98/404/EC: Commission Decision of 12 June 1998 introducing protective measures with regard to equidae imported from Turkey (notified under document number C(1998) 1593) (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 12 June 1998 introducing protective measures with regard to equidae imported from Turkey (notified under document number C(1998) 1593) (Text with EEA relevance) (98/404/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 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,
Whereas, in the course of a Commission inspection visit to Turkey, serious flaws have come to light in the procedures for exporting horses from Turkey to the Community;
Whereas, given the usual movements to which equidae are subject, this situation presents a serious threat to equidae in the Member States;
Whereas, therefore, it is necessary to prohibit both the readmission of registered horses after temporary export and the temporary admission of registered horses from Turkey;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,