In 1992, the Council of the European Communities stated in the preamble to its directive that homeopathy was officially recognized in certain member states but only tolerated in others. In any case it was prescribed and used in all member states. To harmonize the market of homeopathic products, the council, by Directive 92/73/EEC directed the member states to implement certain changes in their national legislation.[8] Directive 92/73/EEC was replaced by Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use.[9]