Commission Regulation (EC) No 296/2009
of 8 April 2009
on detailed rules for administrative assistance with the exportation of certain cheeses subject to quota restrictions that qualifies for special treatment on importation into the United States of America
(Recast)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
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, and in particular Article 172(2) in conjunction with Article 4 thereof,
Whereas:
Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2248/85 of 25 July 1985 on detailed rules for administrative assistance with the exportation of certain cheeses subject to quota restrictions that qualifies for special treatment on importation into the United States of America2 has been substantially amended several times3. Since further amendments are to be made, it should be recast in the interests of clarity.
The Community and the United States of America have agreed under the GATT to allow importation into the United States of cheese of Community origin subject to quota restrictions with effect from 1 January 1980. This agreement was approved by Council Decision 80/272/EEC4.
The United States of America has committed itself to take all necessary measures so that the management of the quota will be such as to permit its maximum utilisation. In the light of experience it appears to be appropriate to strengthen administrative cooperation with the United States of America to ensure that the quotas of certain cheeses of Community origin are fully utilised. The cheeses concerned should therefore be accompanied by a certificate issued by the competent authorities in the Community.
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: