2001/705/EC: Commission Decision of 27 September 2001 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery and aquaculture products intended for human consumption and originating in Indonesia (notified under document number C(2001) 2935)

Commission Decision
of 27 September 2001
concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery and aquaculture products intended for human consumption and originating in Indonesia
(notified under document number C(2001) 2935)
(2001/705/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 97/78/EC of 18 December 1997 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries(1), and in particular Article 22(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) In accordance with Article 22 of Directive 97/78/EC the necessary measures must be adopted as regards the import of certain products from third countries where any cause likely to constitute a serious danger for animal or human health appears or is spreading.
(2) The presence of chloramphenicol has been detected in shrimps intended for human consumption and imported from Indonesia.
(3) Since the presence of chloramphenicol on food presents a potential risk for human health, the consignments of shrimps originating or coming from Indonesia shall be sampled in order to demonstrate their wholesomeness.
(4) Council Directive 92/59/EEC of 29 June 1992 on general products safety(2) has set up the Rapid Alert System for Food, and its recourse is appropriate for implementing the mutual information requirement provided for under Article 22(2) of Directive 97/78/EC.
(5) This Decision will be reviewed in the light of the guarantees offered by the competent authorities of Indonesia and on the basis of the results of the test carried out by Member States.
(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,