Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1993/78 of 18 August 1978 concerning measures to develop the use and consumption of milk products of Community origin outside the Community through technical and/or commercial assistance

COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 1993/78  of 18 August 1978  concerning measures to develop the use and consumption of milk products of Community origin outside the Community through technical and/or commercial assistance
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 1079/77 of 17 May 1977 on a co-responsibility levy and on measures for expanding the markets in milk and milk products (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1001/78 (2), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Whereas Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 1079/77 provides for measures to be taken to expand the markets for milk products ; whereas in the annual programme of such measures communicated to the Council pursuant to Article 4 (3) thereof, the Commission, after consultation with the Advisory Committee for Milk and Milk Products, outlined its intention to adopt inter alia measures to develop the use and consumption of milk products of Community origin outside the Community through technical and/or commercial assistance to the milk sector, particularly in developing countries ; whereas detailed rules for the implementation of these measures should be laid down;
Whereas such measures should boost the Community's trade with the countries concerned, without however damaging existing Community exports of milk products;
Whereas it appears appropriate to invite organizations and undertakings likely to be interested in such measures and possessing the necessary qualifications and experience to submit detailed proposals ; whereas there should be only partial Community financing of expenditure incurred by such measures;
Whereas detailed rules should be laid down concerning the duration of the measures and the payment of Community funds to those whose proposals are accepted ; whereas, in addition, the Commission should be kept informed of the results of the measures provided for in this Regulation ; whereas pursuant to Article 5 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 1079/77 these measures should be considered as forming part of intervention ; whereas the intervention agencies should be made responsible for supervising the execution of successful proposals and for making the relevant payments;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,