[:uk]The European Commission adopted Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2615 on 30 September 2024, which approves a non-minor amendment to the product specification of the protected designation of origin (PDO) “Garda”. The key provisions of this regulation are as follows:
1. **Approval of Amendment**:
– The regulation approves the amendment to the product specification for the PDO “Garda” as published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
– This amendment is considered non-minor, meaning it involves significant changes to the product specification that could affect the characteristics of the product or its production process.
2. **Legal Basis**:
– The approval is made under Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 of the European Parliament and of the Council, specifically referring to geographical indications for wine, spirit drinks, and agricultural products.
– Article 21(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143 grants the European Commission the authority to approve such amendments.
– The application was initially submitted under the provisions of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013, which establishes a common organization of the markets in agricultural products.
3. **Procedure Followed**:
– Italy submitted an application for the non-minor amendment to the product specification of “Garda” PDO.
– The application was received by the Commission before the entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143.
– The proposed amendment was published in the Official Journal of the European Union to allow for transparency and to invite any statements of opposition.
4. **Opposition Phase**:
– In accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, interested parties had the opportunity to submit statements of opposition to the proposed amendment.
– No statements of opposition were received by the Commission within the stipulated timeframe.
– Under Article 90(2) of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, the lack of opposition allows the Commission to proceed with the approval.
5. **Entry into Force and Applicability**:
– The regulation will enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
– It is binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States, ensuring uniform implementation across the European Union.
6. **Authority and Signatory**:
– The regulation is adopted by the European Commission, acting within the powers conferred by the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union.
– Janusz Wojciechowski, a Member of the Commission, signed the regulation on behalf of the President.
**Summary**:
– The European Commission has formally approved significant changes to the product specification of the “Garda” PDO.
– The approval process was conducted in line with EU regulations governing geographical indications and product specifications.
– No objections were raised against the proposed changes during the opposition period.
– The regulation ensures that the amended product specification for “Garda” PDO is recognized and enforced uniformly across all EU Member States starting from the specified date of entry into force.[:]
