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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)

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)

Decision (EU) 2021/2233 · Decision · 5 articles

Data as of 2026-07-04 · Compiled from an official source version. Later amendments or repeals may not be reflected; the official text prevails. · Read the official text ↗

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 .

Supplementary provisions

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

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

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. ’

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

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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