95/405/EC: Commission Decision of 2 October 1995 amending Decision 95/301/EC concerning protection measures in relation to foot and mouth disease in Russia

COMMISSION DECISION of 2 October 1995 amending Decision 95/301/EC concerning  protection measures in relation to foot and mouth disease in Russia (Text with EEA relevance)  (95/405/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 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles  governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third  countries  (1), as last amended by the Treaty of Accession for Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in  particular Article 19 (1) thereof,
Whereas an outbreak of foot and mouth disease has been confirmed in the Moscow region of Russia;
Whereas the occurrence of foot and mouth disease in Russia presents a serious threat to the herds  of Member States in view of the trade in certain animal products;
Whereas Commission Decision 95/301/EC of 26 July 1995 concerning protection measures in relation to  foot and mouth disease in Russia  (2) introduced restrictions on imports of these products from the  region of Moscow, including a prohibition on imports of blood products not intended for human  consumption; whereas, however, certain blood products which have been subjected to pH change could  be imported without risk to the Community;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the  Standing Veterinary Committee,