Council of the European Union 28 October 1996, Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 of 28 October 1996 on the common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products

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Council Regulation (EC) No 2201/96 establishes a common organization of the markets in processed fruit and vegetable products, replacing prior instruments, with its scope covering products listed in Annex I and applying as from 1 January 1997, with Title I operative from the 1997/1998 marketing year. Key provisions include a production aid system conditioned on minimum prices paid to producers under contracts with recognized producer organizations, quota and guarantee threshold mechanisms for tomatoes and certain other products, acreage aid for dried grapes, carryover storage arrangements for sultanas, currants, and dried figs, and specific competitiveness measures for sectors facing international competition. Trade with third countries is governed by import licensing, minimum import prices, countervailing charges, tariff quotas, export refunds, and safeguard measures, all subject to implementation through a management committee procedure under Article 29.AI