Commission Decision of 9 July 1992 relating to certain transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC

COMMISSION DECISION  of 9 July 1992  relating to certain transitional measures which are necessary to facilitate the move to the new system of veterinary checks provided for in Council Directive 90/675/EEC  (92/399/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF  THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic 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 amended by Directive 91/496/EEC (2), and in  particular Article 30 thereof,
Whereas Directive 90/675/EEC makes arrangements for a new system of veterinary checks for products entering the Community coming from third countries;
Whereas this new system in particular provides for a physical check on each consignment at the border inspection post, subject to the Commission's fixing a reduced frequency of checks, in accordance with the procedure provided for in Article 24 of  Directive 90/675/EEC;
Whereas, in principle, all checks on products for which the veterinary requirements governing trade have been harmonized at Community level, must be carried at the external frontier;
Whereas it is important to provide for a period of adaptation before moving to the new system, and that transitional measures must be limited to those that are strictly necessary, as regards their scope and duration, so as to facilitate the move to the  new system;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,