Document ID: 31998D0404

COMMISSION DECISION of 12 June 1998 introducing protective measures with regard to equidae imported from Turkey (notified under document number C(1998) 1593) (Text with EEA relevance) (98/404/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Directives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC (1), as last amended by Decision 96/43/EC (2), and in particular Article 18 thereof,
Whereas, in the course of a Commission inspection visit to Turkey, serious flaws have come to light in the procedures for exporting horses from Turkey to the Community;
Whereas, given the usual movements to which equidae are subject, this situation presents a serious threat to equidae in the Member States;
Whereas, therefore, it is necessary to prohibit both the readmission of registered horses after temporary export and the temporary admission of registered horses from Turkey;
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 Member States shall prohibit the temporary admission of registered horses from Turkey, their transit and the readmission of registered horses from Turkey after temporary export.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 12 June 1998.

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