95/163/EC: Commission Decision of 11 May 1995 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of  11 May 1995 on certain protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia (Text with  EEA relevance) (95/163/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 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing  the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and  amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC  (1), as last modified by the Act of  Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,
Whereas outbreaks of Japanese B-encephalitis have been declared on Badu Island (Mulgrave Island,  Torres Strait, Queensland) in Australia;
Whereas the presence of this disease in Australia is susceptible to constitute a serious danger for  Community equidae; whereas it is necessary to adopt quickly at Community level the necessary  protection measures with regard to equidae coming from Australia;
Whereas supplementary conditions should be applied for the temporary admission of registered horses  and the importation of equidae coming from the State of Queensland (Australia);
Whereas the measures foreseen by this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing  Veterinary Committee,