90/90/EEC: Commission Decision of 2 March 1990 concerning the importation by Member States of live pigs, fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products from Austria

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 2 March 1990
concerning the importation by Member States of live pigs, fresh pigmeat and pigmeat products from Austria
(90/90/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 89/227/EEC (2), and in particular Article 28 thereof,
Whereas Austria appears on the list of third countries from which the Member States authorize the importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat laid down by Council Decision 79/542/EEC (3), as last amended by Commission Decision 89/8/EEC (4);
Whereas outbreaks of classical swine fever have been reported in Austria;
Whereas the competent authorities in Austria are taking health measures;
Whereas imports of live animals, of porcine species, fresh meat and certain meat products from those animals should be suspended;
Whereas this Decision shall be reviewed and possibly amended taking into account the evolution of the situation concerning the abovementioned diseases;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,