Article 1

The quality standards applicable to bananas falling within CN code ex0803, excluding plantains, fig bananas and bananas intended for processing, are laid down in Annex I hereto.

These standards shall apply to bananas originating in third countries at the stage of release for free circulation, to bananas originating in the Community at the stage of first landing at a Community port, and to bananas delivered fresh to the consumer in the producing region at the stage of leaving the packing shed.