Document ID: 31996D0240

COMMISSION DECISION of 5 February 1996 amending Decision 92/532/EEC laying down the sampling plans and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of certain fish diseases (Text with EEA relevance) (96/240/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 last amended by Directive 95/22/EC (2), and in particular Article 15 thereof,
Whereas the sampling plans and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of certain fish diseases are laid down in Commission Decision 92/532/EEC (3);
Whereas since the time of adoption of this Decision, new practical and scientific developments have taken place which require the sampling plans and diagnostic methods to be updated;
Whereas such updating relates to sample size, the samples to be taken, the transport of samples and the method for isolating viruses possibly present in the sample;
Whereas the Scientific Veterinary Committee, established by Commission Decision 81/651/EEC (4), 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 Annex to Decision 92/532/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 5 February 1996.

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