Commission Regulation (EC) No 544/2007

of 16 May 2007

approving non-minor amendments to the specification for a name entered in the register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications (Baena (PDO))

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 of 20 March 2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs [1], and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with the first subparagraph of Article 9(1) and Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission has examined the application from Spain for approval of an amendment to the specification for the protected designation of origin "Baena" registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 [2].

(2) Since the amendment in question is not minor within the meaning of Article 9 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006, the Commission published the amendment application in the Official Journal of the European Union as required by Article 6 of that Regulation [3]. As no statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 has been sent to the Commission, the amendment should be approved,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The specification for the designation of origin "Baena" is hereby amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation

Article 2

A summary of the main points of the specification is given in Annex II to this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 May 2007.

For the Commission

Mariann Fischer Boel

Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 93, 31.3.2006, p. 12. Regulation as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1791/2006 (OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

[2] OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2156/2005 (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 54).

[3] OJ C 321, 31.12.2003, p. 49 and OJ C 139, 14.6.2006, p. 21.

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ANNEX I

AMENDMENT APPLICATION

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 510/2006

Amendment application pursuant to Article 9 and Article 17(2)

"BAENA"

EC No: ES/PDO/117/0069/ 07.10.2003

PDO (X) PGI ( )

Amendments(s) requested:

Heading(s) in the specification:

- Specification heading:

‘�飫� Name of product

‘�飫� Description of product

+++++ TIFF +++++

‘� Geographical area:

‘�飫� Proof of origin:

‘�飫� Method of production:

‘�飫� Link:

‘�飫� Labelling:

‘�飫� National requirements

- Amendments:

In the paragraph "Production", where the following text appears:

"The olive oil production area covered by the designation of origin "Baena" is made up of land located in the municipalities of Baena, Castro del R铆o, Luque, Do帽a Mencia, Nueva Carteya and Zuheros, "Cabra" should be added."

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ANNEX II

SUMMARY

Council Regulation (EC) No 510/2006 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs

"BAENA"

EC No: ES/PDO/117/0069/ 07.10.2003

PDO (X) PGI ( )

This summary sets out the main points of the product specification for information purposes.

1. Responsible department in the member state: Name Subdirecci贸n General de Calidad y Promoci贸n Agroalimentaria. Direcci贸n General de Industria Agroalimentaria y Alimentaci贸n. Secretar铆a General de Agricultura y Alimentaci贸n. Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentaci贸n

Address: Infanta Isabel 1o E 20871 Madrid

Tel: 34 91 34 753 94

Fax: 34 91 34 7 54 10

E-mail: sgcaproagro@mapya.es

2. Group: Name : Consejo Regulador de la D.O.Baena

Address : Avda. de la Constituci贸n, s/ 1485 Municipio ‘�Baena (C贸rdoba)

Tel : 34 957 69 11 21

Fax : 34 957 69 11 10

E-mail : olivavirgen@dobaena.com

Composition : Producers/processors (X) Other ( )

3. Type of product: Class 1.5. ‘�Oils and fats ‘�Extra virgin olive oil

4. Specifications (Summary of requirements under Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 510/2006)

4.1. Product name : "Baena"

4.2. Description : Extra virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the varieties "Picudo", "Carrasque帽o de C贸rdoba", "Lechin", "Chorr煤o" or "Jarduo", "Pajarero", "Hojiblanco" and "Picual". Acidity between 0,4 and 1, Maximum peroxide value of 15. Moisture 0,1 %. Impurities: no more than 0,1 %. Pleasant taste, sweet, reminiscent of almonds.

4.3. Geographical area : Comprises the municipalities of Baena, Cabra, Castro del R铆o, Do帽a Menc铆a, Luque, Nueva Carteya and Zuheros, in the Province of C贸rdoba.

4.4. Proof of origin : Olives of the varieties authorised, from registered olive groves; oil is extracted and packed in registered plants under the supervision of the Regulatory Board. Packs are marked with the guarantee back label issued by the Regulatory Board.

4.5. Method of production : The oil is extracted from healthy, clean olives using appropriate extraction techniques which do not detract in any way from the product‘檚 characteristics.

4.6. Link : Brown, calcareous soil, loamy in texture and consisting of triassic marl. Temperate continental climate. Supervised cultivation, collection and production.

4.7. Inspection body Name : Consejo Regulador de la Denominaci贸n Origen "Baena"

Address : Carretera de Fuentidue帽a, s/n. Apartado de Correos 92 14850 Baena (C贸rdoba)

Tél : ‘�/p>

Fax : ‘�/p>

E-mail : ‘�/p>

The Regulatory Board for the "Baena" designation of origin meets the requirements laid down in standard EN-45011.

4.8. Labelling The words "Denominaci贸n de Origen "Baena"" ("Baena" designation of origin) shall be indicated prominently. The labels shall be authorised by the Regulatory Board, which shall also number and issue the back labels.

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