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)

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 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). , 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

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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.

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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 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. Member StateGeographical IndicationProduct Description or Product Class1.Czech RepublicBudějovické pivoBeers2.Czech RepublicBudějovický měšt’anský varBeers3.GermanyMittelrheinWine4.GermanyRheinhessenWine5.GermanyRheingauWine6.GermanyMoselWine7.GermanyFrankenWine8.GermanyBayerisches BierBeers9.GermanyHopfen aus der HallertauOther products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops10.GermanySchwarzwälder SchinkenMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)11.GermanyBremer KlabenBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares12.GreeceΡετσίνα Αττικής (Retsina of Attiki)Wine13.GreeceΣάμος (Samos)Wine14.SpainUtiel-requenaWine15.SpainPacharán NavarroSpirit16.SpainSierra MáginaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil17.SpainAceite del Baix Ebre-Montsía / Oli del Baix Ebre-MontsíaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil18.SpainAceite del Bajo AragónOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil19.SpainAntequeraOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil20.SpainPriego de CórdobaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil21.SpainSierra de CádizOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil22.SpainSierra de SeguraOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil23.SpainSierra de CazorlaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil 24.SpainSiuranaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil25.SpainAceite de Terra Alta / Oli de Terra AltaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil26.SpainEstepaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil27.SpainGuijueloMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams28.SpainJamón de TeruelMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams29.SpainSalchichón de Vic / Llonganissa de VicMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages30.SpainMahón-MenorcaCheese31.SpainCítricos Valencianos / Cîtrics ValenciansFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Citrus32.SpainJijonaBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares - Nougat33.SpainTurrón de AlicanteBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares34.SpainAzafrán de la ManchaOther products of AnnexI of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Saffron35.FranceMoselleWine36.FranceAlsaceWine37.ItalyPecorino SardoCheese38.ItalyCappero di PantelleriaFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed39.ItalyKiwi LatinaFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed40.ItalyLenticchia di Castelluccio di NorciaFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed41.ItalyPesca e nettarina di RomagnaFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed42.ItalyPomodoro di PachinoFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed43.ItalyDolcetto d'AlbaWine44.ItalyCampaniaWine45.ItalyVenetoWine46.AustriaSteirischer KrenFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed47.PolandWódka ziołowa z Niziny Północnopodlaskiej aromatyzowana ekstraktem z trawy żubrowej / Herbal vodka from the North Podlasie Lowland aromatised with an extract of bison grassSpirit

48.PortugalBairradaWine49.PortugalAlentejoWine50.RomaniaCotnariWine51.RomaniaCoteştiWine52.RomaniaPanciuWine53.RomaniaRecaşWine54.RomaniaOdobeştiWine55.SlovakiaVinohradnícka oblasť TokajWine SECTION B Geographical indications of Singapore

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ANNEX 10-B PROTECTED GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS SECTION A Geographical Indications of the Union 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. Product of Germany, Austria, Belgium (German-speaking Community). Product of Greece or Cyprus. Member StateGeographical IndicationProduct Description or Product Class1.CyprusΚουμανδαρίαWine2.Cyprus Ζιβανία/Τζιβανία/ Ζιβάνα/Zivania Spirit3.Czech RepublicČeské pivoBeers4.Czech RepublicČeskobudějovické pivoBeers5.Czech RepublicŽatecký chmelOther products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Hops6.GermanyKorn / KornbrandSpirit7.GermanyMünchener BierBeers8.GermanyNürnberger Bratwürste / Nürnberger RostbratwürsteMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Sausages9.GermanyAachener PrintenBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares10.GermanyNürnberger LebkuchenBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares11.GermanyLübecker MarzipanBread, pastry, cakes, confectionery, biscuits and other baker’s wares 12.DenmarkDanabluCheese13.IrelandIrish Whiskey / Uisce Beatha Eireannach / Irish WhiskySpirit14.IrelandIrish creamSpirit15.GreeceΟύζο / OuzoSpirit16.GreeceΕλιά Καλαμάτας / Elia KalamatasFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Table olives17.GreeceΜαστίχα Χίου / Masticha ChiouNatural gums and resins - Chewing gum18.GreeceΦέτα / FetaCheese19.SpainMálagaWine20.SpainRiojaWine21.Spain Jerez / Xérès / Sherry / Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Wine22.SpainManzanilla - Sanlúcar de Barrameda / ManzanillaWine23.SpainLa ManchaWine24.SpainCavaWine25.SpainNavarraWine26.SpainValenciaWine27.SpainSomontanoWine28.SpainRibera del DueroWine29.SpainPenedèsWine30.SpainBierzoWine31.SpainEmpordàWine32.SpainPrioratWine33.SpainRuedaWine34.SpainRías BaixasWine35.SpainJumillaWine36.SpainToroWine37.SpainValdepeñasWine38.SpainCataluña / CatalunyaWine39.SpainAlicanteWine40.SpainBrandy de JerezSpirit41.SpainBaenaOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil42.SpainLes GarriguesOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil 43.SpainJabugoMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams44.SpainQueso ManchegoCheese45.FranceBeaujolaisWine46.FranceBordeauxWine47.FranceBourgogneWine48.FranceChablisWine49.FranceChampagneWine50.FranceGravesWine51.FranceMédocWine52.FranceSaint-EmilionWine53.FranceSauternesWine54.FranceHaut-MédocWine55.FranceCôtes du RhôneWine56.FranceLanguedoc / Coteaux du LanguedocWine57.FranceCôtes du RoussillonWine58.FranceChâteauneuf-du-PapeWine59.FranceCôtes de ProvenceWine60.FranceMargauxWine61.FranceTouraineWine62.FranceAnjouWine63.FrancePays d'OcWine64.FranceVal de LoireWine65.FranceCognacSpirit66.FranceArmagnacSpirit67.FranceCalvadosSpirit68.FranceComtéCheese69.FranceReblochon / Reblochon de SavoieCheese70.FranceRoquefortCheese71.FranceCamembert de NormandieCheese72.FranceBrie de MeauxCheese73.FranceEmmental de SavoieCheese74.FrancePruneaux d'AgenFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed – Dried cooked plums75.FranceHuîtres de Marennes OléronFresh fish, molluscs, and crustaceans and products derived there from - Oyster

76.FranceCanards à foie gras du Sud-Ouest (Chalosse, Gascogne, Gers, Landes, Périgord, Quercy)Meat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Ducks77.FranceJambon de BayonneMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams78.FranceHuile d'olive de Haute-ProvenceOils and fats (butter, margarine, oil, etc.) Olive oil79.FranceHuile essentielle de lavande de Haute-Provence / Essence de lavande de Haute-ProvenceEssential oil -Lavender80.FranceSaint-Emilion Grand CruWine81.ItalyAceto balsamico tradizionale di ModenaOther products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces82.ItalyAceto Balsamico di ModenaOther products of Annex I of the Treaty (spices etc.) – Sauces83.ItalyCotechino ModenaMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)84.ItalyZampone ModenaMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)85.ItalyBresaola della ValtellinaMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)86.ItalyMortadella BolognaMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)87.ItalyProsciutto di ParmaMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams88.ItalyProsciutto di San DanieleMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams89.ItalyProsciutto ToscanoMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams90.ItalyProvolone ValpadanaCheese91.ItalyTaleggioCheese92.ItalyAsiagoCheese93.ItalyFontinaCheese94.ItalyGorgonzolaCheese95.ItalyGrana PadanoCheese96.ItalyMozzarella di Bufala CampanaCheese97.ItalyParmigiano ReggianoCheese98.ItalyPecorino RomanoCheese99.ItalyPecorino ToscanoCheese100.ItalyArancia Rossa di SiciliaFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed 101.ItalyMela Alto Adige / Südtiroler ApfelFruit, vegetables and cereals fresh or processed102.ItalyGrappaSpirit103.ItalyChiantiWine104.ItalyMarsalaWine105.ItalyAstiWine106.ItalyBarbarescoWine107.ItalyBaroloWine108.ItalyAcqui / Brachetto d'AcquiWine109.ItalyBrunello di MontalcinoWine110.ItalyVino nobile di MontepulcianoWine111.ItalyBolgheri SassicaiaWine112.ItalyFranciacortaWine113.ItalyLambrusco di SorbaraWine114.ItalyLambrusco Grasparossa di CastelvetroWine115.ItalyMontepulciano d’AbruzzoWine116.ItalySoaveWine117.ItalySiciliaWine118.ItalyToscano / ToscanaWine119.ItalyConegliano – Prosecco / Conegliano Valdobbiadene – Prosecco / Valdobbiadene – ProseccoWine120.ItalyBardolino SuperioreWine121.AustriaTiroler SpeckMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.) – Hams122.HungaryTokaj/TokajiWine123.HungaryTörkölypálinkaSpirit124.HungaryPálinkaSpirit125.HungarySzegedi téliszalámi / Szegedi szalámiMeat products (cooked, salted, smoked, etc.)126.AustriaJägertee / Jagertee / JagateeSpirit127.AustriaInländerrumSpirit128.PolandPolska Wódka/Polish VodkaSpirit129.PortugalQueijo S. JorgeCheese 130.PortugalMadeira / Vinho da Madeira / Madère / Vin de Madère / Madeira Wine / Madeira Wein / Madera / Vino di Madera / Madeira WijnWine131.PortugalPorto / vinho do Porto / Port / Port Wine / vin de Porto / Oporto / Portvin / Portwein / PortwijnWine132.PortugalDouroWine133.PortugalDãoWine134.PortugalVinho VerdeWine135.RomaniaDealu MareWine136.RomaniaMurfatlarWine137.RomaniaTârnaveWine138.FinlandSuomalainen Vodka/ Finsk Vodka / Vodka of FinlandSpirit139.FinlandSuomalainen Marjalikööri /Suomalainen Hedelmälikööri / Finsk Bärlikör / Finsk Frutlikör / Finnish berry liqueur / Finnish fruit liqueurSpirit140.SwedenSvensk Vodka/ Swedish VodkaSpirit