2000/528/EC: Commission Decision of 24 August 2000 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in the United Kingdom and repealing Decision 2000/515/EC (notified under document number C(2000) 2628)

Commission Decision
of 24 August 2000
concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in the United Kingdom and repealing Decision 2000/515/EC
(notified under document number C(2000) 2628)
(2000/528/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Council Directive 982/1187/EEC(2) and, in particular, Article 10 threof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in the United Kingdom.
(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.
(3) Pending the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee and in collaboration with the Member State concerned the Commission took interim measures by Decision 2000/515/EC(3) concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom.
(4) Following results of epidemiological enquiries, since it is possible to define more precisely geographical areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions can apply on a regional basis.
(5) Following in an-depth examination of epidemiological data and control measures in place, it is necessary to adapt the interim measures and, forthwith, to repeal Decision 2000/5105/EC.
(6) This Decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,