Council Directive 91/688/EEC of 11 December 1991 amending Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries

COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 11 December  1991 amending Directive 72/462/EEC on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of  bovine, ovine and caprine animals and swine, fresh meat or meat products from third countries  (91/688/EEC)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article  43 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),
Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),
Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),
Whereas Directive 72/462/EEC (4), as last amended by Directive 91/266/EEC (5), defines in  particular the conditions which must be satisfied as regards classical swine-fever upon importation  of live pigs, fresh pig meat and meat products from third countries;
Whereas, given that the health situation within the Community in respect of classical swine-fever  has improved and systematic vaccination against the disease has been discontinued, it is  appropriate to amend the conditions laid down for importation of live pigs, fresh pig meat and meat  products,