Article 1 
To ensure the harmonious integration of the territory of the former German Democratic Republic into the common agricultural policy, this Directive lays down transitional arrangements and the adjustments required to the Directives on plant health, seeds, plants and animal feedingstuffs and to veterinary and zootechnical legislation. Article 2 The adjustments and transitional arrangements referred to in Article 1 are set out in the Annexes hereto. Article 3 1. Adjusting measures to fill obvious loopholes and to make technical adjustments to the measures provided for in this Directive may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. 2. Such adjusting measures must be designed to ensure coherent application of Community rules in the sector covered by this Directive in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, with due regard for the specific circumstances in that territory and the special difficulties involved in the application of those rules. They must be consistent with the principles of those rules, and be closely related to one of the derogations provided for by this Directive. 3. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may be taken until 31 December 1992. Their applicability shall be limited to the same period; however, where this Directive sets later time limits for derogations, those time limits shall apply. 4. Where it proves essential to postpone a time limit laid down in this Directive for application of a derogation, the date in question may be postponed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4, but not beyond 31 December 1992. Article 4 Where this Article is referred to, measures shall be adopted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Article providing for the adoption of detailed rules of application, in an instrument falling within the scope of this Directive. Article 5 1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, as part of the procedures for checking product conformity, the Member States shall ensure that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. 2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Annexes, take measures to guarantee that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. Such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States. 3. Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. These measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Article 6 The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 2 
The adjustments and transitional arrangements referred to in Article 1 are set out in the Annexes hereto. Article 3 1. Adjusting measures to fill obvious loopholes and to make technical adjustments to the measures provided for in this Directive may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. 2. Such adjusting measures must be designed to ensure coherent application of Community rules in the sector covered by this Directive in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, with due regard for the specific circumstances in that territory and the special difficulties involved in the application of those rules. They must be consistent with the principles of those rules, and be closely related to one of the derogations provided for by this Directive. 3. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may be taken until 31 December 1992. Their applicability shall be limited to the same period; however, where this Directive sets later time limits for derogations, those time limits shall apply. 4. Where it proves essential to postpone a time limit laid down in this Directive for application of a derogation, the date in question may be postponed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4, but not beyond 31 December 1992. Article 4 Where this Article is referred to, measures shall be adopted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Article providing for the adoption of detailed rules of application, in an instrument falling within the scope of this Directive. Article 5 1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, as part of the procedures for checking product conformity, the Member States shall ensure that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. 2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Annexes, take measures to guarantee that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. Such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States. 3. Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. These measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Article 6 The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 3 
1. Adjusting measures to fill obvious loopholes and to make technical adjustments to the measures provided for in this Directive may be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. 2. Such adjusting measures must be designed to ensure coherent application of Community rules in the sector covered by this Directive in the territory of the former German Democratic Republic, with due regard for the specific circumstances in that territory and the special difficulties involved in the application of those rules. They must be consistent with the principles of those rules, and be closely related to one of the derogations provided for by this Directive. 3. The measures referred to in paragraph 1 may be taken until 31 December 1992. Their applicability shall be limited to the same period; however, where this Directive sets later time limits for derogations, those time limits shall apply. 4. Where it proves essential to postpone a time limit laid down in this Directive for application of a derogation, the date in question may be postponed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4, but not beyond 31 December 1992. Article 4 Where this Article is referred to, measures shall be adopted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Article providing for the adoption of detailed rules of application, in an instrument falling within the scope of this Directive. Article 5 1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, as part of the procedures for checking product conformity, the Member States shall ensure that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. 2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Annexes, take measures to guarantee that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. Such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States. 3. Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. These measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Article 6 The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 4 
Where this Article is referred to, measures shall be adopted, in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Article providing for the adoption of detailed rules of application, in an instrument falling within the scope of this Directive. Article 5 1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, as part of the procedures for checking product conformity, the Member States shall ensure that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. 2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Annexes, take measures to guarantee that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. Such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States. 3. Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. These measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Article 6 The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 5 
1. Without prejudice to paragraph 2, as part of the procedures for checking product conformity, the Member States shall ensure that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. 2. The Federal Republic of Germany shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Annexes, take measures to guarantee that products not complying with Community rules are not placed on the market in parts of the Community other than the territory of the former German Democratic Republic. Such measures shall be compatible with the Treaty, and in particular with the objectives of Article 8a, and shall not give rise to any additional controls or formalities at frontiers between Member States. 3. Any Member State may refer any difficulties to the Commission. The Commission shall, as a matter of urgency, examine the question and submit its conclusions, possibly accompanied by appropriate measures. These measures shall be adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4. Article 6 The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 6 
The Federal Republic of Germany shall notify to the Commission, at the earliest opportunity, the measures taken pursuant to the authorizations provided for in this Directive. Upon expiry of the periods of application of the transitional measures the Federal Republic of Germany shall draw up a report on their application. The report shall be forwarded to the Commission, which shall communicate it to the other member States. Article 7 This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990. For the Council The President G. DE MICHELIS (1)OJ N° 121, 29. 7. 1964, p. 1977/64. (2)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (3)OJ N° L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 24. (4)OJ N° L 395, 30. 12. 1989, p. 13. (5)OJ N° L 263, 26. 9. 1990, p. 24, as amended on 25 October 1990. (6)Opinion delivered on 21 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal). (7)Opinion delivered on 20 November 1990 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
Article 7 
This Directive is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 4 December 1990