OBJECTIVE: to extend for Austria, Finland and Sweden the period during which transitional
measures may be adopted in the field of agriculture (especially in the dairy sector for Sweden and
Finland).
COMMUNITY MEASURE: Council Regulation (EC) No 2596/97 extending the period provided
for in Article 149 (1) of the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.
SUBSTANCE: The Regulation extends until 31.12.1998 the period during which transitional
measures may be adopted to facilitate the transition from the regime existing in Austria, Finland and
Sweden at the time of accession to those resulting from the application of the common organization
of the market.
The Regulation also lays down that, with regard to the fat content of milk for human consumption
in Finland and Sweden, this period shall be extended by two years to 31.12.1999.
ENTRY INTO FORCE: the Regulation enters into force on 01.01.1998.�