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COMMISSION DECISION (EU) 2021/2233

of 14 December 2021

approving, on behalf of the European Union, amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

(notified under document C(2021) 8893)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Decision (EU) 2019/1875 of 8 November 2019 on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (1), and in particular Article 3 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 21 November 2019.
(2) Article 16.1 of the Agreement establishes a Trade Committee, which, inter alia, may consider amendments to the Agreement, or amend provisions of the Agreement in cases specifically provided for in the Agreement.
(3) Article 10.17.3 of the Agreement provides that the Trade Committee is to adopt a decision regarding the listing in Annex 10-B (Protected Geographical Indications) to the Agreement of the names from Annex 10-A (List of names to be applied for protection as Geographical Indications in the territory of the Parties) to the Agreement as soon as practicable after the procedures for protection of geographical indications have been concluded.
(4) Article 10.18 of the Agreement provides that the Parties agree on the possibility of amending the list of geographical indications for wines, spirits, agricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex 10-B to be protected by each Party.
(5) The Republic of Singapore has completed the procedure for protection in its territory of two names (‘Bardolino Superiore’, ‘Tiroler Speck’) that were listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and were applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union.
(6) The Republic of Singapore has completed the procedure for protection in its territory of one name (‘Saint-Emilion Grand Cru’) that was not listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and was applied for protection as geographical indication of the Union.
(7) Following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union as from 1 January 2021, the name ‘Scotch Whisky’ should be removed from the names listed in Annex 10-B to the Agreement in accordance with Article 10.18 to that Agreement.
(8) The name ‘Polish Cherry’ is no longer protected in the Union and should be removed from Annex 10-A to the Agreement.
(9) Consequently, Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Agreement should be amended by listing those additional three names as protected geographical indications of the Union in Annex 10-B and removing two of those names from Annex 10-A. The names ‘Scotch Whisky’ and ‘Polish Cherry’ should also be removed respectively from Annex 10-B and Annex 10-A, as set out in the attached draft Decision of the Trade Committee and the amendments should be approved on behalf of the Union.
(10) In order to fulfill as soon as practicable the obligations set out in Articles 10.17.3 and 10.18 of the Agreement, it is appropriate that this decision should enter into force on the day following that of its publication,
HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

The amendments to Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore as set out in the draft Decision of the Trade Committee are hereby approved on behalf of the European Union.
The draft Decision of the Trade Committee is set out in the Annex to this Decision.
The position to be taken on the Union's behalf in the first meeting of the Trade Committee shall be based on this draft Decision. Minor changes to the draft Decision of the Trade Committee may be agreed by the representatives of the European Union in the Trade Committee without further decision of the Commission.

Article 2

The representatives of the European Union in the Trade Committee are authorised to adopt the decision of that Committee on behalf of the European Union.

Article 3

This Decision shall be published in the
Official Journal of the European Union
.
After its adoption, the Decision of the Trade Committee shall be published in the
Official Journal of the European Union
.
Done at Brussels, 14 December 2021.
For the Commission
Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI
Member of the Commission
(1)  Council Decision (EU) 2019/1875 of 8 November 2019 on the conclusion of the Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (
OJ L 294, 14.11.2019, p. 1
).

ANNEX

DRAFT DECISION No X/2021 OF THE EU-SINGAPORE TRADE COMMITTEE

of [date]

amending Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

THE TRADE COMMITTEE,
Having regard to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore, and in particular Articles 10.17.3 and 10.18 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) The Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (‘the Agreement’) entered into force on 21 November 2019.
(2) Article 10.17.3 of the Agreement provides that the Trade Committee adopts a decision regarding the listing in Annex 10-B (Protected Geographical Indications) to the Agreement of the names from Annex 10-A (List of names to be applied for protection as Geographical Indications in the territory of the Parties) to the Agreement as soon as practicable after the procedures for protection of geographical indications have been concluded.
(3) Article 10.18 of the Agreement provides that the Parties agree on the possibility of amending the list of geographical indications for wines, spirits, agricultural products and foodstuffs listed in Annex 10-B to be protected by each Party.
(4) The Republic of Singapore completed the procedure for protection in its territory of two names (‘Bardolino Superiore’, ‘Tiroler Speck’) that were listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and were applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union.
(5) The Republic of Singapore completed the procedure for protection in its territory of one name (‘Saint-Emilion Grand Cru’) that was not listed in Annex 10-A to the Agreement and was applied for protection as geographical indications of the Union.
(6) According to Article 10.18 of the Agreement, and following the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union as from 1 January 2021, the name ‘Scotch Whisky’ should be removed from the names listed in Annex 10-B of the Agreement.
(7) The name ‘Polish Cherry’ is no longer protected in the Union and should be removed from Annex 10-A to the Agreement.
(8) Consequently, Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Agreement should be amended by listing those additional three names as protected geographical indications of the Union in Annex 10-B and removing two of those names from Annex 10-A. The names ‘Scotch Whisky’ and ‘Polish Cherry’ should also be removed respectively from Annex 10-B and Annex 10-A.
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annexes 10-A and 10-B to the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore are replaced by the text in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its adoption.

ANNEX

‘ANNEX 10-A
LIST OF NAMES TO BE APPLIED FOR PROTECTION AS GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS IN THE TERRITORY OF THE PARTIES

SECTION A

Geographical Indications of the Union

 

Member State

Geographical Indication

Product Description or Product Class(1)

1.

Czech Republic

Budějovické pivo

Beers

2.

Czech Republic

Budějovický měšt’anský var

Beers

3.

Germany

Mittelrhein

Wine

4.

Germany

Rheinhessen

Wine

5.

Germany

Rheingau

Wine

6.

Germany

Mosel

Wine

7.

Germany

Franken

Wine

8.

Germany

Bayerisches Bier

Beers

9.

Germany

Hopfen aus der Hallertau

Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops

10.

Germany

Schwarzwälder Schinken

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

11.

Germany

Bremer Klaben

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

12.

Greece

Ρετσίνα Αττικής (Retsina of Attiki)

Wine

13.

Greece

Σάμος (Samos)

Wine

14.

Spain

Utiel-requena

Wine

15.

Spain

Pacharán Navarro

Spirit

16.

Spain

Sierra Mágina

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

17.

Spain

Aceite del Baix Ebre-Montsía / Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsía

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

18.

Spain

Aceite del Bajo Aragón

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

19.

Spain

Antequera

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

20.

Spain

Priego de Córdoba

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

21.

Spain

Sierra de Cádiz

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

22.

Spain

Sierra de Segura

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

23.

Spain

Sierra de Cazorla

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

24.

Spain

Siurana

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

25.

Spain

Aceite de Terra Alta / Oli de Terra Alta

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

26.

Spain

Estepa

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

27.

Spain

Guijuelo

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

28.

Spain

Jamón de Teruel

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

29.

Spain

Salchichón de Vic / Llonganissa de Vic

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages

30.

Spain

Mahón-Menorca

Cheese

31.

Spain

Cítricos Valencianos / Cîtrics Valencians

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Citrus

32.

Spain

Jijona

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares - Nougat

33.

Spain

Turrón de Alicante

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

34.

Spain

Azafrán de la Mancha

Other products of AnnexI of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Saffron

35.

France

Moselle

Wine

36.

France

Alsace

Wine

37.

Italy

Pecorino Sardo

Cheese

38.

Italy

Cappero di Pantelleria

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

39.

Italy

Kiwi Latina

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

40.

Italy

Lenticchia di Castelluccio di Norcia

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

41.

Italy

Pesca e nettarina di Romagna

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

42.

Italy

Pomodoro di Pachino

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

43.

Italy

Dolcetto d'Alba

Wine

44.

Italy

Campania

Wine

45.

Italy

Veneto

Wine

46.

Austria

Steirischer Kren

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

47.

Poland

Wódka ziołowa z Niziny Północnopodlaskiej aromatyzowana ekstraktem z trawy żubrowej / Herbal vodka from the North Podlasie Lowland aromatised with an extract of bison grass

Spirit

48.

Portugal

Bairrada

Wine

49.

Portugal

Alentejo

Wine

50.

Romania

Cotnari

Wine

51.

Romania

Coteşti

Wine

52.

Romania

Panciu

Wine

53.

Romania

Recaş

Wine

54.

Romania

Odobeşti

Wine

55.

Slovakia

Vinohradnícka oblasť Tokaj

Wine

SECTION B

Geographical indications of Singapore

ANNEX 10-B
PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS

SECTION A

Geographical Indications of the Union

 

Member State

Geographical Indication

Product Description or Product Class(2)

1.

Cyprus

Κουμανδαρία

Wine

2.

Cyprus

Ζιβανία/Τζιβανία/

Ζιβάνα/Zivania

Spirit

3.

Czech Republic

České pivo

Beers

4.

Czech Republic

Českobudějovické pivo

Beers

5.

Czech Republic

Žatecký chmel

Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops

6.

Germany

Korn / Kornbrand(3)

Spirit

7.

Germany

Münchener Bier

Beers

8.

Germany

Nürnberger Bratwürste / Nürnberger Rostbratwürste

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages

9.

Germany

Aachener Printen

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

10.

Germany

Nürnberger Lebkuchen

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

11.

Germany

Lübecker Marzipan

Bread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares

12.

Denmark

Danablu

Cheese

13.

Ireland

Irish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / Irish Whisky

Spirit

14.

Ireland

Irish cream

Spirit

15.

Greece

Ούζο / Ouzo(4)

Spirit

16.

Greece

Ελιά Καλαμάτας / Elia Kalamatas

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Table olives

17.

Greece

Μαστίχα Χίου / Masticha Chiou

Natural gums and resins - Chewing gum

18.

Greece

Φέτα / Feta

Cheese

19.

Spain

Málaga

Wine

20.

Spain

Rioja

Wine

21.

Spain

Jerez / Xérès / Sherry /

Jerez-Xérès-Sherry

Wine

22.

Spain

Manzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda / Manzanilla

Wine

23.

Spain

La Mancha

Wine

24.

Spain

Cava

Wine

25.

Spain

Navarra

Wine

26.

Spain

Valencia

Wine

27.

Spain

Somontano

Wine

28.

Spain

Ribera del Duero

Wine

29.

Spain

Penedès

Wine

30.

Spain

Bierzo

Wine

31.

Spain

Empordà

Wine

32.

Spain

Priorat

Wine

33.

Spain

Rueda

Wine

34.

Spain

Rías Baixas

Wine

35.

Spain

Jumilla

Wine

36.

Spain

Toro

Wine

37.

Spain

Valdepeñas

Wine

38.

Spain

Cataluña / Catalunya

Wine

39.

Spain

Alicante

Wine

40.

Spain

Brandy de Jerez

Spirit

41.

Spain

Baena

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

42.

Spain

Les Garrigues

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

43.

Spain

Jabugo

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

44.

Spain

Queso Manchego

Cheese

45.

France

Beaujolais

Wine

46.

France

Bordeaux

Wine

47.

France

Bourgogne

Wine

48.

France

Chablis

Wine

49.

France

Champagne

Wine

50.

France

Graves

Wine

51.

France

Médoc

Wine

52.

France

Saint-Emilion

Wine

53.

France

Sauternes

Wine

54.

France

Haut-Médoc

Wine

55.

France

Côtes du Rhône

Wine

56.

France

Languedoc / Coteaux du Languedoc

Wine

57.

France

Côtes du Roussillon

Wine

58.

France

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Wine

59.

France

Côtes de Provence

Wine

60.

France

Margaux

Wine

61.

France

Touraine

Wine

62.

France

Anjou

Wine

63.

France

Pays d'Oc

Wine

64.

France

Val de Loire

Wine

65.

France

Cognac

Spirit

66.

France

Armagnac

Spirit

67.

France

Calvados

Spirit

68.

France

Comté

Cheese

69.

France

Reblochon / Reblochon de Savoie

Cheese

70.

France

Roquefort

Cheese

71.

France

Camembert de Normandie

Cheese

72.

France

Brie de Meaux

Cheese

73.

France

Emmental de Savoie

Cheese

74.

France

Pruneaux d'Agen

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Dried cooked plums

75.

France

Huîtres de Marennes Oléron

Fresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived there from - Oyster

76.

France

Canards à foie gras du Sud-Ouest (Chalosse, Gascogne, Gers, Landes, Périgord, Quercy)

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ducks

77.

France

Jambon de Bayonne

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

78.

France

Huile d'olive de Haute-Provence

Oils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil

79.

France

Huile essentielle de lavande de Haute-Provence / Essence de lavande de Haute-Provence

Essential oil -Lavender

80.

France

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Wine

81.

Italy

Aceto balsamico tradizionale di Modena

Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces

82.

Italy

Aceto Balsamico di Modena

Other products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces

83.

Italy

Cotechino Modena

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

84.

Italy

Zampone Modena

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

85.

Italy

Bresaola della Valtellina

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

86.

Italy

Mortadella Bologna

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

87.

Italy

Prosciutto di Parma

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

88.

Italy

Prosciutto di San Daniele

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

89.

Italy

Prosciutto Toscano

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

90.

Italy

Provolone Valpadana

Cheese

91.

Italy

Taleggio

Cheese

92.

Italy

Asiago

Cheese

93.

Italy

Fontina

Cheese

94.

Italy

Gorgonzola

Cheese

95.

Italy

Grana Padano

Cheese

96.

Italy

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana

Cheese

97.

Italy

Parmigiano Reggiano

Cheese

98.

Italy

Pecorino Romano

Cheese

99.

Italy

Pecorino Toscano

Cheese

100.

Italy

Arancia Rossa di Sicilia

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

101.

Italy

Mela Alto Adige / Südtiroler Apfel

Fruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed

102.

Italy

Grappa

Spirit

103.

Italy

Chianti

Wine

104.

Italy

Marsala

Wine

105.

Italy

Asti

Wine

106.

Italy

Barbaresco

Wine

107.

Italy

Barolo

Wine

108.

Italy

Acqui / Brachetto d'Acqui

Wine

109.

Italy

Brunello di Montalcino

Wine

110.

Italy

Vino nobile di Montepulciano

Wine

111.

Italy

Bolgheri Sassicaia

Wine

112.

Italy

Franciacorta

Wine

113.

Italy

Lambrusco di Sorbara

Wine

114.

Italy

Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro

Wine

115.

Italy

Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Wine

116.

Italy

Soave

Wine

117.

Italy

Sicilia

Wine

118.

Italy

Toscano / Toscana

Wine

119.

Italy

Conegliano – Prosecco / Conegliano Valdobbiadene – Prosecco / Valdobbiadene – Prosecco

Wine

120.

Italy

Bardolino Superiore

Wine

121.

Austria

Tiroler Speck

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams

122.

Hungary

Tokaj/Tokaji

Wine

123.

Hungary

Törkölypálinka

Spirit

124.

Hungary

Pálinka

Spirit

125.

Hungary

Szegedi téliszalámi / Szegedi szalámi

Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)

126.

Austria

Jägertee / Jagertee / Jagatee

Spirit

127.

Austria

Inländerrum

Spirit

128.

Poland

Polska Wódka/Polish Vodka

Spirit

129.

Portugal

Queijo S. Jorge

Cheese

130.

Portugal

Madeira / Vinho da Madeira / Madère / Vin de Madère / Madeira Wine / Madeira Wein / Madera / Vino di Madera / Madeira Wijn

Wine

131.

Portugal

Porto / vinho do Porto / Port / Port Wine / vin de Porto / Oporto / Portvin / Portwein / Portwijn

Wine

132.

Portugal

Douro

Wine

133.

Portugal

Dão

Wine

134.

Portugal

Vinho Verde

Wine

135.

Romania

Dealu Mare

Wine

136.

Romania

Murfatlar

Wine

137.

Romania

Târnave

Wine

138.

Finland

Suomalainen Vodka/ Finsk Vodka / Vodka of Finland

Spirit

139.

Finland

Suomalainen Marjalikööri /Suomalainen Hedelmälikööri / Finsk Bärlikör / Finsk Frutlikör / Finnish berry liqueur / Finnish fruit liqueur

Spirit

140.

Sweden

Svensk Vodka/ Swedish Vodka

Spirit

SECTION B

Geographical Indications of Singapore

(1)  According to the classification of Geographical Indications covered by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs as set out in Annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
(2)  According to the classification of Geographical Indications covered by Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 November 2012 on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs as set out in Annex XI of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 668/2014 of 13 June 2014 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs.
(3)  Product of Germany, Austria, Belgium (German-speaking Community).
(4)  Product of Greece or Cyprus.
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