Council Directive 89/361/EEC of 30 May 1989 concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats

6.6.1989 EN Official Journal of the European Communities L 153/30
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE
of 30 May 1989
concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats
(89/361/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas the breeding and rearing of sheep and goats occupies an important place in Community agriculture; whereas these activities can constitute a source of income for part of the farming population;
Whereas sheep and goat breeding should be encouraged and whereas satisfactory results in that respect depend largely on the use of pure-bred animals;
Whereas disparities exist as regards entry in flock books; whereas those disparities constitute a barrier to trade, within the Community; whereas complete liberalization of trade calls for subsequent harmonization particularly regarding entry in flock books;
Whereas, in order to remove those disparities and thereby contribute to increasing agricultural productivity in the sector, intra-Community trade should be liberalized;
Whereas Member States should be authorized to require that certificates drawn up in accordance with Community procedures be presented;
Whereas provisions should be introduced preventing pure-bred breeding sheep and goats from being imported from third countries on terms which are less stringent than those applicable within the Community;
Whereas implementing measures should be adopted regarding certain technical aspects; whereas, for the purposes of the planned measures, provisions should be made for close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on Zootechnics,