2000/515/EC: Commission Decision of 14 August 2000 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom (notified under document number C(2000) 2525)

Commission Decision
of 14 August 2000
concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in the United Kingdom
(notified under document number C(2000) 2525)
(2000/515/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical 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 92/118/EEC(2) and, in particular, Article 10(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in the United Kingdom.
(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.
(3) The United Kingdom has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980, introducing Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden.
(4) Further restrictions shall be temporarily applicable awaiting further results of epidemiological enquiries.
(5) Since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis.
(6) This Decision shall be reviewed at the Standing Veterinary Committee scheduled for 22 August 2000,