Commission Decision of 28 July 1993 concerning protection measures in relation to foot-and- mouth disesase in Russia

COMMISSION DECISION of 28 July 1993 concerning protection measures in relation to foot-and-mouth disesase in Russia
(93/418/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 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1). as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in  particular Article 19 thereof,
Whereas Commission Regulation (EEC) No 93/242/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 93/397/EEC (4), concerning the importation into the Community of certain live animals and their products originating from certain European countries in  relation to foot-and-mouth disease provides for a prohibition on the imports of live animals, fresh meat and certain meat products of susceptible species from countries which have not given certain additional guarantees;
Whereas an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has been confirmed in Russia;
Whereas the occurence of foot-and-mouth disease in Russia presents a serious threat to the herds of Member States, in view of the trade in certain animal products;
Whereas it is necesarry therefore to implement a prohibition on imports of products of susceptible species from Russia, except treated hides and skins;
Whereas this Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,