90/327/EEC: Commission Decision of 22 June 1990 amending, for the second time, Decision 90/161/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Belgium

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 22 June 1990
amending, for the second time, Decision 90/161/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Belgium
(90/327/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 parts of Belgium with a high density of pigs;
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, as a result of the epizootic of classical swine fever, the Commission adopted Decision 90/161/EEC of 30 March 1990 concerning certain protective measures relating to classical swine fever in Belgium (5), as amended by Decision 90/187/EEC (6);
Whereas it appears necessary to adjust the restrictive measures to take account of the evolution of the disease;
Whereas the Belgian authorities have engaged themselves to implement national measures that are necessary to guarantee the efficient implementation of the Decision;
Whereas it is necessary that the Commission is supplied with all necessary information, with a view to reexamining the provisions of the present Decision;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,