Commission Regulation (EC) No 2257/98 of 20 October 1998 laying down special measures derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 as regards fruit and vegetables

COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 2257/98 of 20 October 1998 laying down special measures derogating from Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 as regards fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2200/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organisation of the market in fruit and vegetables (1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2520/97 (2), and in particular Articles 35(11) and 46 thereof,
Whereas the problems on the Russian market since September have seriously damaged exporters' economic interests and the resulting situation has seriously affected the opportunities for exports;
Whereas, under the circumstances and notwithstanding Commission Regulation (EEC) No 3719/88 of 16 November 1988 laying down common detailed rules for the application of the system of import and export licences and advance fixing certificates for agricultural products (3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1044/98 (4), holders of export licences with advance fixing of the refund valid on 1 September 1998 should be allowed, until the end of 1998 and provided that Russia is one of the destinations mentioned on the licence, to return them to the issuing body with a view to recovering the corresponding security in full;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Fresh Fruit and Vegetables,