92/562/EEC: Commission Decision of 17 November 1992 on the approval of alternative heat treatment systems for processing high-risk material

COMMISSION DECISION  of 17 November 1992  on the approval of alternative heat treatment systems for processing high-risk material  (92/562/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 90/667/EEC of 27 November 1990 laying down the veterinary rules for the disposal and processing of animal waste, for its placing on the market and for the prevention of pathogens in feedstuffs of animal or fish origin  and amending Directive 90/425/EEC (1), and in particular Annex II, Chapter II, paragraph 6 (c) thereof,
Whereas paragraph 6 (a) of Annex II, Chapter II of Directive 90/667/EEC requires that high-risk material must be heated to a core temperature of at least 133 °C for 20 minutes at a pressure of 3 bar after the particle size of the raw material has been  reduced to at least 50 mm;
Whereas it is necessary to define with precision the alternative systems of heat treatment offering guarantees in conformity with the requirements under Directive 90/667/EEC;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,