84/421/EEC: Commission Decision of 23 July 1984 amending Decision 83/494/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 23 July 1984
amending Decision 83/494/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada
(84/421/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Article 8 thereof,
Whereas Commission Decision 83/494/EEC (3) laid down animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of domestic animals of the bovine and porcine species from Canada;
Whereas scientific evidence now exists which indicates that the serological test for epizootic haemorrhagic disease requires modification so that results obtained are more specific; whereas, therefore, the test protocol as described in Annex C to Decision 83/494/EEC should be amended;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Commitee,