Commission Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003 of 18 June 2003 amending Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002Text with EEA relevance

Commission Regulation (EC) No 1044/2003
of 18 June 2003
amending Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/414/EEC of 15 July 1991 concerning the placing of plant protection products on the market(1), as last amended by Commission Directive 2003/31/EC(2), and in particular the second subparagraph of Article 8(2) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3600/92(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 2266/2000(4), Commission Regulation (EC) No 451/2000(5), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002(6), and Regulation (EC) No 1490/2002 lay down the detailed rules for the implementation of the first, second and third stages of the programme of work referred to in Article 8(2) of Directive 91/414/EEC. That programme is ongoing.
(2) Experience from the first stage has shown that enhanced cooperation between Member States is required to ensure fast and consistent decision-making. The provisions concerning the third stage provide for fees to be paid to the Member States, not only for their work as rapporteur Member State but also for other activities under that stage, in order to ensure proper resourcing of their work. For the sake of consistency, provision should also be made for such fees for the second stage, in Regulation (EC) No 451/2000.
(3) When the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) carries out evaluations, it may also consult experts. It is necessary to ensure proper resourcing for Member States when such consultations are organised.
(4) Regulations (EC) No 451/2000 and (EC) No 1490/2002 should therefore be amended accordingly.
(5) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,