93/317/EEC: Commission Decision of 21 April 1993 concerning the content of the code to be used on bovine ear marks

COMMISSION DECISION of 21 April 1993 concerning the content of the code to be used on bovine ear marks
(93/317/EEC)THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
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Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 92/102/EEC of 27 November 1992 on the identification and registration of animals (1), and in particular Article 5 (2) (a) thereof,
Whereas this code must provide for each bovine animal to be identified individually and for its Member State and holding of origin to be identified; whereas a two-letter code should be used to identify each Member State;
Whereas the holding of origin may be identifed by a number or a series of numbers unique to each holding; whereas each competent authority must choose the numbering system for holdings under its control; whereas the code must be completed by numbers or  letters identifying the individual animal;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,