Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/96 on the common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 297, 21 November 1996, pp. 29-48. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Basic legislation Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts International trade Subsidy/incentive Institution Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation came into force on 21 November 1996. Abstract This Regulation sets up a common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetables. Article 1(2) contains the list of the products which are comprised within such common organization. The Regulation is divided into three Titles: (I) System of aid; (II) Trade with third countries; (III) General provisions. In particular, Title I establishes a system of production aid applying to certain products obtained from fruit and vegetables harvested within the Community (those mentioned in Annex I). Production aid shall be granted to processors who have paid producers for their raw materials a price not less than the minimum price under contracts between, on the one side, producer organizations recognized or provisionally authorized under Regulation (EC) No. 2200/96, and processors on the other. Common standards may be introduced for the products listed in article 7(1) and those listed in Annex I, intended either for consumption in the Community or for export to third countries, in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 29. In the case of products covered by article 1(2) which are of major economic or ecological importance at local or regional level and are facing, in particular, strong international competition, special measures to promote them and enhance their competitiveness may be taken in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 29. Imports into the Community, or exports therefrom, of any of the products listed in article 1(2) may be subject to presentation of an import or export licence, which shall be valid throughout the whole Community. Article 28 provides for the setting up of a management committee for processed fruit and vegetables. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implements Council Regulation (EC) No. 2200/96 on the common organization of the market in fruit and vegetables. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Institution, Internal trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1580/2007 laying down implementing rules of Council Regulations (EC) No. 2200/96, (EC) No. 2201/96 and (EC) No. 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector. Legislation | European Union | 2007 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Certification, Inspection, Non-governmental entity, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1535/2003 laying down detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No. 2201/96 as regards the aid scheme for products processed from fruit and vegetables. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Agricultural development, Subsidy/incentive, Non-governmental entity, Contract/agreement, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Council Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation). Legislation | European Union | 2007 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Sugar, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, International trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Non-governmental entity, Business/industry/corporations, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Council Regulation (EC) No. 361/2008 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1234/2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation). Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Cereals/grains/rice, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Viticulture/oenological practices, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Apiculture/sericulture, Sheep/goats, Swine, Internal trade, Subsidy/incentive, Food security, Animal production, Textile plants/fibres, Tobacco, Floriculture, Crops/grasses Source: FAO, FAOLEX