Regulation (EEC) No 316/68 of the Council of 12 March 1968 fixing quality standards for fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage

Regulation (EEC) No 316/68 of the Council
of 12 March 1968
fixing quality standards for fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community;
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 234/68 [1] on the establishment of a common organisation of the market in live trees and other plants, bulbs, roots and the like, cut flowers and ornamental foliage, and in particular Article 3 thereof;
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;
Whereas there is substantial trade in fresh cut flowers and fresh ornamental foliage both within the Community and between Member States and third countries; whereas the improvement and standardisation of the qualities of marketed produce are desirable; whereas, therefore, common quality standards should be adopted;