Goods derived from the processing of agricultural products: trade arrangements WTO (amend. Regulation (EC) No 3448/93)

OBJECTIVE: To update Regulation (EC) No 93/3448 on the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods arising from the processing of agricultural products, following the entry into force of the GATT agreements. COMMUNITY MEASURE: Council Regulation (EC) No 1097/98 amending Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 on the trade arrangements applicable to certain goods arising from the processing of agricultural products. SUBSTANCE: the Council Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No 3448/93 so as to delete the provisions which will become superfluous, to adapt the agricultural protection provisions, introduce general rules for determining additional duties and lay down certain management rules to ensure compliance with commitments on export refunds. The general rules on management of preferential agreements relating to goods which do not fall under Annex II to the Treaty are adjusted. ENTRY INTO FORCE: 06/06/1998. �