Commission Directive 65/277/EEC of 13 May 1965 on the procedure for formulation of opinions in intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine and in fresh meat

• Published date: 29 May 1965
• Subject Matter: Veterinary legislation,Approximation of laws
• Official Gazette Publication: Journal officiel des Communautés européennes, P 93, 29 mai 1965,Gazzetta ufficiale delle Comunità europee, P 93, 29 maggio 1965

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Commission Directive 65/277/EEC of 13 May 1965 on the procedure for formulation of opinions in intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine and in fresh meat

Official Journal 093 , 29/05/1965 P. 1610 - 1613
English special edition: Series IV Chapter 1965-1972 P. 0003
Greek special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 1 P. 0180
Spanish special edition: Chapter 03 Volume 1 P. 0143
Portuguese special edition Chapter 03 Volume 1 P. 0143

COMMISSION DIRECTIVE of 13 May 1965 on the procedure for formulation of opinions in intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine and in fresh meat (65/277/EEC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,

Having regard to the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (1), and in particular Article 10 (2) thereof,

Having regard to the Council Directive of 26 June 1964 on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in fresh meat (2), and in particular Article 7 (2) thereof,

Whereas Article 10 (2) of the first Directive and Article 7 (2) of the second Directive require Member States which prohibit the introduction into their territory of bovine animals or swine or fresh meat for reasons set out in these Directives to grant the consignors concerned the right to obtain the opinion of a veterinary expert;

Whereas the principles and bases for such inspections are set out in the abovementioned Council Directives which make the Commission responsible for laying down general rules as to the procedure for these inspections;

Whereas the inspection does not affect existing legal remedies and rules of procedure in Member States ; whereas its sole aim is to give the consignor an opportunity of having the grounds for prohibition reviewed by an expert ; whereas the opinion formulated could be used as evidence in proceedings instituted under national law;

Whereas the experts to be responsible for formulating opinions should be nominated by Member States since Member States are in the best position to assess their professional qualifications ; whereas the Commission should publish the list of experts drawn up in the light of proposals made by Member States so that consignors can be aware of the experts on whom they can call;

Whereas the inspection should be made as promptly as...