Commission Regulation (EC) No 2156/2005

of 23 December 2005

amending the specification of a protected designation of origin listed in the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 (Siurana) (PDO)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 of 14 July 1992 on the protection of geographical indications and designations of origin for agricultural products and foodstuffs [1], and in particular Article 6(3), the second indent of Article 6(4) and Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 6(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92, Spain’s request for amendments to the specification for the protected designation of origin "Siurana", registered by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1107/96 [2] has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union [3].

(2) No statement of objection within the meaning of Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2081/92 has been sent to the Commission so the amendments must be registered and published in the Official Journal of the European Union,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The specification of the protected designation of origin "Siurana" is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation.

Article 2

A summary listing 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, 23 December 2005.

For the Commission

Mariann Fischer Boel

Member of the Commission

[1] OJ L 208, 24.7.1992, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 806/2003 (OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 1).

[2] OJ L 148, 21.6.1996, p. 1. Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 708/2005 (OJ L 119, 11.5.2005, p. 3).

[3] OJ C 162, 11.7.2003, p. 8 ("Siurana").

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ANNEX I

SPAIN

"Siurana"

Amendment(s):

- Specification headings:

 Name

 Description

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Geographical area

 Proof of origin

 Method of production

 Link

 Labelling

 National requirements

- Amendment(s):

Extend the geographical area of the name to include the following municipalities:

Region | Municipality |

Alt Camp | Aiguamúrcia; Alió; Bràfim; Cabra del Camp; Els Garidells; Figuerola del Camp; Masó, el; Milà, el; Montferri; Nulles; Pla de Santa Maria, el; Pont d'Armentera, el; Puigpelat; Querol; Riba, la; Rodonyà; Rourell, el; Vallmoll; Vilabella; Vilarodona |

Baix Camp | Arbolí; Colldejou; Vilaplana |

Baix Penedès | Albinyana; Arboç, l'; Banyeres del Penedès; Bellvei; Bisbal del Penedès, la; Bonastre; Calafell; Cunit; Llorenç del Penedès; Masllorenç; Montmell, el; Sant Jaume dels Domenys; Santa Oliva; Vendrell, el |

Conca de Barberà | Barberà de la Conca; Blancafort; Espluga de Francolí, l'; Montblanc; Pira; Sarral; Senan; Solivella; Vallclara; Vilanova de Prades; Vilaverd; Vimbodí |

Ribera d’Ebre | Garcia |

Tarragonès | Altafulla; Catllar, el; Creixell; Morell, el; Nou de Gaià, la; Pallaresos, els; Perafort; Pobla de Mafumet, la; Pobla de Montornès, la; Renau; Riera de Gaià, la; Roda de Barà; Salomó: Salou; Secuita, la; Tarragona; Torredembarra; Vespella de Gaià; Vilallonga del Camp |

As regards the link with the environment (history, soil, relief and climate), the geographical area to be extended continues to demonstrate a cohesion and degree of homogeneity similar to what it had prior to the requested extension (initial PDO) and fulfils all the basic requirements set out in the specification for this protected designation of origin listed in the Community register, producing an extra virgin olive oil with the same characteristics as the protected olive oil.

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ANNEX II

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2081/92

"SIURANA"

(EC No: ES/0072/ 24.1.1994)

PDO (X) PGI ( )

This summary has been drawn up for information purposes only. For full details, in particular the producers of the PDO or PGI concerned, please consult the complete version of the product specification obtainable at national level or from the European Commission [1].

Responsible department in the Member State Name : Subdirección General de Sistemas de Calidad Diferenciada. Dirección General de Alimentación. Secretaría General de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación del Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación.

Address : Paseo Infanta Isabel, 1 — E-28071 MADRID

Telephone : (34) 913 47 53 94

Fax : (34) 913 47 54 10

Applicant group 2.1. Name : CONSEJO REGULADOR DE LA D.O.P. "SIURANA"

2.2. Address : Antoni Gaudí, 66 D-1 B (43203) Reus

Telephone : (34) 977 33 19 37

Fax : (34) 977 33 19 37

2.3. Composition : producers/processors (X) other ( )

Type of product : Group 1.5: Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.)

Specification Name "Siurana"

Description Virgin olive oil obtained from olives of the varieties "Arbequina", "Royal" and "Morrut", with acidity of less than 0,5, maximum peroxide level of 12, moisture and impurities content of no more than 0,1. Greeny yellow colour with a sweet, fruity taste.

Region | Municipality |

Alt Camp | Aiguamúrcia; Alcover; Alió; Bràfim; Cabra del Camp; Els Garidells; Figuerola del Camp; Masó, la; Milà, el; Montferri; Nulles; Pla de Santa Maria, el; Pont d'Armentera, el; Puigpelat; Querol; Riba, la; Rodonyà; Rourell, el; Vallmoll; Valls; Vilabella; Vila-rodona. |

Baix Camp | Albiol, l'; Aleixar, l'; Alforja; Almoster; Arbolí; Argentera l'; Borges del Camp, les; Botarell; Cambrils; Castellvell del Camp;Colldejou; Duesaigües; Maspujols; Montbrió del Camp; Mont-Roig del Camp; Pratdip; Reus; Riudecanyes; Riudecols; Riudoms; Selva del Camp, la; Vilanova d'Escornalbou; Vilaplana; Vinyols i els Arcs. |

Baix Penedès | Albinyana; Arboç,l'; Banyeres del Penedès; Bellvei; Bisbal del Penedès, la; Bonastre; Calafell; Cunit; Llorenç del Penedès; Masllorenç; Montmell, el; Sant Jaume dels Domenys; Santa Oliva; Vendrell, el. |

Conca de Barberà | Barberà de la Conca; Blancafort; Espluga de Francolí, l'; Montblanc; Pira; Sarral; Senan; Solivella; Vallclara; Vilanova de Prades; Vilaverd; Vimbodí. |

Priorat | Bellmunt del Priorat; Bisbal de Falset, la; Cabacés; Capçanes; Cornudella de Montsant; Falset; Figuera, la; Gratallops; Guiamets, els; Lloar, el; Marçà; Margalef; Masroig, el; Molar, el; Morera de Montsant, la; Poboleda; Porrera; Pradell de La Teixeta; Torre de Fontaubella, la; Torroja del Priorat; Ulldemolins; Vilella Alta, la; Vilella Baixa, la. |

Ribera d’Ebre | Flix; Garia; Palma D’Ebre, la; Tivissa; Torre de L'Espanyol, la; Vinebre. |

Tarragonès | Altafulla; Montmell, el; Constantí; Creixell; Morell, el; Nou de Gaià, la; Pallaresos, els; Perafort; Pobla de Mafumet, la; Pobla de Montornès, la; Renau; Riera de Gaià, la; Roda de Barà; Salomó: Salou; Secuita, la; Tarragone; Torredembarra; Vespella de Gaià; Vilallonga del Camp; Vila-Seca. |

Geographical area Proof of origin Olives from groves located within the production area and registered with the Regulatory Board are pressed at registered mills to produce oil, which is then bottled at registered plants. Bottles are labelled and also bear a numbered secondary label issued by the Regulatory Board.

Method of production Clean, healthy olives harvested directly from the tree are pressed using suitable methods that do not affect the characteristics of the product.

Link A Mediterranean climate, with average annual rainfall of 380 mm to 550 mm and an average annual temperature of between 14,5 °C and 16 °C, together with the differing features of the two districts that make up the production area, one characterised by an irregular landscape and the other by a more even topography with well-constituted soils, provide a suitable environment for olive production. Suitable and controlled cultivation, harvesting and processing methods are used.

Inspection body Name : CONSEJO REGULADOR DE LA D.O.P. "SIURANA"

Address : Antoni Gaudí, 66 D-1 B (43203) Reus

Telephone : (34) 977 33 19 37

Fax : (34) 977 33 19 37

The Regulating Board of the "Siurana" Designation of Origin is able to fulfil the requirements laid down in standard EN-45011.

Labelling : The words "Denominación de Origen "Siurana" aceite virgen" are prominent. Labels are authorised by the Regulatory Board. Numbered secondary labels are issued by the Regulatory Board.

National requirements : Law 25/1970 of 2 December 1970. Order of 19 November 1979 concerning the "Siurana" Designation of Origin for virgin olive oils and its Regulatory Board.

[1] European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture, Agricultural product quality policy, B-1049 Brussels.

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