Commission Regulation (EEC) No 567/87 of 26 February 1987 continuing the measures on the improvement of the quality of milk within the Community referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 1271/78

COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 567/87
of 26 February 1987
continuing the measures on the improvement of the quality of milk within the Community referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 1271/78
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1079/77 of 17 May 1977 on a co-responsibility levy and on measures for expanding the markets in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1338/86 (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas the measures first carried out pursuant to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1271/78 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2341/78 (4), and most recently continued in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1153/86 (5) have proved an effective means of improving the quality of milk in the Community;
Whereas, since major difficulties exist with regard to the quality of raw milk in Italy and Greece compared with the other Member States, the measures presently being executed in those countries should be reinforced;
Whereas the organizations, institutions, undertakings and producer groups possessing the necessary qualifications and experience should therefore be invited again to propose detailed programmes which these organizations would themselves carry out;
Whereas the organizations, institutions, undertakings and producer groups who will be responsible for the measures must satisfy certain requirements; whereas the activities of such operators must not be liable to clash with the aim pursued in promoting the disposal of milk products for direct consumption; whereas it is therefore essential that operators whose activities also cover the production, distribution or sales promotion of products which imitate milk and milk products should be barred from the implementation of the measures;
Whereas, as regards the other arrangements, the main provisions of earlier Regulations, as amended in the light of relevant experience, may be repeated;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,