Commission Regulation (EC) No 1809/98 of 19 August 1998 amending for the 15th time Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Spain

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1809/98 of 19 August 1998 amending for the 15th time Regulation (EC) No 913/97 adopting exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in Spain
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 organisation of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in Spain, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 913/97 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1650/98 (4), to introduce exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in that Member State;
Whereas, because the veterinary and trade restrictions continue to apply, the number of piglets and pigs for fattening which may be delivered to the competent authorities should be increased so that the exceptional measures can continue from 17 August 1998;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,