96/359/EC: Commission Decision of 5 June 1996 amending for the third time Decision 95/296/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 5 June 1996 amending for the third time Decision 95/296/EC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance) (96/359/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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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 (4) thereof,
Whereas as a result of outbreaks of classical swine fever in different parts of Germany, the Commission adopted Decision 95/296/EC of 26 July 1995 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany and repealing Decision 94/462/EC (3), as last amended by Decision 96/238/EC (4);
Whereas the said Decision lays down conditions for serological screening for antibodies to classical swine fever virus throughout Germany;
Whereas in the light of the evolution of the disease, the areas to be covered by the screening programme can be specified;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,