Det skal herom bemærkes, at en forordning ifølge EF-traktatens artikel 189, stk. 2 (nu artikel 249, stk. 2, EF), er almengyldig og gælder umiddelbart i hver medlemsstat.
Pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 189 of the EC Treaty (now the second subparagraph of Article 249 EC) regulations have general application and are directly applicable in all Member States.