(1)

Commission Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 (2) lays down rules for the tender procedure concerning export refunds for natural butter in blocks falling under the code ex ex 0405 10 19 9700, butter oil in containers falling under the code ex ex 0405 90 10 9000 and skimmed milk powder falling under code ex ex 0402 10 19 9000.

(2)

A standing invitation to tender is opened in order to determine the export refund on those milk products. In accordance with Article 4(2) of Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 each tendering period shall take place once a month. In order to respond better to the deterioration of the dairy market, tender procedures for determining the export refunds should be organised twice a month.

(3)

Regulation (EC) No 619/2008 should therefore be amended accordingly.

(4)

Due to the urgent need to provide for an effective market support measure, this Regulation should enter into force on the day following its publication.

(5)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural Markets,

1.

In the first subparagraph, the introductory words are replaced by the following:

‘Each tendering period shall begin at 13.00 (Brussels time) on the Tuesday preceding the closing date as referred to in the third subparagraph, with the following exceptions:’

2.

In the third subparagraph, the introductory words are replaced by the following:

‘Each tendering period shall end at 13.00 (Brussels time) on the first and third Tuesday of the month with the following exceptions:’