[:uk]The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2607 of 27 September 2024 establishes the following provisions:
1. **Registration of ‘Ροδόσταγμα Αγρού / Rodostagma Agrou / Agros Rosewater’ as a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)**:
– The name **’Ροδόσταγμα Αγρού / Rodostagma Agrou / Agros Rosewater’** is officially entered into the European Union’s register of protected designations of origin and protected geographical indications.
– This registration grants the product legal protection under the PGI scheme, recognizing its geographical origin and associated qualities.
2. **Legal Basis for the Registration**:
– The regulation is adopted pursuant to **Article 52(2)** of **Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012**, which outlines the procedure for registering names as PGIs.
– **Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012** pertains to quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs, providing the framework for the protection of geographical indications within the EU.
3. **Applicability of Previous Legislation**:
– Despite the repeal of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 by **Regulation (EU) 2024/1143**, the former remains applicable to certain ongoing applications.
– According to **Article 90(1) and (2)** of Regulation (EU) 2024/1143, applications received and published before **13 May 2024** continue to be processed under Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
– This ensures that applications like that of ‘Rodostagma Agrou’ are assessed under the legislation in place at the time of their submission.
4. **Publication and Opposition Procedure**:
– The application by **Cyprus** to register ‘Rodostagma Agrou’ as a PGI was published in the Official Journal of the European Union in accordance with **Article 50(2)(a)** of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
– No objections or statements of opposition were received by the Commission within the designated period as specified under **Article 51** of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.
– The absence of opposition allows the Commission to proceed with the registration of the name without further delay.
5. **Enforcement and Entry into Force**:
– The regulation consists of two main articles:
– **Article 1** confirms the entry of ‘Rodostagma Agrou’ into the register as a PGI.
– **Article 2** states that the regulation will enter into force on the **twentieth day following its publication** in the Official Journal of the European Union.
– Upon entry into force, the regulation becomes **binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States**, ensuring uniform protection and recognition of the PGI across the EU.
6. **Official Adoption and Signatories**:
– The regulation is adopted by the **European Commission**.
– It is signed **on behalf of the President** by **Janusz Wojciechowski**, a Member of the Commission, signifying official approval and authorization.
7. **References and Legal Citations**:
– The regulation includes references to relevant legal documents and publications:
– **Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012**: Original legislation on quality schemes, cited with its Official Journal reference and European Legislation Identifier (ELI).
– **Regulation (EU) 2024/1143**: The newer regulation that repealed the previous one, also cited with its Official Journal reference and ELI.
– The initial publication of the application in the Official Journal is also referenced.
8. **Documentation and Identifiers**:
– The regulation provides its **ELI (European Legislation Identifier)**, allowing for easy access and reference to the legal text.
– An **ISSN** for the electronic edition is included, ensuring the document’s traceability and authenticity.
In summary, the regulation finalizes the process of registering ‘Ροδόσταγμα Αγρού / Rodostagma Agrou / Agros Rosewater’ as a Protected Geographical Indication within the European Union. It outlines the legal framework under which the registration occurs, confirms the absence of opposition, and stipulates the binding nature and applicability of the regulation across all EU Member States upon its entry into force.[:]
