27. 7. 93 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 184/1 (Acts whose publication is obligatory) COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) No 2019/93 of 19 July 1993- introducing specific measures for the smaller Aegean islands concerning certain agricultural products THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to th-eATreaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 42 and 43 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission ('), Having regard to the opinion of the European Par- liament (%), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (%), ’ Whereas the European Council, meeting in Rhodes on 2 and 3 December 1988, acknowledged the specific socio- economic problems experienced by certain island regions in the Community ; whereas measures should be imple- mented in order to respond to these specific problems ; Whereas the exceptional geographical situation of the Aegean islands in relation to the sources of supply of food and agricultural products essential for everyday consump- tion or agricultural production on the Aegean islands imposes costs which constitute a severe handicap to the secotrs concerned ; whereas this natural handicap can be offset by the introduction of specific supply arrangements for essential basic products; Whereas the quantities of products benefiting from the specific supply arrangements must be determined within the framework of periodic forecast supply balances which may be adjusted during the year on the basis of the essential requirements of the local market and taking account of local production; whereas, in view of the measures adopted to encourage the development of local () OJ No C 56, 26. 2. 1993, p. 21. () Opinion delivered on'25 June 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal). () Opinion delivered on 26 May 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal). production, these arrangements should be applied in the fruit and vegetable sector over a period of five years and on a reducing basis ; Whereas the arrangements in question are intended to reduce production costs and consumer prices; whereas their actual impact should therefore be monitored ; Whereas, to avoid any deflection of trade, products covered by the specific supply arrangements may not be - redispatched to other parts of the Community or re-exported to third countries ; Whereas a suitable and effective management and control system should be established for the implementation of the arrangements ; Whereas the specific conditions of agriculture on the Aegean islands . require special attention; whereas measures are necessary both for stockfarming and animal products and for crop products; Whereas, to promote the development of traditional stockfarming on the islands, supplementary premiums should 'be granted for the fattening of male bovine animals and for the maintenance of suckler cows and private storage aid should be granted for cheeses tradition- ally manufactured on the islands; ' Whereas measures should be taken in the fruit and vege- tables and flower-growing sector to support and increase production and improve farm productivity and product quality ; Whereas measures should also be taken to support the production of potatoes for human consumption and of seed potatoes; : Whereas, in order to help support traditional viticulture on this islands, aid should be granted for vines producing quality wines psr which meet the requirements laid down in Community rules and form part of a quality improve- ment programme ;