2006/254/EC: Commission Decision of 28 March 2006 concerning certain interim protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Germany (notified under document number C(2006) 1321) (Text with EEA relevance)

• Published date: 08 May 2007
• Subject Matter: Veterinary legislation

29.3.2006 EN Official Journal of the European Union L 91/61

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COMMISSION DECISION

of 28 March 2006

concerning certain interim protection measures relating to Classical Swine Fever in Germany

(notified under document number C(2006) 1321)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2006/254/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal market (1), and in particular Article 10(3) thereof,

Whereas:

(1) Outbreaks of Classical Swine Fever have occurred in Germany.

(2) In view of the trade in live pigs and certain pig products, these outbreaks are liable to endanger the herds of other Members States.

(3) Germany has taken measures within the framework of Council Directive 2001/89/EC (2) on Community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever.

(4) The animal health conditions and the certification requirements for trade in live pigs are laid down in Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (3).

(5) The animal health conditions and certification requirements for trade in porcine semen are laid down in Council Directive 90/429/EEC of 26 June 1990 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species (4).

(6) The animal health conditions and certification requirements for trade in porcine ova and embryos are laid down in Commission Decision 95/483/EC of 9 November 1995 determining the specimen certificate for intra-Community trade in ova and embryos of swine (5).

(7) Pending the meeting of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and in collaboration with the Member State concerned, it is appropriate to adopt interim protection measures.

(8) This Decision shall be reviewed by the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

1. Without prejudice to the measures of Directive 2001/89/EC, and in particular Articles 9, 10 and 11 thereof, Germany shall ensure that:

(a) no pigs are transported from and to pig holdings situated within the areas described in the Annex;

(b) transport of pigs for slaughter proceeding from holdings situated outside the areas described in the Annex to slaughterhouses located in the said areas and transit of pigs through the said areas shall only be allowed via major roads or railways and in accordance with the detailed instructions provided for by the competent

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