In order to avoid the retroactive application of the sanctions under the preventive part of the SGP provided for in this Regulation, they should apply only in respect of the relevant decisions adopted by the Council under Regulation (EC) No 1466/97 after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Chun cur i bhfeidhm cúlghabhálach na smachtbhannaí faoin gcuid choisctheach de CCF dá bhforáiltear sa Rialachán seo a sheachaint, níor cheart go mbeadh feidhm acu ach amháin maidir leis na cinntí ábhartha arna nglacadh ag an gComhairle faoi Rialachán (CE) Uimh 1466/97 agus ar cinntí iad arna nglacadh tar éis theacht i bhfeidhm an Rialacháin seo.