81/887/EEC: Commission Decision of 19 October 1981 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from Costa Rica

COMMISSION DECISION of 19 October 1981 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from Costa Rica (81/887/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 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas, following the visit of a Community veterinary mission, it appears that the animal health situation in Costa Rica is excellent, stable and completely controlled by well-structured and organized veterinary services, particularly as regards diseases transmissible through meat;
Whereas, in addition, the responsible veterinary authorities of Costa Rica have confirmed that Costa Rica has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest and foot and mouth disease and that no vaccinations have been carried out against those diseases during that time;
Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Costa Rica have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the abovementioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them;
Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the non-member country concerned;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,