97/518/EC: Commission Decision of 1 August 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in Malaysia (Text with EEA relevance)

COMMISSION DECISION of 1 August 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in Malaysia (Text with EEA relevance) (97/518/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 90/675/EEC of 10 December 1990 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 19 thereof,
Whereas, upon importation of frozen cephalopods originating in a processing establishment in Malaysia, the presence of Salmonella paratyphi B has been detected;
Whereas the presence of Salmonella paratyphi on food is a result of bad hygienic practices before and/or after processing of food;
Whereas the presence of Salmonella paratyphi on food presents a potential risk for human health;
Whereas imports of products from the establishment concerned in Malaysia must therefore not be further allowed;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in conformity with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,