24. 7. 76 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 199/1 (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 1774/76 of 20 July 1976 on special measures for linseed THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 569/76 of 15 March 1976 laying down special measures for linseed (1), and in particular Article 2 (3) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 569/76 requires that criteria should be laid down for the deter- mination of the average world market price, together with general rules for granting the subsidy for linseed and for the control of the areas sown and harvested within the Community ; Whereas the average world market price must be deter- mined on the most favourable purchasing terms avail- able on that market; Whereas relevant figures should be those recorded during the marketing period for Community seeds for offers on the world market and prices quoted on the major international exchanges; whereas, however, those offers which cannot be considered representa- tive of the true trend of the market should be ignored ; Whereas, if there are no representative offers or quota- tions for linseed, the average world market price for linseed should be determined on the value of the products resulting from the processing of this seed; whereas where the offers or quotations for linseed on (1) OJ No L 67, 15. 3. 1976, p. 29. the world market would prejudice the sale of the Community production of linseed the world market price should be determined on the value of the average quantities of oil and oil-cake derived from the processing of linseed less the processing costs ; Whereas, to ensure the smooth running of the subsidy system, the average world market price must be recorded for a Community frontier crossing point; whereas in fixing this point account should be taken of the extent to which it is representative for imports of linseed and therefore the port of Rotterdam should be chosen ; whereas offers and quotations will have to be adjusted if they relate to a different frontier crossing point ; Whereas such adjustments should also be made to the offers and quotations adopted in order to compensate for any variation from the presentation and quality used as criteria when fixing the guide price ; Whereas the producer Member States should be required to set up the control arrangements necessary to ensure the smooth running of the subsidy system ; Whereas under Article 2 (2) of the said Regulation the subsidy is to be granted for a production figure obtained by applying to the surface areas sown and harvested an indicative yield which may be differenti- ated, taking into account the characteristics of the flax produced and the vyield ascertained in the major production arcas in the Community; whereas, to ensure that the subsidy system is properly applied, the indicative yield should be determined by reference primarily to yields ascertained by random sampling in the major production areas,