2001/144/EC: Commission Decision of 12 February 2001 amending Decision 93/195/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 347)

Commission Decision
of 12 February 2001
amending Decision 93/195/EEC on animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export
(notified under document number C(2001) 347)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/144/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countires of equidae(1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 19(ii) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Commission Decision 93/195/EEC(2), as last amended by Decision 2000/754/EC(3), the re-entry of registered horses for racing, competition and cultural events after temporary export is restricted to horses kept for less than 30 days in a third country.
(2) In order to make it easier for horses originating in the Community to take part in the United Arab Emirates Endurance World Cup that period should be extended to less than 60 days.
(3) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,