This Regulation, which consists of five Titles and three Annexes, lays down common rules for implementing the system of import and export licences and certificates provided for in the Community legislation in force referred to in article 1 and applicable to different products, such as oils and fats, milk and milk products, beef and veal, sheep meat and goat meat, seeds, pig meat, eggs, poultry meat, cereals, bananas and wine. Title II defines with detail the area of application of licences and certificates. In particular, a licence or certificate shall not be required in respect of products which are not placed for free circulation within the Community nor in respect of the exports specified in article 2 (b). Moreover, licences shall not be needed for operations of a non commercial nature. Title III of the Regulation establishes general provisions as regards: (a) scope and definition of licences, certificates and extracts; (b) application for and issue of licences and certificates; (c) use of licences and certificates. Annex I contains the specimens of import and export licences and certificates. Annex III determines the maximum quantities of products for which import or export licences or advance fixing certificates do not need to be presented pursuant to the fourth indent of article 5(1).
2000-06-09