Council Regulation (EEC) No 561/87 of 23 February 1987 laying down special measures for imports of olive oil originating in Tunisia

COUNCIL  REGULATION (EEC) No 561/87
of 23 February 1987
laying down special measures for imports of olive oil originating in Tunisia
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 113 thereof,
Having regard to Council Regulation No 136/66/EEC of 22 September 1966 on the establishment of a common organization of the market in oils and fats (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1454/86 (2), and in particular Article 36 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Whereas the situation on the Community market is such as to allow a limited quantity of olive oil originating in Tunisia to be imported in coming months without the risk of serious disturbance;
Whereas under Articles 97 and 295 of the 1985 Act of Accession, preferential arrangements, be they contractual or autonomous, applied by the Community with regard to third countries in the olive oil sector, do not apply to Spain or to Portugal; whereas provision should be made for measures to avoid the possibility of olive oil originating in Tunisia being entered for consumption in Spain or in Portugal whilst benefiting from a reduced levy; whereas these measures should be specified in the detailed rules of application of this Regulation;
Whereas provision should accordingly be made for general rules for the issue of import licences in order to guarantee equal access to that quota for importers of olive oil,