93/51/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 December 1992 on the microbiological criteria applicable to the production of cooked crustaceans and molluscan shellfish

COMMISSION DECISION of 15 December 1992 on the microbiological criteria applicable to the production of cooked crustaceans and molluscan shellfish
(93/51/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 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products (1), and in particular Chapter V (II) (4) of the Annex thereto,
Whereas, in accordance with Chapter IV (IV) (7) (c) of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, manufacturers of cooked crustacean and molluscan shellfish products must carry out microbiological checks on their production at regular intervals in compliance  with the standards to be laid down pursuant to Chapter V (II) (4) of that Annex;
Whereas with a view to protecting public health, a bacterial contamination limit should be set beyond which the results may not be regarded as acceptable without the product being regarded in any way as toxic; whereas, where the acceptability limit is  exceeded, manufacturers must investigate the causes thereof and establish corrective procedures in order to prevent any further occurrence;
Whereas the methods of analysis will be laid down later in the light of the studies undertaken; whereas until then internationally recognized methods should be applied;
Whereas the measures laid down in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,