2002/302/EC: Commission Decision of 18 April 2002 concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2002) 1450)

Commission Decision
of 18 April 2002
concerning certain protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Germany
(notified under document number C(2002) 1450)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2002/302/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community 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,
Having regard to Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001 on Community measures for the control of classical swine fever(3), and, in particular Article 29(4) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) Outbreaks of classical swine fever have occurred in Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany, where this disease occurs in the feral pigs.
(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Member States.
(3) Germany has taken measures within the framework of Directive 2001/89/EC.
(4) The Commission has adopted Decisions 1999/335/EC(4) and 2002/161/EC(5), approving the plans for the eradication of classical swine fever and for the emergency vaccination of feral pigs in Rhineland-Palatinate.
(5) In the light of the evolution of the situation, it is necessary to take further measures for the control of classical swine fever in Rhineland-Palatinate.
(6) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,