Council Directive 77/93/EEC of 21 December 1976 on protective measures against the introduction into the Member States of harmful organisms of plants or plant products Official Journal L 026, 31/01/1977 p. 0020 - 0054 THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Articles 43 and 100 thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas plant production is very important to the Community; Whereas plant production yields are consistently reduced through the effects of harmful organisms; Whereas the protection of plants against such organisms is absolutely necessary not only to avoid reduced yields but also to increase agricultural productivity; Whereas action taken by Member States and aimed at the systematic eradication of harmful organisms within Member Sta...