Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1999/88 of 6 July 1988 derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1292/81 as regards the quality standards for leeks

COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 1999/88
of 6 July 1988
derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 1292/81 as regards the quality standards for leeks
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1035/72 of 18 May 1972 on the common organization of the markets in fruit and vegetables (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1117/88 (2), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 2 (2) thereof,
Whereas the quality standards for leeks are laid down in Annex I to Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1292/81 (3);
Whereas experience has shown that production and harvesting methods make it impossible to observe in their entirety the standards laid down for colour and cleanness; whereas this should be taken into account in the quality standards;
Whereas a considerable volume of 'early' leeks is produced in some Member States; whereas 'early' leeks should be included in the quality standards;
Whereas, hovewer, sufficient experience should be gained before the standards are permanently amended; whereas further temporary derogations form the quality standards for leeks should therefore be allowed without the quality of the product being thereby affected;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fruit and Vegetables,