Commission Regulation (EC) No 1293/97 of 3 July 1997 amending for the seventh time Regulation (EC) No 413/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in the Netherlands

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1293/97 of 3 July 1997 amending for the seventh time Regulation (EC) No 413/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in the Netherlands
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas exceptional measures to support the market in pigmeat were adopted for the Netherlands in Commission Regulation (EC) No 413/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1067/97 (4), in response to the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in that country;
Whereas, as a result of capacity problems in the rendering plants, the average weight of eligible piglets was temporarily increased; whereas these problems have persisted and the extension of this provision is therefore justified; whereas, as a result of the same problem, it was not possible to process the blood and offal of the pigs slaughtered immediately after slaughter; whereas it is therefore justifiable to allow the storage of those products before their final processing from 5 June 1997;
Whereas, since the veterinary and trade restrictions adopted by the Dutch authorities continue to apply, cull sows should be included in the aid arrangements provided for by Regulation (EC) No 413/97 and the number of fattening pigs, piglets, young piglets and very young piglets that may be delivered to the competent authorities should be increased, so that the exceptional measures can continue in the coming weeks;
Whereas the aid granted for the delivery of the different categories of piglets should be adjusted to the current market situation, taking account of the fall in market prices;
Whereas the rapid and efficient application of exceptional measures to support the market is one of the best instruments for combating the spread of classical swine fever; whereas the application of most of the provisions provided for in this Regulation from 18 June 1997 is therefore justified;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,