Commission Regulation (EC) No 1511/96 of 29 July 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1274/91 introducing detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 on certain marketing standards for eggs

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1511/96 of 29 July 1996 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1274/91 introducing detailed rules for implementing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 on certain marketing standards for eggs
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1907/90 of 26 June 1990 on certain marketing standards for eggs (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 818/96 (2), and in particular Articles 10 (3) and 20 (1) thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1247/91 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2401/95 (4), lays down the necessary provisions for the implementation of marketing standards in the egg sector;
Whereas it is appropriate, in the light of experience, to reduce the number of weight grades laid down for grade A eggs and to replace the 'number system` by letters and corresponding clear terms; whereas this simplification would both allow more flexibility for egg marketing and be more attractive to consumers; whereas the new system should be introduced over a sufficiently long transitional period in order to allow smooth adaptation to the new conditions;
Whereas additional information on egg packs regarding different types of farming should be authorized provided that this information refers to particular characteristics of the type in question; whereas the Swedish terms used for certain types of farming should be redefined;
Whereas the producers subject to registration under the terms of Regulation (EEC) No 1274/91 must be assured that any specific information concerning them will benefit from confidentiality;
Whereas the Management Committee for Poultrymeat and Eggs has not delivered an opinion within the time limit set by its chairman,