95/149/EC: Commission Decision of 8 March 1995 fixing the total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) limit values for certain categories of fishery products and specifying the analysis methods to be used

COMMISSION DECISION of 8 March 1995 fixing the total volatile basic  nitrogen (TVB-N) limit values for certain categories of fishery products and specifying the  analysis methods to be used (95/149/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 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for  the production and the placing on the market of fishery products  (1), and in particular Chapter V  (II) (3) of the Annex thereto,
Whereas the checks provided for in Directive 91/493/EEC to prevent fishery products which are unfit  for human consumption from being placed on the market may comprise certain chemical checks  including checking total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N);
Whereas it is necessary to set levels of TVB-N which are not to be exceeded in the case of certain  species categories and to specify the analysis methods to be used;
Whereas the analysis methods which are scientifically recognized for checking TVB-N must continue  to be used as a matter of routine but it is advisable to specify a reference method which may be  used in case of doubt regarding the results or in the event of dispute;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,