Introductory text

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1454/2001 of 28 June 2001 introducing specific measures for certain agricultural products for the Canary Islands and repealing Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (Poseican)^f1, and in particular Article 3(6) thereof,

Whereas:

Commission Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 of 30 December 2003 establishing the supply balances and Community aid for the supply of certain essential products for human consumption, for processing and as agricultural inputs and for the supply of live animals and eggs to the outermost regions pursuant to Council Regulations (EC) No 1452/2001, (EC) No 1453/2001 and (EC) No 1454/2001^f2 establishes a forecast supply balance and Community aid for the products covered by the specific supply arrangements for the Azores, Madeira and the Canary Islands.

Current implementation of the annual supply balance for the Canary Islands for milk and cream falling within CN codes 0402 91 and 0402 99 indicates that the quantities fixed for the supply of these products are below requirements because of a higher demand than expected.

The quantity of the above product should therefore be adjusted in line with the actual needs of the region concerned.

Regulation (EC) No 14/2004 should be amended accordingly.

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Milk and Milk Products,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: