COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 08.12.1997 
COM(97) 695 final 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) 
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 (EC) 
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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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 1984 
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 31 December 1997. 
In addition, wine originating in non-member countries which has undergone 
oenological practices which are not authorised by Community regulations, because 
they do not correspond to the traditional concept of "good oenological practices", may 
not be offered for direct human consumption in the Community. In such cases, the 
Council may decide to grant a derogation. Such a derogation was granted for wine 
originating in the United States as regards the application of certain oenological 
practices permitted in that country but not allowed in the Community. This derogation 
also expires on 31 December 1997. 
The Commission considers that it is necessary to extend the derogation again and upto 
31 December, 1998. Such a period should be sufficient so as to allow a continuation 
of the dialogue between the Community and the United States. 
Remark 
The adoption by the Council of the Regulation entails no financial consequences for 
the Community budget. 
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COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 
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 UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the 
common organization of the market in wine1, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 
2087/972, 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\ as last 
amended by Regulation (EEC) No 127/974, provides for 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 those facilities to a trial period expiring on 
31 December 1997; whereas, taking into account the time necessary to examine the 
implementation of future arrangements, the abovementioned period should be extended 
until 31 December 1998, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION : 
Article I 
In Article 3(2) of Regulation (EEC) No 2390/89, the date 31 December 1997 is hereby 
replaced by 31 December 1998. 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1998. 
g ' OJN°L84,27.03.1987, p. 1, 
3 2 OJN°L292,25.10.1997, p. 1, 
3 OJN°L 232, 9.8.1989, p.l 
OJN°L24, 25.01.1997, p. 1 
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 
BUDGET HEADING: Bl - 16 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 799 m 
(PB98) 
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: To extend by one year the import facilities granted to certain third countries pending establishment of the new 
arrangements. 
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: PERIOD OF 
12 MONTHS 
(ECU million) CURRENT 
FINANCIAL YEAR 
(98) 
(ECU million) FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL YEAR 
(99) 
(ECU million) 
5.0. EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(REFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
-OTHER 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 2000 2001 2002 2003 
5.2. METHOD OF CALCULATION: 
6.0. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED FROM APPROPRIATIONS ENTERED IN THE RELEVANT 
CHAPTER OF THE CURRENT BUDGET? 
6.2. YES 
6.1. CAN THE PROJECT BE FINANCED BY TRANSFER BETWEEN CHAPTERS OF THE CURRENT 
BUDGET? YES 
WELL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? NO 
6.3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? NO 
'OBSERVATIONS 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 
amending Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for 
direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone 
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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 officiai bodies and laboratories in the non-
member countries in question. In order to facilitate imports of such products, in 1984 
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 31 December 1997. 
In addition, wine originating in non-member countries which has undergone 
oenological practices which are not authorised by Community regulations, because 
they do not correspond to the traditional concept of "good oenological practices", may 
not be offered for direct human consumption in the Community. In such cases, the 
Council may decide to grant a derogation. Such a derogation was granted for wine 
originating in the United States as regards the application of certain oenological 
practices permitted in that country but not allowed in the Community. This derogation 
also expires on 31 December 1997. 
The Commission considers that it is necessary to extend the derogation again and upto 
31 December 1998. Such a period should be sufficient so as to allow a continuation 
of the dialogue between the Community and the United States. 
Remark 
The adoption by the Council of this Regulation entails no financial consequences for 
the Community budget. 
Proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 
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 
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, 
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, 
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 of 16 March 1987 on the 
common organization of the market in wine1, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 
2087/972 and in particular Article 73( 1 ) thereof, 
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, 
Whereas Article 70(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 provides that the products 
referred to in Article l(2)(a) and (b) of that Regulation may only be imported if 
accompanied by a certificate attesting that they comply with the provisions on 
production, release for free circulation and, where appropriate, disposal for direct 
human consumption applying 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 do 
not comply 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*, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 128/974; 
whereas this derogation expires on 31 December 1997; 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 
until 31 December 1998, 
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: 
g ' JO n°L 84 du 27.03.1987, p. 1 
S 2 JO n°L292 du 25.10.97, p.l. 
S 3 JOn°L 176 of 3.07.1984, p.6. 
S 4 JO n°L 24 of 25.01.1997, p.2. 
Article I 
In the second subparagraph of Article 1(1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84, the date 
"31 December 1997" is hereby replaced by "31 December, 1998". 
Article 2 
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 1998. 
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 
BUDGET HEADING: Bl - 16 APPROPRIATIONS: ECU 799 m 
(PB98) 
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 
provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 822/87. 
3. LEGAL BASIS: Council Regulation (EEC) No 822/87 
AIMS: To extend by one year the import facilities granted to certain third countries pending establishment of the new 
arrangements. 
5. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: PERIOD OF 
12 MONTHS 
(ECU million) CURRENT 
FINANCIAL YEAR 
(98) 
(ECU million) FOLLOWING 
FINANCIAL YEAR 
(99) 
(ECU million) 
5.0. EXPENDITURE 
- CHARGED TO THE EC BUDGET 
(1ŒFUNDS/INTERVENTION) 
- NATIONAL AUTHORITIES 
-OTHER 
5.1. REVENUE 
- OWN RESOURCES OF THE EC 
(LEVIES/CUSTOMS DUTIES) 
- NATIONAL 
5.0.1. ESTIMATED EXPENDITURE 
5.1.1. ESTIMATED REVENUE 2000 2001 2002 2003 
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. WILL A SUPPLEMENTARY BUDGET BE NECESSARY? NO 
6.3. WILL FUTURE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS BE NECESSARY? NO 
OBSERVATIONS Entails negligible financial consequences. 
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