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COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 617/96 of 3 April 1996 concerning the classification of certain goods in the combined nomenclature
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 of 23 July 1987 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (1), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 586/96 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas in order to ensure uniform application of the combined nomenclature annexed to the said Regulation, it is necessary to adopt measures concerning the classification of the goods referred to in the Annex to this Regulation;
Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 has set down the general rules for the interpretation of the combined nomenclature and those rules also apply to any other nomenclature which is wholly or partly based on it or which adds any additional subdivision to it and which is established by specific Community provisions, with a view to the application of tariff and other measures relating to trade in goods;
Whereas, pursuant to the said general rules, the goods described in column 1 of the table annexed to the present Regulation must be classified under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 2, by virtue of the reasons set out in column 3;
Whereas it is accepted that binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States in respect of the classification of goods in the combined nomenclature and which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation, can continue to be invoked, under the provisions in Article 12 (6) of Council Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 of 12 October 1992 establishing the Community Customs Code (3), for a period of three months by the holder;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Tariff and Statistical Nomenclature Section of the Customs Code Committee,
The goods described in column 1 of the annexed table are now classified within the combined nomenclature under the appropriate CN codes indicated in column 7 of the said table.
Binding tariff information issued by the customs authorities of Member States which do not conform to the rights established by this Regulation can continue to be invoked under the provisions of Article 12 (6) of Regulation (EEC) No 2913/92 for a period of three months.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
24.2.2005 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 51/1
COMMISSION REGULATION (EC) No 296/2005
of 23 February 2005
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 of 21 December 1994 on detailed rules for the application of the import arrangements for fruit and vegetables (1), and in particular Article 4(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in the Annex thereto.
(2) In compliance with the above criteria, the standard import values must be fixed at the levels set out in the Annex to this Regulation,
The standard import values referred to in Article 4 of Regulation (EC) No 3223/94 shall be fixed as indicated in the Annex hereto.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 24 February 2005.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION DECISION  of 9 January 1992  laying down the requirements relating to equipment and structure of dispatch and purification centres for live bivalve molluscs, for which derogations may be granted  (92/92/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF  THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of live bivalve molluscs (1), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas, in accordance with the second subparagraph of Article 5 (1) (a) of Directive 91/492/EEC, Member States may, for the requirements relating to equipment and structures laid down in Chapter IV of the Annex to the aforesaid Directive, grant to  dispatch and purification centres a further period within which to comply with the conditions of approval set out in that Chapter IV, subject to the express condition that live bivalve molluscs coming from such centres meet the hygiene standards set by  Directive 91/492/EEC;
Whereas it is up to the Commission to fix, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 12 of Directive 91/492/EEC, the requirements relating to equipment and structures for which such derogations may be granted;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The requirements relating to equipment and structures laid down in Chapter IV of the Annex to Directive 91/492/EEC for which derogations may be granted are laid down in the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1888/2000
of 6 September 2000
amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1010/86 laying down general rules for the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 2038/1999 of 13 September 1999 on the common organisation of the markets in the sugar sector(1), as amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1527/2000(2),
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1010/86 of 25 March 1986 laying down general rules for the production refund on certain sugar products used in the chemical industry(3), as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2074/98(4), and in particular Article 4a(1a) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Regulation (EC) No 2074/98 reduced the standard amount referred to in Article 4a(1a) of Regulation (EEC) No 1010/86 from EUR 8,45 to EUR 6,45 per 100 kilograms of white sugar for a two-year trial period.
(2) Experience has shown that the reduction has had a positive impact on the operation of the production refund arrangements. Nevertheless, that impact needs to be studied for a further period before definite conclusions can be drawn. Application of the reduction should therefore be extended for a further nine months until the end of the current quota arrangements in the sugar sector.
(3) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Sugar,
In Article 4a of Regulation (EEC) No 1010/86, paragraph 1b is replaced by the following:
"1b. For the period 1 October 1998 to 30 June 2001 the standard amount referred to in paragraph 1 shall be reduced to EUR 6,45 per 100 kilograms of white sugar."
This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
8.8.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 213/18
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) No 764/2013
of 7 August 2013
establishing the standard import values for determining the entry price of certain fruit and vegetables
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (1),
Having regard to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors (2), and in particular Article 136(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 lays down, pursuant to the outcome of the Uruguay Round multilateral trade negotiations, the criteria whereby the Commission fixes the standard values for imports from third countries, in respect of the products and periods stipulated in Annex XVI, Part A thereto.
(2) The standard import value is calculated each working day, in accordance with Article 136(1) of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011, taking into account variable daily data. Therefore this Regulation should enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union,
The standard import values referred to in Article 136 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 are fixed in the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
12.6.2013 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 160/1
COUNCIL DECISION
of 10 June 2013
on the signing, on behalf of the European Union, of the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
(2013/275/EU)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 114 in conjunction with Article 218(5) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission,
Whereas:
(1) On 7 November 2000 the Council authorised the Commission to negotiate in the context of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) to ensure participation of the European Community in the Diplomatic Conference held in Geneva from 7 to 20 December 2000 with the aim of drawing up an instrument to protect performers’ rights in their audiovisual performances.
(2) The negotiations were successfully concluded at a reconvened Diplomatic Conference held in Beijing from 20 to 26 June 2012 and the WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (the ‘Beijing Treaty’) was adopted on 24 June 2012.
(3) The Beijing Treaty establishes a set of new international rules in the area of neighbouring rights which aim at ensuring the adequate protection and remuneration of audiovisual performers.
(4) The Beijing Treaty is open for signature by any eligible party for one year after its adoption.
(5) The Union has exclusive competence for a number of provisions of the Beijing Treaty where corresponding Union legislation has been adopted. Therefore, the Beijing Treaty should be signed on behalf of Union, subject to its conclusion at a later date.
(6) By signing the Beijing Treaty the Union will not be exercising shared competence, hence Member States retain their competence in the areas covered by the Beijing Treaty which do not affect common rules or alter the scope of such rules,
The signing of the WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances (the ‘Beijing Treaty’) on behalf of the Union is hereby approved, subject to the conclusion of the said Treaty (1).
The President of the Council is hereby authorised to designate the person(s) empowered to sign the Beijing Treaty on behalf of the Union.
This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 157/2002
of 28 January 2002
derogating from Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 with regard to set-aside as a result of the adverse weather conditions in some Community regions
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 of 17 May 1999 establishing a support system for producers of certain arable crops(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1038/2001(2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Eligibility for the area aid under the general scheme referred to in Article 2(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1251/1999 is subject to an obligation to set land aside.
(2) The detailed rules of application fixed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1393/2001(4), stipulate that the set aside period must begin no later than 15 January and that no agricultural production is authorised on the land set aside.
(3) As a result of adverse weather conditions while sowing during spring 2001 the producers in various regions of some Member States cannot harvest their sugar and fodder beet before 15 January 2002, on lands to be set aside in the 2002/03 marketing year. Under the circumstances, and as an exceptional measure, where growers so request they should be authorised to harvest their crops no later than 28 February 2002 without this affecting recognition of the lands in question as properly set aside, provided that they prove that the applicable conditions have been complied with.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
Where a producer, upon application to the competent authority of the Member State concerned, can prove that:
- harvesting could not take place before 15 January 2002 as a result of adverse weather conditions or delayed sowing,
- harvesting of sugar and fodder beet where done, was done no later than 28 February 2002,
- all the other conditions applying to set-aside land have been complied with,
the lands in questions shall be considered, notwithstanding Article 19(2) and (3) of Regulation (EC) No 2316/1999, as properly set-aside for the 2002/03 marketing year.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from 15 January 2002.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION DECISION of 11 July 1994 amending Decisions 94/143/EC, 94/187/EC, 94/309/EC, 94/344/EC, 94/446/EEC and 94/435/EC laying down the animal health requirements and certification for the import of certain products covered by Council  Directive 92/118/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (94/461/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/118/EEC laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to  in Annex A Chapter 1 to Directive 89/662/EEC and as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (1) and in particular Article 10 (2) (c) thereof,
Whereas Decisions 94/143/EC (2), 94/187/EC (3), 94/309/EC (4), 94/344/EC (5), 94/446/EC (6) and 94/435/EC (7) respectively lay down the animal health conditions and the veterinary certification for import of serum from equidae, animal casings, certain  petfoods and certain untanned edible products for pets containing low risk material, processed animal protein including products containing this protein intended for animal consumption, bones and bone products, horns and horn products, excluding meals  thereof, for further processing, not intended for human or animal consumption, and pig bristles from third countries;
Whereas the date of entry into application of the abovementioned Decisions is 1 July 1994; whereas it appears that third countries will not be able to fulfil the new import conditions by that date; whereas in order to avoid disruptions in trade, it is  necessary to postpone the entry into application of these Decisions to 1 December 1994;
Whereas Decisions 94/143/EC, 94/187/EC, 94/309/EC, 94/344/EC, 94/446/EC and 94/435/EC must be amended accordingly;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
In Article 2 of Decision 94/143/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
In Article 2 of Decision 94/187/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
In Article 2 of Decision 94/309/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
In Article 2 of Decision 94/344/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
In Article 4 of Decision 94/446/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
In Article 5 of Decision 94/435/EC, the date of '1 July 1994' is replaced by that of '1 December 1994'.
This Decision is addressed to Member States.
6.6.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 151/31
COMMISSION DECISION
of 22 May 2006
on the extension of the limited recognition of the Hellenic Register of Shipping to the Republic of Malta
(notified under document number C(2006) 1990)
(Only the Maltese text is authentic)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2006/382/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 94/57/EC of 22 November 1994 on common rules and standards for ship inspection and survey organisations and for the relevant activities of maritime administrations (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
Having regard to the letter of 15 September 2004 from the Maltese authorities requesting the extension to Malta of limited recognition of the Hellenic Register of Shipping (hereinafter HRS) pursuant to Article 4(2) of Directive 94/57/EC,
Whereas:
(1) Limited recognition, as provided for in Article 4(3) of Directive 94/57/EC, is granted to organisations known as classification societies which meet all the criteria of the Annex to the Directive other than those set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Section A (General), but it is limited in time and scope in order for the organisations concerned to gain further experience.
(2) Commission Decision 2001/890/EC (2) granted the recognition of HRS requested by Greece under Article 4(3) of the Directive. Commission Decision 2005/623/EC (3) extended this recognition for a period of three years from 3 August 2005, its effects being limited to Greece and Cyprus.
(3) The Commission, together with the Maltese maritime authorities, have verified that HRS meets all the criteria of the Annex to Directive 94/57/EC other than those set out in paragraphs 2 and 3 of Section A (General) of the Annex. In addition, HRS has committed itself to the objective of bringing its performance records into line with the average of the recognised organisations.
(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the COSS Committee set up by Article 7 of Directive 94/57/EC,
The effects of the limited recognition of the Hellenic Register of Shipping granted by Decision 2001/890/EC are extended to the Republic of Malta.
This Decision is addressed to the Republic of Malta.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 235/2003
of 6 February 2003
concerning tenders notified in response to the invitation to tender for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 of 30 June 1992 on the common organisation of the market in cereals(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1666/2000(2),
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1501/95 of 29 June 1995 laying down certain detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92 on the granting of export refunds on cereals and the measures to be taken in the event of disturbance on the market for cereals(3), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1163/2002(4), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 1324/2002(5), and in particular Article 4 thereof,
Having regard to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002 of 5 September 2002 on a special intervention measure for cereals in Finland and Sweden(6), as amended by Regulation (EC) No 2329/2002(7), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats produced in Finland and Sweden for export from Finland or Sweden to all third countries was opened pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002.
(2) According to Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002 the Commission may, on the basis of the tenders notified, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 23 of Regulation (EEC) No 1766/92, decide to make no award.
(3) On the basis of the criteria laid down in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1501/95, a maximum refund should not be fixed.
(4) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Cereals,
No action shall be taken on the tenders notified from 31 January to 6 February 2003 in response to the invitation to tender for the refund for the export of oats issued in Regulation (EC) No 1582/2002.
This Regulation shall enter into force on 7 February 2003.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
COMMISSION REGULATION (EEC) No 2011/91  of 10 July 1991  amending Regulation (EEC) No 1547/87 laying down detailed rules for applying Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 as regards the buying-in of intervention butter
THE COMMISSION OF THE  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 of 27 June 1968 on the common organization of the market in milk and milk products (1), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1630/91 (2), and in particular the first subparagraph of Article 7 a (1)  and Article 7 (3) thereof,
Whereas Council Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 of 16 March 1987 modifying the intervention arrangements for butter and skimmed-milk powder (3), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1634/91 (4), abolished the obligation to reopen the standing invitations  to tender for the purchase of butter provided for under Article 6 (1) of Regulation (EEC) No 804/68 and lays down criteria for the opening and suspension of invitations to tender for the purchase of butter and skimmed-milk powder; whereas, therefore,
Article 1
of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 1547/87 (5), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3777/90 (6), should be amended;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,
Article 1 (2) and (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 1547/87 are hereby replaced by the following:
'2. Once it has been observed that for two weeks in succession, in a Member State or, in the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany, in a region, the market price is less than 92 % of the intervention price, the Commission shall establish  buying-in by invitation to tender as provided for in Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 in the Member State or region concerned.';
'3. Once it has been observed that for two weeks in succession, in a Member State or, as regards the United Kingdom and the Federal Republic of Germany, in a region, the market price is equal to or more than 92 % of the intervention price, buying-in by  invitation to tender provided for in Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 777/87 shall be suspended in the Member State or region concerned.'  Article 2  This Regulation shall enter into force on the third day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
It shall apply from the beginning of the 1991/92 milk year. This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.