Goods derived from the processing of agricultural products: trade arrangements WTO (amend. Regulation (EC) No 3448/93)
1996/0039(CNS)
OBJECTIVE: to update Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 laying down the trade arrangements applicable
to certain goods resulting from the processing of agricultural products, following entry into force of
the GATT agreements.
SUBSTANCE: the proposal for a Council Regulation makes some amendments to Regulation (EC)
No 3448/93 in order to remove provisions which have been rendered obsolete, adjust the provisions
on agricultural protection, incorporate general rules for determining additional duties, and lay down
certain management rules to ensure compliance with commitments regarding export refunds.
It is also proposed to amend the general rules governing the management of preferential agreements
on goods not covered by Annex II to the Treaty.
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