90/231/EEC: Commission Decision of 7 May 1990 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Federal Republic of Germany

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 7 May 1990
concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the Federal Republic of Germany
(90/231/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/461/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (3), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC, and in particular Article 8 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 80/215/EEC of 22 January 1980 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in meat products (4), as last amended by Directive 89/662/EEC, and in particular Article 7 thereof,
Whereas several outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in different parts of the Federal Republic of Germany;
Whereas these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States, in view of the trade in live pigs, fresh pigmeat and certain meat-based pork products;
Whereas, since it is possible to identify a geographically limited area which presents a particular risk, the restrictions on trade could be applied on a regional basis;
Whereas the authorities of the Federal Republic of Germany have engaged themselves to implement national measures that are necessary to guarantee the efficient implementation of the Decision;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,