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Commission Decision

of 18 November 2003

amending Decision 98/371/EC as regards the import of fresh pigmeat from Slovenia

(notified under document number C(2003) 4208)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/827/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003(2), and in particular Articles 14, 15 and 16 thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Commission Decision 98/371/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2003/742/EC(4), governs animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from certain European countries.

(2) For animal health reasons, and in particular to control classical swine fever, imports of fresh pigmeat for human consumption from Slovenia were not authorised.

(3) Slovenia has requested authorisation to export pigmeat to the Community supporting this request with information on the health status of swine in Slovenia and the control of classical swine fever.

(4) In May 2003 the Commission carried out a veterinary mission to assess the animal health situation in Slovenia.

(5) On the basis of the mission report and further information provided by Slovenia, the health status of swine in Slovenia appears to be satisfactory as regards classical swine fever.

(6) The import of pigmeat for human consumption from Slovenia into the Community should therefore be authorised subject to certain conditions relating to the use of catering waste for feeding to swine.

(7) For the purpose of exporting pigmeat, Slovenia has undertaken to draw up a list of pig holdings subject to regular veterinary supervisions and appropriate controls to exclude any use of catering waste for feeding to swine.

(8) Decision 98/371/EC should be amended accordingly.

(9) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Annexes I and II to Decision 98/371/EC are replaced by the text in the Annexes to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 18 November 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.

(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36.

(3) OJ L 170, 16.6.1998, p. 16.

(4) OJ L 268, 18.10.2003, p. 73.

ANNEX I

"ANNEX I

Description of territories of certain European countries established for animal health certification purposes

>TABLE>"

ANNEX II

"ANNEX II

Animal health guarantees to be requested on certification of fresh meat

>TABLE>

NB:

Imports of fresh meat for human consumption are not allowed unless a programme of control of residues in the exporting third country has been approved by the Commission."
Commission Decision

of 10 October 2003

granting a temporary derogation from Directive 82/894/EEC as regards the frequency of notification of primary outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy

(notified under document number C(2003) 3561)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/724/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 82/894/EEC of 21 December 1982 on the notification of animal diseases within the Community(1), as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 807/2003(2), and in particular Article 5(2) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Directive 82/894/EEC lays down rules for the notification of outbreaks of certain animal diseases, including bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), in the Community. That Directive provides that Member States are to notify primary outbreaks of BSE to both the Commission and the other Member States within 24 hours. Directive 82/894/EEC also provides that secondary outbreaks of BSE are to be notified to the Commission every week.

(2) Various Commission decisions, the last one being Decision 98/12/EC(3), granted temporary derogations to the Member States from the requirements under Directive 82/894/EEC to notify primary outbreaks of BSE within 24 hours. The temporary derogation granted in Decision 98/12/EC provides that all outbreaks of BSE are to be notified to the Commission every week.

(3) Outbreaks of BSE continue to occur in the Community. In the light of experience gained, the weekly reporting of outbreaks of BSE required for secondary outbreaks appears to be sufficient. Accordingly, it is appropriate to maintain a temporary derogation to Member States permitting primary outbreaks of BSE to be notified to the Commission on a weekly basis.

(4) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

By way of a derogation from Article 3(1) of Directive 82/894/EEC, all outbreaks of bovine spongiform encephalopathy shall be notified until 31 December 2007 in accordance with Article 4 of that Directive.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 10 October 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 378, 31.12.1982, p. 58.

(2) OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36.

(3) OJ L 4, 8.1.1998, p. 63.
Commission Decision

of 24 January 2003

amending Decision 97/252/EC as regards the inclusion of a Netherlands Antilles establishment in provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States authorise imports of milk and milk products for human consumption

(notified under document number C(2003) 324)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2003/59/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Decision 95/408/EC of 22 June 1995 on the conditions for drawing up, for an interim period, provisional lists of third country establishments from which Member States are authorised to import certain products of animal origin, fishery products or live bivalve molluscs(1), as last amended by Decision 2001/4/EC(2), and in particular Article 2(1) and (4) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Provisional lists of establishments in third countries producing milk and milk products for human consumption have been drawn up by Commission Decision 97/252/EC(3), as last amended by Decision 2002/527/EC(4).

(2) Netherlands Antilles has sent a list including one establishment producing milk and milk products for human consumption for which the responsible authorities certify that the establishment complies with the Community rules.

(3) As an on the spot inspection has not yet been carried out, imports from such establishments are not eligible for reduced physical checks in accordance with Article 2(4) of Decision 95/408/EC.

(4) Decision 97/252/EC should therefore be amended accordingly.

(5) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The Annex to Decision 97/252/EC is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall apply as from 31 January 2003.

Article 3

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 24 January 2003.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 243, 11.10.1995, p. 17.

(2) OJ L 2, 5.1.2001, p. 21.

(3) OJ L 101, 18.4.1997, p. 46.

(4) OJ L 170, 29.6.2002, p. 86.

ANNEX

The following text is inserted in the Annex in accordance with the alphabetical order of the ISO code:

"País: Antillas Neerlandesas/Land: Nederlandske Antiller/Land: Niederländische Antillen/Χώρα: Ολλανδικές Αντίλλες/Country: Netherlands Antilles/Pays: Antilles néerlandaises/Paese: Antille olandesi/Land: Nederlandse Antillen/País: Antilhas Neerlandesas/Maa: Alankomaiden Antillit/Land: Nederländska Antillerna"
Council Decision 2003/567/CFSP

of 21 July 2003

implementing Common Position 1999/533/CFSP relating to the European Union's contribution to the promotion of the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to Council Common Position 1999/533/CFSP of 29 July 1999 relating to the European Union's contribution to the promotion of the early entry into force of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)(1), and in particular Articles 1 and 4 thereof, in conjunction with Article 23(2) of the Treaty on European Union,

Whereas:

(1) In accordance with Article 4 of Common Position 1999/533/CFSP, the European Union undertook to encourage all States which have not yet done so to sign and ratify the CTBT without delay, in particular those States on the list of 44, whose ratification is necessary for the entry into force of the CTBT.

(2) It is appropriate to contribute to a successful outcome of the third conference pursuant to Article XIV of the CTBT, which will take place in Vienna from 3 to 5 September 2003, aiming at accelerating the CTBT-ratification process in order to facilitate the early entry into force of the CTBT,

HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:

Article 1

Within the framework of the support for the early entry into force of the CTBT referred to in Article 1 of the Common Position 1999/533/CFSP, the European Union shall encourage all States which have not yet done so to sign and ratify the CTBT without delay.

For this purpose, the European Union shall encourage:

(a) as a first priority, those States on the list of 44, whose signature and ratification is necessary for entry into force of the CTBT;

(b) those States which have signed, but not ratified, the CTBT, in particular the States which will host stations of the International Monitoring System (IMS);

(c) those States which have not signed the CTBT, in particular, the States which will host IMS stations.

Article 2

The European Union shall support the convening of the conference pursuant to Article XIV of the CTBT at political level.

Article 3

In order to accelerate the ratification process and to facilitate the early entry into force of the CTBT, the European Union may contact regional organisations (such as the African Union, Organisation of American States (OAS) and Association of East Asian States (ASEAN)).

Article 4

The Presidency shall inform the CTBT Provisional Technical Secretariat of the implementation of Articles 1 and 2.

Article 5

This Decision shall take effect on the date of its adoption.

Article 6

This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Brussels, 21 July 2003.

For the Council

The President

F. Frattini

(1) OJ L 204, 4.8.1999, p. 1.
Commission Decision

of 2 October 2003

on the request by Ireland to accept Council Directive 2001/55/EC on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof

(notified under document number C(2003) 3428)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(2003/690/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, in particular to Article 11a thereof,

Whereas:

(1) The Council adopted on 20 July 2001 Directive 2001/55/EC on minimum standards for giving temporary protection in the event of a mass influx of displaced persons and on measures promoting a balance of efforts between Member States in receiving such persons and bearing the consequences thereof (hereinafter referred to as Directive 2001/55/EC)(1).

(2) Pursuant to Article 1 of the Protocol on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland, Ireland did not participate in the adoption of Directive 2001/55/EC.

(3) In accordance with Article 4 of the said Protocol, Ireland notified the Commission by letter of 11 April 2003, received by the Commission on 6 May 2003, its intention to accept the Directive 2001/55/EC.

(4) In accordance with Article 11a of the Treaty the Commission adopted a favourable opinion on the request by Ireland on 6 August 2003,

HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING DECISION:

Article 1

Directive 2001/55/EC shall apply to Ireland.

Article 2

Notwithstanding Article 32(1) of Directive 2001/55/EC, Ireland shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Directive by 31 December 2003 at the latest. Ireland shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.

Article 3

Directive 2001/55/EC shall come into force for Ireland from the date of the notification of this Decision.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 2 October 2003.

For the Commission

António Vitorino

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 212, 7.8.2001, p. 12.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 212/44

Corrigendum to Commission Decision 2004/474/EC of 29 April 2004 deleting certain establishments from the list of establishments to which a transitional period has been granted in Poland

( Official Journal of the European Union L 160 of 30 April 2004 )

Decision 2004/474/EC should read as follows:

COMMISSION DECISION of 29 April 2004 deleting certain establishments from the list of establishments to which a transitional period has been granted in Poland (notified under document number C(2004) 1731) (Text with EEA relevance) (2004/474/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and the Slovakia, and in particular Article 2(3) thereof, Having regard to the Act of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and the Slovakia, and in particular Article 24, Annex XII, Chapter 6, Section B, subsection I, point 1(e) thereof, Whereas: (1) Poland has been granted a transitional period for certain establishments listed in Appendix B to Annex XII to the Act of Accession. (2) Poland requests that 34 meat establishments, four milk-processing plants and two fish-processing plants shall be deleted from Appendix B to Annex XII to the Act of Accession. These establishments have achieved fully compliance with the community rules. (3) It is appropriate to update the relevant Appendices deleting establishments which have achieved full compliance with Community rules. (4) The Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health has been informed of the measures provided for in this Decision, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 In Appendix B referred to in Chapter 6, Section B, subsection I, point 1 of Annex XII to the Act of Accession, the establishments listed in the Annex are deleted. Article 2 This Decision shall apply subject to and as from the date of the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of the Czech Republic, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Poland, Slovenia and the Slovakia. Article 3 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 29 April 2004. For the Commission David BYRNE Member of the Commission
2.

The following Article 1b is inserted: ‘Article 1b 1. By way of derogation from Article 1a Member States shall authorise the transit by road or by rail through the Community, between designated Community border inspection posts listed in the Annex to Decision 2001/881/EC, of consignments coming from and destined to Russia directly or via another third country provided that the following conditions are met: (a) the consignment shall be sealed with a serially numbered seal at the border inspection post of entry to the EC by the veterinary services of the competent authority; (b) the documents accompanying the consignment and referred to in Article 7 of Directive 97/78/EC shall be stamped “ONLY FOR TRANSIT TO RUSSIA VIA THE EC” on each page by the official veterinarian of the competent authority responsible for the BIP; (c) the procedural requirements provided for in Article 11 of Directive 97/78/EC shall be complied with; (d) the consignment is certified as acceptable for transit on the Common Veterinary Entry Document by the Official Veterinarian of the Border Inspection Post of introduction. 2. Unloading or storage, as defined in Article12 (4) or Article 13 of Directive 97/78/EC, on EC territory of such consignments shall not be allowed. 3. Regular audits shall be made by the competent authority to ensure that the number of consignments and the quantities of products leaving the EC territory matches the number and quantities entering.’
2.

The quarantine premises must at least meet the minimum standards laid down in Annex B to Directive 91/496/EEC, and the following conditions: (a) they shall be supervised by an official veterinarian. (b) they shall be situated at the centre of an area 20 km in diameter in which, according to official findings, for at least 30 days prior to their use as quarantine station there has been no case of foot-and-mouth disease. (c) they shall, before being used as quarantine station, be cleansed and disinfected with a disinfectant officially authorized in St Pierre et Miquelon as effective in the control of the diseases mentioned in Chapter II. (d) they shall operate, taking into account their animal capacity: (i) a facility dedicated exclusively for this purpose, including adequate housing to a suitable standard for the animals; (ii) appropriate facilities, that — are easy to completely clean and disinfect, — include facilities for safe loading and unloading, — are able to fulfil all watering and feeding requirements for the animals, — allow any necessary veterinary treatment to be easily administered; (iii) appropriate facilities for inspection and isolation; (iv) appropriate equipment for cleaning and disinfecting rooms and transport vehicles; (v) an appropriate storage area for fodder, litter and manure; (vi) an appropriate system for collecting waste water; (vii) an office for the official veterinarian. (e) when operating, they shall have sufficient veterinarians to carry out all duties, (f) they shall only admit animals that are individually identified so as to guarantee traceability. To this end, when animals are admitted the owner or person in charge of the quarantine station shall ensure the animals are properly identified and accompanied by health documents or certificates for the species and categories involved. Moreover, this person shall record on a register or a data base, and retain for at least 3 years, the name of the owner, the origin, date of entry and exit, number and identification of the animals and their destination, (g) the competent authority shall determine the procedure for official supervision of the quarantine station and shall ensure that such supervision is carried out; this supervision shall include regular inspections in order to ascertain that the requirements for approval continue to be fulfilled. In case of failure and suspension, the approval may only be restored when the competent authority is satisfied that the quarantine premises are in full compliance with all the provisions mentioned above.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 396/63

Corrigendum to corrigendum to Commission Decision of 26 April 2004 on transitional sanitary and certification rules under Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards import from certain third countries of photographic gelatine

( Official Journal of the European Union L 208 of 10 June 2004 )

On page 9 in footnote 1:

for:

read:

on page 10 in footnote 2:

for:

read:

on page 15 in the form ‘Health certificate’, point 7.4:

for:

‘7.4. Means of transport and consignment identification:’,

read:
2.

The following Article 2b is inserted: ‧Article 2b 1. By way of derogation from Article 2a Member States shall authorise the transit by road or by rail through the Community, between designated Community border inspection posts listed in Annex to Decision 2001/881/EC, of consignments coming from and destined to Russia directly or via another third country provided that the following conditions are met: (a) the consignment shall be sealed with a serially numbered seal at the border inspection post of entry to the EC by the veterinary services of the competent authority; (b) the documents accompanying the consignment and referred to in Article 7 of Directive 97/78/EC shall be stamped ‘ONLY FOR TRANSIT TO RUSSIA VIA THE EC’ on each page by the official veterinarian of the competent authority responsible for the BIP; (c) the procedural requirements provided for in Article 11 of Directive 97/78/EC shall be complied with; (d) the consignment is certified as acceptable for transit on the Common Veterinary Entry Document by the Official Veterinarian of the Border Inspection Post of introduction. 2. unloading or storage, as defined in Article12 (4) or Article 13 of Directive 97/78/EC, on EC territory of such consignments shall not be allowed. 3. regular audits shall be made by the competent authority to ensure that the number of consignments and the quantities of products leaving the EC territory matches the number and quantities entering.’
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 93/45

Corrigendum to Decision No 197 of 23 March 2004 on the transitional periods for the introduction of the European Health Insurance Card in accordance with Article 5 of Decision No 191

( Official Journal of the European Union L 343 of 19 November 2004 )

On page 30, in Annex III, with regard to Iceland:

for:

‘31 December 2005’,

read:

‘30 April 2005’.
EN Official Journal of the European Union L 103/54

Corrigendum to Council Decision 2004/752/EC, Euratom of 2 November 2004 establishing the European Union Civil Service Tribunal

( Official Journal of the European Union L 333 of 9 November 2004 )

On page 10, Annex to the Decision (Annex I ‘The European Union Civil Service Tribunal’ to the Protocol on the Statute of the Court of Justice), Article 7(5):

for:

‘5. The Civil Service Tribunal shall rule on the costs of a case. Subject to the specific provisions of the Rules of Procedure, the unsuccessful party shall be ordered to pay the costs should the court so decide.’,

read: