Document ID: 31994D0306

COMMISSION DECISION of 16 May 1994 laying down the sampling plans and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of certain mollusc diseases (Text with EEA relevance) (94/306/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products (1), as amended by Directive 93/54/EEC (2) and in particular Article 15 thereof,
Whereas, in order to ensure the uniform application of the procedures laid down in Directive 91/67/EEC, it is necessary to establish sampling plans and diagnostic methods to be applied for declaring a coastal zone or farm free of diseases affecting molluscs, and for the examination of stocks where abnormal mortalities occur;
Whereas the Scientific Veterinary Committee established by Commission Decision 81/651/EEC (3) has been consulted;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The sampling and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of bonamiosis (bonamia ostreae) and Marteiliosis (marteilia refringens) are laid down in the Annex.
Article 2
This Decision shall be applicable from 1 June 1994.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 16 May 1994.

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