COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
C0M(90) 171 final 
Brussels, 30 April 1990 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 laying 
down general rules for the import of wines, 
grape juice and grape must 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 
authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human 
consumption of certain imported wines which may have 
undergone oenological processes not provided for in 
Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
(presented by the Commission) 
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EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
Imports into the Community of wine products originating in non-member 
countries are, in particular, subject to the presentation of a certificate 
of origin and conformity and an analysis report to be drawn up by official 
bodies and laboratories in the non-member countries in question. In order 
to facilitate imports of such products, in 19 85 the Council relaxed by way 
of a derogation the requirements regarding the drawing up of the 
certificate and the analysis report on condition that the non-member 
country in question provided special guarantees accepted by the Community. 
Those derogating rules expire on 30 April 1992 after having been extended 
seven times. 
In addition, save where a derogation is decided by the Council, wine 
originating in non-member countries which has undergone oenological 
practices not permitted by Community regulations may not be offered for 
direct human consumption in the Community. A derogation from that rule was 
granted until 26 July 1988 for wine originating in the United states as 
regards the application of certain oenological practices permitted in that 
non-member country but not allowed in the Community, and was subsequently 
extended seven times until 30 April 1992. 
The Commission considers that it is necessary to extend the derogation for 
an additional period of six months (so as not to disturb trade in the wine 
sector). Such a period should be sufficient to allow the Community and the 
United states to complete their negotiations for the conclusion of an 
arrangement on the wine sector. 
Remark 
The adoption by the Council of the two abovementioned Regulations entails 
no financial consequences for the Community budget. 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
of 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 
laying down general rules for the import of wines, 
grape juice and grape must 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the 
common organization of the market in wine(l), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1734/91<2), and in particular Article 70(2) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas Article 1(2) and Article 2 of Council Regulation (EEC) 
No 2390/89(3>, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 526/92<4>, set out 
the import facilities for wine products originating in third countries 
which offer specific guarantees through the provision of a certificate of 
origin and conformity and an analysis report; whereas Article 3(2) of that 
Regulation limits the said facilities to a trial period expiring on 30 
April 1992; whereas, taking in into account the time necessary to examine 
the implementation of future arrangements, the abovementioned period 
should be extended for six months, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
Article 1 
In Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89, the date 30 April 1992" 
is hereby replaced by 31 October 1992." 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in 
the Official Journal of the European Communities. 
(1) OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
(2) OJ No L 163 , 26.6.1991, p. 6 
(3) OJ No L 232, 9.8.1989, p. 7. 
(4) OJ No L 58, 3.3.1992, p. 3 
It shall apply with effect from 1 May 1992. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 
of 
amending the Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 
authorizing the offer or disposal for direct consumption of 
certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological 
processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the 
common organization of the market in wine(^), as last amended by 
Regulation (EEC) No 1734/91<2), and in particular Article 73(1) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas Article 70(1) Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 provides that imported 
products covered by that Article must be accompanied by a certificate 
attesting that they satisfy the provisions on production, release for free 
circulation and, where appropriate, disposal for direct human consumption 
in the third country in which they originate; 
Whereas Article 73(1) of that Regulation stipulates that if the imported 
products in question have undergone oenological practices not allowed by 
community rules or not consonant with the provisions of that Regulation or 
of those adopted pursuant thereto, they may not, except by way of a 
derogation, be offered or disposed of for direct human consumption; whereas 
the Council derogated from this principle by Regulation (EEC) 
No 1873/84<3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 527/92<4>; whereas 
this derogation expired on 30 April 1992; whereas, so that consultations 
can continue between the Community and the third country concerned with a 
view to an agreement on this matter, the term of validity of the 
derogation should be extended for six month, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
(1) OJ No L 84, 27.3.1987, p. 1. 
(2) OJ No L 26.06.1991, p. 6. 
(3) OJ No L 176, 3.7.1984, p. 6. 
(4) OJ No L 58, 3.3.1992, p. 4. 
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Article 1 
In the second subparagraph of Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84, 
the date "30 April 1992" is hereby replaced by "31 October 1992." 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the 
official Journal of the European Communities. 
It shall apply with effect from 1 May 1992. 
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in 
all Member States. 
Done at Brussels, For the Council 
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT 
DATE: 10.4.1992 
1. BUDGET HEADING: 16 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 1775 m 
2. TITLE: 
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89 laying down general rules for the 
import of wines, grape juice and grape must. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 
To extend the period of validity of the derogation to allow negotiations with third countries to continue 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL Period of 12 months Current Financial Year 
1992 Following Financial Year 
1993 
1994 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE 1995 1996 1997 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? NO 
NO 
OBSERVATIONS: 
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FINANCIAL S TATEMENT 
DATE: 10.4.1992 
1. BUDGET HEADING: 16 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 1 1775 m 
2. TITLE: 
Proposal for a Council Regulation amending Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal 
for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not 
not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
4. AIMS OF PROJECT: 
To extend the period of validity of the derogation to allow negotiations with third countries to continue 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS 
5.0 EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
- (REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 
- OTHER 
5.1 REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL Period of 12 months Current Financial Year 
1992 Following Financial Year 
1993 
1994 
5.0.1 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1 ESTIMATED REVENUE 1995 1996 1997 
5.2 METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
6.0 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.1 CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
YES 
6.2 IS A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET NECESSARY? 
NO 
6.3 WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? 
NO 
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