85/164/EEC: Commission Decision of 8 February 1985 amending Decision 82/426/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from the United States of America

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 8 February 1985
amending Decision 82/426/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from the United States of America
(85/164/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
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 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas Commission Decision 82/426/EEC (3) laid down conditions as to animal health and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from the United States of America;
Whereas it is possible, without risk of spread of disease, to accept meat of bovine animals where such animals have originated in the United States of America or in Canada and have spent part of the residency period in either country;
Whereas both the United States and Canada have given undertakings to the Commission which will ensure notification to the Commission and the Member States, within 24 hours at the latest, of the confirmation of the occurrence of serious epizootic disease;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,