96/103/EC: Commission Decision of 25 January 1996 amending Chapter 14 of Annex I to Council Directive 92/118/EEC laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 25 January 1996 amending Chapter 14 of Annex I to Council Directive 92/118/EEC laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (Text with EEA relevance) (96/103/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Directive 92/118/EEC of 17 December 1992 laying down animal health and public health requirements governing trade in and imports into the Community of products not subject to the said requirements laid down in specific Community rules referred to in Annex A (I) to Directive 89/662/EEC and, as regards pathogens, to Directive 90/425/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 95/339/EC (2), and in particular the second paragraph of Article 15 thereof,
Whereas application of the provisions laid down has resulted in difficulties in trade in and imports of manure, particularly for holdings in frontier areas; whereas in the light of experience the requirements governing trade in and imports of manure should therefore be amended;
Whereas trade in and imports of unprocessed manure can be a source of animal diseases; whereas trade in and imports of manure from certain animal species should therefore be banned;
Whereas under very specific conditions, however, trade in certain types of manure should be authorized; whereas this trade must be effected under the supervision of the competent authorities in the Member States;
Whereas for the sake of clarity Chapter 14 of Annex I to Directive 92/118/EEC should be redrafted;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,