Commission Regulation (EC) No 200/97 of 31 January 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of premium schemes in the beef and veal sector

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 200/97 of 31 January 1997 amending Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 laying down detailed rules for the application of premium schemes in the beef and veal sector
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2222/96 of 18 November 1996, amending Regulation (EEC) No 805/68, on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (1), and in particular Article 2 thereof,
Whereas, on the Community market for veal, traditionally most carcases have been sold at a weight above 120 kilograms; whereas in order to get access to the early marketing premium provided for in Article 4 (i) (1) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in beef and veal (2), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2222/96, and in Section 2 of Chapter V of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 of 23 December 1992 laying down detailed rules for the application of the premium schemes provided for in Council Regulation (EEC) No 805/68 on the common organization of the market in beef and repealing Regulations (EEC) No 1244/82 and (EEC) No 714/89 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 18/97 (4), veal carcases produced in some Member States will have to be sold at a weight below 120 kilograms; whereas due to this unusual presentation of the veal product on the market temporary difficulties may be anticipated leading to relatively higher costs of disposal for such light carcases; whereas on that background and in order for the early marketing premium to have the desired effect on the beef market a supplementary amount should be granted on those carcases as a transitional measure in accordance with Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 2222/96; whereas in that framework it is appropriate to provide for a differentiation of the supplement with reference to certain weight groups; whereas regulation (EEC) No 3886/92 should be amended accordingly;
Whereas the above mentioned measures should in a decreasing manner apply until the end of 1997;
Whereas the Management Committee for Beef and Veal has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,