2001/863/EC: Commission Decision of 5 December 2001 concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain (Text with EEA relevance) (notified under document number C(2001) 4250)

Commission Decision
of 5 December 2001
concerning certain protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Spain
(notified under document number C(2001) 4250)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2001/863/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market(1), as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC(2) and, in particular, Article 10(3) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) An outbreak of Classical Swine Fever has occurred in Cataluña in Spain.
(2) In view of the trade in live pigs, this outbreak is liable to endanger the herds of other Members States.
(3) Spain has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC of 23 October 2001, on Community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever(3).
(4) Pending the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee and in collaboration with the Member State concerned the Commission should take interim protection measures.
(5) Since it is possible to identify geographically areas which present a particular risk, the restrictions on trade can apply on a regional basis.
(6) This Decision shall be reviewed at the Standing Veterinary Committee,