I(Acts adopted under the EC Treaty/Euratom Treaty whose publication is obligatory)REGULATIONSCOUNCIL REGULATION (EC) No 708/2007of 11 June 2007concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquacultureTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Commu-nity, and in particular Article 37 and Article 299(2) thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament,Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic andSocial Committee (1)Whereas:(1) In accordance with Article 6 of the Treaty, environmentalprotection requirements must be integrated into thedefinition and implementation of the Community policiesand activities, in particular with a view to promotingsustainable development.(2) Aquaculture is a fast-growing sector where innovation andnew outlets are being explored. In order to adapt theproduction to the conditions of the market, it is importantfor the aquaculture industr...