Regulation (EEC) No 1636/74 of the Commission of 27 June 1974 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1108/68 on detailed rules of application for public storage of skimmed-milk powder as regards the conditions of packaging

REGULATION (EEC) No 1636/74 OF THE COMMISSION  of 27 June 1974  amending Regulation (EEC) No 1108/68 on detailed rules of application for public storage of skimmed-milk powder as regards the conditions of packaging
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 (1) of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 662/74 (2), and in particular Article 7 (5) thereof;
Whereas Annex I to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1108/68 (3) of 27 July 1968, on detailed rules of application for public storage of skimmed-milk powder, as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 77/74 (4), lays down the criteria to which packaging of skimmed milk offered to intervention agencies must conform;
Whereas experience has shown that one type of packaging provided for does not meet the standards required for exportation or for deliveries of Community food aid ; whereas this packaging should therefore be replaced by another type having the characteristics necessary to ensure safe delivery ; whereas, nevertheless, there is reason to lay down the possibility of allowing the undertakings concerned a certain period of time to make the replacement;
Whereas, with a view to improving the state of preservation and to maintaining the quality of skimmed-milk powder, the bag should be properly filled and the presence of particles of powder between the layers, involving a risk of mould, should be avoided;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the Opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,