93/517/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 September 1993 on a standard contract covering the terms of use of the Community eco-label

COMMISSION DECISION of 15 September 1993 on a standard contract covering the terms of use of the Community eco-label
(93/517/EEC)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 880/92 of 23 March 1992 on a Community eco-label award scheme (1), and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Whereas Article 12 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92 provides that the competent body shall conclude a contract, covering the terms of use of the label, with each applicant, and further provides that to that end a standard contract shall be adopted;
Whereas it is appropriate, in order not only to avoid distortions of competition but also to ensure that the interests of consumers and users are protected, that the terms of use of the label should be uniform throughout the Community;
Whereas, however, the competent bodies should be able, subject to compatibility with Regulation (EEC) No 880/92, to include additional provisions in the contract;
Whereas it is appropriate that the contract should include provisions for compliance monitoring which should allow the competent body to ensure that the label is used only for products which meet the objectives specified in Article 1 of Regulation (EEC)  No 380/92 and the principles specified in Article 4 of the said Regulation and are in accordance with the terms of the contract; whereas it is further appropriate that, in cases of non-compliance with the objectives and principles of the said Regulation  and the terms of the contract, provisions should be made for suspension or withdrawal of the award of the label;
Whereas the measures set out in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee set up pursuant to Article 7 of Regulation (EEC) No 880/92,