Document ID: 31996D0276

COMMISSION DECISION of 18 April 1996 on certain protective measures in respect of bivalve molluscs from Tunisia (Text with EEA relevance) (96/276/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
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 organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 95/52/EC (2), and in particular Article 19 thereof,
Whereas the presence of a diarrhoeic poison (DSP) has been detected on several occasions in bivalve molluscs imported into the Community from Tunisia;
Whereas the poison levels recorded could be a serious danger to public health; whereas the necessary protective measures must be swiftly adopted by the Community;
Whereas, in the absence of health guarantees from the Tunisian authorities, imports of bivalve molluscs from Tunisia should be prohibited;
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
Member States shall prohibit the importation of consignments of bivalve molluscs from Tunisia.
Article 2
Member States shall amended the measures they apply to imports so that they comply with this Decision. They shall inform the Commission thereof.
Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 18 April 1996.

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