Commission Regulation (EEC) No 474/87 of 16 February 1987 relaxing the protective measures in respect of imports of sweet potatoes for use as animal feed

COMMISSION  REGULATION (EEC) No 474/87
of 16 February 1987
relaxing the protective measures in respect of imports of sweet potatoes for use as animal feed
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 2727/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in cereals (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1579/86 (2), and in particular Article 20 (2) thereof,
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 2748/75 (3) defined the requirements for the imposition of protective measures in the cereal sector;
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1146/86 of 18 April 1986 laying down protective measures in respect of imports of sweet potatoes (4), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 2494/86 (5), suspended the issuing of import licences for sweet potatoes falling within subheading 07.06 B of the Common Customs Tariff intended for use as animal feed;
Whereas in order not to impose a long-term interruption in traditional patterns of trade with certain exporting countries, in particular the People's Republic of China, an interim measure, not liable to cause serious disturbance on the market in feed grain should be adopted whereby import licences can be granted for limited quantities of sweet potatoes to be used as animal feed;
Whereas the procedure for the issuing of certificates must permit close monitoring of the flow of imports; whereas in particular a specified period should elapse between the lodging of the import licence application and its being issued, in order to give the Commission time to adopt further measures should that be necessary;
Whereas in order to prevent excessive demand for import licences for products originating in the People's Republic of China the presentation of an export document issued by that country's authorities or under their responsibility should be required,