93/576/EEC: Commission Decision of 25 October 1993 amending Commission Decision 93/402/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from South American countries

COMMISSION DECISION of 25 October 1993 amending Commission Decision 93/402/EEC concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from South American countries
(93/576/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE  EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to the Council Directive 72/462/EEC, of 12 December 1972, on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries (1), as last amended  by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/92 (2), from the Council, and in particular Articles 14, 15 and 16,
Whereas the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for imports of fresh meat from Brazil, among others, were established by Commission Decision 93/402/EEC (3), as last amended by Decision 93/463/EEC (4);
Whereas, the last check by Community inspectors carried out in Brazil revealed an improvement in the disease situation in the States of Sao Paulo and Minas Gerais following the actions of the veterinary services;
Whereas, because of the general situation in Brazil, the time limit expiring on 1 November 1993 should be extended in order to further assess the results obtained in the framework of these actions;
Whereas it is necessary to amend Commission Decision 93/402/EEC accordingly;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,