92/91/EEC: Commission Decision of 6 February 1992 on certain protective measures with respect to scallops originating in Japan

COMMISSION DECISION  of 6 February 1992  on certain protective measures with respect to scallops originating in Japan  (92/91/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/CEE of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as amended by Directive 91/496/EEC (2), and in  particular Article 19 (1) thereof,
Whereas, pursuant to Article 19 of Directive 90/675/EEC, the necessary decisions must be adopted as regards the import of certain products from third countries on the appearance or spread of any phenomenon liable to present a serious threat to public  health;
Whereas the presence of a paralytic toxin (PSP) has been recorded on several occasions in consignments of scallops imported from Japan;
Whereas the levels of toxin observed can constitute a danger to public health; whereas the necessary protective measures should be adopted at Community level;
Whereas in the absence of health guarantees from the Japanese authorities imports of scallops from Japan should be prohibited;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,