Common understanding on a temporary solution for Halloumi/Hellim, to be implemented pending the reunification of Cyprus

• 1) 

  The internationally accredited body Bureau Veritas is appointed, in accordance with Article 39 of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on quality schemes for agricultural products and foodstuffs, as the body in charge of the control tasks provided for by this Regulation.

• 2) 

  The Commission will confirm in a letter that Bureau Veritas is the control body in charge to perform specific tasks related to official controls referred to in the previous point.

• 3) 

  The reports made by Bureau Veritas will be sent to the competent authorities of the Republic of Cyprus and to the Commission.

• 4) 

  A proposal to modify the Green Line Regulation, in order to facilitate trade, will be adopted by the Commission on the same day of the publication in the Official Journal of the formal application to get the registration of Halloumi/Hellim as a protected designation of origin on the basis of Regulation (EU) No 1151/2012.

• 5) 

  As foreseen by the EU Treaties, the Commission will ensure the full respect of the relevant EU law.

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