96/182/EC: Commission Decision of 21 February 1996 laying down special animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of certain categories of fresh poultrymeat from Israel and certain animal health restrictions after such imports (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 21 February 1996 laying down special animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of certain categories of fresh poultrymeat from Israel and certain animal health restrictions after such imports (Text with EEA relevance) (96/182/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/494/EEC of 26 June 1991 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in and imports from third countries of fresh poultrymeat (1), as last amended by Directive 93/121/EC (2), and in particular Articles 11 (2) and 14 (2) thereof,
Whereas Commission Decision 94/984/EC (3), as amended by Decision 95/302/EC (4), established the animal health conditions and the veterinary certificates for imports of fresh poultrymeat from third countries;
Whereas Commission Decision 95/346/EC (5) laid down special animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of certain categories of fresh poultrymeat from Israel and certain animal health restrictions after such imports; whereas this Decision was applicable until 31 December 1995;
Whereas further information was received from Israel stating that this country for other meat than goose and duck liver cannot yet comply with all the animal health requirements laid down in the certificates established by Decisions 94/484/EC;
Whereas it is possible, on a case-by-case basis, to establish special animal health conditions and the models of certificates to be used for imports of fresh poultrymeat not complying with the general animal health requirements if the third country concerned offers similar guarantees which are at least of an equivalent standard;
Whereas, moreover, in certain cases specific animal health restrictions after import can be necessary; whereas, in these cases, it is necessary to inform the official veterinarian responsible for the place of destination by means of an Animo-message sent in accordance with Commission Decision 91/398/EEC (6);
Whereas information was received from Israel proving that this country can offer guarantees which are of an equivalent standard with regard to poultrymeat other than goose and duck liver; whereas this information has been confirmed by an on-the-spot inspection;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,