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Reference number of the aid |
N 783/07 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
Comunidad Valenciana |
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Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) |
Ayudas por las explotaciones agrarias afectadas por el incendio forestal de agosto 2007 |
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Legal basis |
Proyecto de la resolución de 6 de noviembre de 2007 de la Consellería de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación por el que se instrumentan ayudas a las explotaciones agrarias afectadas por el incendio forestal de agosto de 2007 |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Objective |
Compensation for material damages in agricultural holdings caused by the forest fire in August 2007 |
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Form of aid |
Direct grant |
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Budget |
EUR 700 000 (EUR 400 000 for 2008 and EUR 300 000 for 2009) |
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Intensity |
80 % |
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Duration |
2 years |
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Economic sectors |
Agriculture |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:
http://ec.europa.eu/community_law/state_aids/
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/7 |
Non-opposition to a notified concentration
(Case COMP/M.5270 — Parcom/Bakkersland)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 234/04)
On 29 August 2008, 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:
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from the Europa competition website (http://ec.europa.eu/comm/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
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in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website under document number 32008M5270. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to European law (http://eur-lex.europa.eu). |
IV Notices
NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS AND BODIES
Commission
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/8 |
Euro exchange rates (1)
11 September 2008
(2008/C 234/05)
1 euro=
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Currency |
Exchange rate |
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USD |
US dollar |
1,3934 |
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JPY |
Japanese yen |
148,69 |
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DKK |
Danish krone |
7,4565 |
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GBP |
Pound sterling |
0,79410 |
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SEK |
Swedish krona |
9,5135 |
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CHF |
Swiss franc |
1,5857 |
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ISK |
Iceland króna |
127,88 |
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NOK |
Norwegian krone |
8,0970 |
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BGN |
Bulgarian lev |
1,9558 |
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CZK |
Czech koruna |
24,630 |
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EEK |
Estonian kroon |
15,6466 |
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HUF |
Hungarian forint |
241,16 |
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LTL |
Lithuanian litas |
3,4528 |
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LVL |
Latvian lats |
0,7050 |
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PLN |
Polish zloty |
3,4223 |
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RON |
Romanian leu |
3,6138 |
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SKK |
Slovak koruna |
30,280 |
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TRY |
Turkish lira |
1,7690 |
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AUD |
Australian dollar |
1,7524 |
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CAD |
Canadian dollar |
1,4950 |
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HKD |
Hong Kong dollar |
10,8673 |
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NZD |
New Zealand dollar |
2,1506 |
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SGD |
Singapore dollar |
2,0142 |
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KRW |
South Korean won |
1 550,16 |
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ZAR |
South African rand |
11,5798 |
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CNY |
Chinese yuan renminbi |
9,5399 |
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HRK |
Croatian kuna |
7,1161 |
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IDR |
Indonesian rupiah |
13 132,80 |
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MYR |
Malaysian ringgit |
4,8400 |
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PHP |
Philippine peso |
65,820 |
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RUB |
Russian rouble |
35,9635 |
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THB |
Thai baht |
48,449 |
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BRL |
Brazilian real |
2,5243 |
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MXN |
Mexican peso |
14,8690 |
Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.
NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/9 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 234/06)
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Aid No |
XS 168/08 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
La Rioja |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Programa de diagnóstico tutelado y apoyo a la incorporación del diseño |
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Legal basis |
Orden no 14/2008, de 3 de junio de 2008, de la Consejería de Industria, Innovación y Empleo, por la que se aprueban las bases reguladoras de la concesión de subvenciones por la Agencia de Desarrollo Económico de La Rioja destinadas al programa de diagnóstico tutelado y apoyo a la incorporación del diseño. (B.O.R. no 75/2008, de 7 de junio) |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 0,6 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
7.6.2008 |
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Duration |
31.12.2013 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
Dirección Internet publicación régimen de ayuda: http://www.larioja.org/npRioja/default/defaultpage.jsp?idtab=449883 |
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Aid No |
XS 175/08 |
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Member State |
Poland |
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Region |
Śląskie |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Tranz-Tel Bogdan Kulisz |
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Legal basis |
Ustawa z dnia 8 października 2004 r. o zasadach finansowania nauki art. 10, rozporządzenie Ministra Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego Dz.U. nr 221 z 14 listopada 2007 r. § 3 ust. 1, umowa nr II-211/P-253/2008 |
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Type of measure |
Ad hoc |
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Budget |
Overall budget: EUR 49 577 |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
19.6.2008 |
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Duration |
19.6.2008 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Aid No |
XS 179/08 |
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Member State |
Poland |
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Region |
Śląskie |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Przedsiębiorstwo Pojazdy Specjalistyczne Zbigniew Szcześniak |
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Legal basis |
Ustawa z dnia 8 października 2004 r. o zasadach finansowania nauki art. 10, rozporządzenie Ministra Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego Dz.U. nr 221 z 14 listopada 2007 r. § 3 ust. 1, umowa nr 04230/C.ZR9-6/2008 |
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Type of measure |
Ad hoc |
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Budget |
Overall budget: EUR 139 946 |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
4.6.2008 |
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Duration |
4.6.2008 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Aid No |
XS 185/08 |
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Member State |
Austria |
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Region |
Steiermark |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Innovationsprogramm des Landes Steiermark für die Tourismuswirtschaft 2007-2013 |
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Legal basis |
Steiermärkisches Tourismusgesetz 1992 i.d.F. vom 19.11.2002 sowie Richtlinie „Innovationsprogramm des Landes Steiermark für die Tourismuswirtschaft 2007-2013“ (RSB vom 30.6.2008, GZ: FA12A-48.1-1/2006) |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 1,8 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
1.1.2007 |
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Duration |
31.12.2008 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Aid No |
XS 190/08 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
Comunitat Valenciana |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Innoempresa |
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Legal basis |
Orden de 3 de junio de 2008, de la Consellería de Industria, Comercio e Innovación, por la que se convocan ayudas en el marco del Programa de Apoyo a la Innovación de las Pequeñas y Medianas Empresa, Innoempresa para 2008 y 2009 [2008/7299] DOCV — Núm. 5.784 de 13.6.2008 |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 15 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
14.6.2008 |
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Duration |
31.12.2009 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/12 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 2204/2002 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid for employment
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 234/07)
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Aid No |
XE 31/08 |
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Member State |
Spain |
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Region |
Extremadura |
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Title of aid scheme |
Ayudas el fomento del empleo de calidad en la contratación indefinida |
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Legal basis |
Decreto no 109/2008, de 23 de mayo, por el que se establecen las bases reguladoras de las subvenciones para el fomento del empleo de calidad en la contratación indefinida, en el ámbito de la Comunidad Autónoma de Extremadura, publicado en el Diario Oficial de Extremadura número 104, el viernes, 30 de mayo de 2008 http://doe.juntaex.es/pdfs/doe/2008/1040O/08040119.pdf |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 4,6 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(5), 5 and 6 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
31.5.2008 |
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Duration |
31.12.2008 |
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Objective |
Art. 4: Creation of employment; Art. 5: Recruitment of disadvantaged and disabled workers |
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Economic sectors |
All Community sectors (1) eligible for employment aid |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Other information |
Aid part-financed by the European Social Fund at a rate of 75 %, through the 2007-2013 operational programme |
(1) With the exception of the shipbuilding sector and other sectors subject to special rules in regulations and directives governing all State aid within the sector.
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/13 |
Information communicated by Member States regarding State aid granted under Commission Regulation (EC) No 70/2001 on the application of Articles 87 and 88 of the EC Treaty to State aid to small and medium-sized enterprises
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2008/C 234/08)
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Aid No |
XS 173/08 |
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Member State |
Poland |
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Region |
Wielkopolskie |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Kontekst Sp. z o.o. |
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Legal basis |
Ustawa z dnia 8 października 2004 r. o zasadach finansowania nauki art. 10, rozporządzenie Ministra Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego Dz.U. nr 221 z 14 listopada 2007 r. § 3 ust. 1, umowa nr II-214/P-261/2008 |
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Type of measure |
Ad hoc |
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Budget |
Overall budget: EUR 67 043 |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
24.6.2008 |
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Duration |
24.6.2008 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
All sectors eligible for aid to SMEs |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Aid No |
XS 181/08 |
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Member State |
Italy |
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Region |
Calabria |
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Title of aid scheme or name of company receiving individual aid |
Legge 598/94 art. 11 — Agevolazioni per gli investimenti per la promozione della certificazione di sistemi di qualità del prodotto, del processo, ambientali e sociali — 2008 |
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Legal basis |
Legge 598/94 art. 11 Delibera della giunta della Regione Calabria n. 436 del 23.6.2008 |
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Type of measure |
Aid scheme |
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Budget |
Annual budget: EUR 5 million |
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Maximum aid intensity |
In conformity with Articles 4(2)-(6) and 5 of the Regulation |
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Date of implementation |
23.6.2008 |
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Duration |
31.12.2008 |
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Objective |
Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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Economic sectors |
Other manufacturing, Other services |
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Name and address of the granting authority |
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Aid No |
XS 192/08 |
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Member State |
Poland |
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Region |
Zachodni — woj. Zachodniopomorskie |
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Gispro Sp. z o.o. |
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20.4.2014 |
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Small and medium-sized enterprises |
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V Announcements
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
European Parliament
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12.9.2008 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/15 |
Amendment to recruitment notice PE/108/S
(Official Journal of the European Union C 145 A of 11 June 2008)
(2008/C 234/09)
The European Parliament published, in the Official Journal of 11 June 2008, recruitment notice PE/108/S for the post of Director (AD, grade 14) in the Directorate-General for Translation — Directorate A — Technology Support Services, in accordance with Article 29(2) of the Staff Regulations of officials of the European Communities, with 26 June 2008 set as the deadline for submission of applications.
In order to extend its range of choices, the Appointing Authority has decided to re-open the period for submission of applications. The new closing date will be 26 September 2008.
The re-opening of the period for submission of applications in no way affects the situation of candidates who have already been registered.
Apart from the abovementioned change, the initial recruitment notice remains unchanged. In particular, the admission criteria continue to be those set out in that notice: anyone taking advantage of the extension of the deadline to submit their first application must ensure that they fulfilled the admission criteria on the closing date indicated in the initial recruitment notice (i.e. 26 June 2008).
IMPORTANT: anyone whose application has, on the date of publication of the present announcement, already been registered may not submit a second application.
OTHER ACTS
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/16 |
Publication of an amendment application pursuant to Article 6(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs
(2008/C 234/10)
This publication confers the right to object to the application pursuant to Article 7 of Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 (1). Statements of objection must reach the Commission within six months of the date of this publication.
AMENDMENT APPLICATION
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006
Amendment application pursuant to Article 9 and Article 17(2)
‘JAMÓN DE TERUEL’
EC No: ES/117/0078/01.03.2005
PDO ( X ) PGI ( )
Amendments(s) requested
Heading(s) in the specification
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Amendment(s)
Description
Add the following sentence to the description of the physical characteristics of the hams under this PDO: ‘trimmed by means of a V-shaped cut with its vertex in the middle of the thickest part of the ham’.
Technical research reports have concluded that a ‘V’ cut in the rind of the ham guarantees greater homogeneity and quality of the product obtained, since the ‘V’ cut makes it possible to obtain uniform thickness of the outer covering of fat. This makes the drying process more homogeneous and optimises it by facilitating loss of moisture. Furthermore, the removal of the rind allows the meat to shrink uniformly as it dries, preventing the wrinkling of the rind and the formation of cracks or depressions. Similarly, the uniformity of the curing process prevents defective textures, in particular pastiness or excessive hardness.
Studies on the ‘effect on the sensory characteristics of hams of producing them with “V” cuts’ demonstrate a reduction of pastiness and adhesiveness in these hams. Another characteristic found is that their taste tends to have more sweet notes, fewer bitter and metallic notes, reduced saltiness and more maturity.
Both studies therefore conclude that a higher quality is obtained in the end product.
SUMMARY
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006
‘JAMÓN DE TERUEL’
EC No: ES/117/0078/01.03.2005
PDO ( X ) PGI ( )
This summary sets out the main elements of the product specification for information purposes.
1. Responsible department in the Member State:
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Subdirección General de Calidad Agroalimentaria y Agricultura Ecológica, Dirección General de Industria Agroalimentaria y Alimentación, Secretaría General de Agricultura y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación |
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(34) 91 347 53 97 |
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sgcaae@mapya.es |
2. Applicant group:
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Consejo Regulador de la DOP «Jamón de Teruel» |
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(34) 978 618 940 |
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(34) 978 618 941 |
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consejo@jamondeteruel.com |
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Producers/processors ( X ) Others ( ) |
3. Type of product:
Class 1.2: Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)
4. Specification:
(Summary of requirements under Article 4(2))
4.1. Product name: ‘Jamón de Teruel’
4.2. Description: Hams obtained from hind legs of pork obtained by crosses of the following breeds:
Dam: Landrace (standard), Large White or crosses of these two breeds.
Sire: Landrace (standard) or Duroc.
Only pigs born and fattened in farms on the province of Teruel can provide hind legs suitable for production of the protected hams.
The characteristics of the matured hams are as follows:
Physical characteristics:
form: long, trimmed and rounded at the edges up to the muscle, with the trotter attached; may be completely covered with rind or trimmed by means of a V-shaped cut with its vertex in the middle of the thickest part of the ham,
weight: between 8 and 9 kg and in no case less than 7 kg.
Organoleptic properties:
colour: red and shiny when cut, with partial fat infiltration in the muscle tissue,
meat: subtle taste, not very salty,
fat content: greasy consistency, shiny, yellowish-white colour, aromatic and pleasant-tasting.
4.3. Geographical area: The production area for the pigs is the province of Teruel. The production area for the ham consists of the municipalities in the province of Teruel which are located 800 metres or more above the sea level.
4.4. Proof of origin: The protected hams are obtained from livestock farms registered with the Regulatory Board, which are located in the production area; the raw material, the slaughter of the animals and the production and aging processes are monitored by the Regulatory Board, which certifies and guarantees the product before it is put on the market.
4.5. Method of production: The pigs suitable for producing the hind legs used for these hams are obtained from crosses of the Landrace, Large White and Duroc breeds. The live weight of the pig for slaughter is between 115 kg and 130 kg and the carcass is left on the drip line for a minimum of 4 hours at a temperature not exceeding 10 °C, with humidities of 95-85 %. Salting, washing, the first phase of curing and drying take a minimum of 8 months. Aging takes place in sheds or cellars for a minimum of 12 months.
4.6. Link: The selection of pigs fattened with natural foods and carefully monitored from birth ensures the excellent quality of the raw material for this product. The pigs bred for the production of ‘Jamón de Teruel’ are born and fattened in the province of Teruel, as indicated in the specification, and fed on raw materials, chiefly cereals (barley, wheat and maize), most of which originate in the same province, which is a predominantly cereal-growing area.
Similarly, 95 % of the feed is produced in mills located in the same geographical area, thereby guaranteeing the origin of most of the raw materials used.
The Regulatory Board periodically takes samples of the feed used for the pigs, both in the feed mills themselves and in the farms, in order to check the composition of the raw materials used.
The curing process is carried out under favourable conditions in term of climate (average altitude of over 800 m, dry cold climate), serving which produce hams with a characteristic aroma and taste.
4.7. Inspection body:
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Consejo Regulador de la DOP «Jamón de Teruel» |
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consejo@jamondeteruel.com |
The Regulatory Board for the Protected Geographical Indication complies with Standard EN 45011.
Compliance with the specification is verified by inspectors authorised by the competent authorities, acting objectively and impartially with respect to the producers and processors.
4.8. Labelling: Obligatory mention of ‘Jamón de Teruel’.
Labels must be authorised by the Regulatory Board.
Bands and secondary labels must be numbered and issued by the Regulatory Body.
(1) OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12.
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12.9.2008 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
C 234/s3 |
NOTE TO THE READER
The institutions have decided no longer to quote in their texts the last amendment to cited acts.
Unless otherwise indicated, references to acts in the texts published here are to the version of those acts currently in force.