17/06/2008 (Agence Europe) - On 16 June, the EU Council of Ministers adopted, without discussion, a regulation amending regulation 1255/96 on the temporary suspension of common customs tariff duties on certain industrial, agricultural and fisheries products. The amended regulation a number of new industrial and agricultural products and withdraws the suspension for two products. The aim of tariff duty suspensions is to allow Community enterprises to obtain supplies at a lower cost for a certain period, thus stimulating economic activity and improving competitiveness of the Community's industry. The measure will come into effect from 1 July 2008 and expire on 31 December 2012, with the possibility of continuation beyond this period or premature termination for warranted technical or economical reasons. The text of the regulation can be viewed at: http: //register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/08/st09/st09400.en08.pdf (O.L./transl.rt)