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32014R0727

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 727/2014 of 30 June 2014 initiating a ‘new exporter’ review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1389/2011 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid originating in the People's Republic of China, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration

1.7.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 192/42 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 727/2014 of 30 June 2014 initiating a ‘new exporter’ review of Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1389/2011 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of trichloroisocyanuric acid originating in the People's Republic of China, repealing the duty with regard to imports from one exporter in this country and making these imports subject to registration THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009 of 30 November 2009 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (‘the basic Regulation’) and in particular Article 11(4) thereof, After informing the Member States, Whereas: 1.   REQUEST (1) The European Commission (‘Commission’) has received a request for a ‘new exporter’ review pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation. (2) The request was lodged on 4 January 2014 by Juancheng Kangtai Chemical Co. Ltd (‘the applicant’), an exporting producer in the People's Republic of China (‘PRC’) of trichloroisocyanuric acid. 2.   PRODUCT (3) The product under review is trichloroisocyanuric acid and preparations thereof (TCCA), also referred to as ‘symclosene’ under the international non-proprietary name (INN), currently falling within CN codes ex 2933 69 80 and ex 3808 94 20 (TARIC codes 2933698070 and 3808942020), and originating in the PRC (‘the product under review’). 3.   EXISTING MEASURES (4) The measures currently in force are a definitive anti-dumping duty imposed by Council Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1389/2011 (2) under which imports into the Union of the product under review originating in the PRC, including the product produced by the applicant, are subject to a definitive anti-dumping duty of 42,6 % with the exception of several companies specially mentioned in Article 1(2) of that Regulation which are subject to individual duty rates. 4.   GROUNDS (5) The applicant claims that it did not export the product under review to the Union during the period of investigation on which the anti-dumping measures were based, i.e. the period from 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004 (‘the original investigation period’). (6) Furthermore, the applicant claims that it is not related to any of the exporting producers of the product under review which are subject to the above-mentioned anti-dumping measures. (7) The applicant further claims that it has begun exporting the product under review to the Union after the end of the original investigation period. 5.   PROCEDURE (8) Union producers known to be concerned have been informed of the request for a review and have been given an opportunity to comment. (9) Having examined the evidence available, the Commission concludes that there is sufficient evidence to justify the initiation of a ‘new exporter’ review, pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, with a view to determine the applicant's individual margin of dumping and, should dumping be found, the level of the duty to which its imports of the product under review into the Union shall be subject. (10) If it is determined that the applicant fulfils the requirements to have an individual duty established, it may be necessary to amend the rate of duty currently applicable to imports of the product under review from companies not individually mentioned in Article 1(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1389/2011. (a)   Questionnaires (11) In order to obtain information it deems necessary for its investigation, the Commission will send a questionnaire to the applicant. (b)   Collection of information and holding of hearings (12) All interested parties are hereby invited to make their views known in writing and to provide supporting evidence. (13) Furthermore, the Commission may hear interested parties, provided that they make a request in writing showing that there are particular reasons why they should be heard. (c)   Selection of the market economy country (14) Since the applicant expressly waived the right to claim that market economy conditions prevail for it, normal value shall be determined on the basis of Article 2(7)(a) of the basic Regulation. Therefore, an appropriate market economy country will be used for the purpose of establishing normal value in respect of the PRC. The Commission envisages using Japan again for this purpose as was done in the investigation which led to the imposition of measures on imports of the product under review from the PRC. Interested parties are hereby invited to comment on the appropriateness of this choice within the specific time limit set in Article 4(3) of this Regulation. According to the information available to the Commission, other market economy suppliers of the Union may be located, inter alia, in Switzerland, Malaysia and Indonesia. The Commission will examine whether there is production and sales of the product under investigation in those market economy third countries for which there are indications that production of the product under investigation is taking place. 6.   REPEAL OF THE DUTY IN FORCE AND REGISTRATION OF IMPORTS (15) Pursuant to Article 11(4) of the basic Regulation, the anti-dumping duty in force should be repealed with regard to imports of the product under review which are produced and sold for export to the Union by the applicant. At the same time, such imports should be made subject to registration in accordance with Article 14(5) of the basic Regulation, in order to ensure that, should the review result in a finding of dumping in respect of the applicant, anti-dumping duties can be levied retroactively to the date of the initiation of the review. The amount of the applicant's possible future liabilities cannot be estimated at this stage of the proceeding. 7.   TIME-LIMITS (16) In the interest of sound administration, time-limits should be stated within which: — interested parties may make themselves known to the Commission, present their views in writing and submit any information to be taken into account during the investigation, — interested parties may make a written request to be heard by the Commission, — interested parties may comment on the appropriateness of Japan which is envisaged as a market-economy country for the purpose of establishing normal value, — Attention is drawn to the fact that the exercise of most procedural rights set out in the basic Regulation depends on the party's making itself known within the time-limits indicated in Article 4 of this Regulation. 8.   COMMUNICATION WITH INTERESTED PARTIES (17) Interested parties are invited to make all submissions and requests by e-mail including scanned powers of attorney and certification sheets, with the exception of voluminous replies which shall be submitted on a CD-ROM or DVD by hand or by registered mail. Their use of e-mail will constitute an agreement for the communication by e-mail and acceptance of the rules specified in the communication instructions with interested parties which are published on the website of the Directorate-General for Trade: http://trade.ec.europa.eu/doclib/docs/2011/june/tradoc_148003.pdf. The interested parties must indicate their name, address, telephone and a valid e-mail address and they should ensure that the provided e-mail address is a functioning official business e-mail which is checked on a daily basis. Once contact details are provided, the Commission will communicate with interested parties by e-mail only, unless they explicitly request to receive all documents from the Commission by another means of communication or unless the nature of the document to be sent requires the use of a registered mail. For further rules and information concerning correspondence with the Commission including principles that apply to submissions by e-mail, interested parties should consult the communication instructions with interested parties referred to above. (18) All written submissions, including the information requested in this Regulation, questionnaire replies and correspondence provided by interested parties on a confidential basis must be labelled as ‘Limited’ and, in accordance with Article 19(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1225/2009, must be accompanied by a non-confidential version, which must be labelled ‘For inspection by interested parties’. European Commission Directorate-General for Trade Directorate H Office: N105 8/21 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel BELGIQUE/BELGIË E-mail: [email protected] 9.   NON-COOPERATION (19) In cases in which any interested party refuses access to or does not provide the necessary information within the time-limits, or significantly impedes the investigation, findings, affirmative or negative, may be made in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, on the basis of the facts available. (20) Where it is found that any interested party has supplied false or misleading information, the information shall be disregarded and use may be made of facts available. (21) If an interested party does not cooperate or cooperates only partially and findings are therefore based on the facts available in accordance with Article 18 of the basic Regulation, the result may be less favourable to that party than if it had cooperated. (22) Failure to give a computerised response shall not be deemed to constitute non-cooperation, provided that the interested party shows that presenting the response as requested would result in an unreasonable extra burden or unreasonable additional cost. The interested party should immediately contact the Commission. 10.   SCHEDULE OF THE INVESTIGATION (23) The investigation will be concluded, pursuant to Article 11(5) of the basic Regulation, within nine months of the date of initiation of this review. 11.   PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA (24) It is noted that any personal data collected in this investigation will be treated in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2000 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Community institutions and bodies and on the free movement of such data (3). 12.   HEARING OFFICER (25) Interested parties may request the intervention of the Hearing Officer of the Directorate-General for Trade. The Hearing Officer acts as an interface between the interested parties and the Commission investigation services. The Hearing Officer reviews requests for access to the file, disputes regarding the confidentiality of documents, requests for extension of time-limits and requests by third parties to be heard. The Hearing Officer may organise a hearing with an individual interested party and mediate to ensure that the interested party's rights of defence are being fully exercised. The Hearing Officer will also provide opportunities for a hearing involving parties to take place which would allow different views to be presented and rebuttal arguments offered. (26) A request for a hearing with the Hearing Officer should be made in writing and should specify the reasons for the request. For hearings on issues pertaining to the initial stage of the investigation the request must be submitted within 15 days of the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Thereafter, a request to be heard must be submitted within specific deadlines set by the Commission in its communication with the parties. (27) For further information and contact details interested parties may consult the Hearing Officer's web pages on the Directorate-General for Trade's website: http://ec.europa.eu/commission_2010-2014/degucht/contact/hearing-officer,

31975R2481

Regulation (EEC) No 2481/75 of the Council of 29 September 1975 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruits

REGULATION (EEC) No 2481/75 OF THE COUNCIL of 29 September 1975 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruits THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof; Having regard to the proposal from the Commission; Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1); Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 (2) of 9 December 1969 laying down special measures for improving the production and marketing of Community citrus fruits, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 175/73 (3), provides for the granting of additional aid to small farmers to compensate for part of the loss of income caused by replanting; Whereas one of the conditions for the granting of this aid is that the area of the undertaking does not exceed five hectares ; whereas, when the total area of the undertaking exceeds five hectares but the area fit for agricultural use does not exceed that limit since the rest of the land is not cultivable, the farmer's economic situation is the same as in the cases mentioned in the Regulation ; whereas all farmers of an area fit for agricultural use not exceeding five hectares should receive identical treatment; Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 set up in particular a scheme of financial compensation to promote sales of Community-produced oranges and mandarins on Community import markets by means of contracts ensuring regular supplies for these markets; Whereas experience has shown that the contractual scheme referred to above has not had the desired results as regards the growth of Community outlets for the products in question ; whereas, moreover, the increase in competition from certain producer third countries can only make it more difficult to market Community-produced citrus fruit on the Community market; Whereas to counter these difficulties Regulation (EEC) No 2511/69 should be modified by discontinuing the contractual scheme and increasing the amounts of financial compensation ; whereas this compensation should be extended to include clementines; Whereas during the recent marketing years there have also been problems as regards the distribution of Community lemon production on the Community import markets ; whereas, therefore, it is advisable, as a precautionary measure, to grant financial compensation in respect of this product for the remainder of the 1975/76 marketing year; Whereas, in order to ensure the effectiveness of such a system, provision should be made for bringing up to date the amounts fixed in respect of oranges, mandarins and clementines, taking into account the trend of the basic and buying-in prices for the products concerned,

32010D0008

2010/8/EU, Euratom: Commission Decision of 22 December 2009 declining the solution proposed by Austria under Article 10 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 relating to the calculation of a compensation to the VAT own resources base resulting from the restriction of the right to deduct VAT under Article 176 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (notified under document C(2009) 10428)

7.1.2010 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 3/22 COMMISSION DECISION of 22 December 2009 declining the solution proposed by Austria under Article 10 of Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 relating to the calculation of a compensation to the VAT own resources base resulting from the restriction of the right to deduct VAT under Article 176 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC (notified under document C(2009) 10428) (Only the German text is authentic) (2010/8/EU, Euratom) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89 of 29 May 1989 on the definitive uniform arrangements for the collection of own resources accruing from value added tax (1), and in particular Article 10(2) thereof, After consulting the Advisory Committee on Own Resources, Whereas: (1) The compensation to the VAT resources base is based on Article 6(4) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, which provides that where a Member State restricts or excludes, on the basis of Article 176 of Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 on the common system of value added tax (2), the right to deduct input VAT, then the VAT own resources base may be determined as if the right of deduction had not been restricted. This applies only in respect of the purchase of passenger cars and their fuel used for business purposes, and of expenditure relating to the lease, hire, maintenance and repair of such cars. Austria proposed a multipart draft solution for such compensation to its VAT own resources base, which includes a method for six sub-categories. (2) Pursuant to Article 13(3) of Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 1553/89, the solution proposed by Austria was examined in its entirety by the Advisory Committee on Own Resources at its meeting on 10 December 2009. The examination revealed a difference of opinion in the Committee regarding one of the sub-categories of the solution. That sub-category concerns the methodology proposed for the calculation of the private use component of the compensation to the harmonised VAT own resources base. A draft decision declining that sub-category of the solution presented by Austria was submitted to the Advisory Committee on Own Resources which delivered a positive opinion on 10 December 2009. (3) When calculating private use, in the absence of actual data, alternative methods can be used. To guarantee that these methods contribute to uniformity in the calculation of the compensation they should be based on generally accepted assumptions. (4) Austria requires taxable persons to administer actual data about the private use of business cars. However, for reasons of administrative simplicity, Austria has proposed a solution for the calculation of private use incorporating general statistical data combined with depreciation rules devised for non-harmonised corporate income tax purposes. Since the proposed solution results in a private use element significantly lower than the proportion used by other Member States, it is contradictory to the required uniformity in the calculation of the compensation. The solution proposed by Austria concerning the calculation of the private use proportion of cars acquired by businesses needs therefore to be declined,

31982D0211

82/211/EEC: Commission Decision of 17 March 1982 establishing that the 'Jodon EA-immersion type X-Y micropositionable photographic plate holder, model MPH- 45W, with beam splitter attenuator, model UBA-200 and parabolic mirrors' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties

COMMISSION DECISION of 17 March 1982 establishing that the 'Jodon EA - immersion type X-Y micropositionable photographic plate holder, model MPH-45W, with beam splitter attenuator, model UBA-200 and parabolic mirrors' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties (82/211/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof, Whereas, by letter dated 10 September 1981, the United Kingdom requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the 'Jodon EA - immersion type X-Y micropositionable photographic plate holder, model MPH-45W, with beam splitter attenuator, model UBA-200 and parabolic mirrors', intended for use in teaching experimental techiques of holography and related laser-based methods as well as for general research in the same fields, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community; Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 5 February 1982 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter; Whereas this examination showed that the 'Jodon EA - immersion type X-Y micropositionable photographic plate holder, model MPH-45W, with beam splitter attenuator, model UBA-200 and parabolic mirrors', may not be regarded as an instrument or apparatus within the meaning of Article 3 (1) of the aforementioned Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75, but consists in fact of three accessories of a holographic system; whereas the latter must therefore be regarded as 'accessories' within the meaning of Article 3 (2) (a) of the said Regulation; whereas the possibility of granting importation free of duties must therefore be assessed in the light of the provisions of the said Article 3 (2) (a); Whereas the accessories in question are not suitable for use with an instrument or apparatus imported free of duties or capable of being so imported; whereas, therefore, the conditions for import free of duties are not fulfilled,

31996D0084

96/84/Euratom, ECSC, EC: Commission Decision of 8 January 1996 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 March 1994 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries

COMMISSION DECISION of 8 January 1996 adjusting the weightings applicable from 1 March 1994 to the remuneration of officials of the European Communities serving in third countries (96/84/Euratom, ECSC, EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing a Single Council and a Single Commission of the European Communities, Having regard to the Staff Regulations of the Officials of the European Communities and the conditions of employment of other servants of the Communities laid down by Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 259/68 (1), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 3161/94 (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X thereto, Whereas, pursuant to the first paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom, ECSC) No 2356/95 (3) laid down the weightings to be applied from 1 January 1994 to the remuneration of officials serving in third countries, payable in the currency of their country of employment; Whereas the Commission has made a number of adjustments to these weightings in recent months, pursuant to the second paragraph of Article 13 of Annex X to the Staff Regulations (4); Whereas some of these weightings should be adjusted with effect from 1 March 1994 given that the statistics available to the Commission show that in certain third countries the variation in the cost of living measured on the basis of the weighting and the corresponding exchange rate has exceeded 5 % since weightings were last laid down,

31998R1298

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1298/98 of 23 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 577/97 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1898/87 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1298/98 of 23 June 1998 amending Regulation (EC) No 577/97 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 laying down standards for spreadable fats and of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1898/87 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products (Text with EEA relevance) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 of 5 December 1994 laying down standards for spreadable fats (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1898/87 of 2 July 1987 on the protection of designations used in the marketing of milk and milk products (2), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 4(2) thereof, Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 577/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 623/98 (4), provides for a period allowing experience to be had of the method for verifying the fat content declaration as described in Annex II, before its application; Whereas, to allow for a more detailed examination of the viability of the method in the light of the difficulties notified by the economic operators in implementing it, the date from which the method is to apply must be postponed; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committees concerned,

31986R2503

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2503/86 of 5 August 1986 altering the coefficient relating to the differential amounts for colza, rape and sunflower seed

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2503/86 of 5 August 1986 altering the coefficient relating to the differential amounts for colza, rape and sunflower seed THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1454/86 (2), Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1569/72 of 20 July 1972 laying down special measures for colza, rape and sunflower seed (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1474/84 (4), and, in particular, Article 2a (2) thereof, Whereas the central rates of the various currencies forming the European Monetary System were altered with effect from 4 August 1986; whereas the coefficient referred to in Article 2a (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 1569/72 must be altered accordingly; whereas such alteration must be applicable with effect from 6 August 1986; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Oils and Fats,

32001R2317

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2317/2001 of 29 November 2001 repealing Regulation (EC) No 743/2001 prohibiting fishing for whiting by vessels flying the flag of Sweden

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2317/2001 of 29 November 2001 repealing Regulation (EC) No 743/2001 prohibiting fishing for whiting by vessels flying the flag of Sweden THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1965/2001(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 743/2001(3) lays down that fishing for whiting in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden is to be prohibited. (2) On 22 October 2001, Denmark transferred to Sweden 50 tonnes of whiting in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat. Fishing for whiting in the waters of Skagerrak and Kattegat by vessels flying the flag of Sweden or registered in Sweden should consequently be authorised. Regulation (EC) No 743/2001 should therefore be repealed,

31993D0422

93/422/EEC: Commission Decision of 22 June 1993 authorizing the Member States to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 77/93/EEC in respect of kiln dried coniferous wood, originating in Canada, and establishing the details of the indicator system to be applied to the kiln dried wood

COMMISSION DECISION of 22 June 1993 authorizing the Member States to provide for derogations from certain provisions of Council Directive 77/93/EEC in respect of kiln dried coniferous wood, originating in Canada, and establishing the details of the indicator system to be applied to the kiln dried wood (93/422/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Directive 93/19/EEC (2), and in particular Article 14 (3), third indent thereof, Having regard to the requests made by the Member States, Whereas under the provisions of Directive 77/93/EEC, because of the risk of introducing harmful organisms, wood of conifers (Coniferales), except that of Thuja L., other than wood in the form of: - chips, particles, wood waste, or scrap obtained in whole or part from these conifers, - packing cases, crates or drums, - pallets, box pallets or other load boards, - dunnage, spacers and bearers, but including that which has not kept its natural round surface, originating in Canada, China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the United States of America, may not be introduced into the Community, unless it has undergone an appropriate heat treatment to achieve a minimum wood core temperature of 56 °C for 30 minutes and if accompanied by the certificates prescribed in Articles 7 or 8 of the said Directive; Whereas wood of conifers originating in Canada is currently introduced into the Community; whereas in this case, phytosanitary certificates are not generally issued in that country; whereas the details of the indicator system to be applied to the wood, to confirm that the wood has undergone the required heat treatment achieving minimum 56 °C for 30 minutes in the wood core should be established; Whereas, in respect of Canada, the Commission has established, on the basis of the information supplied by Canada, that an officially approved and monitored kiln dried lumber programme has been set up to ensure that lumber is kiln dried over a period of time sufficient to achieve thermal death of the harmful organisms concerned (Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and its vectors); whereas the risk of spreading harmful organisms is reduced provided that the wood is accompanied by a 'Heat treatment certificate using kiln facility' issued under that programme; Whereas the Commission will ensure that Canada makes available all technical information necessary to assess the functioning of the said programme; Whereas this authorization shall be reviewed by 1 April 1995 at the latest; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

31988R1233

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1233/88 of 4 May 1988 on arrangements for imports into Italy of certain textile products (category 36) originating in South Korea

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1233/88 of 4 May 1988 on arrangements for imports into Italy of certain textile products (category 36) originating in South Korea THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4136/86 of 22 December 1986 on common rules for imports of certain textile products originating in third countries (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 768/88 (2), and in particular Article 11 thereof, Whereas Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 4136/86 lays down the conditions under which quantitative limits may be established; whereas imports into Italy of textile products of category 36 specified in the Annex hereto and originating in South Korea exceeded the level referred to in paragraph 3 of the said Article 11; Whereas, in accordance with paragraph 5 of the said Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 4136/86, South Korea was notified on 29 January 1988 of a request for consultations; whereas, as a result of these consultations, it was agreed to make the textile products in question subject to quantitative limits for the years 1988 to 1991; Whereas paragraph 13 of the said Article 11 provides for compliance with the quantitative limits to be ensured by means of a double-checking system in accordance with Annex VI to Regulation (EEC) No 4136/86; Whereas the products in question exported from South Korea between 1 January 1988 and the date of entry into force of this Regulation must be set off against the quantitative limit for the year 1988; Whereas this quantitative limit should not prevent the importation of products covered by it but shipped from South Korea before the date of entry into force of this Regulation; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Textile Committee,

32005R0114

Commission Regulation (EC) No 114/2005 of 26 January 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

27.1.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 24/1 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 114/2005 of 26 January 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. (2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

32014D0236

2014/236/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 24 April 2014 concerning a Union financial contribution towards surveillance and other emergency measures implemented in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland against African swine fever (notified under document C(2014) 2551)

26.4.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 125/86 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 24 April 2014 concerning a Union financial contribution towards surveillance and other emergency measures implemented in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland against African swine fever (notified under document C(2014) 2551) (Only the Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian and Polish texts are authentic) (2014/236/EU) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Decision 2009/470/EC of 25 May 2009 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), and in particular Article 8 thereof, Having regard to Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 966/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 on the financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union and repealing Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 (2), and in particular Article 84 thereof, Whereas: (1) African swine fever (ASF) is an infectious, usually fatal, viral disease of domestic and feral pigs which causes serious disturbances to intra-Union trade in and export to third countries of live pigs and products derived from animals of the porcine species. (2) Following the confirmation of ASF in Georgia in 2007, the disease spread to the Russian Federation where numerous outbreaks of that disease have been reported in pigs and wild boar throughout the European part of Russia. In June 2013, Belarus reported the confirmation of an outbreak of ASF in backyard pigs in the region of Grodno, some forty kilometres from the Lithuanian border and close to the border with Poland. (3) Commission Implementing Decision 2013/498/EU (3) provided for a Union financial contribution towards surveillance and other emergency measures against ASF implemented in 2013 in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, which are the Member States at direct threat of ASF introduction. (4) In January 2014 the disease has been reported in the wild boar population in Ukraine and it is still spreading in Belarus and in the Russian Federation. Furthermore, in January 2014 two ASF cases were detected in the wild boar population in Lithuania and after few days two further cases were reported in the wild boar in Poland. In both Member States the disease occurred at the border with Belarus. Therefore, the ASF situation in countries bordering the European Union represents a persistent threat to pig holdings within the Union, due to the fact that the virus may be introduced into Member States bordering the infected third countries through wild boar entering Union territory from infected areas, but also through vehicles which have transported live animals or through the unauthorised introduction into the Union of products derived from animals of the porcine species. (5) The risk of ASF introduction into the Union is higher for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland due to the occurrence and the evolution of this disease in the bordering territory of Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine. These Member States have informed the Commission and the other Member States of the measures that they intend to adopt to strengthen the protection of their territories and of other Member States. (6) During 2013 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland implemented surveillance for the early detection of ASF both in wild boar and domestic pigs. In order to better prevent ASF, certain surveillance activities need to be carried out in the territory of those Member States. (7) Cleansing and disinfection of vehicles that were possibly in contact with the ASF virus is one of the main precautionary measures against the entry of ASF into the Union. Therefore, Commission Implementing Decision 2013/426/EU (4) lays down certain measures to prevent the introduction into the Union of ASF from Belarus and the Russian Federation and establishes that vehicles which have transported live animals and which enter the Union from infected areas are appropriately cleansed and disinfected. (8) Notwithstanding the provisions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 206/2009 (5), the risk of ASF introduction into the Union by personal consignments containing pig products sent by post or carried in the baggage of travellers arriving in particular from Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine, is higher than negligible and requires additional actions and controls at the points of entry. (9) In addition, a wide range of stakeholders including veterinarians, professional and non-professional farmers, truck drivers, custom agents, passengers and the general public should be made aware of the risks of ASF introduction and its consequences by means of well-targeted awareness campaigns to raise disease awareness and preparedness in the framework of the contingency plans drawn up in accordance with Council Directive 2002/60/EC (6) to ensure a rapid response should ASF be introduced. (10) In 2014 ASF has been detected in the wild boar Lithuania and Poland and the two Member States are directly threatened by the presence of ASF across the border in Belarus. In order to minimise the risk of disease spread on their territory, Lithuania and Poland intend to decrease the density of susceptible hosts in low bio-security pig holdings of the infected area by promoting the slaughter of pigs and preventing restocking of pig holdings for at least one year. In December 2013 Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland submitted their respective plans and cost estimates for the implementation of emergency measures during 2014 in the areas considered at higher risk of introduction of ASF from Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine. These plans have been examined by the Commission for Union financial contribution and were found to comply with Directive 2002/60/EC. (11) The actions undertaken by Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland for disease surveillance, cleansing and disinfection of vehicles and for the organisation of awareness campaigns are co-financed at a rate of 50 %. (12) The actions undertaken by Lithuania and Poland to decrease the density of pigs in the infected areas at the border with Belarus should be co-financed at a rate of 30 %. (13) As the planned measures submitted by Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland for emergency measures against the introduction of ASF from Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine to be carried out in 2014 are a sufficiently detailed framework in the meaning of Article 94 of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1268/2012 (7), the present decision constitutes a financing decision for the expenditure provided for in the work programme for grants. (14) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

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Commission Regulation (EC) No 2129/2005 of 22 December 2005 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to certain cereal and rice products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty

23.12.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 340/39 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2129/2005 of 22 December 2005 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to certain cereal and rice products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2), and in particular Article 14(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 13(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and Article 14(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 provide that the difference between quotations or prices on the world market for the products listed in Article 1 of each of those Regulations and the prices within the Community may be covered by an export refund. (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (3), specifies the products for which a rate of refund is to be fixed, to be applied where these products are exported in the form of goods listed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 or in Annex IV to Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 as appropriate. (3) In accordance with the first paragraph of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, the rate of the refund per 100 kilograms for each of the basic products in question is to be fixed each month. (4) The commitments entered into with regard to refunds which may be granted for the export of agricultural products contained in goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty may be jeopardised by the fixing in advance of high refund rates. It is therefore necessary to take precautionary measures in such situations without, however, preventing the conclusion of long-term contracts. The fixing of a specific refund rate for the advance fixing of refunds is a measure which enables these various objectives to be met. (5) Taking into account the settlement between the European Community and the United States of America on Community exports of pasta products to the United States, approved by Council Decision 87/482/EEC (4), it is necessary to differentiate the refund on goods falling within CN codes 1902 11 00 and 1902 19 according to their destination. (6) Pursuant to Article 15(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, a reduced rate of export refund has to be fixed, taking account of the amount of the production refund applicable, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1722/93 (5), for the basic product in question, used during the assumed period of manufacture of the goods. (7) Spirituous beverages are considered less sensitive to the price of the cereals used in their manufacture. However, Protocol 19 of the Act of Accession of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Denmark provides that the necessary measures must be decided to facilitate the use of Community cereals in the manufacture of spirituous beverages obtained from cereals. Accordingly, it is necessary to adapt the refund rate applying to cereals exported in the form of spirituous beverages. (8) The Management Committee for Cereals has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

32006R0141

Commission Regulation (EC) No 141/2006 of 26 January 2006 specifying the extent to which applications lodged in January 2006 for import certificates in respect of young male bovine animals for fattening as part of a tariff quota provided for in Regulation (EC) No 992/2005 may be accepted

27.1.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 23/54 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 141/2006 of 26 January 2006 specifying the extent to which applications lodged in January 2006 for import certificates in respect of young male bovine animals for fattening as part of a tariff quota provided for in Regulation (EC) No 992/2005 may be accepted THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 992/2005 of 29 June 2005 opening and providing for the administration of an import tariff quota for young male bovine animals for fattening (1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006) (2), and in particular Articles 1(4) and 4 thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 1(3)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 992/2005 lays down the number of young male bovine animals which may be imported on special terms during the period from 1 January to 31 March 2006. The quantities covered by import licence applications submitted are such that applications may by accepted in full. (2) The quantities in respect of which licences may be applied for from 1 April 2006 should be fixed within the scope of the total quantity of 169 000 animals, conforming to Article 1(4) of Regulation (EC) No 992/2005,

31994R0358

Commission Regulation (EC) No 358/94 of 17 February 1994 opening for 1994 and laying down detailed rules for the application of an import quota for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms, originating in and coming from the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 358/94 of 17 February 1994 opening for 1994 and laying down detailed rules for the application of an import quota for live bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms, originating in and coming from the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Hungary, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3491/93 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Commuities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary (1) of the other part, and in particular Article 1 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3492/93 of 13 December 1993 of 13 December 1993 on certain procedures for applying the Europe Agreement establishing an association between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Poland (2), of the other part, and in particular Article 1 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 520/92 of 27 February 1992 on certain procedures for applying the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the Euorpean Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic (3), of the other part, as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2235/93 (4), and in particular Article 1 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3611/93 (6), and in particular Article 15 (2) thereof, Whereas the Association Agreements between the European Economic Community and the European Coal and Steel Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Hungary and the Republic of Poland, of the other part, entered into force on 1 January 1994; whereas, pending the entry into force of the Association Agreement concluded with the former Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, the Community has decided to apply with effect from 1 March 1992 an interim agreement concluded with the aforesaid country, hereinafter referred to as 'Interim Agreement'; Whereas the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic was dissolved with effect from 1 January 1993; whereas, as successor States to the Czech and Slovak Federal Repbulic, the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic will continue to assume all obligations arising from all agreements between the Czecvh and Slovak Federal Republic and the European Communities, and in particular from the Interim Agreement; whereas the said Interim Agreement was amended by additional protocols and by supplementary protocols concluded with the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; Whereas, in view of the trade concessions provided for in the abovementioned Agreements with respect to agricultural products, a Community tariff quota for imports of bovine animals weighing between 160 and 300 kilograms originating in and coming from Poland, Hungary, the Slovak Republic or the Czech Republic at a reduced 25 % levy should be opened for 1994; Whereas that quota for 1994 amounts to 59 400 head taking into account the estimate of 198 000 head for 1994 of young male bovine animals intended for fattening; Whereas while recalling the provisions of the Interim Agreements intended to guarantee the origin of the product, the management of the system should be ensured through import licences; whereas, with that in mind, it would be appropriate to define, in particular, the detailed rules for submission of applications, as well as the information which must be included on the applications and licences, notwithstanding certain provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (7), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3519/93 (8), and Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 of 4 September 1980 on special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences in the beef and veal sector (9), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2867/93 (10); whereas provision should also be made for the licences to be issued after a delay for consideration and, where necessary, with the application of a single percentage reduction; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

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2006/450/EC: Council Decision of 27 June 2006 amending Decision 2003/631/EC adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency

1.7.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 179/51 COUNCIL DECISION of 27 June 2006 amending Decision 2003/631/EC adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency (2006/450/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof, Having regard to the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000 (1), (hereinafter referred to as the ACP-EC Agreement), Having regard to the internal agreement between the representatives of the governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on measures to be taken and procedures to be followed for the implementation of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (2), and in particular, Article 3 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas: (1) Council Decision 2002/274/EC of 25 March 2002 concluding consultations with Liberia under Articles 96 and 97 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement (3) provides for the adoption of appropriate measures within the meaning of Articles 96(2)(c) and 97(3) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement. (2) Council Decision 2003/631/EC of 25 August 2003 adopting measures concerning Liberia under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement in a case of special urgency (4) provides for the adoption of further appropriate measures within the meaning of Article 96(2)(b)(c) of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement. (3) Council Decision 2005/16/EC (5), which amends Decision 2003/631/EC, extends the validity of these measures to 30 June 2006. (4) The measures undertaken by the Liberian government in a very difficult budgetary situation attest to its determination to make headway in line with the principles of good governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. (5) It is therefore convenient to lift the appropriate measures concerned, adopted under Article 96 of the ACP-EC Partnership Agreement,

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94/649/EC: Council Decision of 19 September 1994 appointing three members of the Committee of the Regions

COUNCIL DECISION of 19 September 1994 appointing three members of the Committee of the Regions (94/649/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof, Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1994 appointing members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998 (1), Whereas three seats have become vacant on the Committee of the Regions following the resignations of Mr Per Kaalund, Mr Poul Christensen and Mr Hilmar Soelund, notified to the Council on 13 July 1994; Having regard to the proposal from the Danish Government,

31980D0126

80/126/EEC: Commission Decision of 28 December 1979 authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to restrict the marketing of seed of certain varieties of agricultural plant species (Only the German text is authentic)

Commission Decision of 28 December 1979 authorizing the Federal Republic of Germany to restrict the marketing of seed of certain varieties of agricultural plant species (Only the German text is authentic) (80/126/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 70/457/EEC of 29 September 1970 on the common catalogue of varieties of agricultural plant species [1], as last amended by Council Directive 79/967/EEC of 12 November 1979 [2], and in particular Article 15 (2), (3) and (7) thereof, Having regard to the application lodged by the Federal Republic of Germany, Whereas under Article 15 (1) of the said Directive, seed or propagating material of varieties of agricultural plant species which have been officially accepted during 1977 in one or more Member States and which also meet the conditions laid down in the said Directive are, with effect from 31 December 1979, no longer subject to any marketing restrictions relating to variety in the Community; Whereas, however, Article 15 (2) thereof provides that a Member State may be authorized upon application to prohibit the marketing of seed and propagating material of certain varieties; Whereas the Federal Republic of Germany has applied for such authorization for a certain number of varieties of different species; Whereas the variety Kaweintermono (sugar beet) and the concerned varieties of oats and of maize have not been the subject of official growing trials in the Federal Republic of Germany in view of the German application; Whereas the said variety of sugar beet has been the subject in the Federal Republic of Germany of an application for official acceptance in so far as their seed is to be marketed in another country (Article 4 (2) (b) thereof); whereas therefore even the applicant has not claimed that this variety has any satisfactory value for cultivation or use in the Federal Republic of Germany; whereas therefore this variety can be treated as not producing results in the Federal Republic of Germany, which, with respect to their qualities taken as a whole as regards their value for cultivation or use, correspond to those obtained from a comparable variety accepted there (first subparagraph of Article 15 (3) (c) thereof); Whereas the variety of oats concerned is of the winter type; whereas the varieties of maize concerned have an FAO maturity class index over 350; whereas it is well known that the varieties of winter oats and the varieties of maize which have an FAO maturity class over 350 are at present not yet suitable for cultivation in view of all the kinds of utilization in the Federal Republic of Germany (second subparagraph of Article 15 (3) (c) of the said Directive); Whereas the other varieties listed in this Decision have been the subject of official growing trials in the Federal Republic of Germany; whereas the results of these trials have led the Federal Republic of Germany to decide that these varieties are not distinct or that their value for cultivation or use does not correspond to other varieties accepted in the Federal Republic of Germany; Whereas, in respect of the varieties Bergond (Red fescue) and Goal (Perennial rye grass), the results of the trials show that in the Federal Republic of Germany, when compared with the national rules governing the acceptance of varieties there, which apply within the framework of current Community provisions, they are not distinct from other varieties accepted there (Article 15 (3) (a) thereof); Whereas therefore the application of the Federal Republic of Germany in respect of all these varieties should be granted in full; whereas some of the concerned varieties of maize are acceptable in the Federal Republic of Germany in so far as their seeds are intended for fodder production (green fodder); Whereas, in respect of the other cases the application of the Federal Republic of Germany is under examination by the Commission; whereas it is not possible to complete examination of the abovementioned variety before expiry of the period provided for in Article 15 (1) of the said Directive; Whereas it consequently seems desirable to extend for the Federal Republic of Germany the period in question for an appropriate time to permit a full examination of the request for those varieties (Article 15 (7) of the said Directive); Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seed and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

32002R0685

Commission Regulation (EC) No 685/2002 of 19 April 2002 amending the import duties in the cereals sector

Commission Regulation (EC) No 685/2002 of 19 April 2002 amending the import duties in the cereals sector THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 597/2002(4), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) The import duties in the cereals sector are fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 649/2002(5), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 657/2002(6). (2) Article 2(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 provides that if during the period of application, the average import duty calculated differs by EUR 5 per tonne from the duty fixed, a corresponding adjustment is to be made. Such a difference has arisen. It is therefore necessary to adjust the import duties fixed in Regulation (EC) No 649/2002,

32003R2020

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2020/2003 of 14 November 2003 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2020/2003 of 14 November 2003 fixing the import duties in the cereals sector THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1104/2003(2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 of 28 June 1996 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1110/2003(4), and in particular Article 2(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 10 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 provides that the rates of duty in the Common Customs Tariff are to be charged on import of the products referred to in Article 1 of that Regulation. However, in the case of the products referred to in paragraph 2 of that Article, the import duty is to be equal to the intervention price valid for such products on importation and increased by 55 %, minus the cif import price applicable to the consignment in question. However, that duty may not exceed the rate of duty in the Common Customs Tariff. (2) Pursuant to Article 10(3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, the cif import prices are calculated on the basis of the representative prices for the product in question on the world market. (3) Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 lays down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 as regards import duties in the cereals sector. (4) The import duties are applicable until new duties are fixed and enter into force. They also remain in force in cases where no quotation is available for the reference exchange referred to in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 during the two weeks preceding the next periodical fixing. (5) In order to allow the import duty system to function normally, the representative market rates recorded during a reference period should be used for calculating the duties. (6) Application of Regulation (EC) No 1249/96 results in import duties being fixed as set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

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2002/394/EC: Commission Decision of 3 July 2001 approving the single programming document for Community structural assistance under Objective 2 in regions of Bavaria in Germany (notified under document number C(2001) 1251)

Commission Decision of 3 July 2001 approving the single programming document for Community structural assistance under Objective 2 in regions of Bavaria in Germany (notified under document number C(2001) 1251) (Only the German text is authentic) (2002/394/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 of 21 June 1999 laying down general provisions on the Structural Funds(1), and in particular Article 15(5) thereof, After consulting the Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions and the Committee pursuant to Article 147 of the Treaty, Whereas: (1) Articles 13 et seq. of Title II of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 lay down the procedure for preparing and implementing single programming documents. (2) Article 15(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999 provides that, after consultation with the partners referred to in Article 8 of the Regulation, the Member State may submit to the Commission a development plan which is treated as a draft single programming document, and which contains the information referred to in Article 16 of the Regulation. (3) Under Article 15(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, on the basis of the regional development plan submitted by the Member State and within the partnership established in accordance with Article 8 of that Regulation, the Commission is to take a decision on the single programming document, in agreement with the Member State concerned and in accordance with the procedures laid down in Articles 48 to 51. (4) The German Government submitted to the Commission on 26 April 2000 an acceptable draft single programming document for the regions in Bavaria fulfilling the conditions for Objective 2 pursuant to Article 4(1) and those qualifying for transitional support under Objectives 2 and 5(b) pursuant to Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999. The draft contains the information listed in Article 16 of the Regulation, and in particular a description of the priorities selected and an indication of the financial contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF). (5) The date of submission of the draft which was considered acceptable by the Commission constitutes the date from which expenditure under the plan is eligible. Under Article 52(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, as an acceptable plan was submitted between 1 January and 30 April 2000, the date from which expenditure under the plan is eligible is 1 January 2000. Under Article 30 of the Regulation, it is necessary to lay down the final date for the eligibility of expenditure. (6) The single programming document has been drawn up in agreement with the Member State concerned and within the partnership. (7) The Commission has satisfied itself that the single programming document is in accordance with the principle of additionality. (8) Under Article 10 of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Commission and the Member State are required to ensure, in a manner consistent with the principle of partnership, coordination between assistance from the Funds and from the EIB and other existing financial instruments. (9) The financial contribution from the Community available over the entire period and its year-by-year breakdown are expressed in euro. The annual breakdown should be consistent with the relevant financial perspective. Under Article 7(7) of Regulation (EC) No 1260/1999, the Community contribution has already been indexed at a rate of 2 % per year. Under Article 7(7) and Article 44(2) of the Regulation, the Community contribution may be reviewed at mid-term, and not later than 31 March 2004, to take account of the effective level of inflation and the allocation of the performance reserve. (10) Provision should be made for adapting the financial allocations of the priorities of this single programming document within certain limits to actual requirements reflected by the pattern of implementation on the ground, in agreement with the Member State concerned,

32007R0223

Commission Regulation (EC) No 223/2007 of 1 March 2007 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to certain milk products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty

2.3.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 64/20 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 223/2007 of 1 March 2007 fixing the rates of the refunds applicable to certain milk products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 31(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 31(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 provides that the difference between prices in international trade for the products listed in Article 1(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (g) of that Regulation and prices within the Community may be covered by an export refund. (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 of 30 June 2005 implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 as regards the system of granting export refunds on certain agricultural products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, and the criteria for fixing the amount of such refunds (2), specifies the products for which a rate of refund is to be fixed, to be applied where these products are exported in the form of goods listed in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999. (3) In accordance with the first paragraph of Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005, the rate of the refund per 100 kilograms for each of the basic products in question is to be fixed each month. (4) However, in the case of certain milk products exported in the form of goods not covered by Annex I to the Treaty, there is a danger that, if high refund rates are fixed in advance, the commitments entered into in relation to those refunds may be jeopardised. In order to avert that danger, it is therefore necessary to take appropriate precautionary measures, but without precluding the conclusion of long-term contracts. The fixing of specific refund rates for the advance fixing of refunds in respect of those products should enable those two objectives to be met. (5) Article 15(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 provides that, when the rate of the refund is being fixed, account is to be taken, where appropriate, of production refunds, aids or other measures having equivalent effect applicable in all Member States in accordance with the Regulation on the common organisation of the market in the product in question to the basic products listed in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1043/2005 or to assimilated products. (6) Article 12(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 provides for the payment of aid for Community-produced skimmed milk processed into casein if such milk and the casein manufactured from it fulfil certain conditions. (7) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1898/2005 of 9 November 2005 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards measures for the disposal of cream, butter and concentrated butter (3), lays down that butter and cream at reduced prices should be made available to industries which manufacture certain goods. (8) The Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

32002R1997

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1997/2002 of 8 November 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 296/96 on data to be transmitted by the Member States and the monthly booking of expenditure financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1997/2002 of 8 November 2002 amending Regulation (EC) No 296/96 on data to be transmitted by the Member States and the monthly booking of expenditure financed under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1258/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(1), and in particular Articles 5(3) and 7(5) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 16(1) of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities(2) provides that the budget shall be drawn up and implemented in euro and the accounts shall be presented in euro. (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 296/96(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1934/2001(4), should be amended so as to bring it in line with this new provision. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund,

32004R0276

Commission Regulation (EC) No 276/2004 of 17 February 2004 on periodical sales by tender of beef held by certain intervention agencies

Commission Regulation (EC) No 276/2004 of 17 February 2004 on periodical sales by tender of beef held by certain intervention agencies THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), and in particular Article 28(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) The application of intervention measures in respect of beef has resulted in a build-up of stocks in several Member States. In order to prevent storage being prolonged excessively, part of those stocks should be put up for sale by periodical tender. (2) The sale should be conducted in accordance with Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 of 4 October 1979 on detailed rules of application for the disposal of beef bought in by intervention agencies and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 216/69(2), and in particular Titles II and III thereof. (3) In the light of the frequency and nature of tenders pursuant to this Regulation it is necessary to derogate from Articles 6 and 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 with regard to the information and deadlines to be provided by the notice of invitation to tender. (4) In order to ensure that the sales by tender are conducted properly and uniformly, measures in addition to those provided for in Article 8(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 should be adopted. (5) Provisions should be made for derogations from Article 8(2)(b) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79 in view of the administrative difficulties which the application of that point is creating in the Member States concerned. (6) In order to ensure a proper functioning of the tender arrangements it is necessary to provide for a higher amount of security than the one fixed in Article 15(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 2173/79. (7) On the basis of experience gained with regard to the disposal of bone-in intervention beef, it is necessary to reinforce the quality controls of the products before their delivery to the purchasers, in particular to ensure that the products comply with the provisions in Annex III to Commission Regulation (EC) No 562/2000 of 15 March 2000 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 as regards the buying-in of beef(3). (8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

32004D0767

Council Decision 2004/767/CFSP of 15 November 2004 implementing Common Position 2004/694/CFSP on further measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)

16.11.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 339/16 COUNCIL DECISION 2004/767/CFSP of 15 November 2004 implementing Common Position 2004/694/CFSP on further measures in support of the effective implementation of the mandate of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to Common Position 2004/694/CFSP (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union, Whereas: (1) By Common Position 2004/694/CFSP the Council adopted measures in order to freeze all funds and economic resources belonging to Radovan Karadžić, Ratko Mladić and Ante Gotovina. (2) These measures should be extended to all persons publicly indicted by the ICTY for war crimes who are not in the custody of the Tribunal. (3) The list contained in the Annex to Common Position 2004/694/CFSP should therefore be amended. (4) Action by the Community is needed in order to implement this Decision,

31983D0173

83/173/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 April 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 393 with accessories' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties

COMMISSION DECISION of 7 April 1983 establishing that the apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 393 with accessories' may not be imported free of Common Customs Tariff duties (83/173/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 608/82 (2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof, Whereas, by letter dated 27 September 1982, the Federal Republic of Germany has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as 'Ithaco - Lock-in Amplifier, model Dynatrac 393 with accessories', ordered in March 1982 and intended to be used for the study of the surface properties of thin films of organic molecules by means of photo-acoustic spectroscopy and, in particular, for the registration and amplification of photo-acoustic signals and interference suppression, should be considered to be a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community; Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 2 February 1983, within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements, to examine the matter; Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an amplifier; Whereas its objective technical characteristics, such as the very high suppression of the signal and noise harmonics, and the use to which it is put make it specially suited to scientific research; whereas, moreover, apparatus of the same kind are principally used for scientific activities; whereas it must therefore be considered to be a scientific apparatus; Whereas, however, on the basis of information received from Member States, apparatus of scientific value equivalent to the said apparatus, capable of being used for the same purposes, are currently being manufactured in the Community; whereas this applies, in particular, to the apparatus 'TE 9602' manufacured by Tekelec Airtronic SA, rue Carle-Vernet, F-92310 Sèvres and to the apparatus '5205' and 5206' manufactured by Brookdeal Electronics Ltd, Doncaster House, Doncaster Road, UK-Bracknell RG12 4PG, Berks,

31992R0251

Commission Regulation ( EEC ) No 251/92 of 31 January 1992 laying down certain additional detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism ( STM ) to fruit and vegetable trade between Spain and the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985 as regards tomatoes, lettuce, broad­leaf endives, carrots, artichokes, table grapes, melons and strawberries

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 251/92 of 31 January 1992 laying down certain additional detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism (STM) to fruit and vegetable trade between Spain and the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985 as regards tomatoes, lettuce, broad-leaf endives, carrots, artichokes, table grapes, melons and strawberries THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 of 23 October 1989 laying down general rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism to fresh fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof, Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 816/89 (2) establishes the list of products subject to the supplementary trade mechanism in the fresh fruit and vegetables sector from 1 January 1990; whereas tomatoes, cabbage lettuce, lettuce other than cabbage lettuce, broad-leaf endives, carrots, artichokes, table grapes, melons and strawberries are included on the list; Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3308/91 (4), lays down detailed rules for applying the supplementary trade mechanism, hereinafter called the 'STM', to fresh fruit and vegetables; Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3612/91 (5) lays down that the periods referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 3210/89 shall be up to 2 February 1992 for the above products; whereas, in view of expected exports from Spain to the rest of the Community, with the exception of Portugal, and of the Community market, a period I should be fixed up to 22 March 1992 for the products in question, in accordance with the Annex; Whereas it should be recalled that the provisions of Regulation (EEC) No 3944/89 on statistical monitoring and various communications from the Member States apply to guarantee the functioning of the STM; Whereas, on application of Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 of 26 June 1991 on the application of the provisions of Community law to the Canary Islands (6) the rules in force for mainland Spain shall apply to products originating in the Canary Islands and sent to other parts of the Community from 1 July 1991; consequently the information concerning produce from the Canary Islands should be taken into account for the application of the supplementary trade mechanisms; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,

31987R2661

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2661/87 of 1 September 1987 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on camphor, synthetic, falling within subheading 29.13 B I ex b), originating in China to which the tariff preferences set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2661/87 of 1 September 1987 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on camphor, synthetic, falling within subheading 29.13 B I ex b), originating in China to which the tariff preferences set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 apply THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86 of 16 December 1986 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1987 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 15 thereof, Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 3924/86, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I, within the framework of the preferential tariff ceiling fixed in column 9 of Annex I; Whereas, as provided for in Article 13 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established; Whereas, in the case of camphor, synthetic, falling within subheading 29.13 B I ex b), the individual ceiling was fixed at 280 000 ECU; whereas, on 21 August 1987, imports of these products into the Community originating in China reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; Whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against China,

32005R0544

Commission Regulation (EC) No 544/2005 of 8 April 2005 suspending the buying-in of butter in certain Member States

9.4.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 91/3 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 544/2005 of 8 April 2005 suspending the buying-in of butter in certain Member States THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999 of 16 December 1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards intervention on the market in butter and cream (2), and in particular Article 2 thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999 lays down that buying-in is to be opened or suspended by the Commission in a Member State, as appropriate, once it is observed that, for two weeks in succession, the market price in that Member State is below or equal to or above 92 % of the intervention price. (2) Commission Regulation (EC) No 474/2005 (3) establishes the most recent list of Member States in which intervention is suspended. This list must be adjusted as a result of the market prices communicated by the Czech Republic an Sovakia pursuant to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 2771/1999. In the interests of clarity, the list in question should be replaced and Regulation (EC) No 474/2005 should be repealed,

32014D0666

2014/666/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 17 September 2014 on recognition of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council

18.9.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 276/49 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 17 September 2014 on recognition of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ for demonstrating compliance with the sustainability criteria under Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2014/666/EU) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Directive 98/70/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 1998 relating to the quality of petrol and diesel fuels and amending Council Directive 93/12/EEC (1), and in particular Article 7c(6) thereof, Having regard to Directive 2009/28/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources and amending and subsequently repealing Directives 2001/77/EC and 2003/30/EC (2), and in particular Article 18(6) thereof, After consulting the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels and Bioliquids, Whereas: (1) Directives 98/70/EC and 2009/28/EC lay down sustainability criteria for biofuels. Articles 7b and 7c and Annex IV to Directive 98/70/EC are similar to Articles 17 and 18 and Annex V to Directive 2009/28/EC. (2) Where biofuels and bioliquids are to be taken into account for the purposes referred to in Article 17(1)(a), (b) and (c) of Directive 2009/28/EC Member States should require economic operators to show the compliance of biofuels and bioliquids with the sustainability criteria set out in Article 17(2) to (5) of Directive 2009/28/EC. (3) When an economic operator provides proof or data obtained in accordance with a voluntary scheme that has been recognised by the Commission, to the extent covered by the recognition decision, a Member State should not require the supplier to provide further evidence of compliance with the sustainability criteria. (4) The request to recognise that the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ demonstrates that consignments of biofuel comply with the sustainability criteria set out in Directive 98/70/EC and Directive 2009/28/EC was first submitted to the Commission on 16 May 2011. The updated version of the scheme was submitted on 7 February 2014. The scheme operates in the United Kingdom and can cover combinable crops, such as cereals, oilseeds and sugar beet. This scheme covers the trading, transport and storage stages of agricultural feedstock from farm gate to first processor and, for the other stages, relies on other voluntary schemes recognised by the Commission. As such, it is the responsibility of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ to ensure that the recognition issued by the Commission on those schemes with which it jointly operates remains valid during the length of cooperation. The recognised scheme should be made available at the transparency platform established under Directive 2009/28/EC. (5) Assessment of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ scheme found it to cover adequately all the sustainability criteria of Directive 98/70/EC and of Directive 2009/28/EC, except Article 7b(2) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 17(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC. It does, however, provide accurate data on elements that are required by economic operators downstream the chain of custody to demonstrate compliance with Article 7b(2) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 17(2) of Directive 2009/28/EC and applies a mass balance methodology in line with the requirements of Article 7c(1) of Directive 98/70/EC and Article 18(1) of Directive 2009/28/EC. (6) The evaluation of the ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ found that it meets adequate standards of reliability, transparency and independent auditing. (7) The ‘Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops’ was assessed against legislation in force at the time of the adoption of this Decision. In the case of relevant changes in the legal basis the Commission should assess the scheme with a view to establish whether the scheme still adequately covers the sustainability criteria for which it is recognised. (8) In the case of changes in the scheme the Commission should assess the scheme with a view to establish whether the scheme is still adequately covering the sustainability criteria for which it is recognised. (9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee on the Sustainability of Biofuels and Bioliquids,

32010D0458

Decision No 458/2010/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 amending Decision No 573/2007/EC establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 by removing funding for certain Community actions and altering the limit for funding such actions

28.5.2010 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 129/1 DECISION No 458/2010/EU OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 19 May 2010 amending Decision No 573/2007/EC establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2008 to 2013 by removing funding for certain Community actions and altering the limit for funding such actions THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 78(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission, Acting in accordance with the ordinary legislative procedure (1), Whereas: (1) The policy of the Union on the Common European Asylum System (the CEAS) is designed, under the terms of the Hague Programme, to establish a common asylum area by means of an effective harmonised procedure consistent with the values and humanitarian tradition of the European Union. (2) Much progress has been made in recent years towards the establishment of the CEAS, thanks to the introduction of common minimum standards. There remain great disparities between the Member States, however, in the granting of international protection and the forms that such protection takes. (3) In its Policy Plan on Asylum, adopted in June 2008, the Commission announced its intention to develop the CEAS by proposing a revision of the existing legal instruments in order to achieve greater harmonisation of the applicable standards and by strengthening support for practical cooperation between the Member States, in particular, by a legislative proposal to establish a European Asylum Support Office (the Support Office) in order to increase coordination of operational cooperation between Member States so that the common rules are implemented effectively. (4) In the European Pact on Immigration and Asylum, adopted in September 2008, the European Council solemnly reiterated that any persecuted foreigner is entitled to obtain aid and protection on the territory of the European Union in application of the Geneva Convention of 28 July 1951 relating to the Status of Refugees, as amended by the New York Protocol of 31 January 1967, and other relevant treaties. It was also expressly agreed that a European support office would be established in 2009. (5) Practical cooperation on asylum aims to increase convergence and ensure ongoing quality of Member States’ decision-making procedures in that area, within a European legislative framework. A substantial number of practical cooperation measures have already been undertaken in recent years, notably the adoption of a common approach to information on countries of origin and the establishment of a common European asylum curriculum. The Support Office should be established in order to strengthen and develop those cooperation measures. (6) In the interests of simplifying actions to support practical cooperation on asylum matters, and in so far as the Support Office should be entrusted with some of the tasks that are currently financed under the European Refugee Fund, it is necessary to transfer responsibility for some of the Community actions provided for in Article 4 of Decision No 573/2007/EC (2) from the European Refugee Fund to the Support Office in order to ensure the best possible practical cooperation on asylum matters. (7) In order to take account of the reduced scope of the Community actions, the limit for their funding laid down in Decision No 573/2007/EC should be reduced from 10 % of the Fund’s available resources to 4 % thereof. (8) The financial envelope for the implementation of Decision No 573/2007/EC should be reduced in order to free up resources for funding the Support Office. (9) In accordance with Article 3 of the Protocol on the Position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, the United Kingdom and Ireland have notified their wish to take part in the adoption and application of this Decision. (10) In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of the Protocol on the Position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it nor subject to its application,

32005D0055

2005/55/EC: Commission Decision of 25 January 2005 amending Council Directive 92/33/EEC to extend the derogation relating to import conditions for vegetable propagating and planting material from third countries (notified under document number C(2005) 115)

26.1.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 22/17 COMMISSION DECISION of 25 January 2005 amending Council Directive 92/33/EEC to extend the derogation relating to import conditions for vegetable propagating and planting material from third countries (notified under document number C(2005) 115) (2005/55/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 92/33/EEC of 28 April 1992 on the marketing of vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed (1), and in particular Article 16(2) second subparagraph thereof, Whereas: (1) The Commission is required pursuant to Article 16(1) of Directive 92/33/EEC to decide whether vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, produced in a third country and affording the same guarantees as regards obligations on the supplier, identity, characteristics, plant health, growing medium, packaging, inspection arrangements, marking and sealing, is equivalent in all these respects to vegetable propagating and planting material other than seed produced in the Community and complying with the requirements and conditions of that Directive. (2) However, the information presently available on the conditions applying in third countries is still not sufficient to enable the Commission to adopt any such decision in respect of any third country at this stage. (3) In order to prevent trade patterns from being disrupted, Member States importing vegetable propagating and planting material, other than seed, from third countries should be allowed to continue to apply to such products conditions equivalent to those applicable to similar Community products in accordance with Article 16(2) of Directive 92/33/EEC. (4) The period of application of the derogation provided for in Article 16(2) the first subparagraph of Directive 92/33/EEC, which was extended until 31 December 2004 by Commission Decision 2002/111/EC (2) should accordingly be further extended. (5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Seeds and Propagating Materials for Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry,

32003D0253(01)

2003/253/EC: Council Decision of 19 December 2002 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Canada pursuant to Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions with respect to cereals provided for in EC Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT 1994

Council Decision of 19 December 2002 concerning the conclusion of an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Canada pursuant to Article XXVIII of GATT 1994 for the modification of concessions with respect to cereals provided for in EC Schedule CXL annexed to the GATT 1994 (2003/253/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 133 in conjunction with the first sentence of the first subparagraph of Article 300(2) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas: (1) On 26 July 2002, the Council authorised the Commission to open negotiations under Article XXVIII of the GATT 1994 with a view to modifying certain concessions for cereals. Accordingly, the European Community notified the WTO on 26 July 2002 of its intention to modify certain concessions in EC Schedule CXL. (2) Negotiations have been conducted by the Commission in consultation with the Committee established by Article 133 of the Treaty and within the framework of the negotiating directives issued by the Council. (3) The Commission has negotiated with Canada, the WTO Member having a substantial supplying interest, an Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters. (4) The Agreement in the form of an Exchange of Letters between the European Community and Canada should therefore be approved. (5) In order to ensure that the Agreement may be fully applied by 1 January 2003 and pending the amendment of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), the Commission should be authorised to adopt temporary derogations from that Regulation. (6) The measures necessary for the implementation of this Decision should be adopted in accordance with Council Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the procedures for the exercise of implementing powers conferred on the Commission(2),

31994D0219

94/219/EC: Council Decision of 19 April 1994 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

COUNCIL DECISION of 19 April 1994 appointing an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (94/219/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 198a thereof, Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1994 appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions for the period 26 January 1994 to 25 January 1998 (1), Whereas a seat of alternate member on the Committee has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Heinz Fromm, which was brought to the Council's attention on 28 March 1994; Having regard to the proposal from the German Government,

31995D0481

95/481/EC: Commission Decision of 8 November 1995 amending Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious hematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 8 November 1995 amending Decision 95/125/EC on the status of France as regards infectious hematopoietic necrosis and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (Text with EEA relevance) (95/481/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), as last amended by Directive 95/22/EC (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Whereas Member States may obtain for one or more continental or coastal zones the status of approved zone free of certain diseases of fish or molluscs; Whereas by Commission Decision 95/125/EC (3) the status of approved continental zone and approved coastal zone was granted to certain catchment areas and coastal areas in Brittany in respect of infectious hematopoietic necrosis (IHN) and viral haemorrhagic septicaemia (VHS); Whereas France has, by letter dated 1 August 1995, submitted to the Commission evidence in support of granting the status of approved zone for certain other catchment areas and coastal areas in Poitou-Charentes in respect of IHN and VHS; Whereas scrutiny of this information allows this status to be awarded to those catchment areas and coastal areas; Whereas this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

32007R0389

Commission Regulation (EC) No 389/2007 of 11 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes

12.4.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 97/5 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 389/2007 of 11 April 2007 amending Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine (1), and in particular Article 46(1)(b) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 (2) lays down certain conditions for the use of substances authorised by Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999. In particular, Annex IXa provides that dimethyldicarbonate must be added prior to bottling. The translation of the term ‘bottling’ and its different meanings in certain languages have led to diverging interpretations of the scope of this provision by operators and control authorities. (2) Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 753/2002 of 29 April 2002 laying down certain rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 as regards the description, designation, presentation and protection of certain wine sector products (3) defines the term ‘bottling’ for its application. (3) To ensure a uniform interpretation of the requirements applicable to the use of dimethyldicarbonate, the definition of the term ‘bottling’ provided in Regulation (EC) No 753/2002 should be used to clarify the requirements contained in Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000. Annex IXa to Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 should therefore be amended accordingly. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,

32012R0784

Commission Regulation (EU) No 784/2012 of 30 August 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 to list an auction platform to be appointed by Germany and correcting Article 59(7) thereof Text with EEA relevance

31.8.2012 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 234/4 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 784/2012 of 30 August 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 to list an auction platform to be appointed by Germany and correcting Article 59(7) thereof (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 October 2003 establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowance trading within the Community and amending Council Directive 96/61/EC (1), and in particular Articles 3d(3) and 10(4) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 of 12 November 2010 on the timing, administration and other aspects of auctioning of greenhouse gas emission allowances pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a scheme for greenhouse gas emission allowances trading within the Community (2), allows Member States not participating in the joint action as provided in Article 26(1) and (2) to appoint their own auction platform for the auctioning of their share of the volume of allowances covered by Chapters II and III of Directive 2003/87/EC. The appointment of such auction platforms is subject to listing of the auction platform concerned in Annex III, pursuant to the third paragraph of Article 30(5) of that Regulation. (2) In accordance with Article 30(4) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010, Germany informed the Commission of its decision not to participate in the joint action as provided in Article 26(1) and (2) of that Regulation, and to appoint its own auction platform. (3) On 9 March 2012, Germany notified the Commission of its intention to appoint European Energy Exchange AG (‘EEX’) as an auction platform referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010. (4) On 22 March 2012, Germany presented the notification to the Climate Change Committee. In addition, Germany has provided further information and clarification to the Commission, supplementing the notification accordingly. (5) The proposed appointment of EEX as an auction platform referred to in Article 30(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 is compatible with the requirements of that Regulation and is in conformity with the objectives set out in Article 10(4) of Directive 2003/87/EC. (6) In accordance with point (e) of Article 35(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010, an auction platform must not abuse the contract appointing it to unduly leverage the competitiveness of its other activities, notably the secondary market it organises. Therefore, the listing of EEX as an auction platform should be conditional upon EEX providing the option to candidate bidders to be admitted to bid in the auctions without being required to become a member of or a participant in the secondary market organised by EEX or of any other trading place operated by EEX or by any third party. (7) In accordance with point (h) of Article 35(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010, when appointing an auction platform, the Member States have to take into account the extent to which adequate measures are provided to require an auction platform to hand over all tangible and intangible assets necessary for the conduct of the auctions by an auction platform’s successor. Such measures should be laid down in a clear and timely manner in an exit strategy that should be reviewed by the auction monitor. EEX should develop such an exit strategy and take into utmost account the auction monitor’s opinion thereon. (8) An auction platform is required to obtain the auction monitor’s opinion on the methodology for the application of Articles 7(6) and 8(3) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010. However, where the auction monitor has not been appointed before the start of the auction concerned, the auction platform should be allowed to proceed without having obtained the auction monitor’s opinion. (9) Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 should therefore be amended accordingly. (10) Moreover, certain references in Article 59(7) of Regulation (EU) No 1031/2010 should be corrected. (11) In order to ensure predictable and timely auctions by the auction platform to be appointed by Germany, this Regulation should enter into force as a matter of urgency. (12) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Climate Change Committee,

32006R0511

Council Regulation (EC) No 511/2006 of 27 March 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of colour television receivers originating, inter alia , in the People's Republic of China

31.3.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 93/26 COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 511/2006 of 27 March 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of colour television receivers originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community (1) (the basic Regulation), and in particular Articles 8 and 9 thereof, Having regard to the proposal submitted by the Commission after consulting the Advisory Committee, Whereas: A.   PREVIOUS PROCEDURE (1) In August 2002, by Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 (2), the Council imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of colour television receivers (the product concerned) originating, inter alia, in the People's Republic of China (the PRC). (2) In parallel, the Commission, by Decision 2002/683/EC (3), accepted a joint undertaking (the undertaking) offered by Haier Electrical Appliances Corp. Ltd, Hisense Import & Export Co. Ltd, Konka Group Co. Ltd, Sichuan Changhong Electric Co. Ltd, Skyworth Multimedia International (Shenzen) Co. Ltd, TCL King Electrical Appliances (Hui Zhou) Co. Ltd and Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd, (the Companies) in conjunction with the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronics Products (CCCME). (3) As a result, imports into the Community of the product concerned of PRC origin, produced by the Companies, and of a type covered by the undertaking (the product covered by the undertaking), were exempt from the definitive anti-dumping duties. B.   FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE UNDERTAKING (4) The undertaking offered by the Companies obliges them to, inter alia, export the product covered by the undertaking to the first independent customer in the Community at, or above, certain minimum import price levels (MIPs) and to respect certain quantitative ceilings laid down in the undertaking. These price levels and ceilings eliminate the injurious effects of dumping. (5) For the purposes of ensuring compliance with the undertaking, CCCME and the Companies also agreed to provide all information considered necessary by the Commission and to allow on-the-spot verification visits at their premises in order to verify the accuracy and veracity of data submitted in the said quarterly reports. (6) As noted in recital 239 of Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002, the undertaking specifically provides that a breach by any of the Companies or the CCCME shall be considered as a breach of the undertaking by all signatories. Failure to cooperate with the European Commission in monitoring the undertaking is considered as a breach of the undertaking. (7) In this regard, the Commission requested to carry out on-the-spot verification visits at the premises of CCCME and of the two companies with the largest reported volume of sales of the product concerned, namely Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd and Konka Group Co. Ltd. The Commission sent pre-verification letters to CCCME, Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd and Konka Group Co. Ltd with an indication of the dates for the on-the-spot verification. The CCCME and Xiamen Overseas Chinese Electronic Co. Ltd confirmed the acceptance of the on-the-spot verification visit requested by the Commission. However, Konka Group Co. Ltd refused to accept an on-the-spot verification visit, thereby breaching the undertaking. (8) Commission Decision 2006/258/EC (4) sets out in more detail the nature of the breach found. (9) In view of the breach, acceptance of the undertaking offered by the Companies in conjunction with the CCCME has been withdrawn by Decision No 2006/258/EC. A definitive anti-dumping duty should therefore be imposed forthwith on imports of the product concerned exported to the Community by the companies concerned. (10) In accordance with Article 8(9) of the basic Regulation, the rate of the anti-dumping duty must be established on the basis of the facts established within the context of the investigation which led to the undertaking. As the investigation in question was concluded by a final determination as to dumping and resulting injury by Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002, it is considered appropriate that the definitive anti-dumping rate be set at the level and in the form imposed by that Regulation, namely 44,6 % of the net, cif free-at-Community-frontier price, before duty. C.   AMENDMENT TO REGULATION (EC) No 1531/2002 (11) In view of the above, Regulation (EC) No 1531/2002 should be amended accordingly,

32007R0673

Commission Regulation (EC) No 673/2007 of 15 June 2007 concerning the 33rd special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1898/2005, Chapter II

16.6.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 156/6 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 673/2007 of 15 June 2007 concerning the 33rd special invitation to tender opened under the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1898/2005, Chapter II THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10 thereof, Whereas: (1) In accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1898/2005 of 9 November 2005 laying down detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/99 as regards measures for the disposal of cream, butter and concentrated butter on the Community market (2), the intervention agencies may sell by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of butter of intervention stocks that they hold and may grant aid for cream, butter and concentrated butter. Article 25 of that Regulation lays down that in the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed for butter and maximum aid shall be fixed for cream, butter and concentrated butter. It is further laid down that the price or aid may vary according to the intended use of the butter, its fat content and the incorporation procedure. The amount of the processing security as referred to in Article 28 of Regulation (EC) No 1898/2005 should be fixed accordingly. (2) On the basis of the examination of the offers received, the tendering procedure should not proceed. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

32007D0362

2007/362/EC: Commission Decision of 16 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 2088) (Text with EEA relevance)

30.5.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 138/18 COMMISSION DECISION of 16 May 2007 amending Decision 2004/432/EC on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 2088) (Text with EEA relevance) (2007/362/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 96/23/EC of 29 April 1996 on measures to monitor certain substances and residues thereof in live animals and animal products and repealing Directives 85/358/EEC and 86/469/EEC and Decisions 89/187/EEC and 91/664/EEC (1), and in particular the fourth subparagraph of Article 29(1) and Article 29(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) Directive 96/23/EC lays down measures to monitor the substances and groups of residues listed in Annex I thereto. Pursuant to Directive 96/23/EC, the inclusion and retention on the lists of third countries from which Member States are authorised to import animals and primary products of animal origin covered by that Directive, are subject to submission by the third countries concerned of a plan setting out the guarantees which they offer as regards the monitoring of the groups of residues and substances referred to in that Directive. (2) Commission Decision 2004/432/EC of 29 April 2004 on the approval of residue monitoring plans submitted by third countries in accordance with Council Directive 96/23/EC (2) lists those third countries which have submitted a residue monitoring plan, setting out the guarantees offered by them in compliance with the requirements of that Directive. (3) Serbia has presented residue monitoring plans to the Commission for animals and products of animal origin not currently listed in Decision 2004/432/EC. The evaluation of those plans and the additional information obtained by the Commission provide sufficient guarantees on the residue monitoring in that third country for the animals and products concerned. The relevant animals and products of animal origin should therefore be included in the list for Serbia in that Decision. (4) Greenland, Namibia and Paraguay have asked not to be included in the list in Decision 2004/432/EC for certain categories of animals and products of animal origin. The entries concerning the relevant animals and products of animal origin should therefore be deleted from the list for those third countries. (5) Costa Rica and Vietnam, which are currently listed for certain animals or products of animal origin under Decision 2004/432/EC, have not submitted to the Commission the requested guarantees for some of these animals and products of animal origin. Moreover Food and Veterinary Office inspections in those third countries have revealed serious deficiencies concerning the residue monitoring for the animals and products concerned. The entries for the relevant animals and products of animal origin for those third countries should therefore be deleted in the list. The third countries concerned have been informed accordingly. (6) A transitional period should be laid down to cover consignments of animals and products originating in Costa Rica, Greenland, Namibia, Paraguay and Vietnam which were dispatched from those third countries for the Community, before the date of application of this Decision, to cover the time needed for their arrival in the Community. (7) Decision 2004/432/EC should therefore be amended accordingly. (8) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

31984R0259

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 259/84 of 31 January 1984 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 2942/80 on the buying in of olive oil by intervention agencies

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 259/84 of 31 January 1984 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EEC) No 2942/80 on the buying in of olive oil by intervention agencies THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1413/82 (2), and in particular Article 12 (4) thereof, Whereas Article 3 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 2942/80 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3085/83 (4), lays down the time limits for payment for olive oil bought in by intervention agencies; whereas that provision tends to make the sending of oil into intervention too attractive a proposition; whereas, for reasons of sound management of the market, the time limits concerned should be postponed; Whereas the Management Committee for Oils and Fats has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

31991R2669

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2669/91 of 6 September 1991 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code 8712 00, originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2669/91 of 6 September 1991 re-establishing the levying of customs duties on products falling within CN code 8712 00, originating in China, to which the preferential tariff arrangements set out in Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 apply THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90 of 20 December 1990 applying generalized tariff preferences for 1991 in respect of certain industrial products originating in developing countries (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof, Whereas, pursuant to Articles 1 and 6 of Regulation (EEC) No 3831/90, suspension of customs duties shall be accorded to each of the countries or territories listed in Annex III other than those listed in column 4 of Annex I within the framework of the preferential tariff ceilings fixed in column 6 of Annex I; Whereas, as provided for in Article 7 of that Regulation, as soon as the individual ceilings in question are reached at Community level, the levying of customs duties on imports of the products in question originating in each of the countries and territories concerned may at any time be re-established; Whereas, in the case of products falling within CN code 8712 00, originating in China, the individual ceiling was fixed at ECU 9 004 000; whereas, on 14 June 1991, imports of these products into the Community originating in China reached the ceiling in question after being charged thereagainst; whereas it is appropriate to re-establish the levying of customs duties in respect of the products in question against China,

32004R1934

Regulation (EC) No 1934/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 October 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa

13.11.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 338/1 REGULATION (EC) No 1934/2004 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 27 October 2004 amending Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 on development cooperation with South Africa THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 179 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty (1), Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on development cooperation with South Africa (2) the Commission is to submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a mid-term review by 31 October 2003. On the basis of that mid-term review, certain amendments to Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 have been suggested. (2) The mid-term review includes suggestions and proposals for improving the implementation of development cooperation with South Africa, some of which were already made in the Country Strategy Paper of 2002 and have been taken into account in the 2003 to 2005 Indicative Programme. They concern, inter alia, mainstreaming of gender issues at all levels of the project cycle from planning to implementation, streamlining of administrative procedures, improving criteria for assessing project and programme design and clarification of the conditions for granting contributions from the European Programme for Reconstruction and Development (EPRD) to regional programmes. (3) In accordance with Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2988/95 of 18 December 1995 on the protection of the European Communities' financial interests (3), it is possible to provide funding to the Republic of South Africa through direct budget support. Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 could, however, be interpreted as excluding untargeted budget support. In addition, Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 of 25 June 2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (4) contains in Title IV of Part Two specific provisions for ‘External Actions’. It is, therefore, appropriate to bring Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 into line with Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 and with Commission Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 2342/2002 of 23 December 2002 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC, Euratom) No 1605/2002 on the Financial Regulation applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (5). (4) In view of the implementation of the EPRD, and in particular of the 2000 to 2002 Multiannual Indicative Programme, Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 should be adjusted, in particular in relation to the adoption of sector-wide programmes, funding through budget support and the joint funding of projects and programmes in the field of regional cooperation and integration. (5) Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 entered into force in 2000 and expires on 31 December 2006. However, Article 6(1) requires triennial indicative programming to be carried out. In order for programmes to correspond to the period of validity of the Regulation, provision should also be made for four-year indicative programmes. (6) The Partnership Agreement between the members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific group of States, of the one part, and the European Community and its Member States, of the other part (6), to which South Africa is a signatory, was signed in Cotonou on 23 June 2000. Protocol 3 of that Agreement defines South Africa's qualified status under the Agreement. (7) Council Decision 1999/753/EC (7) approved the provisional application of the Agreement on Trade, Development and Cooperation between the European Community and its Member States and the Republic of South Africa. Annex X to that Agreement stipulates that the Community will provide assistance for the restructuring of the South African wine and spirits sector and for the marketing and distribution of South African wines and spirits. The two corresponding Agreements on trade in wine and spirits have been approved by Council Decision 2002/51/EC (8) and by Council Decision 2002/52/EC (9) respectively. It is, therefore, necessary to include an additional amount in the financial reference amount provided for by Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000. (8) In practice, the European Development Fund Committee has been acting in the context of Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 as the ‘South Africa Committee’. It is appropriate formally to establish that Committee. (9) Article 8(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 requests that the Commission consult the Committee on financing decisions it intends to take concerning projects and programmes of a value of over EUR 5 million. For the sake of sound financial management and rationalisation of procedures, it is appropriate to raise this ceiling to EUR 8 million. (10) Regulation (EC) No 1726/2000 should, therefore, be amended accordingly,

32000R2425

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2425/2000 of 31 October 2000 amending Sector 15 of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2425/2000 of 31 October 2000 amending Sector 15 of Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 establishing an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine(1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000(2), and in particular Article 63(8) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1000/2000(4), establishes an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds on the basis of the Combined Nomenclature. (2) Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 abolishes the definition of the various types of table wine. In the latest published version of the export refunds nomenclature for wine sector products, product descriptions still refer to the definitions of table wine types which no longer exist. It is therefore necessary to update that nomenclature. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Wine,

31986D0185

86/185/ECSC: Commission Decision of 2 April 1986 establishing the delivery levels of ECSC steel products of Portuguese origin onto the rest of the common market, excluding Spain (Only the Portuguese text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 2 April 1986 establishing the delivery levels of ECSC steel products of Portuguese origin onto the rest of the common market, excluding Spain (Only the Portuguese text is authentic) (86/185/ECSC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Protocol 20 thereof, Having received the assent of the Council, Whereas Protocol 20, which covers the restructuring of the Portuguese iron and steel industry and the Joint Declaration on the Portuguese iron and steel industry, provide that deliveries of ECSC steel products of Portuguese origin onto the Community market will be the subject of quantitative limits in 1986; Whereas, at the date of accession, there was no agreement between the Commission and the Portuguese Government on the level of these aforementioned deliveries; Whereas, pursuant to the second subparagraph of paragraph 5 (a) of Protocol 20, it falls upon the Commission, with the assent of the Council, to establish the level of these deliveries; Whereas, by the terms of the first subparagraph of paragraph 3 (a) of the said Joint Declaration the level of the deliveries must be compatible with the forecasts used to calculate the evolution of the Community market; Whereas no significant changes are forecast for the Community market for 1986 in comparison with 1985, and in particular several important aspects of the internal anti-crisis measures will remain; Whereas, therefore, the Portuguese deliveries to the rest of the Community, excluding Spain, should not exceed in 1986 the level of 90 000 tonnes, a quantity based on the traditional deliveries of Portugal to the Community as constituted on 31 December 1985, taking into account the recent trend,

31993D0588

93/588/EEC: Council Decision of 29 October 1993 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of indirect taxation officials (Matthaeus-Tax)

COUNCIL DECISION of 29 October 1993 on the adoption of a programme of Community action on the subject of the vocational training of indirect taxation officials (Matthaeus-Tax) (93/588/EEC)THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), In cooperation with the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas in a single market without internal frontiers, indirect taxation officials will play an essential part in ensuring the proper operation of the internal market; Whereas it must be ensured that the abolition of controls at internal borders does not give rise to distortions in competition, deflection of trade or increased risk of fraud and tax evasion; whereas it is consequently necessary to stimulate intensive and ongoing cooperation at all levels in the indirect taxation administrations to ensure that they work together to complete the internal market; Whereas this will be achieved through optimizing the use of human resources in Member States and therefore through suitable vocational training; Whereas the measures taken in this sphere by each of the national administrations are not in themselves sufficient to achieve the objective being pursued; whereas it is consequently essential to reinforce national efforts through joint action to increase the awareness of indirect taxation officials of the increasing Community dimension of their tasks and of the need to cooperate more closely together; Whereas only a better mutual knowledge of the organization, methods and procedures applied in the different Member States can ensure the climate of mutual confidence necessary for a proper functioning of the internal market; Whereas the experience acquired by the Community from the organization of the Matthaeus programme, intended for the customs officials of the Member States, showed the benefit of training activities, supplementing those organized at the national level, in developing a Community spirit of the officials working in the internal market; whereas this experience must, mutatis mutandis, be spread to the indirect taxation area; Whereas, in these conditions, the implementation of a training programme at a Community level for indirect taxation officials (Matthaeus-Tax) constitutes one of the most appropriate ways to achieve this result; Whereas the Commission adopted a pilot project for 1991 and 1992 based on the exchange of indirect taxation officials between national administrations and training seminars; whereas the aim of this pilot project was to collect useful information to allow the implementation of a more ambitious training programme extending over several years and supplemented by other training measures; Whereas the experience acquired during the pilot project indicated that there was an advantage in exchange officials having an involvement in the day-to-day activities of the host service; whereas this requirement will be met most effectively if the exchange officials have sufficient knowledge of the language of the host country; whereas, for this purpose, it is essential that the national administrations organize language courses for their officials so they can participate more effectively in the programme; whereas these courses must be of an ongoing nature and must cover, as far as possible, all the official languages of the Community; Whereas the legal status of exchange officials will be the same as that of national officials where, in performing their duties, their civil liability is put at issue by a third part and they will be informed about the civil liability rules applicable to them in the host country; Whereas exchange officials will be bound by the same rules of professional secrecy as national officials, given that exchange officials will take part in the day-to-day work of the host administration; Whereas the number of officials undergoing an exchange should, as far as possible, amount to some 100 each year and be increased to the extent that budgetary, training and admission capacities permit; Whereas training measures supplementary to the exchange of officials between national administrations are essential to the achievement of the objective sought; whereas these measures may involve training seminars and the establishment of common training programmes to be taught in Member States' schools; Whereas seminars form an ideal forum for the exchange of ideas between indirect taxation officials in the Community; whereas in these seminars, suggestions may emerge which could improve the legal instruments in force and facilitate cooperation between the administrations concerned; Whereas the said seminars should concern those indirect taxation officials who belong, as necessary, to all categories and especially trainers in national administrations' schools, officials responsible for implementing indirect taxation law, especially where it relates to the control of transactions involving other Member States, and officials responsible for combating all types of fiscal fraud; Whereas the setting up of common training programmes, in so far as necessary, constitutes a suitable means of making comparable training available to officials throughout the Community; whereas these programmes should include the teaching of Community law as well as the study of Community institutions and their foundations, since indirect taxation officials will increasingly have to integrate these Community aspects; Whereas the implementation of these common programmes can be accomplished only if Member States provide the necessary facilities; whereas consideration should also be given to creating a joint training centre for indirect taxation officials which should be located at the Joint Training Centre for customs officials of the Community referred to in Decision 91/341/EEC (4); Whereas, for the implementation of the Matthaeus-Tax programme, the sharing of expenses under the programme between the Community and the Member States should be determined; whereas, consequently, expenses could be shared by assigning those relating to the language training of their officials to Member States and the travel and subsistence expenses of officials participating in the programme in another Member State as well as the costs relating to the organization of the seminars to the Community; Whereas there are reasons to anticipate a programme lasting for four years; Whereas it is necessary to ensure the uniform application of this Decision and, for that purpose, to provide for a Community procedure for the enactment of implementing rules; whereas a committee should be set up to provide a forum for close and effective cooperation between Member States and the Commission in this field,

32000D0109

2000/109/EC: Council Decision of 31 January 2000 appointing a Spanish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions

COUNCIL DECISION of 31 January 2000 appointing a Spanish alternate member of the Committee of the Regions (2000/109/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 263 thereof, Having regard to the Council Decision of 26 January 1998(1) appointing the members and alternate members of the Committee of the Regions, Whereas a seat as an alternate member of the Committee of the Regions has become vacant following the resignation of Mr Juan Rodríguez Yuste, alternate member, notified to the Council on 10 January 2000, Having regard to the proposal from the Spanish Government,

31992R1913

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1913/92 of 10 July 1992 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for supplying the Azores and Madeira with products from the beef and veal sector

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1913/92 of 10 July 1992 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for supplying the Azores and Madeira with products from the beef and veal sector THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992, introducing specific measures for the Azores and Madeira concerning certain agricultural products (1) and in particular Article 10 hereof, Whereas in application of Articles 2, 3 and 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 it is necessary to determine for the beef and veal sector and for the 1992/1993 marketing year, on the one hand, the quantities of meat and processed products of the forecast supply balance for Madeira which benefit from an exemption from the levy on direct imports from third countries or from an aid for deliveries originating from the rest of the Community, and on the other hand, the quantities of pure-bred breeding animals originating in the Community which benefit from an aid with a view to developing the potential for production in the Azores and Madeira; Whereas it is appropriate to fix the amount of the aids referred to above for the supply to these Islands, on the one hand, of meat and, on the other hand, of breeding animals originating in the rest of the Community; whereas these aids must be fixed taking into account in particular the costs of supply from the world market, conditions due to the geographical situation of these Islands and the basis of the current prices on export to third countries for the animals or products concerned; Whereas the common detailed implementing rules for the supply regime for the Azores and Madeira for certain agricultural products were laid down by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1696/92 (2); whereas it is appropriate to lay down complementary implementing rules adjusted in the light of current commercial practices in the beef and veal in particular regarding the duration of the validity of import licences and the aid, certificates and the amount of the securities ensuring compliance with their obligations by operators; Whereas with view to efficiently managing the supply regime, it is necessary to provide for a time limit for the making of requests for certificates and a period of reflection for the delivery of the latter; Whereas in application of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92, the supply regime is applicable from 1 July 1992; whereas it is necessary to provide for application of the detailed implementing rules from the same date; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

31996R2402

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2402/96 of 17 December 1996 opening and setting administrative rules for certain annual tariff quotas for sweet potatoes and manioc starch

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2402/96 of 17 December 1996 opening and setting administrative rules for certain annual tariff quotas for sweet potatoes and manioc starch THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1095/96 of 18 June 1996, on implementation of the concessions set out in Schedule CXL drawn up in the wake of the conclusion of the GATT XXIV.6 negotations (1), and in particular Article 1 (1) thereof, Having regard to Council Decision 96/317/EC of 13 May 1996 concerning the conclusion of the results of consultations with Thailand under GATT Article XXIII (2), Whereas Decision 96/317/EC of 13 May 1996 adjusted the import arrangements for manioc starch of CN code 1108 14 00 laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 of 19 December 1995 opening and providing for the administration of certain import quotas for sweet potatoes and manioc starch intended for certain uses for 1996 (3); whereas that Regulation was accordingly amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1031/96 (4); Whereas the Community undertook in the World Trade Organization multilateral trade negotiations to open two annual nil duty tariff quotas for products of CN code 0714 20 90 in favour of the People's Republic of China and other countries respectively, and two tariff quotas for manioc starch of CN code 1108 14 00 for certain uses; Whereas action should be taken to open for 1997 and subsequent years the annual tariff quotas in question for sweet potatoes and manioc starch and to set appropriate administrative rules; whereas the relevant provisions of Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 as amended following Decision 96/317/EC should be taken over; Whereas to ensure that the quotas are well managed and in particular that the quantities set for each year are not exceeded specific rules on the lodging of applications and issuing of licences must be adopted; whereas these either supplement or waive the provisions of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2350/96 (6); Whereas it is necessary to differentiate sweet potatoes for human consumption and those for other uses; whereas the presentation and packaging of sweet potatoes of CN code 0714 20 10 for human consumption should be specified and products not meeting that presentation and packaging specification should be held to fall within CN code 0714 20 90; Whereas the management and surveillance rules contained in Regulation (EC) No 3015/95 for imports between 1 January and 31 December 1996 should be retained, notably the requirement that an export document issued by the Chinese authorities or under their responsibility be presented for goods originating in China; Whereas for manioc starch account must be taken of the Community's new commitment by Decision 96/317/EC to open an additional autonomous annual quota of 10 500 tonnes of which 10 000 tonnes is reserved for the Kingdom of Thailand; whereas under the terms agreed with Thailand the end-use requirements previously imposed on manioc starch quotas are waived; whereas it should be required that manioc starch imported from Thailand against its reserved quantity be accompanied by an export certificate issued by the competent Thai authority; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31975D0007

75/7/EEC: Commission Decision of 27 November 1974 on the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Directives No 72/159/EEC and No 72/160/EEC (Only the Dutch text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 27 November 1974 on the reform of agricultural structures in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Directives No 72/159/EEC and No 72/160/EEC (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (75/7/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community; Having regard to Council Directive No 72/159/EEC (1) of 17 April 1972 on the modernization of farms, and in particular Article 18 (3) thereof; Having regard to Council Directive No 72/160/EEC (2) of 17 April 1972 concerning measures to encourage the cessation of farming and the reallocation of utilized agricultural area for the purposes of structural improvement, and in particular Article 9 (3) thereof; Whereas, on 30 August 1974, the Government of the Netherlands, pursuant to Article 17 (4) of Directive No 72/159/EEC, notified the following Regulations: - Decisions as follows of the Board of the Foundation for the Administration of the Agricultural Development and Reorganization Fund (Stichting Ontwikkelings - en Saneringsfonds voor de Landbouw), - Decision No 125 of 4 April 1974 concerning farms suitable for development, - Decision No 126 of 4 April 1974 concerning the establishment of a system of aid for farmers' relief labour associations, - Decision No 133 of 4 July 1974 concerning the granting of aid for the purpose of promoting the formation of farmers' cooperative groups, - Decision No 134 amending the Decision on farms suitable for development; Whereas, in addition, on 29 August 1974 and 2 October 1974, the Government of the Netherlands, pursuant to Article 8 (3) of Directive No 72/160/EEC, notified the following provisions: - Decision No 124 of the Board of the Foundation amending Decision No 103 of the Board (Decisions concerning cessation premiums), - Decision No 135 of the Board of the Foundation amending Decision No 103 of the Board (Decision concerning cessation premiums); Whereas in accordance with Article 18 (3) of Directive No 72/159/EEC and Article 9 (3) of Directive No 72/160/EEC the Commission must decide whether, having regard to the objectives of those Directives and to the need for a proper connection between the various measures, the draft provisions notified comply with the Directives and thus satisfy the conditions for financial contribution to common measures within the meaning of Article 15 of Directive No 72/159/EEC and of Article 6 of Directive No 72/160/EEC; Whereas as regards applications submitted after Decision No 125 of the Board of the Foundation takes effect, that Decision replaces Decisions No 102, No 104, No 111, No 112, No 113 and No 121, which were dealt with in the Commission Decision of 18 April 1974 (3); Whereas the measures provided for in Decisions No 125 and No 134 of the Board of the Foundation in respect of aid for farms which submit a development plan are in accordance with the objectives of Directive No 72/159/EEC; Whereas the measures provided for in Decisions No 126 and No 133 of the Board of the Foundation and concerning respectively farmers' relief labour associations and the formation of farmers' cooperative groups are in accordance with the objectives of Article 12 of Directive No 72/159/EEC; Whereas Decision No 103 of the Board of the Foundation (Decision concerning cessation premiums), which was the subject of the Commission Decision of 18 April 1974, is also in accordance with the objectives stated in Directive No 72/160/EEC, having regard to the amendments contained in Decisions No 124 and No 135; Whereas the EAGGF Committee has been consulted on the financial aspects; (1)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 1. (2)OJ No L 96, 23.4.1972, p. 9. (3)OJ No L 141, 24.5.1974, p. 4. Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the Opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structure,

32005R0817

Commission Regulation (EC) No 817/2005 of 27 May 2005 fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 19th individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 214/2001

28.5.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 135/10 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 817/2005 of 27 May 2005 fixing the minimum selling price for skimmed-milk powder for the 19th individual invitation to tender issued under the standing invitation to tender referred to in Regulation (EC) No 214/2001 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular Article 10(c) thereof, Whereas: (1) Pursuant to Article 21 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 214/2001 of 12 January 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 as regards intervention on the market in skimmed milk (2), intervention agencies have put up for sale by standing invitation to tender certain quantities of skimmed-milk powder held by them. (2) In the light of the tenders received in response to each individual invitation to tender a minimum selling price shall be fixed or a decision shall be taken to make no award, in accordance with Article 24a of Regulation (EC) No 214/2001. (3) In the light of the tenders received, a minimum selling price should be fixed. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

32014R1136

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1136/2014 of 24 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 283/2013 as regards the transitional measures applying to procedures concerning plant protection products Text with EEA relevance

28.10.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 307/26 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1136/2014 of 24 October 2014 amending Regulation (EU) No 283/2013 as regards the transitional measures applying to procedures concerning plant protection products (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1107/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 21 October 2009 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market and repealing Council Directives 79/117/EEC and 91/414/EEC (1), and in particular Article 78(1)(b) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EU) No 283/2013 (2) repealed Commission Regulation (EU) No 544/2011 (3) and laid down new data requirements for active substances. (2) In order to permit Member States and the interested parties to prepare themselves to meet those new requirements, Regulation (EU) No 283/2013 sets transitional measures concerning both submission of data for applications for the approval, renewal of approval or amendment to the approval of active substances and submission of data for applications for authorisation, renewal of authorisation or amendment to the authorisation of plant protection products. (3) In order to allow, in certain cases, the submission of data concerning the active substances in applications for authorisation or for amendment of the authorisation of plant protection products in accordance with the data requirements in force at the time of their approval or renewal, the transitional measures as regards procedures concerning the authorisation of plant protection products should be amended. The reason for such change is to prevent the occurrence of disparities in the assessment of data generated in accordance with the new data requirements by Member States belonging to different zones and, accordingly, to preserve a uniform and harmonized approach to the assessment of those data through their evaluation at Union level. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

31998D0198

98/198/EC: Council Decision of 9 March 1998 authorizing the United Kingdom to extend application of a measure derogating from Articles 6 and 17 of the Sixth Council Directive (77/388/EEC) on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes

COUNCIL DECISION of 9 March 1998 authorizing the United Kingdom to extend application of a measure derogating from Articles 6 and 17 of the Sixth Council Directive (77/388/EEC) on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes (98/198/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to the Sixth Council Directive 77/388/EEC of 17 May 1977 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to turnover taxes - Common system of value added tax: uniform basis of assessment (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof, Having regard to the previous Decision 95/252/EC (2), Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas, pursuant to Article 27(1) of Directive 77/388/EEC, the Council, acting unanimously on a proposal from the Commission, may authorise any Member State to introduce or extend special measures for derogation from that Directive in order to simplify the procedure for charging the tax or to prevent certain types of tax evasion or avoidance; Whereas, by letter registered at the Commission on 6 October 1997, the United Kingdom requested authorisation to extend application of the derogation previously granted to it by Decision 95/252/EC; Whereas the other Member States were informed on 23 October 1997 of the United Kingdom's request; Whereas the United Kingdom was authorised by Decision 95/252/EC to apply until 31 December 1997 a measure derogating from Articles 6 and 17 of Directive 77/388/EEC; Whereas the derogation in question is designed, firstly, to restrict to 50 % the right of the hirer or lessee of a car to deduct the VAT on the hire or leasing transaction where the car is used for private purposes and, secondly, to waive the VAT payable on the private use of the car in question; Whereas the objective of this restriction of the right to deduct is to tax the private use of cars hired or leased by taxable persons at a flat rate; Whereas the measure, by reducing the administrative burden on traders, who are not required to keep records of private mileage, constitutes a simplification of the procedure for charging tax within the meaning of Article 27 of Directive 77/388/EEC; Whereas the Commission adopted on 10 July 1996 a work programme, accompanied by a schedule of proposals, providing for gradual, stage-by-stage progress towards a common VAT system for the internal market; Whereas the authorisation is being granted until 31 December 1998 so as to enable an assessment to be made at that time as to whether the derogation measure is consistent with the Community approach to limitations of the right to deduct VAT on certain expenditure, which will be adopted under that programme; Whereas the derogation will not have an adverse impact on the Community's own resources accruing from VAT,

32005R1705

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1705/2005 of 18 October 2005 determining the world market price for unginned cotton

19.10.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 273/16 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1705/2005 of 18 October 2005 determining the world market price for unginned cotton THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Protocol 4 on cotton, annexed to the Act of Accession of Greece, as last amended by Council Regulation (EC) No 1050/2001 (1), Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001 of 22 May 2001 on production aid for cotton (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof, Whereas: (1) In accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, a world market price for unginned cotton is to be determined periodically from the price for ginned cotton recorded on the world market and by reference to the historical relationship between the price recorded for ginned cotton and that calculated for unginned cotton. That historical relationship has been established in Article 2(2) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1591/2001 of 2 August 2001 laying down detailed rules for applying the cotton aid scheme (3). Where the world market price cannot be determined in this way, it is to be based on the most recent price determined. (2) In accordance with Article 5 of Regulation (EC) No 1051/2001, the world market price for unginned cotton is to be determined in respect of a product of specific characteristics and by reference to the most favourable offers and quotations on the world market among those considered representative of the real market trend. To that end, an average is to be calculated of offers and quotations recorded on one or more European exchanges for a product delivered cif to a port in the Community and coming from the various supplier countries considered the most representative in terms of international trade. However, there is provision for adjusting the criteria for determining the world market price for ginned cotton to reflect differences justified by the quality of the product delivered and the offers and quotations concerned. Those adjustments are specified in Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1591/2001. (3) The application of the above criteria gives the world market price for unginned cotton determined hereinafter,

31999D0700

1999/700/EC: Commission Decision of 14 October 1999 amending Decision 97/778/EC to update the list of border inspection posts in Germany approved for veterinary checks (notified under document number C(1999) 3280) (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 14 October 1999 amending Decision 97/778/EC to update the list of border inspection posts in Germany approved for veterinary checks (notified under document number C(1999) 3280) (Text with EEA relevance) (1999/700/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EEC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and in particular Articles 6(2) and (4) and 33 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC(2), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC(3), and in particular Article 6(4) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Decision 97/778/EC(4), as last amended by Decision 1999/577/EC(5), draws up a list of border inspection posts approved for veterinary checks on live animals and animal products from third countries. (2) At the request of the competent German authorities and following a Community inspection, a border inspection post must be added to the list. (3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

31990R0865

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 865/90 of 4 April 1990 laying down detailed rules for the application of the special arrangements for imports of grain sorghum and millet originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP) or in the overseas countries and territories (OCT)

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 865/90 of 4 April 1990 laying down detailed rules for the application of the special arrangements for imports of grain sorghum and millet originating in the African, Caribbean and Pacific States (ACP) or in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 of 5 March 1990 on the arrangements applicable to agricultural products and certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products originating in the ACP States or in the overseas countries and territories (OCT) (1), and in particular Article 27 thereof, Whereas Article 11 of Regulation (EEC) No 715/90 provides that the levy applicable to imports of grain sorghum covered by CN code 1007 00 is to be that fixed pursuant to Article 13 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 201/90 (3), reduced by 60 % within the limit of a quota of 100 000 tonnes per calendar year and reduced by 50 % in excess of that quota; whereas that Regulation provides that no import levy is to be collected on millet covered by CN code 1008 20 00 within the limit of a quota of 60 000 tonnes per calendar year and that the levy applicable in excess of that quota is to be reduced by 50 %; Whereas detailed rules on the administration of those quotas should first be laid down; whereas, in this context, it should be provided that licences for the importation of the products in question are to be issued after a period for reflection and after, where appropriate, the fixing of a single coefficient for reducing the quantities applied for; whereas, in addition, in the interests of the operators, the possibility of withdrawing licence applications after the fixing of the reduction coefficient should be provided for; Whereas detailed rules relating additionally to imports outside the quotas are also required; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31994R1549

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/94 of 30 June 1994 amending Regulations (EEC) No 388/92, (EEC) No 1727/92 and (EEC) No 1728/92 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for supplying the French overseas departments, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands with cereal products

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1549/94 of 30 June 1994 amending Regulations (EEC) No 388/92, (EEC) No 1727/92 and (EEC) No 1728/92 laying down detailed implementing rules for the specific measures for supplying the French overseas departments, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands with cereal products THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 of 16 December 1991 introducing specific measures in respect of certain agricultural products for the benefit of the French overseas departments (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3714/92 (2), and in particular Article 2 (6) thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93 (4), and in particular Article 10 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands relating to certain agricultural products (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1974/93, and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organization of the market in cereals (6), as amended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2193/93 (7), and in particular Article 26 (3) thereof, Whereas Article 6 of Commission Regulations (EEC) No 388/92 (8), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 329/94 (9), (EEC) No 1727/92 (10), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1075/94 (11), and (EEC) No 1728/92 (12), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1157/94 (13), provides for the adjustment of the amount of aid granted on the basis of the difference in the threshold price of the cereal in question between the month in which aid certificates are applied for and the month in which each entry on the certificate has been made; whereas the entry on the certificate is made in accordance with Article 3 (6) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 131/92 (14), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2596/93 (15), as regards the French overseas departments and in accordance with Article 4 (7) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1695/92 (16), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2596/93, and (EEC) No 1696/92 (17), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2596/93, as regards the Canary Islands and the Azores and Madeira respectively; whereas the entry on the 'aid' certificate is made at the destination by the local authorities on presentation of the products to which it refers; Whereas there is a significant reduction in common prices with effect from the 1993/94 marketing year; whereas as a result of the time needed for consignments to reach the French overseas departments, the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands from the continental part of the Community, this adjustment is likely to penalize operators having supply commitments at the end of the marketing year; whereas it is therefore vital to derogate from these provisions in order to facilitate the transition from the 1993/94 to the 1994/95 marketing year; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31990R2858

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2858/90 of 3 October 1990 amending the indicative ceilings provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 4026/89 under the supplementary mechanism applicable to trade in beef and veal

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2858/90 of 3 October 1990 amending the indicative ceilings provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 4026/89 under the supplementary mechanism applicable to trade in beef and veal THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Articles 83 and 85 (3) thereof, Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 4026/89 of 22 December 1989 laying down detailed rules for the application of the supplementary trade mechanism in the beef and veal sector for 1990 (1) fixes the indicative ceilings for 1990 for imports into Spain of live animals and fresh or chilled meat from the Community as constituted at 31 December 1985 at 55 000 head and 9 000 tonnes respectively; whereas 90 % of the said quantities were used during the first three quarters; Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2545/90 (2) provisionally suspends the issuing of STM licences for fresh or chilled meat as an interim protective measure; whereas, in view of foreseeable trends on the Spanish market and as a definitive measure under Article 85 (3) of the Act of Accession, the indicative ceiling for 1990 should be raised; Whereas an increase in the indicative ceiling for live animals for 1990 is also justified in view, in particular, of the supply situation on the Spanish market; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

32009D0919(01)

Council Decision of 14 September 2009 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training

19.9.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union C 226/2 COUNCIL DECISION of 14 September 2009 renewing the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training 2009/C 226/02 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 337/75 of 10 February 1975 establishing the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training, and in particular Article 4 thereof (1), Having regard to the lists of nominees submitted to the Council by the Governments of the Member States as regards their representatives, and by the Commission as regards the employees’ and employers’ representatives, Whereas: (1) By its Decision of 18 September 2006 (2), the Council appointed the members of the Governing Board of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the period from 18 September 2006 to 17 September 2009. (2) The members of the Governing Board of that Centre should be appointed for a period of three years,

31994D1058

94/1058/EC: Commission Decision of 16 December 1994 on the approval of the Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance in the region of Pays de la Loire concerned by Objective 2 in France (Only the French text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 16 December 1994 on the approval of the Single Programming Document for Community structural assistance in the region of Pays de la Loire concerned by Objective 2 in France (Only the French text is authentic) (94/1058/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards coordination of activities of the different Structural Funds between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2082/93 (2), and in particular Article 10 (1) last subparagraph thereof, After consultation of the Advisory Committee on the Development and Conversion of Regions and the Committee pursuant to Article 124 of the Treaty, Whereas the programming procedure for structural assistance under Objective 2 is defined in Article 9 (8) to (10) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 of 24 June 1988 on the tasks of the Structural Funds and their effectiveness and on coordination of their activities between themselves and with the operations of the European Investment Bank and the other existing financial instruments (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2081/93 (4); whereas, however, the last subparagraph of Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in order to simplify and to speed up programming procedures, Member States may submit in a Single Programming Document the information required for the regional and social conversion plan referred to in Article 9 (8) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and the information required at Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88; whereas Article 10 (1) last subparagraph of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 foresees that in that case the Commission adopts a single decision in a Single Document covering the points referred to in Article 8 (3) and the assistance from the Funds referred to in the last subparagraph of Article 14 (3); Whereas the Commission has established, by Decision 94/169/EC (5), an initial list of declining industrial areas concerned by Objective 2 for the period 1994 to 1996; Whereas the French Government has submitted to the Commission on 28 April 1994 the Single Programming Document referred to in Article 5 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 for the region of Pays de la Loire; whereas this document contains the elements referred to in Article 9 (8) of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 and in Article 14 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88; whereas expenditure under this Single Programming Document is eligible pursuant to Article 33 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, from 1 January 1994; Whereas the Single Programming Document submitted by this Member State includes a description of the conversion priorities selected and the applications for assistance from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and the European Social Fund (ESF) as well as an indication of the planned use of the assistance available from the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the other financial instruments in implementing the Single Programming Document; Whereas, in accordance with Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, the Commission is charged with ensuring, within the framework of the partnership, coordination and consistency between assistance from the Funds and assistance provided by the EIB and the other financial instruments, including the ECSC and the other actions for structural purposes; Whereas the EIB has been involved in the drawing up of the Single Programming Document in accordance with the provisions of Article 8 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, applicable by analogy in the establishment of the Single Programming Document; whereas it has declared itself prepared to contribute to the implementation of this document in conformity with its statutory provisions; whereas, however, it has not yet been possible to evaluate precisely the amounts of Community loans corresponding to the financial needs; Whereas Article 2 second subparagraph of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1866/90 of 2 July 1990 on arrangements for using the ecu for the purpose of the budgetary management of the Structural Funds (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2745/94 (2), stipulates that in the Commission Decisions approving a Single Programming Document, the Community assistance available for the entire period and the annual breakdown thereof shall be set out in ecus at prices for the year in which each Decision is taken and shall be subject to indexation; whereas this annual breakdown must be compatible with the progressive increase in the commitment appropriations shown in Annex II to Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; whereas indexation is based on a single rate per year, corresponding to the rates applied annually to budget appropriations on the basis of the mechanism for the technical adjustment of the financial perspectives; Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4254/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Regional Development Fund (3), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2083/93 (4), defines the measures for which the ERDF may provide financial support; Whereas Article 1 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 4255/88 of 19 December 1988 laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88 as regards the European Social Fund (5), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2084/93 (6), defines the measures for which the ESF may provide financial support; Whereas the Single Programming Document has been established in agreement with the Member State concerned through the partnership defined in Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 2052/88; Whereas the Single Programming Document satisfies the conditions and includes the information required by Article 14 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88; Whereas Article 9 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88 lays down that Member States shall provide the relevant financial information to the Commission to permit verification of the respect of the principle of additionality; whereas the analysis, in the framework of partnership, of the information provided for by the French authorities has not yet allowed this verification; whereas, payments should therefore be suspended after the first advance provided for in Article 21 (2) of the said Regulation until the Commission will have verified the respect of the additionality; Whereas the present assistance satisfies the conditions laid down in Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 4253/88, and so should be implemented by means of an integrated approach involving finance from more than one Fund; Whereas Article 1 of the Financial Regulation of 21 December 1977 applicable to the general budget of the European Communities (7), as last amended by Regulation (ECSC, EC, Euratom) No 2730/94 (8), states that the legal commitments entered into for measures extending over more than one financial year must contain a time limit for implementation which must be specified to the recipient in due form when the aid is granted; Whereas all the other conditions laid down for the grant of aid from the ERDF and the ESF have been complied with,

31980D0825

80/825/EEC: Commission Decision of 1 August 1980 finding that the apparatus described as 'D-VAC-Vacuum Insect Net, model 24' is not a scientific apparatus

COMMISSION DECISION of 1 August 1980 finding that the apparatus described as "D-VAC-Vacuum Insect Net, model 24" is not a scientific apparatus (80/825/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 of 10 July 1975 on the importation free of Common Customs Tariff duties of educational, scientific and cultural materials (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1027/79 (2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 of 12 December 1979 laying down provisions for the implementation of Regulation (EEC) No 1798/75 (3), and in particular Article 7 thereof, Whereas, by letter dated 7 February 1980, the British Government has requested the Commission to invoke the procedure provided for in Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79 in order to determine whether or not the apparatus described as "D-VAC-Vacuum Insect Net, model 24" to be used to collect samples of insects from a fixed area in order to estimate their size and their density, should be considered as a scientific apparatus and, where the reply is in the affirmative, whether apparatus of equivalent scientific value is currently being manufactured in the Community; Whereas, in accordance with the provisions of Article 7 (5) of Regulation (EEC) No 2784/79, a group of experts composed of representatives of all the Member States met on 24 June 1980 within the framework of the Committee on Duty-Free Arrangements to examine the matter; Whereas this examination showed that the apparatus in question is an insect aspirator; Whereas it does not have the requisite objective characteristics making it specifically suited to scientific research ; whereas its use in the case in question could not alone confer upon it the character of a scientific apparatus ; whereas it therefore cannot be regarded as a scientific apparatus,

31998D0462

98/462/EC: Commission Decision of 17 July 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide originating in the People's Republic of China (notified under document number C(1998) 2081)

COMMISSION DECISION of 17 July 1998 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide originating in the People's Republic of China (notified under document number C(1998) 2081) (98/462/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN UNION , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 384/96 of 22 December 1995 (1) on protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the European Community, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 905/98 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof, After consulting the Advisory Committee, Whereas: A. PROCEDURE (1) On 10 September 1997, the Commission received a complaint concerning alleged injurious dumping by imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide originating in the People's Republic of China. (2) The complaint was lodged by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic), on behalf of Degussa AG, the sole producer of thiourea dioxide in the Community. (3) The complaint contained evidence of dumping by the imports concerned and of material injury resulting therefrom which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding. (4) The Commission, after consultation, accordingly announced in a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3) the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide currently classifiable within CN code ex 2930 90 70 originating in the People's Republic of China. (5) The Commission officially advised the exporters and importers known to be concerned, the representatives of the exporting country and the complainant Community producer. Interested parties were given the opportunity to make their views known in writing and to request a hearing within the time limit set out in the notice of initiation. B. WITHDRAWAL OF THE COMPLAINT AND TERMINATION OF THE PROCEEDING (6) By a letter of 6 April 1998 to the Commission, Cefic formally withdrew its complaint concerning imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide originating in the People's Republic of China citing changed circumstances as regards the Community industry having occurred after the lodging of the complaint. In particular, the complainant submitted that the situation of the sole Community producer had changed in the course of the investigation, mitigating the effect of the allegedly dumped imports. (7) In accordance with Article 9(1) of the Council Regulation, (EC) No 384/96 when the complainant withdraws its complaint the proceeding may be terminated unless such termination would not be in the Community interest. The Commission considered that the present investigation has not brought to light any considerations of Community interest which would be against the termination of the proceeding. (8) Interested parties were informed of the Commission's intention to terminate the proceeding and were given the opportunity to comment. No comments were received indicating that such termination would not be in the Community interest. (9) Therefore the Commission has concluded that the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of thiourea dioxide originating in the People's Republic of China should be terminated without the imposition of measures,

32000R1659

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1659/2000 of 26 July 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1659/2000 of 26 July 2000 amending Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal(1), and in particular Articles 29(2) and 33(12) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 7 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector(2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1439/2000(3), derogates from Article 5(1) of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products(4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1127/1999(5), by setting at EUR 60 the amount below which no licence is required for products for which no refund has been claimed. For the sake of simplification it is necessary to convert that amount into head for live bovines and into tonnes for other products. (2) Article 8(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 lays down a period of validity of 75 days for export licences with advance fixing of the refund for pure-bred breeding animals falling within CN code 0102 10 and a period of four months plus the current month for licences issued under the procedure referred to in Article 44 of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88. Experience has shown that those periods are too brief and that they should be extended to five months plus the current month. At the same time, there should accordingly be a derogation increasing from 21 to 90 days the time limit referred to in Article 44(5) of Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 within which the exporter must inform the agency issuing the licence of the result of a tendering procedure opened in a third country. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

31999R1953

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1953/1999 of 13 September 1999 prohibiting fishing for monkfish by vessels flying the flag of Belgium

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1953/1999 of 13 September 1999 prohibiting fishing for monkfish by vessels flying the flag of Belgium THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2847/93 of 12 October 1993 establishing a control system applicable to the common fisheries policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2846/98(2), and in particular Article 21(3) thereof, (1) Whereas Council Regulation (EC) No 48/1999 of 18 December 1998 fixing, for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, the total allowable catches for 1999 and certain conditions under which they may be fished(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1619/1999(4), lays down quotas for monkfish for 1999; (2) Whereas, in order to ensure compliance with the provisions relating to the quantity limits on catches of stocks subject to quotas, the Commission must fix the date by which catches made by vessels flying the flag of a Member State are deemed to have exhausted the quota allocated; (3) Whereas, according to the information received by the Commission, catches of monkfish in the waters of ICES division VIIIa,b,d,e by vessels flying the flay of Belgium or registered in Belgium have exhausted the quota allocated for 1999; whereas Belgium prohibited fishing for this stock from 19 August 1999; whereas this date should be adopted in this Regulation also,

31999D0350

1999/350/EC: Commission Decision of 4 May 1999 excluding from Community financing certain expenditure incurred by the United Kingdom under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (notified under document number C(1999) 1076) (Only the English text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 4 May 1999 excluding from Community financing certain expenditure incurred by the United Kingdom under the Guarantee Section of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) (notified under document number C(1999) 1076) (Only the English text is authentic) (1999/350/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 of 21 April 1970 on the financing of the common agricultural policy(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1287/95(2), and in particular Article 5(2)(c) thereof, After consulting the Fund Committee, (1) Whereas, under Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, the Commission, after consulting the Fund Committee, decides on the expenditure to be excluded from Community financing where it establishes that it has not been effected according to Community rules; (2) Whereas, under Article 5(2)(c) of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 and Article 8(1) and (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1663/95 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 729/70 regarding the procedure for the clearance of the accounts of the EAGGF Guarantee Section(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 896/97(4), the Commission has made the necessary inspections, notified its findings to the United Kingdom, taken note of the latter's comments, initiated bilateral discussions in an effort to come to an agreement with the United Kingdom and formally communicated its findings to it, referring to Commission Decision 94/442/EC setting up a conciliation procedure in the context of the clearance of the accounts of the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF) Guarantee Section(5); (3) Whereas the Member State made a request for conciliation; whereas the report delivered on completion of the conciliation procedure was examined by the Commission; (4) Whereas, under Articles 2 and 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 729/70, financing may be provided only for export refunds on products exported to third countries and action designed to stabilize the agricultural markets, granted or undertaken respectively in accordance with the Community rules on the common organisation of the agricultural markets; (5) Whereas, in the light of the inspections carried out, the outcome of the bilateral discussions and the conciliation procedure, part of the expenditure declared by the United Kingdom does not fulfil these requirements and cannot be financed under the EAGGF Guarantee Section; (6) Whereas the amount found not to be chargeable to the EAGGF Guarantee Section is shown in this Decision; whereas it does not concern expenditure incurred prior to the 24-month period preceding the Commission's written notification to the United Kingdom of the findings of the inspections; (7) Whereas, in the case covered by this Decision, the evaluation of the amount to be excluded from Community financing on grounds of non-compliance with the Community rules was communicated by the Commission to the Member States in the Summary Report on the enquiry into the application of the Over Thirty Month Scheme in the United Kingdom; (8) Whereas this Decision is without prejudice to any further financial consequences which may be applied at a later stage to expenditure declared in relation to the "Over Thirty Month Scheme" in view of the reserve stated in the above mentioned Summary Report and in view of the delay in destruction of material; (9) Whereas this Decision is without prejudice to any financial consequences drawn by the Commission from judgements of the Court of Justice in cases pending on the date of this Decision and relating to matters covered by this Decision,

32005R1355

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1355/2005 of 18 August 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

19.8.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 214/1 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1355/2005 of 18 August 2005 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto. (2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,

31993R1372

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1372/93 of 1 June 1993 on measures adjusting certain sectors of the Portuguese food industry

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1372/93 of 1 June 1993 on measures adjusting certain sectors of the Portuguese food industry THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty etablishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Whereas the internal market presupposes the elimination of obstacles to trade, not only between the Member States of the Community in its composition as at 31 December 1985 but also, as far as possible, between these Member States and the new Member States; Whereas, in this context, the majority of transitional mechanisms for Portuguese accession have been demobilized before the time limit provided for in the Act of Accession; whereas for certain sectors of the Portuguese food industry, whose structures are still weak, this demobilization represents a considerable challenge in view of the increased competition from the other Member States and third countries; whereas, therefore, the adjustment of these sectors should be encouraged with a view to making it possible to modernized them; whereas, to this end, it is appropriate to grant businesses in these sectors an aid in terms of capacities established on the basis of the amount produced during a historic reference period, the amount of which is to be determined by the Portuguese authorities, to be gradually reduced over three years,

31986L0529

Council Directive 86/529/EEC of 3 November 1986 on the adoption of common technical specifications of the MAC/packet family of standards for direct satellite television broadcasting

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 3 November 1986 on the adoption of common technical specifications of the MAC/packet family of standards for direct satellite television broadcasting (86/529/EEC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas, in the near future, satellites for direct television broadcasting will be brought into service by several European countries and subsequently new television sets corresponding to public needs will be introduced by the manufacturers; Whereas the use of common technical specifications for direct satellite broadcasting of television programmes and possibly for their redistribution by cable is necessary in order to attain the objectives set out hereafter; Whereas the implementation of common technical specifications simplifies the broadcasting of television programmes in all countries of the Community and makes a significant contribution to European unification and to the development of a true European identity; Whereas the technical capability to transmit simultaneously on several sound channels opens the way to truly pan-European multilingual television programmes; Whereas the implementation of common technical specifications leads to the creation of a large unified market, on which products will be freely exchanged without any technical barriers, which will be of great economic benefit for the European consumer electronics industry as regards its competitiveness; Whereas it is indispensable that a guarantee be given to manufacturers and operators in respect of their investments and supplies, by the application of common technical standards at Community level; Whereas the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and the European manufacturers of the relevant branch represented by their associations have perfected and published technical specifications forming part of the MAC/packet family for the direct television breoadcasting and the redistribution of programmes by cable; whereas these specifications have been confirmed at international level by the International Radio Consultative Committee (CCIR); Whereas the MAC/packet family now includes: - for direct satellite broadcasting: the system C-MAC/packet and the system D2-MAC/packet with frequency modulation, - for cable distribution: the system D-MAC/packet and the system D2-MAC/packet; Whereas these systems are very largely compatible with each other on the operational level; Whereas these systems make it possible to meet the service and economic requirements in the different national contexts; Whereas, in view of the foreseeable technical progress in this sector, account should now be taken of any subsequent developments of the existing systems and provision made for an eventual review of this Directive,

31995R0893

Commission Regulation (EC) No 893/95 of 24 April 1995 providing for the grant of compensation to producers' organizations in respect of tuna delivered to the canning industry during the period 1 April to 30 June 1994

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 893/95 of 24 April 1995 providing for the grant of compensation to producers' organizations in respect of tuna delivered to the canning industry during the period 1 April to 30 June 1994 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 of 17 December 1992 on the common organization of the market in fishery and aquaculture products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3318/94 (2), and in particular Article 18 (8) thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 of 28 December 1992 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 150/95 of 30 January 1995 (4), and in particular Articles 12 and 13 (1) thereof, Whereas the compensation referred to in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 is granted, under certain conditions, to Community tuna producers' organizations in respect of quantities of tuna delivered to the canning industry during the calendar quarter for which prices were recorded, where both the average quarterly price recorded on the Community market and the free-at-frontier price plus any applicable countervailing charge are lower than 93 % of the Community producer price for the product in question; Whereas examination of the situation of the Community market has shown that for two species of the product in question, for the period 1 April to 30 June 1994, both the average quarterly market price and the free-at-frontier price referred to in Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 were lower than 93 % of the Community producer price in force as laid down in Commission Regulation (EC) No 281/94 of 8 February 1994 adjusting the prices fixed in ecus in the fishery products sector for the 1994 fishing year as a result of the monetary realignments (5); Whereas the quantities eligible for compensation, within the meaning of Article 18 (2) of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92, may not under any circumstances exceed, for the quarter concerned, the limits laid down in paragraph 4 of that Article; Whereas during the quarter concerned the quantities sold and delivered to the canning industry established in Community customs territory were higher overall than 62,8 % of the quantities of tuna used by the industry during the same quarter and, for yellowfin tuna weighing more than 10 kg, more than 110 % of those sold and delivered during the same quarter of the fishing years 1984 to 1986; whereas since these quantities exceed the limit set by the first indent of Article 18 (4) of Regulation (EEC) No 3759/92 for bigeye tuna and by the third indent of that Article for yellowfin tuna weighing over 10 kg, the total quantities of those products eligible for compensation should therefore be limited and allocated between the producers' organizations concerned in proportion to their respective outputs during the same quarter of the 1984 to 1986 fishing years; Whereas the granting of compensation for the product in question should therefore be decided for the period 1 April to 30 June 1994; Whereas Article 9 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2381/89 (6) stipulates that the agricultural conversion rate applicable to the compensatory allowance for tuna for canning shall be that in force on the day the product is sold; whereas the agricultural conversion rate for the period 1 October to 31 December 1993 is, pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1209/93 (7), affected by a correcting factor of 1,207509; whereas this must be taken into account in the compensation rate set; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fishery Products,

31990R1327

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1327/90 of 14 May 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 on the granting, for the 1988/89 to 1995/96 wine years, of permanent abandonment premiums in respect of wine-growing areas

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) N° 1327/90 of 14 May 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 on the granting, for the 1988/89 to 1995/96 wine years, of permanent abandonment premiums in respect of wine-growing areas THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1), Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3), Whereas Article 14 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 (4) provides that 70 % of expenditure borne by the Member States in granting abandonment premiums is to be reimbursed by the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund; whereas up till now, 50 % of that reimbursement comes from the Guarantee Section and 50 % from the Guidance Section; whereas the rules for apportioning the burden between the Guidance and Guarantee Sections for the following period need to be revised; Whereas the first period of application of the measures laid down in Regulation (EEC) No 1442/88 shows that the existing financing mechanism does not enable premiums to be paid quickly to wine-growers since it is difficult to provide the paying agencies in the Member States with the necessary sums, which leads to considerable delays; whereas, under these circumstances, abandonment premiums lose their attraction to a large extent for producers and the aim of restoring balance to the market by this means is jeopardized, particularly as the most recent information regarding the consumption of wine is hardly encouraging; whereas everything should be done to ensure that the anticipated results are realized in order to avoid massive intervention to absorb the surplus and from 1 January 1990 premiums for the permanent abandonment of wine-growing areas should be deemed intervention intended to stabilize the agricultural markets,

32009R0295

Commission Regulation (EC) No 295/2009 of 18 March 2009 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature

9.4.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 95/7 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 295/2009 of 18 March 2009 concerning the classification of certain goods in the Combined Nomenclature THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), and in particular Article 9(1)(a) thereof, Whereas: (1) In order to ensure uniform application of the Combined Nomenclature annexed to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation. (2) Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has laid down the general rules for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature. Those rules apply also to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods. (3) Pursuant to those general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table set out in the Annex should be classified under the CN code indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3 of that table. (4) It is appropriate to provide that binding tariff information which has been issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the Combined Nomenclature but which is not in accordance with this Regulation can, for a period of three months, continue to be invoked by the holder, under Article 12(6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (2). (5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Customs Code Committee,

31994R3124

Commission Regulation (EC) No 3124/94 of 20 December 1994 laying down specific rules for the transfer of the rights to the supplement to the compensatory payment for the production of durum wheat in Portugal

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 3124/94 of 20 December 1994 laying down specific rules for the transfer of the rights to the supplement to the compensatory payment for the production of durum wheat in Portugal THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 of 30 June 1992 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3116/94 (2), and in particular Article 12 thereof, Whereas Article 4 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1765/92 provides for the grant of supplements to the compensatory payments for the production of durum wheat in Portugal, up to a ceiling of 35 000 ha; Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3653/90 of 11 December 1990 introducing transitional measures governing the organization of the market in cereals and rice in Portugal (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 738/93 (4), introduces a specific degressive aid scheme for Portuguese producers of common wheat and other cereals; whereas the existence in Portugal of such an aid scheme may cause some Portuguese producers of durum wheat to make insufficient use of their rights, with the result that the ceiling of 35 000 ha granted to Portugal is not fully exploited; whereas, under the circumstances, the rules governing the transfer of entitlement to the supplement to the compensatory payment for durum wheat as provided for by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2780/92 of 24 September 1992 on the conditions for the grant of compensatory payments under the support system for producers of certain arable crops (5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2246/94 (6), should be temporarily relaxed; Whereas the Joint Management Committee for Cereals, Oils and Fats and Dried Fodder has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,

32007R1062

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1062/2007 of 14 September 2007 providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to certain processed products and cereal-based compound feedingstuffs

15.9.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 242/19 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1062/2007 of 14 September 2007 providing for the rejection of applications for export licences in relation to certain processed products and cereal-based compound feedingstuffs THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1342/2003 of 28 July 2003 laying down special detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences for cereals and rice (2), and in particular Article 8(1) thereof, Whereas: The quantity covered by applications for advance fixing of refunds on potato starch and maize-based products is of great importance and could give rise to speculation. It has therefore been decided to reject all applications for export licences of such products made on 13 September 2007,

32000R1209

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1209/2000 of 8 June 2000 determining procedures for effecting the communications prescribed under Article 41 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1209/2000 of 8 June 2000 determining procedures for effecting the communications prescribed under Article 41 of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, and in particular Article 41, Having regard to the provisions of the Council Regulation (Euratom) No 2587/1999 of 2 December 1999(1), defining the investment project(s) to be communicated to the Commission in pursuance of Article 41 of the Treaty, Whereas: It is the responsibility of the Commission, to the extent necessary for the fulfilment of the task devolving on it under Chapter IV of the Treaty, to determine procedure for carrying out the obligation imposed on persons and undertakings by Article 41 to communicate investment projects relating to new installations and also to replacements or conversions which fulfil the critera as to type and size laid down by the Council,

31988D0099

88/99/EEC: Commission Decision of 12 January 1988 approving a second programme for the seed sector in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 (Only the Dutch text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 12 January 1988 approving a second programme for the seed sector in the Netherlands pursuant to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 (Only the Dutch text is authentic) (88/99/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 of 15 February 1977 on common measures to improve the conditions under which agricultural and fishery products are processed and marketed (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 560/87 (2), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Whereas on 27 March 1987 the Netherlands Government forwarded a second programme following on the programme approved by the Commission Decision of 30 November 1983 (3) for the seed sector in the Netherlands, and supplied additional information on 17 July 1987; Whereas the aims of the second programme are to modernize, rationalize and extend the reception, cleaning, drying and storage facilities for seed harvested within the scope of the programme and to modernize and extend the existing buildings so as to consolidate the competitiveness of the sector and upgrade its products; whereas it therefore constitutes a programme within the meaning of Article 2 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77; Whereas the second programme contains sufficient details as referred to in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 355/77 to show that the objectives of Article 1 of that Regulation may be achieved in the seed sector in the Netherlands; whereas the time limit laid down for the implementation of the programme does not exceed the period fixed in Article 3 (1) (g) of that Regulation; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Structures,

32001R1491

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1491/2001 of 19 July 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 943/2001

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1491/2001 of 19 July 2001 fixing the maximum export refund on common wheat in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 943/2001 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2), Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 602/2001(4), and in particular Article 4 thereof, Whereas: (1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of common wheat to all third countries except for Poland was opened pursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No 943/2001(5). (2) Article 7 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 provides that the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to fix a maximum export refund taking account of the criteria referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95. In that case a contract is awarded to any tenderer whose bid is equal to or lower than the maximum refund. (3) The application of the abovementioned criteria to the current market situation for the cereal in question results in the maximum export refund being fixed at the amount specified in Article 1. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31996L0078

Commission Directive 96/78/EC of 6 December 1996 amending certain Annexes to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 96/78/EC of 6 December 1996 amending certain Annexes to Council Directive 77/93/EEC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (1), as last amended by Commission Directive 96/14/EC (2), and in particular Article 13, second subparagraph, fourth indent thereof, Whereas measures should be taken to protect the Community against Tilletia indica Mitra, which hitherto has not been known to occur in the Community; Whereas these measures should include provisions in respect of seeds and grain of the genera Triticum, Secale and X Triticosecale originating in third countries where Tilletia indica Mitra is known to occur; Whereas therefore the relevant Annexes to Directive 77/93/EEC should be amended accordingly; Whereas the measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plant Health,

31998D0032

98/32/EC: Commission Decision of 28 November 1997 approving the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis for 1998 presented by Greece and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Greek text is authentic)

COMMISSION DECISION of 28 November 1997 approving the programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis for 1998 presented by Greece and fixing the level of the Community's financial contribution (Only the Greek text is authentic) (98/32/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Decision 90/424/EEC of 26 June 1990 on expenditure in the veterinary field (1), as last amended by Decision 94/370/EC (2), and in particular Article 24 thereof, Whereas Decision 90/424/EEC provides for the possibility of financial participation by the Community in the eradication and surveillance of bovine brucellosis; Whereas by letter, Greece has submitted a programme for the eradication of bovine brucellosis; Whereas after examination of the programme it was found to comply with all Community criteria relating to the eradication of the disease in conformity with Council Decision 90/638/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down Community criteria for the eradication and monitoring of certain animal diseases (3), as amended by Directive 92/65/EEC (4); Whereas this programme appears on the priority list of programmes for the eradication and surveillance of animal diseases which can benefit from financial participation from the Community in 1998 and which was established by Commission Decision 97/681/EC (5); Whereas in the light of the importance of the programme for the achievement of Community objectives in the field of animal health, it is appropriate to fix the financial participation of the Community at 50 % of the costs incurred by Greece up to a maximum of ECU 700 000; Whereas a financial contribution from the Community shall be granted in so far as the actions provided for are carried out and provided that the authorities furnish all the necessary information within the time limits provided for; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

32003R1749

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1749/2003 of 2 October 2003 reducing, for the 2003/04 marketing year, the amount of aid to producers of certain citrus fruits following an overrun of the processing threshold in certain Member States

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1749/2003 of 2 October 2003 reducing, for the 2003/04 marketing year, the amount of aid to producers of certain citrus fruits following an overrun of the processing threshold in certain Member States THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 of 28 October 1996 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1933/2001(2), and in particular Article 6 thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 5(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 establishes a Community processing threshold for certain citrus fruits, distributed among the Member States in accordance with Annex II thereto. Article 5(2) provides that when this threshold is overrun the amounts of aid indicated in Annex I thereto are to be reduced in each Member State in which the threshold has been overrun. The overrun of the processing threshold is assessed on the basis of the average quantities processed under the aid scheme during the three marketing years preceding the marketing year for which the aid is to be fixed, or during an equivalent period. (2) The Member States have communicated the quantities of oranges processed under the aid scheme in accordance with Article 23(1)(c) of Commission Regulation (EC) No 1092/2001 of 30 May 2001 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 introducing a Community aid scheme for producers of certain citrus fruits(3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 350/2002(4). Based on this information, it has been established that the Community processing threshold has been overrun by 101966 tonnes. Within that overrun, Italy has overrun its threshold. The amounts of aid for oranges indicated in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2003/04 marketing year must therefore be reduced by 14,93 % in Italy. (3) The Member States have communicated the quantities of grapefruit and pomelos processed under the aid scheme in accordance with Article 23(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1092/2001. Based on this information, it has been established that the Community processing threshold has been overrun by 2286 tonnes. Within that overrun, Greece, Spain, France and Italy have overrun their thresholds. The amounts of aid for grapefruit and pomelos indicated in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 2202/96 for the 2003/04 marketing year must therefore be reduced by 19,83 % in Greece, 54,14 % in Spain, 26,74 % in France and 33,29 % in Italy. (4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

31991R1550

Council Regulation (EEC) No 1550/91 of 3 June 1991 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for apricot pulp originating in Turkey (1991/92)

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1550/91 of 3 June 1991 opening and providing for the administration of a Community tariff quota for apricot pulp originating in Turkey (1991/92) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas the Annex to Council Regulation (EEC) No 4115/86 of 22 December 1986 on import into the Community of agricultural products originating in Turkey (1), provides for the opening by the Community of an annual Community tariff quota of 90 tonnes at zero duty for apricot pulp originating in Turkey; whereas such a quota has been opened for the period up to 30 June 1991 by Regulation (EEC) No 726/90 (2); whereas the tariff quota in question should therefore be opened for the abovementioned volume for the period 1 July 1991 to 30 June 1992; Whereas the Council has adopted Regulation (EEC) No 1059/88 of 28 March 1988 laying down the arrangements applicable to Greece's trade with Turkey (3); whereas the Council has also adopted Regulation (EEC) No 2573/87 of 11 August 1987 laying down the arrangements for trade between Spain and Portugal on the one hand and Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia and Turkey on the other (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 4162/87 (5); Whereas equal and continuous access to the quota should be ensured for all Community importers and the rates laid down for the quota should be applied consistently to all imports of the product in question into all the Member States until the quota is exhausted; whereas it is appropriate to take the necessary measures to ensure efficient Community administration of this tariff quota while offering the Member States the opportunity to draw from the quota volume the necessary quantities corresponding to actual imports; whereas this method of administration requires close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission; Whereas, since the Kingdom of Belgium, the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg are united within and jointly represented by the Benelux Economic Union, any operation concerning the administration of the quota may be carried out by any one of its members,

31995R2841

Commission Regulation (EC) No 2841/95 of 8 December 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the poultrymeat sector

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2841/95 of 8 December 1995 amending Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 laying down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the poultrymeat sector THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2777/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in eggs (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden and by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Articles 3 (2) and 8 (12) thereof, Whereas Commission Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 (3), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2523/95 (4), lays down detailed rules for implementing the system of export licences in the egg sector; Whereas, in order to guarantee exporters equal access to export licences, the submission period for applications, running from Monday to Wednesday, should be extended by one day where those days are holidays for the competent authorities of a Member State; Whereas Regulation (EC) No 2838/95 (5) has modified the nomenclature for export refunds in the poultrymeat sector; whereas Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1372/95 should therefore be amended; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs,

32007R1577

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1577/2007 of 27 December 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application in 2008 of the import tariff quotas for baby beef products originating in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo

28.12.2007 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 344/1 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1577/2007 of 27 December 2007 laying down detailed rules for the application in 2008 of the import tariff quotas for ‘baby beef’ products originating in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1254/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 32(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 4(2) of Council Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 of 18 September 2000 introducing exceptional trade measures for countries and territories participating in or linked to the European Union's Stabilisation and Association process, amending Regulation (EC) No 2820/98, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 1763/1999 and (EC) No 6/2000 (2), provides for an annual preferential tariff quota of 1 500 tonnes of ‘baby beef’ products originating in Bosnia and Herzegovina and of 9 975 tonnes of ‘baby beef’ products originating in Montenegro and the customs territories of Serbia and Kosovo. (2) The Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part, approved by Council and Commission Decision 2005/40/EC, Euratom (3), the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, approved by Council and Commission Decision 2004/239/EC, Euratom (4) and the Interim Agreement with Montenegro, approved by Council Decision 2007/855/EC of 15 December 2007 on the conclusion of an Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters between the European Community, of the one part, and the Republic of Montenegro, of the other part (5), lay down annual preferential tariff quotas of ‘baby beef’ of 9 400 tonnes, 1 650 and 800 tonnes respectively. (3) Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 2248/2001 of 19 November 2001 on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the Republic of Croatia, of the other part and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Croatia (6) and Article 2 of Council Regulation (EC) No 153/2002 of 21 January 2002 on certain procedures for applying the Stabilisation and Association Agreement between the European Communities and their Member States, of the one part, and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, of the other part, and for applying the Interim Agreement between the European Community and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (7) provide that detailed rules for the implementation of concessions on ‘baby beef’ should be laid down. (4) For control purposes, Regulation (EC) No 2007/2000 makes imports under the quotas of ‘baby beef’ for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and Kosovo, subject to the presentation of a certificate of authenticity attesting that the goods originate from the issuing country and that they correspond exactly to the definition in Annex II to that Regulation. For the sake of harmonisation, imports under the quotas of ‘baby beef’ originating in Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro should also be made subject to the presentation of a certificate of authenticity attesting that the goods originate from the issuing country and that they correspond exactly to the definition in Annex III to the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Croatia or with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia or Annex II to the Interim Agreement with Montenegro respectively. A model should also be established for the certificates of authenticity and detailed rules laid down for their use. (5) Kosovo, as defined by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244 of 10 June 1999, is subject to an international civil administration by the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). There should therefore also be a specific certificate of authenticity for goods originating in the customs territory Kosovo. (6) The quotas concerned should be managed through the use of import licences. To this end, Commission Regulation (EC) No 1445/95 of 26 June 1995 on rules of application for import and export licences in the beef and veal sector and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 2377/80 (8) and Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000 of 9 June 2000 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (9) should be applicable subject to this Regulation. (7) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 of 31 August 2006 laying down common rules for the administration of import tariff quotas for agricultural products managed by a system of import licences (10) lays down in particular detailed provisions on applications for import licences, the status of applicants, the issue of licences and the notifications by the Member States to the Commission. That Regulation limits the period of validity of licences to the last day of the import tariff quota period. The provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1301/2006 should apply to import licences issued pursuant to this Regulation, without prejudice to additional conditions or derogations laid down in this Regulation. (8) In order to ensure proper management of imports of the products concerned, import licences should be issued subject to verification, in particular of entries on certificates of authenticity. (9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Beef and Veal,

31998D0527

98/527/EC, Euratom: Commission Decision of 24 July 1998 on the treatment for national accounts purposes of VAT fraud (the discrepancies between theoretical VAT receipts and actual VAT receipts) (notified under document number C(1998) 2202) (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 24 July 1998 on the treatment for national accounts purposes of VAT fraud (the discrepancies between theoretical VAT receipts and actual VAT receipts) (notified under document number C(1998) 2202) (Text with EEA relevance) (98/527/EC, Euratom) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community, Having regard to Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom, of 13 February 1989 on the harmonisation of the compilation of gross national product at market prices (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof, Whereas Commission Decision 94/168/EC, Euratom, of 22 February 1994 on measures to be taken for the implementation of Council Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom on the harmonization of the compilation of gross national product at market prices (2), relates in particular to tax evasion but does not explicitly describe how VAT evasion should be treated; whereas it is therefore appropriate to describe how such evasion should be treated; Whereas, in order to ensure the exhaustiveness of their GDP and GNP estimates in accordance with Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom, the Member States need to adjust those estimates so as to take VAT evasion into account; Whereas such adjustment relates to that component of the discrepancies between theoretical VAT receipts and actual VAT receipts which is attributable to evasion not involving the connivance of the buyer ('without complicity`); Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are compatible with the opinion of the committee set up by Article 6 of Directive 89/130/EEC, Euratom,

32004R1522

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1522/2004 of 26 August 2004 fixing the maximum export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 582/2004

27.8.2004 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 278/38 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1522/2004 of 26 August 2004 fixing the maximum export refund for skimmed milk powder in the framework of the standing invitation to tender provided for in Regulation (EC) No 582/2004 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1255/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in milk and milk products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 31(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 582/2004 of 26 March 2004 opening a standing invitation to tender for export refunds for skimmed milk powder (2) provides for a permanent tender. (2) Pursuant to Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 580/2004 of 26 March 2004 establishing a tender procedure concerning export refunds for certain milk products (3) and following an examination of the tenders submitted in response to the invitation to tender, it is appropriate to fix a maximum export refund for the tendering period ending on 25 August 2004. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

31986R0882

Council Regulation (EEC) No 882/86 of 24 March 1986 amending for the ninth time Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 882/86 of 24 March 1986 amending for the ninth time Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 of 27 June 1980 on the common organization of the market in sheepmeat and goatmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (2), and in particular Article 5 (9) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas, by Regulation (EEC) No 3523/85 amending for the sixth time Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 (1), the Council extended to goatmeat producers the premium scheme for sheepmeat producers, subject to certain conditions; whereas under Article 5 (9) of Regulation (EEC) No 1837/80 the premium will become payable in certain areas, to be determined, of Spain and Portugal should be the same as those for the other Member States, namely to restrict budget expenditure on the scheme to areas of the Community where goats are farmed in a similar way to that used for sheep, and to avoid encouraging milk production in areas where there is already a large surplus,

31986R4068

Council Regulation (EEC, Euratom, ECSC) No 4068/86 of 22 December 1986 adapting the representation and special-duty allowance for the President and members of the Commission and the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC, EURATOM, ECSC) No 4068/86 of 22 December 1986 adapting the representation and special-duty allowance for the President and members of the Commission and the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to Council Regulation No 422/67/EEC - No 5/67/Euratom of 25 July 1967 determining the emoluments of the President and members of the Commission and of the President, Judges, Advocates-General and Registrar of the Court of Justice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC, Euratom) No 3678/85 (2), and in particular Article 4 (4) thereof, Whereas the representation and special-duty allowances provided for under Article 4 (2) and (3) of Regulation No 422/67/EEC - No 5/67/Euratom should be increased,

31986R1790

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1790/86 of 10 June 1986 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2042/75 concerning the length of validity of export licences for cereal-based compound feedingstuffs for animals

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1790/86 of 10 June 1986 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 2042/75 concerning the length of validity of export licences for cereal-based compound feedingstuffs for animals THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1355/86 (2), and in particular Article 12 (2) thereof, Whereas Annex II to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2042/75 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3536/84 (4), fixes the period of validity of export licences for cereal-based compound feedingstuffs, among other products listed in Article 1 (d) of Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75, up to the end of the fourth month following that in which the licence was issued; Whereas Article 8 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2743/75 (5) as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2560/77 (6), states that when the export refund is fixed in advance it must be adjusted according to the threshold price for maize applicable on the date of export; whereas however this might lead to an advantageous position for exports after 30 June 1986 of compound feedingstuffs based on cereals other than maize and it is therefore necessary to limit the validity of licences for export of cereal-based compound feedingstuffs to the end of June 1986; Whereas this measure will make it possible to re-establish advance fixing of export licences for the products in question which was suspended by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1488/86 (7); Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

32001R1184

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1184/2001 of 15 June 2001 fixing export refunds on nuts

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1184/2001 of 15 June 2001 fixing export refunds on nuts THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables(1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 718/2001(2), and in particular Article 35(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 2190/96(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 298/2000(4), lays down detailed rules on export refunds on fruit and vegetables. (2) Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that, to the extent necessary for economically significant quantities of the products listed in that Article to be exported, the difference between the international market prices for those products and their prices in the Community may be covered by export refunds. (3) Article 35(4) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 provides that refunds must be fixed in the light of the existing situation or the outlook for fruit and vegetable prices on the Community market and supplies available on the one hand, and prices on the international market on the other hand. Account must also be taken of the costs referred to in Article 35(4)(b) of that Regulation and of the economic aspect of the exports planned. (4) Pursuant to Article 35(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, refunds are to be set with due regard to the limits resulting from agreements concluded in accordance with Article 300 of the Treaty. (5) In accordance with Article 35(5) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, prices on the Community market are to be established in the light of the most favourable prices from the export standpoint. International trade prices are to be established in the light of the prices referred to in the second subparagraph of that paragraph. (6) The international trade situation or the special requirements of certain markets may call for the refund on a given product to vary according to its destination. (7) Shelled almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts in shell can currently be exported in economically significant quantities. (8) Compared with other fruit and vegetables, nuts are relatively easy to store. Export refunds can accordingly be fixed for longer periods with a view to rational management of the arrangements. (9) The application of the abovementioned rules to the present and forecast market situation, and in particular to fruit and vegetable prices in the Community and international trade, gives the refund rates set out in the Annex hereto. (10) Pursuant to Article 35(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2200/96, the resources available should be used as efficiently as possible while avoiding discrimination between traders. Therefore, care should be taken not to disturb the trade flows previously induced by the refund arrangements. For those reasons and because of the seasonal nature of exports of fruit and vegetables, quotas should be fixed for each product. (11) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2849/2000(6), establishes an agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds. (12) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1291/2000(7) lays down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products. (13) Owing to the market situation, in order to make the most efficient use of the resources available and given the structure of Community exports, the most appropriate method should be selected for export refunds on certain products and certain destinations and consequently refunds under the A 1 and A 2 licence arrangements referred to in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 2190/96 should not be fixed simultaneously for the export period in question. (14) The quantities laid down for the various products should be distributed in accordance with the different systems for the grant of the refund, taking account in particular of their perishability. (15) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,

31996R0829

Commission Regulation (EC) No 829/96 of 6 May 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1727/92 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific arrangements for the supply of cereal products to the Azores and Madeira and establishing the forecast supply balance and Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 establishing a forecast balance for the supply to the Canary Islands of agricultural products covered by the specific measures provided for in Articles 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 829/96 of 6 May 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1727/92 laying down detailed rules for implementation of the specific arrangements for the supply of cereal products to the Azores and Madeira and establishing the forecast supply balance and Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 establishing a forecast balance for the supply to the Canary Islands of agricultural products covered by the specific measures provided for in Articles 2, 3, 4 and 5 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1600/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Azores and Madeira relating to certain agricultural products (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2537/95 (2), and in particular Article 10 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 of 15 June 1992 concerning specific measures for the Canary Islands with regard to certain agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2537/95, and in particular Article 3 (4) thereof, Whereas the forecast supply balances in cereals for the Azores and Madeira are established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1727/92 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2270/95 (5), and for the Canary Islands by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2883/94 (6), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2931/95 (7); whereas to meet the needs of these regions amendments must be made to these forecast supply balances; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

32014R1073

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1073/2014 of 9 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for common sole in VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Belgium

14.10.2014 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 296/13 COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1073/2014 of 9 October 2014 establishing a prohibition of fishing for common sole in VIIIa and VIIIb by vessels flying the flag of Belgium THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION , Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 of 20 November 2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy (1), and in particular Article 36(2) thereof, Whereas: (1) Council Regulation (EU) No 43/2014 (2), lays down quotas for 2014. (2) According to the information received by the Commission, catches of the stock referred to in the Annex to this Regulation by vessels flying the flag of or registered in the Member State referred to therein have exhausted the quota allocated for 2014. (3) It is therefore necessary to prohibit fishing activities for that stock,

31993R1667

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1667/93 of 29 June 1993 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1667/93 of 29 June 1993 amending Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 of 13 February 1993 on the common organization of the market in bananas (1), and in particular Article 20 thereof, Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 provides for specific arrangements for the importation into the Community of fresh bananas and for the discontinuation of the German quota authorizing the importation of bananas exempt from customs duty; whereas, therefore, Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1395/93 (3), should be adapted; Whereas Article 18 of Regulation (EEC) No 404/93 lays down the amounts to be levied on imports of fresh bananas into the Community; whereas those amounts expressed in ecus in a legal instrument relating to the common agricultural policy within the meaning of Article 1 (a) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 3813/92 on the unit of account and the conversion rates to be applied for the purposes of the common agricultural policy (4) are to be converted into national currency using the agricultural conversion rate laid down in Article 3 of that Regulation; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Bananas,

32005R0952

Commission Regulation (EC) No 952/2005 of 22 June 2005 setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices)

23.6.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 160/22 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 952/2005 of 22 June 2005 setting export refunds in the processed fruit and vegetable sector other than those granted on added sugar (provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts, certain orange juices) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products (1), and in particular the third subparagraph of Article 16(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EC) No 1429/95 (2) set implementing rules for export refunds on products processed from fruit and vegetables other than those granted for added sugar. (2) Article 16(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 states that to the extent necessary to permit exportation of economically significant quantities export refunds can be granted on the products listed at Article 1(2)(a) of that Regulation within the limits ensuing from agreements concluded in line with Article 300 of the Treaty. Article 18(4) of that Regulation provides that if the refund on the sugar incorporated in the products listed in Article 1(2)(b) is insufficient to allow exportation of these products the refund set in line with Article 17 thereof shall apply to them. (3) Article 16(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that it be ensured that trade flows that have already arisen as a result of granting of export refunds are not disturbed. For that reason the quantities should be set product by product using the agricultural product nomenclature for export refunds established by Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3846/87 (3). (4) Article 17(2) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when refunds are set account is taken of the existing situation and outlook for prices and availability on the Community market of products processed from fruit and vegetables and for international trade prices, of marketing and transport costs and of the economic aspects of the exportation envisaged. (5) Article 17(3) of Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 requires that when prices on the Community market are determined account is taken of the prices that are most favourable from the point of view of exportation. (6) The international trade situation or specific requirements of certain markets may make it necessary to differentiate the refund on a given product by destination. (7) Economically significant exports can at present be made of provisionally preserved cherries, peeled tomatoes, sugar-preserved cherries, prepared hazelnuts and certain orange juices. (8) Export refund rates and quantities should therefore be set for these products. (9) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Products Processed from Fruit and Vegetables,

31999D0645

1999/645/EC: Commission Decision of 15 September 1999 on a common technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for TETRA access to emergency services (notified under document number C(1999) 2987) (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 15 September 1999 on a common technical Regulation for the attachment requirements for TETRA access to emergency services (notified under document number C(1999) 2987) (Text with EEA relevance) (1999/645/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Directive 98/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 February 1998 relating to telecommunications terminal equipment and satellite earth station equipment, including the mutual recognition of their conformity(1), and in particular Article 7(2), second indent, thereof, (1) Whereas the Commission has adopted the measure identifying the type of terminal equipment for which a common technical regulation is required, as well as the associated scope statement according to Article 7(2), first indent; (2) Whereas the corresponding harmonised standards, or parts thereof, implementing the essential requirements which are to be transformed into common technical regulations should be adopted; (3) Whereas in order to ensure continuity of access to markets for manufacturers, it is necessary to allow for transitional arrangements regarding equipment approved according to national type-approval regulations; (4) Whereas the proposal has been submitted to the Committee (ACTE), according to Article 29(2); (5) Whereas the common technical regulation to be adopted in this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of ACTE,

32005R1640

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1640/2005 of 6 October 2005 fixing the maximum export refund on oats in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005

7.10.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 261/26 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1640/2005 of 6 October 2005 fixing the maximum export refund on oats in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005 THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1), and in particular Article 7 thereof, Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals (2), and in particular Article 7 thereof, Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005 of 2 September 2005 on a special intervention measure for oats in Finland and Sweden for the 2005/2006 marketing year (3), Whereas: (1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland or Sweden to all third countries with the exception of Bulgaria, Norway, Romania and Switzerland was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1438/2005. (2) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should be fixed. (3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

32009D0291

2009/291/EC: Commission Decision of 20 March 2009 concerning the draft Regulations from Ireland on the labelling of country of origin of poultrymeat, pigmeat and sheepmeat (notified under document number C(2009) 1931) (Text with EEA relevance)

25.3.2009 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 79/42 COMMISSION DECISION of 20 March 2009 concerning the draft Regulations from Ireland on the labelling of country of origin of poultrymeat, pigmeat and sheepmeat (notified under document number C(2009) 1931) (Only the English text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (2009/291/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 March 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs (1), last amended by Directive 2003/89/EC (2), and in particular Articles 19 and 20 thereof, Whereas: (1) In accordance with the procedure provided for in the second paragraph of Article 19, Directive 2000/13/EC, the Irish authorities notified the Commission on 25 June 2008 of a draft Health Regulations concerning the mandatory labelling of the country of origin of poultrymeat, pigmeat and sheepmeat. (2) The draft Regulations require all poultrymeat, pigmeat and sheepmeat, and foods containing at least 70 % by weight of these meats to be labelled to indicate their country of origin in clear legible type in Irish and/or English language. ‘Origin’ is defined as the country in which the animal was reared for most of its life and, if different, the country where it was slaughtered. (3) Directive 2000/13/EC harmonises the rules governing the labelling of foodstuffs by making provision for, on the one hand, harmonisation of certain national provisions and, secondly, arrangements for non-harmonised national provisions. The scope of harmonisation is defined in Article 3(1), which lists all the particulars that are compulsory on the labelling of foodstuffs ‘in accordance with Articles 4 to 17 and subject to the exceptions contained therein’. Furthermore, Article 4(2) provides that other particulars in addition to those listed in Article 3(1) may be required, in the case of specified foodstuffs, by Community provisions or, in their absence, by national provisions. (4) Article 18(2) of Directive 2000/13/EC allows the adoption of non-harmonised national provisions if they are justified on one of the grounds listed therein, including, inter alia, the prevention of fraud and the protection of public health, and provided they are not of such a nature as to impede application of the definitions and rules laid down by Directive 2000/13/EC; therefore where draft national labelling provisions have been proposed in a Member State, it is necessary to examine their compatibility with the above-mentioned requirements and the provisions of the Treaty establishing the European Community. (5) In accordance with Article 3(1) point 8 of Directive 2000/13/EC the indication of the place of origin or provenance is mandatory ‘where failure to give such particulars might mislead the consumer to a material degree as to the true origin or provenance of the foodstuff’. This provision, by providing an obligation to indicate the origin or the provenance of a food where other indications on the label of a given product could imply that such product comes from a different origin, provides an appropriate mechanism to counter the risk of consumers being misled. (6) In the case of poultrymeat, pigmeat and sheepmeat, the grounds presented by the Irish authorities do not allow for the conclusion that Irish consumers might, as a general rule, erroneously think that the products concerned come from a certain place. (7) Ireland has not provided any evidence that the draft Regulations are necessary to attain one of the objectives of the above-mentioned Article 18 or that the obstacle thus created is proportionate. It mentions only the aim of informing consumers on the origin of the products concerned. This ground alone is not sufficient to justify the draft Regulations. (8) In light of these observations, the Commission has delivered a negative opinion pursuant to Article 19, third paragraph of Directive 2000/13/EC. (9) The Irish authorities should accordingly be requested not to adopt the draft Regulations in question. (10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in line with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

32008D0409

2008/409/EC: Commission Decision of 17 April 2008 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances allowed for essential uses in the Community in 2008 under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2008) 1403) (Text with EEA relevance)

4.6.2008 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 144/55 COMMISSION DECISION of 17 April 2008 on the allocation of quantities of controlled substances allowed for essential uses in the Community in 2008 under Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council (notified under document number C(2008) 1403) (Only the Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, French, German, Italian, Slovenian and Spanish texts are authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (2008/409/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (1), and in particular Article 3(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) The Community has already phased out the production and consumption of chlorofluorocarbons, other fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, hydrobromofluorocarbon and bromochloromethane. (2) Each year the Commission is required to determine essential uses for these controlled substances, the quantities that may be used and the companies that may use them. (3) Decision IV/25 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, hereinafter ‘the Montreal Protocol’, sets out the criteria used by the Commission for determining any essential uses and authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential uses of controlled substances in each Party. (4) Decision XIX/13 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production in the European Community of 200 tonnes of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in 2008 for the manufacturing and use of Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs) qualifying for essential uses of CFCs as defined in Decision IV/25. (5) Decision XIX/18 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption necessary to satisfy essential uses of controlled substances listed in Annexes A, B and C (Group II and III substances) of the Montreal Protocol for laboratory and analytical uses as listed in Annex IV to the report of the Seventh Meeting of the Parties, subject to the conditions set out in Annex II to the report of the Sixth Meeting of the Parties, as well as Decisions VII/11, XI/15 and XV/5 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Decision XVII/10 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol authorises the production and consumption of the controlled substance listed in Annex E of the Montreal Protocol necessary to satisfy laboratory and analytical uses of methyl bromide. (6) Pursuant to paragraph 3 of Decision XII/2 of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on measures to facilitate the transition to chlorofluorocarbon-free MDIs, all Member States have notified (2) the United Nations Environment Programme the active ingredients for which chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are no longer essential for the manufacture of CFC-MDIs for placing on the market of the European Community. (7) Article 4(4)(i)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 prevents CFCs from being used and placed on the market unless they are considered essential under the conditions described in Article 3(1) of that Regulation. These non-essentiality determinations have therefore reduced the demand for CFCs used in MDIs that are placed on the market of the European Community. In addition, Article 4(6) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 prevents CFC-MDI products being imported and placed on the market unless the CFCs in these products are considered essential under the conditions described in Article 3(1). (8) The Commission has published a Notice (3) on the 18 July 2007 to those companies in the Community of 27 Member States that request consideration by the Commission for the use of controlled substances for essential uses in the Community in 2008 and has received declarations on intended essential uses of controlled substances for 2008. (9) For the purpose of ensuring that interested companies and operators may continue to benefit in due time from the licensing system, it is appropriate that the present decision shall apply from 1 January 2008. (10) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee established by Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000,

32006R1615

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1615/2006 of 27 October 2006 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid

28.10.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 299/21 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1615/2006 of 27 October 2006 fixing the refunds applicable to cereal and rice sector products supplied as Community and national food aid THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in cereals (1) and in particular Article 13(3) thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 of 29 September 2003 on the common organisation of the market in rice (2) and in particular Article 14(3) thereof, Whereas: (1) Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2681/74 of 21 October 1974 on Community financing of expenditure incurred in respect of the supply of agricultural products as food aid (3) lays down that the portion of the expenditure corresponding to the export refunds on the products in question fixed under Community rules is to be charged to the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund, Guarantee Section. (2) In order to make it easier to draw up and manage the budget for Community food aid actions and to enable the Member States to know the extent of Community participation in the financing of national food aid actions, the level of the refunds granted for these actions should be determined. (3) The general and implementing rules provided for in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1784/2003 and in Article 13 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003 on export refunds are applicable mutatis mutandis to the abovementioned operations. (4) The specific criteria to be used for calculating the export refund on rice are set out in Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 1785/2003. (5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31990R0920

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 920/90 of 10 April 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1738/89 laying down detailed rules on production aid for durum wheat

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 920/90 of 10 April 1990 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1738/89 laying down detailed rules on production aid for durum wheat THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 201/90 (2), and in particular Article 10 (5) thereof, Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 3103/76 of 16 December 1976 on aid for durum wheat (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1216/89 (4), lays down general rules on aid for durum wheat; Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1738/89 (5) lays down detailed rules on production aid for durum wheat and in particular the percentage of aid applications to be checked by the Member States; whereas experience has shown that the percentages laid down may in certain cases prove very difficult to observe; whereas the minimum number of checks to be conducted should therefore be reduced; Whereas, moreover, production aid for durum wheat was introduced in the region of Thrace in Greece from the 1989/90 marketing year; whereas the aid granted in Spain is less than that applying in the rest of the Community; whereas in that Member State the level of aid is to be adjusted in line with the level in the Community during the 1992/93 marketing year; whereas that situation logically implies an increase in areas sown in the regions concerned; whereas this should be taken into account when Regulation (EEC) No 1738/89 is applied; Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,

31990R1632

Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1632/90 of 15 June 1990 re-establishing the levying of customs duties applicable to third countries on certain products originating in Yugoslavia

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1632/90 of 15 June 1990 re-establishing the levying of customs duties applicable to third countries on certain products originating in Yugoslavia THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to the Cooperation Agreement between the European Economic Community and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1), and in particular Protocol 1 thereto, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3606/89 of 20 November 1989 establishing ceilings and Community surveillance for imports of certain products originating in Yugoslavia (1990) (2), and in particular Article 1 thereof, Whereas the abovementioned Protocol 1 and Article 15 of the Cooperation Agreement provide that the products listed in the Annex hereto are imported exempt of customs duty into the Community, subject to the ceiling shown in the Annex hereto, above which the customs duties applicable to third countries may be re-established; Whereas imports into the Community of those products, originating in Yugoslavia, have reached that ceiling; whereas the situation on the Community market requires that customs duties applicable to third countries on the products in question be re-established,

32006R0907

Commission Regulation (EC) No 907/2006 of 20 June 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents, in order to adapt Annexes III and VII thereto (Text with EEA relevance)

21.6.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 168/5 COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 907/2006 of 20 June 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council on detergents, in order to adapt Annexes III and VII thereto (Text with EEA relevance) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES , Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on detergents (1), and in particular Article 13(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 ensures the free circulation of detergents on the internal market while at the same time providing a high level of protection to the environment and to human health by laying down rules for the ultimate biodegradation of surfactants for detergents, and for the labelling of detergent ingredients. (2) Some of the methods laid down in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004, e.g. the ISO 14593 reference method, are also applicable for testing substances that are poorly-soluble in water, if adequate dispersion of the substance is ensured. More guidance for testing poorly-soluble substances is given in ISO 10634. However, an additional test method should be introduced for use with surfactants that are poorly-soluble in water. The additional test method proposed is ISO standard 10708:1997 ‘Water quality — Evaluation in an aqueous medium of the ultimate aerobic biodegradability of organic compounds’. The Scientific Committee on Health and Environmental Risks (SCHER) concluded that ISO 10708 is of an equivalent standard to the test methods already included in Annex III to that Regulation and was in favour of its use. (3) To ensure a high level of health protection, information concerning detergent composition needs to be made more easily available to the general public. The address of a website should therefore be provided on the packaging of the detergent from which the list of ingredients mentioned in Section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 can be easily obtained. (4) There is a requirement to declare allergenic fragrances if they are added in the form of pure substances. However there is no requirement to declare them if they are added as constituents of complex ingredients such as essential oils or perfumes. To ensure better transparency to the consumer, allergenic fragrances in detergents should be declared irrespective of the way they are added to the detergent. (5) The list of ingredients intended for the general public that is given in section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 requires the use of specialised scientific nomenclature that may hinder rather than help the general public. Moreover, there are some minor inconsistencies between the information made available to the general public compared to that to be made available to medical personnel under section C of the same Annex. The ingredient information for the general public should be made more easily understandable by using the INCI nomenclature already in use for cosmetic ingredients, and sections C and D should be made compatible. (6) The definition of ‘detergent’ in the Regulation makes it clear that the rules on labelling apply to all detergents whether they contain surfactants or not. However, section D of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 lays down different rules for those industrial and institutional detergents that contain surfactants compared with those that do not. This difference in labelling requirements serves no useful purpose and should be eliminated. (7) Annexes III and VII to Regulation (EC) No 648/2004 should be amended accordingly. In the interest of clarity it is appropriate to replace those Annexes. (8) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the detergents Committee,