97/334/EC: Commission Decision of 28 May 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in India (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 28 May 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in India (Text with EEA relevance) (97/334/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 19 (7) thereof,
Whereas, upon importation of pealed cooked shrimps originating in a processing establishment in India, the presence of vibrio cholera has been detected;
Whereas the presence of vibrio cholera on food is a result of bad hygienic practices before and/or after processing of food;
Whereas the presence of vibrio cholera on food presents a potential risk for human health;
Whereas imports of products from the establishment concerned in India must not therefore be further allowed;
Whereas Community inspections in India and the results of checks at the Community border inspection posts have shown that potential health risks with regard to the production and processing of crustaceans and cephalopods exists;
Whereas all fresh crustaceans and cephalopods in fresh form should not be allowed pending a Community inspection on spot verifies the situation;
Whereas the processed and frozen crustaceans and cephalopods products from India should therefore, upon presentation for importation at the Community border inspection posts, be sampled in order to demonstrate their wholesomeness;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,