92/161/EEC: Commission Decision of 9 March 1992 amending the Commission Decision 92/160/EEC establishing the regionalization of certain third countries for imports of equidae

COMMISSION DECISION  of 9 March 1992  amending the Commission Decision 92/160/EEC establishing the regionalization of certain third countries for imports of equidae  (92/161/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 90/426/EEC of 26 June 1990 on animal health conditions governing the movement and import from countries of equidae (1), as amended by Directive 91/496/EEC (2), and in particular Article 13 (2), thereof,
Whereas, by Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 92/160/EEC (4), a list of third countries from which Member States authorize imports of bovine animals, swine, equidae and fresh meat, including meat products has been  laid down;
Whereas, by Commission Decision 92/160/EEC the regionalization of certain third countries included in the abovementioned list for imports of equidae has been established;
Whereas some parts of the territory of Russia meet the required conditions whereas it is therefore appropriate to add Russia to the Annex of Decision 92/160/EEC;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,