91/398/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 July 1991 on a computerized network linking veterinary authorities (Animo)

COMMISSION DECISION  of 19 July 1991  on a computerized network linking veterinary authorities (Animo)  (91/398/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 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning the veterinary and zoo-technical technical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1),  as last amended by Directive 91/68/EEC (2), and in particular Article 20 (1) thereof,
Whereas, in view of the forthcoming completion of the internal market for live animals and certain products and the abandonment of veterinary inspection at the internal borders, it is necessary to set up, in accordance with Article 20 (1) of Directive  90/425/EEC, a computerized network linking veterinary authorities, generally known as 'Animo';
Whereas the basic principles underlying the general structure of the computerized network should first be laid down; whereas the necessary implementing provisions will be adopted subsequently in the light of those principles in accordance with Article  20 (3) of Directive 90/425/EEC;
Whereas, having regard to Article 4 (2) of Directive 90/425/EEC, Article 4 (5) of 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 (3) and the obligations which will be imposed on the border inspection posts responsible for inspecting live animals arriving from third countries, the computerized network will have to link the central authorities of Member States, the  designated local authorities and the border inspection posts;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,