83/84/EEC: Commission Decision of 15 February 1983 on the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the import of fresh meat from Iceland

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 15 February 1983
on the animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the import of fresh meat from Iceland
(83/84/EEC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN
COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 81/476/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof,
Whereas following a Community veterinary mission it appears that the animal health situation in Iceland is excellent, stable and completely controlled by well structured and organized veterinary services, particularly as regards diseases transmissible through meat;
Whereas, in addition, the responsible veterinary authorities of Iceland have confirmed that Iceland has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest and foot-and-mouth disease, and that no vaccination have been carried out against those diseases during that time;
Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Iceland have undertaken to notify the Commission and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the abovementioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them;
Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adapted according to the animal health situation of the non-member country concerned;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,