Commission Regulation (EC) No 1427/98 of 3 July 1998 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EC) No 370/98 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Germany

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 1427/98 of 3 July 1998 amending for the fourth time Regulation (EC) No 370/98 adopting exceptional support measures for the market in pigmeat in Germany
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 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organisation of the market in pigmeat (1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 3290/94 (2), and in particular Article 20 thereof,
Whereas, because of the outbreak of classical swine fever in certain production regions in Germany, the Commission adopted Regulation (EC) No 370/98 (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1192/98 (4), which introduces exceptional support measures for the pigmeat market in that Member State;
Whereas, because the veterinary and trade restrictions continue to apply in the regions concerned, the number of piglets and young piglets which may be delivered to the competent authorities should be increased, so that the exceptional measures can continue from 17 June 1998;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,