84/390/EEC: Commission Decision of 11 July 1984 laying down guidelines for the approval of frontier inspection posts for the importation of bovine animals and swine from third countries

COMMISSION  DECISION
of 11 July 1984
laying down guidelines for the approval of frontier inspection posts for the importation of bovine animals and swine from third countries
(84/390/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 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Article 27 (1) thereof,
Whereas, as a first step, it is necessary to lay down guidelines for the approval of frontier inspection posts for the importation of bovine animals and swine from third countries;
Whereas, as a second step, Member States must draw up and communicate to the Commission lists of frontier posts which correspond to the guidelines laid down in this Decision; whereas, in addition, the frontier posts must operate under the responsibility of an official veterinarian;
Whereas, while Directive 72/462/EEC does not apply to animals intended exclusively for grazing or draught purposes in the vicinity of Community frontiers, such animals must, in the event of subsequent importation, be subject before such importation to an animal health inspection, which may take place on the spot, in accordance with Article 12 of the Directive;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,