97/806/EC: Commission Decision of 26 November 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in Turkey (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 26 November 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in Turkey (Text with EEA relevance) (97/806/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 Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 19,
Whereas, upon importation of frozen clams stripped from their shell originating in a processing establishment in Turkey, the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus has been detected;
Whereas the presence of Vibrio parahaemolyticus on food is a result of bad hygienic practices before and/or after processing of food and it presents a potential risk for human health;
Whereas imports of products from the establishments concerned in Turkey must not therefore be further allowed;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,