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Whereas:

(1) Since the entry into force of Council Regulation (EEC) No 1135/88 of 7 March 1988 concerning the definition of the concept of "originating products" and methods of administrative cooperation in trade between the customs territory of the Community, Ceuta and Melilla and the Canary Islands(1), the rules of origin applicable under the various free-trade agreements signed by the Community have undergone substantial changes. In some respects, they are more favourable than those contained in Regulation (EEC) No 1135/88, in particular with regard to documentary requirements.

(2) The above agreements governing trade between the Community and its trading partners lay down special rules of origin for Ceuta and Melilla. These provisions should be applied to trade between the customs territory of the Community and Ceuta and Melilla.

(3) Council Regulation (EEC) No 1911/91 of 26 June 1991 on the application of the provisions of Community law to the Canary Islands(2) incorporated those islands into the customs territory of the Community. It is therefore no longer necessary to provide for special rules of origin for that territory.

(4) Regulation (EEC) No 1135/88 should be recast in the interests of clarity, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: