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1999/84/EC: Commission Decision of 19 January 1999 amending Decision 95/232/EC on the organisation of a temporary experiment pursuant to Council Directive 69/208/EEC in order to establish conditions to be satisfied by the seed of hybrids and varietal associations of swede rape and turnip rape (notified under document number C(1999) 74)
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: marketing standard, oil seed rape, plant health control, plant health legislation, seed

2. 2. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 27/31

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 19 January 1999

amending Decision 95/232/EC on the organisation of a temporary experiment
pursuant to Council Directive 69/208/EEC in order to establish conditions to be
satisfied by the seed of hybrids and varietal associations of swede rape and turnip
rape

(notified under document number C(1999) 74)

(1999/84/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 69/208/EEC of 30
June 1969 on the marketing of seed of oil and fibre
plants (1), as last amended by Directive 96/72/EEC (2), and
in particular Article 12a thereof,

95/232/EC (3),

as
Whereas Commission Decision
amended by Decision 98/173/EC (4), established a tem-
porary experiment under specified conditions with the
aim of establishing the conditions to be satisfied by the
seed of hybrids and varietal associations of swede rape and
turnip rape;

Whereas in the light of the experience gained in the
course of the experiment which expires on 31 December
1998 further
to be collected at
Community level with a view to drawing proper conclu-
sions for possible future adaptations of Community provi-
sions;

information needs

Whereas it is therefore desirable to extend the period of
the experiment under the same conditions with the aim
of assessing whether adaptations should be made to the
Community provisions in the future;

Whereas it is necessary not to interrupt the continuity of
the experiment;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee
on Seeds and Propagating Material for Agriculture, Horti-
culture and Forestry,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

In Article 5(3) and (5) of Decision 95/232/EC, the date ‘31
December 1998' is replaced by ‘31 December 2000'.

Article 2

This Decision shall take effect on 31 December 1998.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 19 January 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 169, 10. 7. 1969, p. 3.
(2) OJ L 304, 27. 11. 1996, p. 10.
(3) OJ L 154, 5. 7. 1995, p. 22.
(4) OJ L 63, 4. 3. 1998, p. 30.
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 2/99 by Alexandros ALAVANOS Citrus fruit restructuring programme in Greece
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: ALAVANOS, European Parliament
Subjects: EU aid, Greece, aid recipient, citrus fruit, production improvement, production policy

12.11.1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

C 325/57

The Council Regulation provides for recognition in intra-Community traffic of the distinguishing sign of

2.
the Member State in which motor vehicles and their trailers are registered (1).

Obviously, it does not cover Community vehicles circulating in third countries such as Switzerland. Therefore,
the elliptical sticker provided by Article 37 of the Vienna Convention could be required, in principle, by the
Swiss authorities.

3.
The Commission has contacted the Swiss authorities asking them to recognise the distinguishing sign in
line with the provisions of Regulation (EC) 2411/98. Member States will be informed as soon as the
Commission gets a reply from the Swiss authorities.

(1) OJ L 299, 10.11.1998.

(1999/C 325/071)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0002/99

by Alexandros Alavanos (GUE/NGL) to the Commission

Subject: Citrus fruit restructuring programme in Greece

(19 January 1999)

On 7 July 1998 the Greek Government submitted to the Commission of the European Communities a
DR 77 billion restructuring programme for citrus fruits aimed at improving citrus fruit production in Greece.

Since the programme is considered vital for citrus fruit cultivation in Greece, will the Commission say: Has it
adopted the above programme and, if not, what is the reason for the delay? What are its views on the above
programme?

Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission

(4 March 1999)

The Commission has not approved the restructuring programme for the citrus sector in Greece. The
programme, however, is still under examination.

In January 1999, Commission staff visited the main citrus growing areas in Greece and the results of this visit
are still being studied.

(1999/C 325/072)

WRITTEN QUESTION P-0013/99

by María Izquierdo Rojo (PSE) to the Commission

(12 January 1999)

Subject: Misinformation in the European Communities’ official publication concerning urban pilot projects

In the European Communities’ official publication on Urban Pilot Projects, phase II, funded under Article 10 of
the ERDF, the Granada-Albayzín project is illustrated with a photograph (p. 31) of a local craftwork company
which has neither received nor requested financial support under the urban project in question.

Both the use of this photograph and the caption give the impression that there is a link with this European
project, a fact which the owner denies; how does the Commission intend to correct these misleading
statements? Does the Commission know whether this may have given rise to other irregularities?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 20/99 by Glenys KINNOCK Small states and the re-negotiation of the Convention of Lomé
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: European Parliament, KINNOCK
Subjects: ACP countries, Lomé Convention, State, cooperation policy, development policy, international negotiations, island region, less-favoured region, peripheral region

C 320/120

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

6.11.1999

The draft reformulation of Regulation (EEC) 3665/87, as regards the preferential agreements, has taken over
the wording used in Regulation (EC) 313/97.

(1) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997.

(1999/C 320/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0009/99

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(19 January 1999)

Subject: Food safety

In the light of the findings of the Eurobarometer survey commissioned by DG XXIV on consumers’ food safety
perceptions, what measures is the Commission considering to overcome the growing confidence gap between
consumer and producer?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(4 March 1999)

Confidence between producers and consumers primarily depends on the safety and quality of the products
offered by the former to the latter.

The Commission, under several different aspects of its work, is pursuing a policy aimed at re-establishing the
necessary confidence between producers and consumers.

Concerning food safety, it has reinforced its monitoring activities. The rigorous assessments carried out by the
eight independent scientific committees which the Commission has established, together with the openness of
the committees’ work, are also helping to boost consumer confidence.

The Commission is striving to promote a policy of quality at the production stage, placing a premium on
products with specific characteristics associated with the production method (organic farming, traditional
specialities) or their geographic origin (designated origin, geographical indication).

As regards consumer information, at the end of 1998 the Commission, in conjunction with the Member
States, launched a food safety campaign including a series of educational measures referring to the role that
consumers themselves can play in order to ensure their safety, i.e. by using and storing food correctly.

A further objective of this campaign is to encourage discussion among the parties involved (agricultural
producers, industries, distribution, consumers) on the question of food safety.

(1999/C 320/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0020/99

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(19 January 1999)

Subject: Small states and the re-negotiation of the Convention of Lomé

Would the Commission consider it appropriate to include a separate chapter on small states in a new
convention drawn up to replace the Convention of Lomé?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 9/99 by Graham WATSON Food safety
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: European Parliament, WATSON
Subjects: EU control, administrative transparency, consumer, consumer information, foodstuff, producer organisation, product quality, product safety, scientific committee (EU), security of supply

C 320/120

Official Journal of the European Communities

EN

6.11.1999

The draft reformulation of Regulation (EEC) 3665/87, as regards the preferential agreements, has taken over
the wording used in Regulation (EC) 313/97.

(1) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997.

(1999/C 320/158)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0009/99

by Graham Watson (ELDR) to the Commission

(19 January 1999)

Subject: Food safety

In the light of the findings of the Eurobarometer survey commissioned by DG XXIV on consumers’ food safety
perceptions, what measures is the Commission considering to overcome the growing confidence gap between
consumer and producer?

Answer given by Mrs Bonino on behalf of the Commission

(4 March 1999)

Confidence between producers and consumers primarily depends on the safety and quality of the products
offered by the former to the latter.

The Commission, under several different aspects of its work, is pursuing a policy aimed at re-establishing the
necessary confidence between producers and consumers.

Concerning food safety, it has reinforced its monitoring activities. The rigorous assessments carried out by the
eight independent scientific committees which the Commission has established, together with the openness of
the committees’ work, are also helping to boost consumer confidence.

The Commission is striving to promote a policy of quality at the production stage, placing a premium on
products with specific characteristics associated with the production method (organic farming, traditional
specialities) or their geographic origin (designated origin, geographical indication).

As regards consumer information, at the end of 1998 the Commission, in conjunction with the Member
States, launched a food safety campaign including a series of educational measures referring to the role that
consumers themselves can play in order to ensure their safety, i.e. by using and storing food correctly.

A further objective of this campaign is to encourage discussion among the parties involved (agricultural
producers, industries, distribution, consumers) on the question of food safety.

(1999/C 320/159)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0020/99

by Glenys Kinnock (PSE) to the Commission

(19 January 1999)

Subject: Small states and the re-negotiation of the Convention of Lomé

Would the Commission consider it appropriate to include a separate chapter on small states in a new
convention drawn up to replace the Convention of Lomé?
WRITTEN QUESTION No. 8/99 by Armelle GUINEBERTIERE Export refund system and amendment of the Community Regulation
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: European Parliament, GUINEBERTIERE
Subjects: CCT duties, agricultural product, export refund, foodstuff, preferential agreement, re-import, speculative capital, third country













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WRITTEN QUESTION E-0008/99by Armelle Guinebertière (UPE) to the Commission(19 January 1999)Subject: Export refund system and amendment of the Community RegulationThe flow of agri-foodstuff exports, a vital concern for the EU's regions and Member States, is today under threat from the changes in the rules governing the export refund system. For instance, 60 % of the business generated by France's leading industrial sector is affected by the refunds, a system which has been endorsed by the World Trade Organisation.Export-oriented management of the internal market is now being called into question because the EU's financial interests are taking precedence over its main industrial sector.That being the case, will the Commission reconsider its proposed amendments to Regulation (EEC) 3665/87(1) and, when negotiating and administering preferential agreements, pay heed to the consequences for the export trade?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission(24 February 1999)The risk of economic operations being undertaken for speculative purposes exists whenever the cost of reimporting products benefiting from export refunds (cost of transport and any processing in the non-member country plus the customs duties to be paid on import) is lower than the amount of the refund granted.To prevent Community funds from being allocated for transactions whose aim is not contemplated by the system of export refunds, the Commission took steps, by means of Commission Regulation (EC) 313/97 of 20 February 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) 3665/87 laying down common detailed rules for the system of export refunds on agricultural products(2), to avoid deflections of trade. These measures, which have applied since 1 March 1997, have not affected the flow of agricultural exports. The loss of some export markets in 1998 was due mainly to the international economic and financial crisis (Russia and South-East Asia).The draft reformulation of Regulation (EEC) 3665/87, as regards the preferential agreements, has taken over the wording used in Regulation (EC) 313/97.(1) OJ L 351, 14.12.1987, p. 1.(2) OJ L 51, 21.2.1997.
Council Regulation (EC) No 150/1999 of 19 January 1999 amending Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 laying down special measures in respect of olive oil
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: EU aid, administrative expenditure, marketing, olive oil

23. 1. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 18/7

COUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 150/1999

of 19 January 1999

amending Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84 laying down special measures in respect
of olive oil

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community, and in particular, Article 43 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parlia-
ment (2),

Whereas, in accordance with Article 1(5) of Regulation
(EEC) No 2262/84 (3), the Council, acting by a qualified
majority on a proposal from the Commission, is to adopt
before 1 January 1999 the method for financing actual
expenditure of agencies as from the 1999/2000 marketing
year;

Whereas a three-year transitional period covering the
reform of the market organisation of the olive-oil sector
has been decided on as from the 1998/1999 marketing
year; whereas work customarily entrusted to the agencies
is to be carried out during the transitional period as well
as during the first marketing year following that period;
whereas, as a result, provision should be made for a
Community contribution to the agencies’ expenditure for
the said period in order to ensure they can operate ef-
fectively and in accordance with the rules within the
framework of the administrative autonomy provided for
in Regulation (EEC) No 2262/84,

Article 1

The last two subparagraphs of Article 1(5) of Regulation
(EEC) No 2262/84 are hereby replaced by the following:

‘50 % of
the agencies’ actual expenditure over a
period of three years starting from the 1999/2000
marketing year shall be covered by the general budget
of the European Communities.

Before 1 October 2001,
the Commission shall
consider the need to maintain the Community contri-
bution to the agencies’ expenditure and, where appro-
priate, shall present a proposal to the Council. In
accordance with the procedure provided for in Article
43(2) of the Treaty, the Council shall decide before 1
January 2002 on any financing of the expenditure in
question'.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the seventh day
following its publication in the Official Journal of the
European Communities.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 19 January 1999.

For the Council

The President

K.-H. FUNKE

(1) OJ C 384, 10. 12. 1998, p. 22.
(2) Opinion delivered on 13 January 1999 (not yet published in

the Official Journal).

(3) OJ L 208, 3. 8. 1984, p. 11. Regulation as last amended by
Regulation (EC) No 2599/97 (OJ L 351, 23. 12. 1997, p. 17).
Commission Regulation (EC) No 116/1999 of 19 January 1999 concerning applications for export licences for rice and broken rice with advance fixing of the refund
Date: 1999-01-19
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: export licence, export refund, rice

20. 1. 1999

EN

Official Journal of the European Communities

L 15/3

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 116/1999

of 19 January 1999

concerning applications for export licences for rice and broken rice with advance
fixing of the refund

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 of
22 December 1995 on the common organisation of the
market in rice (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No
2072/98 (2),

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1162/
95 of 23 May 1995 laying down special detailed rules for
import and export
the system of
the application of
licences for cereals and rice (3), as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 444/98 (4), and in particular the second
subparagraph of Article 7(4) thereof,

Whereas Article 7(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1162/95
provides, where this paragraph is specifically referred to
when an export refund is fixed, for an interval of three
working days between the day of submission of applica-
tions and the granting of export licences with advance
fixing of the refund and provides that the Commission is
to fix a uniform percentage reduction in the quantities if
applications for export
licences exceed the quantities
which may be exported; whereas Commission Regulation
(EC) No 109/1999 (5) fixes refunds under the procedure
provided for in the abovementioned paragraph for 2 000
tonnes;

Whereas the quantities applied for on 18 January 1999
are in excess of the available quantity of 2 000 tonnes;
whereas a percentage reduction should therefore be fixed

for export licence applications submitted on 18 January
1999;

Whereas, in view of its purpose, this Regulation should
take effect from the day of its publication in the Official
Journal of the European Communities,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Applications for export licences for rice and broken rice
with advance fixing of the refund submitted under Regu-
lation (EC) No 109/1999 on 18 January 1999 shall give
rise to the issue of licences for the quantities applied for
to which a percentage reduction of 12,84 %.

Article 2

Applications for export licences for rice and broken rice
submitted from 19 January 1999 shall not give rise to the
issue of export licences pursuant to Regulation (EC) No
109/1999.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on 20 January
1999.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member
States.

Done at Brussels, 19 January 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30. 12. 1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 265, 30. 9. 1998, p. 4.
(3) OJ L 117, 24. 5. 1995, p. 2.
(4) OJ L 56, 26. 2. 1998, p. 12.
(5) OJ L 11, 16. 1. 1999, p. 23.