Council Directive 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 amending Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 92/31/EEC  of 28 April 1992  amending Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
In cooperation with the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas Directive 89/336/EEC (4) provides for complete harmonization relating to electromagnetic compatibility;
Whereas a uniform application of that Directive requires the availability of harmonized standards; whereas these standards will not be available by the date of application of that Directive;
Whereas that Directive has not provided for an adequate transitional period during which it would be permitted to place on the market apparatus manufactured in accordance with national regulations applicable before the date of application of the said  Directive;
Whereas manufacturers must have the time needed to allow apparatus in stock to be marketed;
Whereas Directive 89/336/EEC should accordingly be amended,