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However, it has already in its general comments drawn a distinction between the consequences, for own resources and the Community budget generally, of breaches of the quota quantitative limits and non-compliance with the other technical requirements. 
However, it has already in its general comments drawn a distinction between the consequences, for own resources and the Community budget generally, of breaches of the quota quantitative limits and non-compliance with the other technical requirements.
Origin of the NZ quota and reduced levy rates for butter 1.4. 
Origin of the NZ quota and reduced levy rates for butter 1.4.
It should be noted that while the legal base for the arrangements remained Protocol 18 up to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1600/95, the nature of the arrangements changed substantially from 1 April 1981. 
It should be noted that while the legal base for the arrangements remained Protocol 18 up to the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1600/95, the nature of the arrangements changed substantially from 1 April 1981.
The original arrangements in Protocol 18 were extended by a series of Council Regulations up to 31 March 1981. 
The original arrangements in Protocol 18 were extended by a series of Council Regulations up to 31 March 1981.
Council Regulation (EEC) No 858/81 introduced the new arrangements from 1 April 1981, which were then renewed with minor adaptations until 30 June 1995. 
Council Regulation (EEC) No 858/81 introduced the new arrangements from 1 April 1981, which were then renewed with minor adaptations until 30 June 1995.
The expression ‘tariff quota for New Zealand’ is not completely accurate. 
The expression ”tariff quota for New Zealand” is not completely accurate.
This Agreement included a tariff quota for NZ butter replacing the autonomous concession under the special arrangements. 
This Agreement included a tariff quota for NZ butter replacing the autonomous concession under the special arrangements.
The quota was fixed under the Agreement and in accordance with WTO obligations as 76 667 tonnes per year, an increase over the maximum quantity allowed to be imported under the special arrangements for the preceding period of 51 830 tonnes per year. 
The quota was fixed under the Agreement and in accordance with WTO obligations as 76 667 tonnes per year, an increase over the maximum quantity allowed to be imported under the special arrangements for the preceding period of 51 830 tonnes per year.
The new tariff quota for NZ butter was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1600/95. 
The new tariff quota for NZ butter was opened by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1600/95.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONTROL PROCEDURES Conditions of eligibility for the NZ quota for butter 2.1. 
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CONTROL PROCEDURES Conditions of eligibility for the NZ quota for butter 2.1.
There is no express reference in Regulation. 
There is no express reference in Regulation.
No 858/81 to the reasons for the technical specifications in particular the fat content. 
No 858/81 to the reasons for the technical specifications in particular the fat content.
The recitals provide only two relevant explanations about the type of butter covered by the quota: — arrangements should be made to permit NZ to continue to export butter to the UK on special terms and — provisions should be made that the New Zealand butter in question may be used only for direct consumption. 
The recitals provide only two relevant explanations about the type of butter covered by the quota: — arrangements should be made to permit NZ to continue to export butter to the UK on special terms and — provisions should be made that the New Zealand butter in question may be used only for direct consumption.
Besides, at that time a major simplification in the management of the system was introduced. 
Besides, at that time a major simplification in the management of the system was introduced.
The system based on a minimum import price, which was administratively burdensome to control was replaced, by a reduced levy system while continuing to guarantee sufficient protection of the market. 
The system based on a minimum import price, which was administratively burdensome to control was replaced, by a reduced levy system while continuing to guarantee sufficient protection of the market.
The reduced levy was expressed as a percentage of the intervention price for salted butter. 
The reduced levy was expressed as a percentage of the intervention price for salted butter.
In order to calculate this reduced levy it was decided, in Council, to specify the milk-fat content of NZ butter in conformity with the milk-fat content of salted butter eligible for intervention in the UK. 
In order to calculate this reduced levy it was decided, in Council, to specify the milk-fat content of NZ butter in conformity with the milk-fat content of salted butter eligible for intervention in the UK.
Finally, satisfying this provision implied that New Zealand could not artificially increase its quota by exporting butter with a fat content exceeding 82 %. 
Finally, satisfying this provision implied that New Zealand could not artificially increase its quota by exporting butter with a fat content exceeding 82 %.
Certification of butter for quota purposes 2.2. 
Certification of butter for quota purposes 2.2.
Protocol 18 certificates were issued by the New Zealand High Commission in London, the competent authority selected by the New Zealand Government and accepted by the UK authorities. 
Protocol 18 certificates were issued by the New Zealand High Commission in London, the competent authority selected by the New Zealand Government and accepted by the UK authorities.
This agency was responsible for limiting the issue of certificates to the quantity agreed by Council Regulation and to products respecting the eligibility criteria. 
This agency was responsible for limiting the issue of certificates to the quantity agreed by Council Regulation and to products respecting the eligibility criteria.
Therefore, this body had the initial responsibility for control. 
Therefore, this body had the initial responsibility for control.
The UK Customs authorities were presented with four copies of the Protocol 18 certificate together with an import declaration. 
The UK Customs authorities were presented with four copies of the Protocol 18 certificate together with an import declaration.
Since the two documents had to be presented together, there was no requirement that the details given in the Protocol 18 certificate should be repeated on the import declaration. 
Since the two documents had to be presented together, there was no requirement that the details given in the Protocol 18 certificate should be repeated on the import declaration.
Control provisions 2.15. 
Control provisions 2.15.
The fact that the Regulation does not contain specific control provisions is not peculiar to the New Zealand Agreement. 
The fact that the Regulation does not contain specific control provisions is not peculiar to the New Zealand Agreement.
It does not absolve the Member State from applying appropriate procedures. 
It does not absolve the Member State from applying appropriate procedures.
These procedures, in common with those for all imports, should ensure that selective controls based on a proper assessment of the risk involved are exercised. 
These procedures, in common with those for all imports, should ensure that selective controls based on a proper assessment of the risk involved are exercised.
24.4.98 3. 
24.4.98 3.
RESULTS OF THE AUDIT General 3.1(a) The Commission does not consider that import licensing procedures should have been applied given the legal basis described below. 
RESULTS OF THE AUDIT General 3.1(a) The Commission does not consider that import licensing procedures should have been applied given the legal basis described below.
In 1980, when the Commission proposed to extend the New Zealand butter quota to all Member States, it considered introducing an import licence system. 
In 1980, when the Commission proposed to extend the New Zealand butter quota to all Member States, it considered introducing an import licence system.
In the event the Council decided to limit the imports to the UK and the Commission opted to retain the Protocol 18 certificate as the means of controlling quantities and certifying that the eligibility criteria were met. 
In the event the Council decided to limit the imports to the UK and the Commission opted to retain the Protocol 18 certificate as the means of controlling quantities and certifying that the eligibility criteria were met.
The maintenance of this method took account of the traditional nature and national character of the special arrangements. 
The maintenance of this method took account of the traditional nature and national character of the special arrangements.
Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 sets out the general system applicable to trade in dairy products between the Community and third countries. 
Title III of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 sets out the general system applicable to trade in dairy products between the Community and third countries.
Protocol 18 and the Council Regulations which subsequently continued the special arrangements for NZ butter did not provide for trade between a third country and the Community, but authorised one Member State to import certain quantities of butter from a particular third country on the condition (until 1993) that the butter was not traded within the Community or exported out of the Community. 
Protocol 18 and the Council Regulations which subsequently continued the special arrangements for NZ butter did not provide for trade between a third country and the Community, but authorised one Member State to import certain quantities of butter from a particular third country on the condition (until 1993) that the butter was not traded within the Community or exported out of the Community.
It was a special arrangement for which specific procedures were laid down in the Council Regulations whose legal base was Protocol 18. 
It was a special arrangement for which specific procedures were laid down in the Council Regulations whose legal base was Protocol 18.
As far as the import procedures were concerned, there was therefore a lex specialis. 
As far as the import procedures were concerned, there was therefore a lex specialis.
While Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 provided generally that the import of dairy products was subject to the presentation of an import licence, Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 858/81 (and subsequent Regulations) provided that the import of New Zealand butter under the special arrangements was conditional on the presentation of a certificate showing that the butter met the requirements for eligibility. 
While Article 13 of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 provided generally that the import of dairy products was subject to the presentation of an import licence, Article 4 of Regulation (EEC) No 858/81 (and subsequent Regulations) provided that the import of New Zealand butter under the special arrangements was conditional on the presentation of a certificate showing that the butter met the requirements for eligibility.
This specific rule took priority over the general rule. (e) There is no obligation to perform such post-clearance checks. (f) Regarding monitoring the use of the procedure, in 1983 the Commission asked the UK authorities to verify an apparent overshoot of the quota quantitative limits. 
This specific rule took priority over the general rule. (e) There is no obligation to perform such post-clearance checks. (f) Regarding monitoring the use of the procedure, in 1983 the Commission asked the UK authorities to verify an apparent overshoot of the quota quantitative limits.
The UK trade data showed higher butter imports from New Zealand into the UK than provided for by the quota. 
The UK trade data showed higher butter imports from New Zealand into the UK than provided for by the quota.
However, according to the UK authorities, the NZDB had given categorical assurances that they had taken the greatest possible care not to place into free circulation in any year any butter or cheese above the quantity allowed under the quota arrangements. 
However, according to the UK authorities, the NZDB had given categorical assurances that they had taken the greatest possible care not to place into free circulation in any year any butter or cheese above the quantity allowed under the quota arrangements.
The Commission was unconvinced by this argument and requested further checks. 
The Commission was unconvinced by this argument and requested further checks.
The UK customs authorities carried out further checks that showed that the quota limits had not been exceeded. 
The UK customs authorities carried out further checks that showed that the quota limits had not been exceeded.
EN Official Journal of the European Communities C 127/17 The Commission has limited resources for making inspections in Member States. 
FI Euroopan yhteisöjen virallinen lehti C 127/17 The Commission has limited resources for making inspections in Member States.
The subjects for examination are therefore selected using risk-analysis techniques. 
The subjects for examination are therefore selected using risk-analysis techniques.
The aim is to gain the maximum assurance from the visits made and therefore, in the absence of specific information (for example that referred to in paragraph 3.14 of the Court’s report), those topics that have wide application are usually selected. 
The aim is to gain the maximum assurance from the visits made and therefore, in the absence of specific information (for example that referred to in paragraph 3.14 of the Court’s report), those topics that have wide application are usually selected.
Thus the procedures used to apply the standard system of tariff preferences was inspected in 1993 in the UK, as well as other Member States. 
Thus the procedures used to apply the standard system of tariff preferences was inspected in 1993 in the UK, as well as other Member States.
(This did not include the special arrangements with New Zealand.) 
(This did not include the special arrangements with New Zealand.)
The 1998 inspection programme will include an examination of the workings of other specific preferential agreements. 
The 1998 inspection programme will include an examination of the workings of other specific preferential agreements.
Weekly returns of butter imports 3.3. 
Weekly returns of butter imports 3.3.
The Commission sought detailed information for market management reasons and used the information for that purpose particularly during sensitive periods. 
The Commission sought detailed information for market management reasons and used the information for that purpose particularly during sensitive periods.
Control of quantity limits 3.6. 
Control of quantity limits 3.6.
The Commission has been monitoring the UK authorities’ actions to establish and recover the amounts due. 
The Commission has been monitoring the UK authorities’ actions to establish and recover the amounts due.
According to the latest information, criminal proceedings have been started for related offences. 
According to the latest information, criminal proceedings have been started for related offences.
Security for the debts is held but these are currently the subject of appeals by the companies concerned. 
Security for the debts is held but these are currently the subject of appeals by the companies concerned.
The monitoring of progress will continue. 
The monitoring of progress will continue.
Accuracy of weight declarations 3.8. 
Accuracy of weight declarations 3.8.
The Commission continues to monitor the UK authorities’ actions to establish and recover any amounts due. 
The Commission continues to monitor the UK authorities’ actions to establish and recover any amounts due.
It is aware that customs debts have now been established for both butter and cheese imports. 
It is aware that customs debts have now been established for both butter and cheese imports.
These debts are the subject of appeals. 
These debts are the subject of appeals.
Clearance into free circulation from bonded warehouses 3.10. 
Clearance into free circulation from bonded warehouses 3.10.
The Commission will continue to monitor the outcome of the UK’s further investigation of this issue. 
The Commission will continue to monitor the outcome of the UK’s further investigation of this issue.
Respect of maximum fat content provisions 3.15. 
Respect of maximum fat content provisions 3.15.
The Commission agrees with the Court that the butterfat parameter should be satisfied on a consignment by-consignment basis and that the Customs Code in this respect is clear. 
The Commission agrees with the Court that the butterfat parameter should be satisfied on a consignment by-consignment basis and that the Customs Code in this respect is clear.
While reserving its position regarding the past, NZ has accepted that it apply in the future, but has asked for technical talks to establish the testing and sampling methods, on a mutually agreed basis, in order to demonstrate compliance in this regard. 
While reserving its position regarding the past, NZ has accepted that it apply in the future, but has asked for technical talks to establish the testing and sampling methods, on a mutually agreed basis, in order to demonstrate compliance in this regard.
These technical talks are under way. 
These technical talks are under way.
C 127/18 Official Journal of the European Communities 24.4.98 EN 3.18 and 3.20. 
C 127/18 Euroopan yhteisöjen virallinen lehti 24.4.98 FI 3.18 and 3.20.
The applicability of the fat-content rules remains the subject of court proceedings. 
The applicability of the fat-content rules remains the subject of court proceedings.
The NZDB has indicated to the ECA that it was unable to make further details of the analysis available because it bears directly on matters currently before the UK courts. 
The NZDB has indicated to the ECA that it was unable to make further details of the analysis available because it bears directly on matters currently before the UK courts.
It was also indicated that it is prepared to release that material at the appropriate time once the legal proceedings are concluded. 
It was also indicated that it is prepared to release that material at the appropriate time once the legal proceedings are concluded.
The Commission is aware as a result of monitoring the UK authorities’ actions that customs debts have been established based on the figures given by the Court for imports of butter considered ineligible for inclusion because of its fat content. 
The Commission is aware as a result of monitoring the UK authorities’ actions that customs debts have been established based on the figures given by the Court for imports of butter considered ineligible for inclusion because of its fat content.
The companies concerned have appealed against the assessments. 
The companies concerned have appealed against the assessments.
The Commission will continue to monitor future action. 
The Commission will continue to monitor future action.
See reply to paragraph 3.15. 
See reply to paragraph 3.15.
Respect of direct manufacture criterion 3.25 to 3.26. 
Respect of direct manufacture criterion 3.25 to 3.26.
The Commission notes that the UK authorities have a period of 56 days from the release of the Tribunal decision concerning the two specimen samples to lodge an appeal. 
The Commission notes that the UK authorities have a period of 56 days from the release of the Tribunal decision concerning the two specimen samples to lodge an appeal.
Disposal 3.32. 
Disposal 3.32.
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 aims to increase demand for butter with a view to improving the balance between supply and demand on the Community’s butter market. 
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 570/88 aims to increase demand for butter with a view to improving the balance between supply and demand on the Community’s butter market.
New Zealand butter forms part of the supply and from a market management point of view, it is not relevant which butter is used for industrial purposes. 
New Zealand butter forms part of the supply and from a market management point of view, it is not relevant which butter is used for industrial purposes.
The Commission has always estimated the cost of the butter concession to New Zealand as the sum required to export an equivalent quantity of butter to third countries less the reduced levy/duty paid on import 3.34. 
The Commission has always estimated the cost of the butter concession to New Zealand as the sum required to export an equivalent quantity of butter to third countries less the reduced levy/duty paid on import 3.34.
The Commission is monitoring an ongoing investigation concerning suspected repackaging of NZ butter. 
The Commission is monitoring an ongoing investigation concerning suspected repackaging of NZ butter.
The Commission has now been informed by the competent national authority that no sanction is applicable for such an infringement. 
The Commission has now been informed by the competent national authority that no sanction is applicable for such an infringement.
The Commission agrees with the Court’s conclusions and is still examining these cases. 
The Commission agrees with the Court’s conclusions and is still examining these cases.
Cheese for processing — Eligible end-use products 3.39. 
Cheese for processing — Eligible end-use products 3.39.
On the basis of the information available the Commission agrees with the Court that the Member State concerned has a financial responsibility. 
On the basis of the information available the Commission agrees with the Court that the Member State concerned has a financial responsibility.
The Commission will contact the competent authorities to obtain further information and will take recovery action if appropriate. 
The Commission will contact the competent authorities to obtain further information and will take recovery action if appropriate.
Eligibility of processed cheese containing third country cheese for export refunds 3.40. 
Eligibility of processed cheese containing third country cheese for export refunds 3.40.
The Commission services are examining a possible proposal to the Council that export refunds shall be paid only on milk and milk products wholly obtained in the Community. 
The Commission services are examining a possible proposal to the Council that export refunds shall be paid only on milk and milk products wholly obtained in the Community.
SWISS EMMENTAL General comment The cases referred to by the Court are all under examination by the Member States involved. 
SWISS EMMENTAL General comment The cases referred to by the Court are all under examination by the Member States involved.
Indeed France, Germany and Italy have all reported the establishment of customs debts under the irregularity reporting arrangements provided for under Regulation (EEC) No 1552/89. 
Indeed France, Germany and Italy have all reported the establishment of customs debts under the irregularity reporting arrangements provided for under Regulation (EEC) No 1552/89.
The Commission will follow-up appropriately the subsequent recovery action. 
The Commission will follow-up appropriately the subsequent recovery action.
CONCLUSION 5.2. 
CONCLUSION 5.2.
The Commission will continue to monitor the recovery action. 
The Commission will continue to monitor the recovery action.
The Commission does not consider that the monitoring and control procedures were in force at the Commission level. 
The Commission does not consider that the monitoring and control procedures were in force at the Commission level.
The weekly returns were used by the Commission for the purposes for which it sought the information, namely for market management, in particular orderly marketing of New Zealand butter in the UK. 
The weekly returns were used by the Commission for the purposes for which it sought the information, namely for market management, in particular orderly marketing of New Zealand butter in the UK.