Considerations on COM(2012)138 - Conclusion of the Agreement with Moldova on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs

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dossier COM(2012)138 - Conclusion of the Agreement with Moldova on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and ...
document COM(2012)138 EN
date December  3, 2012
 
table>(1)The Commission has negotiated, on behalf of the Union, an Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the protection of geographical indications of agricultural products and foodstuffs (the ‘Agreement’).
(2)The Agreement will allow the reciprocal protection of the geographical indications of the Union and the Republic of Moldova, as well as contribute to the approximation of legislation among the neighbouring countries of the Union.

(3)In accordance with Council Decision 2012/292/EU of 31 May 2012 (1), the Agreement was signed on 26 June 2012, subject to its conclusion.

(4)Certain tasks for implementation of the Agreement have been attributed to the Joint Committee set up pursuant to Article 11 thereof, including the power to amend certain technical aspects of the Agreement as well as certain Annexes thereto.

(5)The internal procedure for establishing the Union's position in that Joint Committee on matters relating to the Agreement should be defined.

(6)The Agreement should be approved,