COMMISSION DECISION of 20 March 1997 amending Decision 97/116/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance) (97/196/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,
Whereas a number of outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in different areas of Germany;
Whereas in view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States;
Whereas Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever (3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden;
Whereas, as a result of the disease situation, the Commission adopted Decision 97/116/EC of 11 February 1997 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (4);
Whereas in the light of the evolution of the disease it is possible to amend measures adopted as regards the conditions for movement of pigs;
Whereas, since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annexes I and II to Decision 97/116/EC are replaced by Annexes I and II respectively to this Decision.
Article 2
The Member States shall amend the measures they apply to trade so as to bring them into compliance with this Decision. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 March 1997.