Council Resolution of 22 December 1993 on the strengthening of veterinary epidemiological surveillance measures
Date: 1993-12-22
Institutions: Council of the European Union
Subjects: animal health, epidemic, exchange of information, health control, import, veterinary inspection













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31994Y0119(01)

Council Resolution of 22 December 1993 on the strengthening of veterinary epidemiological surveillance measures  


Official Journal C 016 , 19/01/1994 P. 0001 - 0001 





COUNCIL RESOLUTIONof 22 December 1993on the  strengthening of veterinary epidemiological surveillance measures(94/C  16/01)THE  COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Whereas the introduction since 1964 of harmonized veterinary rules for the main breeds of animal  and the main products of animal origin subject to common market organization has facilitated the  development of intra-Community trade in such animals and products; Whereas Chapter I of Directive 90/425/EEC establishes the principle of veterinary checks at the  place of origin for animals and certain products of animal origin, trade in which might involve the  danger of spreading epizootic diseases; Whereas on 1 January 1993 veterinary checks at borders between the Member States were abolished; Whereas certain inadequacies have appeared in the system of checks at the place of origin  introduced by Directive 90/425/EEC; Whereas, before the transitional measures provided for in Directive 90/675/EEC expire, a decision  should be reached to strengthen checks at the place of origin;HEREBY AGREES,  while reaffirming the role and responsibilities of the official services (particularly in checking  certification) and in order to ensure control of the movement of animals after the abolition of  border checks, to supplement existing control provisions so as to: 1.  classify all holdings in relation to the highest possible status and enable more direct access  to trade for operators whose holdings have been classified in this way; 2. ensure a close link between animal health, public health and the health quality of the products  concerned; 3. strengthen control of trade and imports of animals and products of animal origin and reduce  fraudulent movements; 4. further the optimal exchange of information between all the parties involved; REQUESTS the Commission to formulate appropriate proposals by 1 July 1994, taking particular  account of the need to-  ensure official supervision of holdings in order to guarantee the  veterinary checks provided for in Article 3 of Directive 90/425/EEC, - clarify the respective responsibility of operators involved in trade and in maintaining a high  health level and of veterinarians responsible for control and disease measures, - seek appropriate ways and means of ensuring effective supervision of holdings from the veterinary  standpoint and of guaranteeing the maintenance of their health status, - allow Member States to choose the most appropriate means as regards arrangements for the  practical application of this principle through the optimal use of their veterinary staffing  resources. HEREBY AGREES to do everything in its power to ensure that these principles are implemented swiftly  in the context of the amendment of Directive 64/432/EEC.