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| dossier | COM(1983)637 - . |
|---|---|
| document | COM(1983)637  |
| date | December 14, 1983 |
Article 1
1. In the title and Article 1, spp is replaced by Crangon;
2. In Article 5 (1):
(i) under the heading Freshness category A:
the last indent of subparagraph (a) is replaced by the following:
'- the shrimps must be free from sand, mucus and other foreign bodies';
the first indent of subparagraph (b) is replaced by the following:
'- bright brownish-red verging on grey; the pectoral part of the shell should be predominantly light in colour';
(ii) under the heading Freshness category B:
the first indent of subparagraph (b) is replaced by the following:
'- slightly washed-out reddish-brown colour; the pectoral part of the shell should be predominantly dark';
3. Article 7 is replaced by the following:
'Article 7
1. Shrimps shall be graded in the following size categories:
Width of shell:
- size 1: 6,8 mm and over,
- size 2: from 6,5 to 6,8 mm exclusive.
2. Lots of shrimps of a given size category must not include shrimps which are of a smaller size than that of the category to which such lots belong. A small lot need not, however, be of uniform size; if it is not, the lot shall be placed in size category 2.
3. The size category must be clearly and indelibly marked, in characters at least 5 cm high, on labels affixed to the lot.
4. To the extent required in order to provide local supplies for certain coastal areas in the Community, derogations from the minimum size specified in paragraph 1 may be allowed in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 33 of Regulation (EEC) No 3796/81 (1).
(1) OJ No L 379, 31. 12. 1981, p. 1.'
Article 2
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.