92/280/EEC: Commission Decision of 8 May 1992 concerning the importation by Member States of fresh meat from Nicaragua

COMMISSION DECISION  of 8 May 1992  concerning the importation by Member States of fresh meat from Nicaragua  (92/280/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 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  Council Regulation (EEC) No 3763/91 (2), and in particular Articles 3 and 16 thereof,
Whereas Nicaragua appears on the list of third countries from which the Member States authorize the importation of bovine animals, swine and equidae, fresh meat and meat products laid down by Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by  Commission Decision 92/245/EEC (4);
Whereas it is the Commission's responsibility to adopt decisions in respect of third countries for animal health conditions and public health;
Whereas no exports of fresh meat from Nicaragua are currently envisaged;
Whereas it is for the Commission to adopt a Decision appropriate to these circumstances;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,