93/507/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 September 1993 on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico and amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC

COMMISSION DECISION of 21 September 1993 on protection measures in relation to Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico and amending Council Decision 79/542/EEC
(93/507/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 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC  (1), as last amended by Decision 92/438/EEC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from third countries of equidae (3), as last amended by Directive 92/36/EEC (4), and in particular Article 12 thereof,
Whereas the presence of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis has been confirmed in Mexico;
Whereas the appearance of Venezuelan equine encephalomyelitis in Mexico constitutes a serious threat to equidae of the Member States, taking into account the various movements of equidae;
Whereas accordingly, it is necessary to prohibit the re-admission of registered horses after temporary export, the temporary admission and the import of equidae from Mexico;
Whereas, for the sake of clarity, Council Decision 79/542/EEC (5), last amended by Commission Decision 93/435/EEC (6), should be amended to bring it into line with the measures provided for;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,