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Commission Regulation (EC) No 816/2003 of 12 May 2003 amending Regulation (EC) No 2808/98 laying down detailed rules for the application of the agrimonetary system for the euro in agriculture
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: European Monetary System, agri-monetary policy, common agricultural policy, exchange rate, national currency, representative rate

L 116/12

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

13.5.2003

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 816/2003

of 12 May 2003

amending Regulation (EC) No 2808/98 laying down detailed rules for the application of the agri-
monetary system for the euro in agriculture

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2799/98 of 15
December 1998 establishing agrimonetary arrangements for
the euro (1), and in particular Article 9 thereof,

Whereas:

(1)

Article 4 of Commission Regulation (EC) No 2808/
98 (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2452/
2000 (3), provides that the exchange rate to be used for
the conversion into national currency of the aid per
hectare and the amounts of a structural or environ-
mental character is the average of the exchange rates
applicable during the month preceding the date of the
operative event calculated pro rata temporis. How that
average is calculated should be laid down.

(2)

Regulation (EC) No 2808/98 should be amended accord-
ingly.

(3)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinions of
the Management
Committees concerned,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The following sentence is added to Article 4(3) of Regulation
(EC) No 2808/98:

‘The average of the exchange rates shall be fixed by the
Commission during the month following the date of the
operative event.’

Article 2

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

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 1.
(2) OJ L 349, 24.12.1998, p. 36.
(3) OJ L 282, 8.11.2000, p. 9.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 820/2003 of 12 May 2003 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain B rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1898/2002
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, rice, third country

13.5.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 116/19

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 820/2003

of 12 May 2003

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain B rice to certain third countries in
connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1898/2002

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No
411/2002 (2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the rice in question results
the
in the maximum export
amount specified in Article 1.

refund being fixed at

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Cereals,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
issued pursuant
1898/2002 (3).

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/
75 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/
2002 (5), allows the Commission to fix,
in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders
submitted, a maximum export refund.
In fixing this
maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of
Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into
account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose
tender is equal to or less than the maximum export
refund.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled long grain B
rice to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the
invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1898/2002 is
hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 5 to 8
May 2003 at 295,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 May 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.
(3) OJ L 287, 25.10.2002, p. 11.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 822/2003 of 12 May 2003 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1897/2002
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, rice, third country

13.5.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 116/21

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 822/2003

of 12 May 2003

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain, medium grain and long grain A
rice to be exported to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in
Regulation (EC) No 1897/2002

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No
411/2002 (2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the rice in question results
in the maximum export
the
amount specified in Article 1.

refund being fixed at

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
the Management
accordance with the opinion of
Committee for Cereals,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was
issued pursuant
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
1897/2002 (3).

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/
75 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/
2002 (5), allows the Commission to fix,
in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders
submitted, a maximum export refund.
In fixing this
maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of
Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into
account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose
tender is equal to or less than the maximum export
refund.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled grain, medium
grain and long grain A rice to be exported to certain third
countries pursuant to the invitation to tender issued in Regula-
tion (EC) No 1897/2002 is hereby fixed on the basis of the
tenders submitted from 5 to 8 May 2003 at 153,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 May 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.
(3) OJ L 287, 25.10.2002, p. 8.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18.
WRITTEN QUESTION E-1602/03 by Maria Carrilho (PSE) to the Commission. Toys in foodstuffs.
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Parliament, Provisional data
Subjects: accident in the home, confectionery product, consumer policy, consumer protection, gift item, product safety

C 280 E/170

Official Journal of the European Union

EN

21.11.2003

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(20 June 2003)

The Commission has initiated the inter-service consultations.

The standard period for an inter-service consultation for a document of this size is 15 working days. After
this period additional
to take into account all relevant
observations in order to ensure the agreement of the relevant Departments.

time may be necessary to adjust

the text

(2003/C 280 E/188)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1602/03

by Maria Carrilho (PSE) to the Commission

(12 May 2003)

Subject: Toys in foodstuffs

In view of the fatal accidents in which children have died of asphyxia in the last few years, some of the
more conscientious manufacturers have voluntarily withdrawn potentially dangerous products from the
market.

Nestlé withdrew its ‘Magic Ball’
character) because toys inside food products are considered extremely dangerous.

(a chocolate-covered plastic ball containing a figurine of a Disney

In Denmark and the United Kingdom a yoghurt containing a toy (Onken) was also voluntarily withdrawn
from the market.

In Finland a chocolate egg containing a novelty toy manufactured in Austria was withdrawn from the
market.

Meanwhile, unscrupulous manufacturers continue to advertise and sell their food products under the
pretext of offering a toy (which is of course just another marketing gimmick to promote the food product),
which can cause fatal accidents and irreparable damage to the lives of families.

What specific action will the Commission take with a view to protecting European consumers?

Answer given by Mr Byrne on behalf of the Commission

(13 June 2003)

The Honourable Member is asked to refer to the Commission’s answer to Written Questions E-1475/03 by
Mr Carlos Lage, E-1505/03 by Mr Arlindo Cunha, E-1552/03 by Mr Paulo Casaca and E-1591/03 by
Mr Antonio Campos (1).

(1) OJ C 268 E, 7.11.2003, p. 202.

(2003/C 280 E/189)

WRITTEN QUESTION E-1645/03

by Bill Miller (PSE) to the Commission

(16 May 2003)

Subject: Methods to reduce unemployment in labour-intensive industries

In order to try and alleviate unemployment there was a decision to look at a reduced rate of VAT on
labour-intensive industries. I understand that there have been pilot projects in the building industry in
France. What have been the results?
Commission Regulation (EC) No 821/2003 of 12 May 2003 fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: award of contract, export refund, rice, third country

L 116/20

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

13.5.2003

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 821/2003

of 12 May 2003

fixing the maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice to certain third countries in
connection with the invitation to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002

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 Commission Regulation (EC) No
411/2002 (2), and in particular Article 13(3) thereof,

(3)

(4)

The application of the abovementioned criteria to the
current market situation for the rice in question results
the
in the maximum export
amount specified in Article 1.

refund being fixed at

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in
accordance with the opinion of
the Management
Committee for Cereals,

Whereas:

(1)

(2)

An invitation to tender for the export refund on rice was
to Commission Regulation (EC) No
issued pursuant
1896/2002 (3).

Article 5 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 584/
75 (4), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1948/
2002 (5), allows the Commission to fix,
in accordance
with the procedure laid down in Article 22 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3072/95 and on the basis of the tenders
submitted, a maximum export refund.
In fixing this
maximum, the criteria provided for in Article 13 of
Regulation (EC) No 3072/95 must be taken into
account. A contract is awarded to any tenderer whose
tender is equal to or less than the maximum export
refund.

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

The maximum export refund on wholly milled round grain rice
to be exported to certain third countries pursuant to the invita-
tion to tender issued in Regulation (EC) No 1896/2002 is
hereby fixed on the basis of the tenders submitted from 5 to 8
May 2003 at 153,00 EUR/t.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 May 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 329, 30.12.1995, p. 18.
(2) OJ L 62, 5.3.2002, p. 27.
(3) OJ L 287, 25.10.2002, p. 5.
(4) OJ L 61, 7.3.1975, p. 25.
(5) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 18.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 817/2003 of 12 May 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
Date: 2003-05-12
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: agri-monetary policy, citrus fruit, fruit vegetable, import price, perennial vegetable, pip fruit

13.5.2003

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 116/13

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 817/2003

of 12 May 2003

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,

(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,

Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of
21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the
import arrangements
last
amended by Regulation (EC) No 1947/2002 (2), and in parti-
cular Article 4(1) thereof,

fruit and vegetables (1), as

for

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Whereas:

(1)

Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the
outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade nego-
tiations, 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.

The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regula-
tion (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex
hereto.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on 13 May 2003.

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

Done at Brussels, 12 May 2003.

For the Commission

J. M. SILVA RODRÍGUEZ

Agriculture Director-General

(1) OJ L 337, 24.12.1994, p. 66.
(2) OJ L 299, 1.11.2002, p. 17.

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to the Commission Regulation of 12 May 2003 establishing the standard import values for determining the
entry price of certain fruit and vegetables

ANNEX

CN code

0702 00 00

0707 00 05

0709 90 70

0805 10 10, 0805 10 30, 0805 10 50

0805 50 10

0808 10 20, 0808 10 50, 0808 10 90

Third country code (1)

Standard import value

(EUR/100 kg)

052
096
999

052
999

052
999

052
204
220
600
624
999

528
999

388
400
404
508
512
524
528
720
804
999

77,5
150,7
114,1

109,0
109,0

93,1
93,1

39,8
46,0
52,9
51,1
56,2
49,2

62,2
62,2

81,6
111,8
107,8
79,6
82,4
61,4
74,8
111,9
95,4
89,6

(1) Country nomenclature as fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2020/2001 (OJ L 273, 16.10.2001, p. 6). Code ‘999’ stands for

‘of other origin’.