93/497/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 September 1993 amending Decision 93/364/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany

COMMISSION DECISION of 15 September 1993 amending Decision 93/364/EEC concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany
(93/497/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 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intracommunity trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), as last amended  by Directive 92/118/EEC (2), and in particular Article 10 (4) thereof,
Whereas as a result of outbreaks of classical swine fever in different parts of Germany, the Commission adopted Decision 93/364/EEC of 18 June 1993 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (3);
Whereas during recent months additional outbreaks of classical swine fever have been confirmed in Germany;
Whereas the occurrence of classical swine fever is liable to present a serious threat to the herds of Member States in view of trade in live pigs, fresh meat and certain meat-based pork products;
Whereas in the light of the new disease situation it is necessary to adjust the measures adopted by Decision 93/364/EEC;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,