Council Regulation (EEC) No 1318/85 of 23 May 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/77 laying down special measures to encourage the marketing of products processed from lemons

• Published date: 27 May 1985
• Subject Matter: Processed fruit and vegetables,European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)
• Official Gazette Publication: Official Journal of the European Communities, L 137, 27 May 1985,Journal officiel des Communautés européennes, L 137, 27 mai 1985,Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee, L 137, 27 maggio 1985,Diario Oficial de las Comunidades Europeas #Edición especial 1985#03 Agricultura#Volumen 34

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Council Regulation (EEC) No 1318/85 of 23 May 1985 amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/77 laying down special measures to encourage the marketing of products processed from lemons

Official Journal L 137 , 27/05/1985 P. 0037 - 0038
Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 34 P. 0233
Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 34 P. 0233

COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1318/85

of 23 May 1985

amending Regulation (EEC) No 1035/77 laying down special measures to encourage the marketing of products processed from lemons

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission [1],

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament [2],

Whereas Regulation (EEC) No 1035/77 [3], as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3487/80 [4], introduced a system of aid for products processed from lemons harvested within the Community, based on contracts between Community producers and processors;

Whereas, with a view to encouraging the processing of greater quantities of lemons within the context of existing market outlets, the minimum price paid by processors to producers should be made more attractive;

Whereas it also appears appropriate to harmonize the terms on which financial compensation is granted to the various processors in the Community,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EEC) No 1035/77 is hereby amended as follows:

1Article 1 (3) is replaced by the following:

‘3. A minimum price to be paid to producers by processors for deliveries under the contracts shall be fixed. This price shall be based on the buying-in price for quality class II plus 5 % of the basic price. It shall be fixed before the start of each marketing year.'

2Article 2 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 2

1. Member States shall grant financial compensation to processors who have signed contracts in accordance with Article 1. This financial compensation may not exceed the difference between the minimum purchase price referred to in Article 1 (3) and prices charged for the raw material in non-member producer countries.

2. Financial compensation shall be granted for 85 % of Community produce bought at the minimum purchase price.

However, financial compensation shall be granted for a higher percentage of such produce where applicants...