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Document 31996D0659
96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)
96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)
96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)
IO L 302, 26.11.1996, p. 27–27
(ES, DA, DE, EL, EN, FR, IT, NL, PT, FI, SV) Foilsíodh an doiciméad seo in eagrán speisialta
(CS, ET, LV, LT, HU, MT, PL, SK, SL, BG, RO)
No longer in force, Date of end of validity: 25/04/2006; Arna aisghairm le 32006D0696
Relation | Act | Comment | Subdivision concerned | From | To |
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Modified by | 31997D0183 | Cur le | iarscríbhinn 1 | ||
Modified by | 31997D0183 | Leasú | teideal | ||
Modified by | 31997D0183 | Athchur | airteagal 2 | ||
Modified by | 31997D0183 | Cur le | iarscríbhinn 2 | ||
Modified by | 31997D0183 | Leasú | airteagal 1 | ||
Modified by | 31997D0183 | díothú | airteagal 3 | ||
Modified by | 32001D0751 | Athchur | airteagal 1 | DATNOT | |
Repealed by | 32006D0696 |
96/659/EC: Commission Decision of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance)
Official Journal L 302 , 26/11/1996 P. 0027 - 0027
COMMISSION DECISION of 22 November 1996 on protective measures in relation to Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa (Text with EEA relevance) (96/659/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (3), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC and in particular Article 19 (1) thereof, Whereas the presence of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever has been confirmed in South Africa; Whereas the appearance of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever in South Africa constitutes a serious threat to animal and public health in the Member States; Whereas it is therefore necessary to prohibit the importation of live ratites, and meat of ratites from South Africa until the situation is clarified; 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 The Member States shall prohibit the importation of live ratites and ratite meat from South Africa. Article 2 Member States shall amend the measures they apply in respect of South Africa to bring them into line with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof. Article 3 This Decision shall be reviewed before 15 February 1997. Article 4 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 22 November 1996. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission (1) OJ No L 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56. (2) OJ No L 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1. (3) OJ No L 373, 31. 12. 1990, p. 1.