89/221/EEC: Commission Decision of 8 March 1989 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for import of fresh meat from Honduras

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 8 March 1989
concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for import of fresh meat from Honduras
(89/221/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
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 animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 88/289/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas following a Community veterinary mission it appears that the animal health situation in Honduras is good, stable and completely controlled by well-structured and organized veterinary services, particularly as regards diseases transmissible through meat;
Whereas, in addition, the responsible veterinary authorities of Honduras have confirmed that Honduras has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest and foot and mouth disease, and that no vaccination has been carried out against these diseases during that time;
Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Honduras have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours at the latest, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the abovementioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them;
Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adapted according to the animal health situation of non-member country concerned;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,