Pending: 32000D0721

                                January 15, 2026                            

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), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular, Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Italy has during 1999 and 2000 experienced outbreaks of avian influenza with devastating economic losses for the poultry industry.(2) Italy has during epidemiological investigations for avian influenza detected the presence of low pathogenic avian influenza virus.(3) The low pathogenic virus can mutate to a highly pathogenic virus and cause disease outbreaks.(4) The low pathogenic virus circulates at present in an area of Italy with dense poultry population.(5) Vaccination can in this context be an effective tool to supplement disease control measures.(6) Where vaccination against avian influenza is practised movement restrictions for vaccinated poultry have to be implemented.(7) Italy has presented a vaccination programme to supplement the measures to control avian influenza in a limited area of Italy including specific movement restrictions.(8) Italy has authorised the use of an inactivated vaccine against avian influenza for the implementation of the programme. The vaccine is obtained from the Master seed strain CK/Pak/95-H7.(9) The Commission shall establish a technical working group to review the vaccination programme presented by Italy.(10) Italy shall introduce specific movement restrictions related to vaccination of poultry and to intra-Community trade.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 11. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.Article 2The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in
Article 1

1. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.

2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.

3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.
Article 2

The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
Article 3

1. No live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the area described in Annex II shall be dispatched from Italy.

2. Live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the territory of Italy outside the area listed in Annex II can only be dispatched from Italy, if no contacts or other epidemiological links in relation to avian influenza can be established to a holding or a hatchery situated in the area described in the Annex I.
Article 4

Animal health certificates accompanying consignments of live birds and hatching eggs from Italy shall include the words: “The animal health conditions of this consignment are in accordance with Decision 2000/721/EC”.
Article 5

Fresh meat of poultry originating from the area described in Annex I and fresh poultrymeat produced in slaughterhouses located within the area described in Annex I must be marked in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/494/EEC(5) and cannot be dispatched from Italy.
Article 6

Italy shall ensure that in the area described in Annex I:

1. Only disposable packaging material or packaging material, which can be effectively washed and disinfected, is used for the collection, storage and transport of table eggs.

2. All means of transport used for poultry, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultry feedstuff must be cleaned and disinfected immediately before and after each transport with disinfectants including the methods of use approved by the competent authority.
Article 7

Movements of live poultry and hatching eggs coming from areas of Italy outside the area described in Annex II to other Member States shall only be allowed following five days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities of destination. The notification shall be dispatched by the competent veterinary authority.
Article 8

1. Italy shall notify to the Commission and to other Member States the date of the commence of the vaccination at least five days in advance.

2. The provisions of the Articles 2 to 7 shall be enforced from the date of the commence of the vaccination and have to stay in place for a period of time after the end of vaccination which will be determined before its end.
Article 9

Italy shall at six-month intervals present a report containing information on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
Article 10

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35.
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), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular, Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Italy has during 1999 and 2000 experienced outbreaks of avian influenza with devastating economic losses for the poultry industry.(2) Italy has during epidemiological investigations for avian influenza detected the presence of low pathogenic avian influenza virus.(3) The low pathogenic virus can mutate to a highly pathogenic virus and cause disease outbreaks.(4) The low pathogenic virus circulates at present in an area of Italy with dense poultry population.(5) Vaccination can in this context be an effective tool to supplement disease control measures.(6) Where vaccination against avian influenza is practised movement restrictions for vaccinated poultry have to be implemented.(7) Italy has presented a vaccination programme to supplement the measures to control avian influenza in a limited area of Italy including specific movement restrictions.(8) Italy has authorised the use of an inactivated vaccine against avian influenza for the implementation of the programme. The vaccine is obtained from the Master seed strain CK/Pak/95-H7.(9) The Commission shall establish a technical working group to review the vaccination programme presented by Italy.(10) Italy shall introduce specific movement restrictions related to vaccination of poultry and to intra-Community trade.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 11. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.Article 2The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in
1. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.

2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.

3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.
The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
1. No live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the area described in Annex II shall be dispatched from Italy.

2. Live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the territory of Italy outside the area listed in Annex II can only be dispatched from Italy, if no contacts or other epidemiological links in relation to avian influenza can be established to a holding or a hatchery situated in the area described in the Annex I.
Animal health certificates accompanying consignments of live birds and hatching eggs from Italy shall include the words: “The animal health conditions of this consignment are in accordance with Decision 2000/721/EC”.
Fresh meat of poultry originating from the area described in Annex I and fresh poultrymeat produced in slaughterhouses located within the area described in Annex I must be marked in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/494/EEC(5) and cannot be dispatched from Italy.
Italy shall ensure that in the area described in Annex I:

1. Only disposable packaging material or packaging material, which can be effectively washed and disinfected, is used for the collection, storage and transport of table eggs.

2. All means of transport used for poultry, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultry feedstuff must be cleaned and disinfected immediately before and after each transport with disinfectants including the methods of use approved by the competent authority.
Movements of live poultry and hatching eggs coming from areas of Italy outside the area described in Annex II to other Member States shall only be allowed following five days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities of destination. The notification shall be dispatched by the competent veterinary authority.
1. Italy shall notify to the Commission and to other Member States the date of the commence of the vaccination at least five days in advance.

2. The provisions of the Articles 2 to 7 shall be enforced from the date of the commence of the vaccination and have to stay in place for a period of time after the end of vaccination which will be determined before its end.
Italy shall at six-month intervals present a report containing information on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35.
Area where vaccination is carried out:
The region of Veneto consisting of the following provinces:
			

Pending: 32000D0721

                                January 15, 2026                            

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), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular, Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Italy has during 1999 and 2000 experienced outbreaks of avian influenza with devastating economic losses for the poultry industry.(2) Italy has during epidemiological investigations for avian influenza detected the presence of low pathogenic avian influenza virus.(3) The low pathogenic virus can mutate to a highly pathogenic virus and cause disease outbreaks.(4) The low pathogenic virus circulates at present in an area of Italy with dense poultry population.(5) Vaccination can in this context be an effective tool to supplement disease control measures.(6) Where vaccination against avian influenza is practised movement restrictions for vaccinated poultry have to be implemented.(7) Italy has presented a vaccination programme to supplement the measures to control avian influenza in a limited area of Italy including specific movement restrictions.(8) Italy has authorised the use of an inactivated vaccine against avian influenza for the implementation of the programme. The vaccine is obtained from the Master seed strain CK/Pak/95-H7.(9) The Commission shall establish a technical working group to review the vaccination programme presented by Italy.(10) Italy shall introduce specific movement restrictions related to vaccination of poultry and to intra-Community trade.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 11. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.Article 2The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in
Article 1

1. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.

2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.

3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.
Article 2

The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
Article 3

1. No live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the area described in Annex II shall be dispatched from Italy.

2. Live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the territory of Italy outside the area listed in Annex II can only be dispatched from Italy, if no contacts or other epidemiological links in relation to avian influenza can be established to a holding or a hatchery situated in the area described in the Annex I.
Article 4

Animal health certificates accompanying consignments of live birds and hatching eggs from Italy shall include the words: “The animal health conditions of this consignment are in accordance with Decision 2000/721/EC”.
Article 5

Fresh meat of poultry originating from the area described in Annex I and fresh poultrymeat produced in slaughterhouses located within the area described in Annex I must be marked in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/494/EEC(5) and cannot be dispatched from Italy.
Article 6

Italy shall ensure that in the area described in Annex I:

1. Only disposable packaging material or packaging material, which can be effectively washed and disinfected, is used for the collection, storage and transport of table eggs.

2. All means of transport used for poultry, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultry feedstuff must be cleaned and disinfected immediately before and after each transport with disinfectants including the methods of use approved by the competent authority.
Article 7

Movements of live poultry and hatching eggs coming from areas of Italy outside the area described in Annex II to other Member States shall only be allowed following five days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities of destination. The notification shall be dispatched by the competent veterinary authority.
Article 8

1. Italy shall notify to the Commission and to other Member States the date of the commence of the vaccination at least five days in advance.

2. The provisions of the Articles 2 to 7 shall be enforced from the date of the commence of the vaccination and have to stay in place for a period of time after the end of vaccination which will be determined before its end.
Article 9

Italy shall at six-month intervals present a report containing information on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
Article 10

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35.
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), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC(2), and, in particular, Article 10(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 89/662/EEC of 11 December 1989 concerning veterinary checks in intra-Community trade with a view to the completion of the internal market(3), as last amended by Council Directive 92/118/EEC, and in particular, Article 9(4) thereof,Having regard to Council Directive 92/40/EEC introducing Community measures for the control of avian influenza(4), and in particular Article 16 thereof,Whereas:(1) Italy has during 1999 and 2000 experienced outbreaks of avian influenza with devastating economic losses for the poultry industry.(2) Italy has during epidemiological investigations for avian influenza detected the presence of low pathogenic avian influenza virus.(3) The low pathogenic virus can mutate to a highly pathogenic virus and cause disease outbreaks.(4) The low pathogenic virus circulates at present in an area of Italy with dense poultry population.(5) Vaccination can in this context be an effective tool to supplement disease control measures.(6) Where vaccination against avian influenza is practised movement restrictions for vaccinated poultry have to be implemented.(7) Italy has presented a vaccination programme to supplement the measures to control avian influenza in a limited area of Italy including specific movement restrictions.(8) Italy has authorised the use of an inactivated vaccine against avian influenza for the implementation of the programme. The vaccine is obtained from the Master seed strain CK/Pak/95-H7.(9) The Commission shall establish a technical working group to review the vaccination programme presented by Italy.(10) Italy shall introduce specific movement restrictions related to vaccination of poultry and to intra-Community trade.(11) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:Article 11. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.Article 2The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in
1. The vaccination programme against avian influenza presented by Italy is hereby approved and shall be carried out in the area described in Annex I.

2. The programme referred to in paragraph 1 shall before 1 November 2000 be reviewed by a technical working group with the objective to improve the efficacy of the programme if possible.

3. The working group shall be established by the Commission.
The restrictions on movements of live birds, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultrymeat into, out of and within the area described in Annex I shall apply as laid down in the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
1. No live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the area described in Annex II shall be dispatched from Italy.

2. Live birds and hatching eggs coming from and/or originating from the territory of Italy outside the area listed in Annex II can only be dispatched from Italy, if no contacts or other epidemiological links in relation to avian influenza can be established to a holding or a hatchery situated in the area described in the Annex I.
Animal health certificates accompanying consignments of live birds and hatching eggs from Italy shall include the words: “The animal health conditions of this consignment are in accordance with Decision 2000/721/EC”.
Fresh meat of poultry originating from the area described in Annex I and fresh poultrymeat produced in slaughterhouses located within the area described in Annex I must be marked in accordance with Article 5 of Council Directive 91/494/EEC(5) and cannot be dispatched from Italy.
Italy shall ensure that in the area described in Annex I:

1. Only disposable packaging material or packaging material, which can be effectively washed and disinfected, is used for the collection, storage and transport of table eggs.

2. All means of transport used for poultry, hatching eggs, table eggs and poultry feedstuff must be cleaned and disinfected immediately before and after each transport with disinfectants including the methods of use approved by the competent authority.
Movements of live poultry and hatching eggs coming from areas of Italy outside the area described in Annex II to other Member States shall only be allowed following five days advance notification to the central and local veterinary authorities of destination. The notification shall be dispatched by the competent veterinary authority.
1. Italy shall notify to the Commission and to other Member States the date of the commence of the vaccination at least five days in advance.

2. The provisions of the Articles 2 to 7 shall be enforced from the date of the commence of the vaccination and have to stay in place for a period of time after the end of vaccination which will be determined before its end.
Italy shall at six-month intervals present a report containing information on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme referred to in Article 1(1).
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 November 2000.

For the Commission

David Byrne

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18.8.1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15.3.1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 395, 30.12.1989, p. 13.

(4) OJ L 167, 22.6.1992, p. 1.

(5) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 35.
Area where vaccination is carried out:
The region of Veneto consisting of the following provinces:
			

Pending: 32000D0086

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), as last amended by the Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) a Commission expert team has conducted an inspection visit to China to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community;(2) the provisions of legislation of China on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC;(3) in China the “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” is capable of effectively verifying the application of the laws in force;(4) the procedure for obtaining the health certificate referred to in Article 11(4)(a) of Directive 91/493/EEC must also cover the definition of a model certificate, the minimum requirements regarding the language(s) in which it must be drafted and the grade of the person empowered to sign it;(5) pursuant to Article 11(4)(b) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a mark should be affixed to packages of fishery products giving the name of the third country and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin;(6) pursuant to Article 11(4)(c) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores must be drawn up, and a list of freezer vessels registered in the sense of Directive 92/48/EEC(3) must also be drawn up. These list, must be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the CIQ SA to the Commission. It is therefore for the CIQ SA to ensure compliance with the provisions laid down to that end in Article 11(4) of Directive 91/493/EEC;(7) the CIQ SA has provided official assurances regarding compliance with the rules set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, and regarding the fulfilment of requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive for the approval or registration of establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or freezer vessels of origin;(8) following the results of the inspection visit it is necessary to repeal the Commission Decision 97/368/EC of 11 June 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in China(4), as last amended by the Commission Decision 98/321/EC(5);(9) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

The “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” shall be the competent authority in China for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.
Article 2

Fishery and aquaculture products originating in China must meet the following conditions:

1. each consignment must be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate, duly completed, signed, dated and comprising a single sheet in accordance with the model in Annex A hereto;

2. the products must come from approved establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or registered freezer vessels listed in Annex B hereto;

3. except in the case of frozen fishery products in bulk and intended for the manufacture of preserved foods, all packages must bear the word “China” and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in indelible letters.
Article 3

1. Certificates as referred to in Article 2(1) must be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member State where the checks are carried out.

2. Certificates must bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the CIQ SA and the latter’s official stamp in a colour different from that of other endorsements.
Article 4

Decision 97/368/EC is repealed.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 187, 7.7.1992, p. 41.

(4) OJ L 156, 13.6.1997, p. 57.

(5) OJ L 140, 12.5.1998, p. 17.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), as last amended by the Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) a Commission expert team has conducted an inspection visit to China to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community;(2) the provisions of legislation of China on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC;(3) in China the “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” is capable of effectively verifying the application of the laws in force;(4) the procedure for obtaining the health certificate referred to in Article 11(4)(a) of Directive 91/493/EEC must also cover the definition of a model certificate, the minimum requirements regarding the language(s) in which it must be drafted and the grade of the person empowered to sign it;(5) pursuant to Article 11(4)(b) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a mark should be affixed to packages of fishery products giving the name of the third country and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin;(6) pursuant to Article 11(4)(c) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores must be drawn up, and a list of freezer vessels registered in the sense of Directive 92/48/EEC(3) must also be drawn up. These list, must be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the CIQ SA to the Commission. It is therefore for the CIQ SA to ensure compliance with the provisions laid down to that end in Article 11(4) of Directive 91/493/EEC;(7) the CIQ SA has provided official assurances regarding compliance with the rules set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, and regarding the fulfilment of requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive for the approval or registration of establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or freezer vessels of origin;(8) following the results of the inspection visit it is necessary to repeal the Commission Decision 97/368/EC of 11 June 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in China(4), as last amended by the Commission Decision 98/321/EC(5);(9) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” shall be the competent authority in China for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.
Fishery and aquaculture products originating in China must meet the following conditions:

1. each consignment must be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate, duly completed, signed, dated and comprising a single sheet in accordance with the model in Annex A hereto;

2. the products must come from approved establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or registered freezer vessels listed in Annex B hereto;

3. except in the case of frozen fishery products in bulk and intended for the manufacture of preserved foods, all packages must bear the word “China” and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in indelible letters.
1. Certificates as referred to in Article 2(1) must be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member State where the checks are carried out.

2. Certificates must bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the CIQ SA and the latter’s official stamp in a colour different from that of other endorsements.
Decision 97/368/EC is repealed.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 187, 7.7.1992, p. 41.

(4) OJ L 156, 13.6.1997, p. 57.

(5) OJ L 140, 12.5.1998, p. 17.
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Pending: 32000D0086

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), as last amended by the Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) a Commission expert team has conducted an inspection visit to China to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community;(2) the provisions of legislation of China on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC;(3) in China the “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” is capable of effectively verifying the application of the laws in force;(4) the procedure for obtaining the health certificate referred to in Article 11(4)(a) of Directive 91/493/EEC must also cover the definition of a model certificate, the minimum requirements regarding the language(s) in which it must be drafted and the grade of the person empowered to sign it;(5) pursuant to Article 11(4)(b) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a mark should be affixed to packages of fishery products giving the name of the third country and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin;(6) pursuant to Article 11(4)(c) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores must be drawn up, and a list of freezer vessels registered in the sense of Directive 92/48/EEC(3) must also be drawn up. These list, must be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the CIQ SA to the Commission. It is therefore for the CIQ SA to ensure compliance with the provisions laid down to that end in Article 11(4) of Directive 91/493/EEC;(7) the CIQ SA has provided official assurances regarding compliance with the rules set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, and regarding the fulfilment of requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive for the approval or registration of establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or freezer vessels of origin;(8) following the results of the inspection visit it is necessary to repeal the Commission Decision 97/368/EC of 11 June 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in China(4), as last amended by the Commission Decision 98/321/EC(5);(9) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

The “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” shall be the competent authority in China for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.
Article 2

Fishery and aquaculture products originating in China must meet the following conditions:

1. each consignment must be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate, duly completed, signed, dated and comprising a single sheet in accordance with the model in Annex A hereto;

2. the products must come from approved establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or registered freezer vessels listed in Annex B hereto;

3. except in the case of frozen fishery products in bulk and intended for the manufacture of preserved foods, all packages must bear the word “China” and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in indelible letters.
Article 3

1. Certificates as referred to in Article 2(1) must be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member State where the checks are carried out.

2. Certificates must bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the CIQ SA and the latter’s official stamp in a colour different from that of other endorsements.
Article 4

Decision 97/368/EC is repealed.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 187, 7.7.1992, p. 41.

(4) OJ L 156, 13.6.1997, p. 57.

(5) OJ L 140, 12.5.1998, p. 17.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products(1), as last amended by the Council Directive 97/79/EC(2), and in particular Article 11 thereof,Whereas:(1) a Commission expert team has conducted an inspection visit to China to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community;(2) the provisions of legislation of China on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC;(3) in China the “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” is capable of effectively verifying the application of the laws in force;(4) the procedure for obtaining the health certificate referred to in Article 11(4)(a) of Directive 91/493/EEC must also cover the definition of a model certificate, the minimum requirements regarding the language(s) in which it must be drafted and the grade of the person empowered to sign it;(5) pursuant to Article 11(4)(b) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a mark should be affixed to packages of fishery products giving the name of the third country and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin;(6) pursuant to Article 11(4)(c) of Directive 91/493/EEC, a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores must be drawn up, and a list of freezer vessels registered in the sense of Directive 92/48/EEC(3) must also be drawn up. These list, must be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the CIQ SA to the Commission. It is therefore for the CIQ SA to ensure compliance with the provisions laid down to that end in Article 11(4) of Directive 91/493/EEC;(7) the CIQ SA has provided official assurances regarding compliance with the rules set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC, and regarding the fulfilment of requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive for the approval or registration of establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or freezer vessels of origin;(8) following the results of the inspection visit it is necessary to repeal the Commission Decision 97/368/EC of 11 June 1997 concerning certain protective measures with regard to certain fishery products originating in China(4), as last amended by the Commission Decision 98/321/EC(5);(9) the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The “State Administration for Entry/Exit Inspection and Quarantine (CIQ SA)” shall be the competent authority in China for verifying and certifying compliance of fishery and aquaculture products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.
Fishery and aquaculture products originating in China must meet the following conditions:

1. each consignment must be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate, duly completed, signed, dated and comprising a single sheet in accordance with the model in Annex A hereto;

2. the products must come from approved establishments, factory vessels, cold stores or registered freezer vessels listed in Annex B hereto;

3. except in the case of frozen fishery products in bulk and intended for the manufacture of preserved foods, all packages must bear the word “China” and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in indelible letters.
1. Certificates as referred to in Article 2(1) must be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member State where the checks are carried out.

2. Certificates must bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the CIQ SA and the latter’s official stamp in a colour different from that of other endorsements.
Decision 97/368/EC is repealed.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 21 December 1999.

For the Commission

David BYRNE

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 15.

(2) OJ L 24, 30.1.1998, p. 31.

(3) OJ L 187, 7.7.1992, p. 41.

(4) OJ L 156, 13.6.1997, p. 57.

(5) OJ L 140, 12.5.1998, p. 17.
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LISTA DE ESTABLECIMIENTOS Y BUQUES AUTORIZADOS O REGISTRADOS/LISTE OVER AUTORISEREDE/REGISTREREDE VIRKSOMHEDER/FARTØJER/VERZEICHNIS DER ZUGELASSENEN BETRIEBE/FISCHEREIFAHRZEUGE/ΚΑΤΑΛΟΓΟΣ ΤΩΝ ΕΓΚΕΚΡΙΜΕΝΩΝ/ΚΑΤΑΧΩΡΗΜΕΝΩΝ ΕΓΚΑΤΑΣΤΑΣΕΩΝ/ΠΛΟΙΩΝ/LIST OF APPROVED/REGISTERED ESTABLISHMENTS/VESSELS/LISTE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS/NAVIRES AGRÉÉS/ENREGISTRÉS/ELENCO DEGLI STABILIMENTI E DELLE NAVI RICONOSCIUTI O REGISTRATI/LIJST VAN ERKENDE/GEREGISTREERDE INRICHTINGEN/VAARTUIGEN/LISTA DOS ESTABELECIMENTOS/NAVIOS APROVADOS/REGISTADOS/LUETTELO HYVÄKSYTYISTÄ/REKISTERÖIDYISTÄ LAITOKSISTA/ALUKSISTA/FÖRTECKNING ÖVER GODKÄNDA/REGISTRERADE ANLÄGGNINGAR/FARTYG

Pending: 31999D0659

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(1), and in particular to Article 46(2) thereof,(1) Whereas the allocation of commitment appropriations for rural development measures integrated into Objective No 1 programmes shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guidance Section in accordance with Article 35(2), first indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(2) Whereas Community support for other rural development measures shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section in accordance with Article 35(2), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(3) Whereas, paragraph 23 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 fixed the financial perspective pertaining to rural development and accompanying measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006;(4) Whereas according to Article 46(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall make initial allocations to Member States for rural development measures cofinanced under the EAGGF Guarantee Section, broken down on an annual basis and using objective criteria which take into account particular situations and needs, and efforts to be undertaken especially for the environment, job creation and maintenance of the landscape;(5) Whereas in view of the particular structural difficulties in rural areas eligible under Objective No 2 of the Structural Funds, the Commission shall seek to ensure that in the programming of rural development measures, the intensity of Community aid per head of population is significantly higher in these areas than in areas not covered by Objective No 1 or Objective No 2 as far as the measures set out in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 are concerned;(6) Whereas paragraph 22 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 has been taken into account;(7) Whereas according to Article 46(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall adjust the initial allocations on the basis of actual expenditure and revised expenditure forecasts submitted by the Member States taking into account programme objectives,
Article 1

The initial allocations to Member States for rural development support cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006 shall be as set out in the Annex.
Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 September 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(1), and in particular to Article 46(2) thereof,(1) Whereas the allocation of commitment appropriations for rural development measures integrated into Objective No 1 programmes shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guidance Section in accordance with Article 35(2), first indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(2) Whereas Community support for other rural development measures shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section in accordance with Article 35(2), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(3) Whereas, paragraph 23 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 fixed the financial perspective pertaining to rural development and accompanying measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006;(4) Whereas according to Article 46(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall make initial allocations to Member States for rural development measures cofinanced under the EAGGF Guarantee Section, broken down on an annual basis and using objective criteria which take into account particular situations and needs, and efforts to be undertaken especially for the environment, job creation and maintenance of the landscape;(5) Whereas in view of the particular structural difficulties in rural areas eligible under Objective No 2 of the Structural Funds, the Commission shall seek to ensure that in the programming of rural development measures, the intensity of Community aid per head of population is significantly higher in these areas than in areas not covered by Objective No 1 or Objective No 2 as far as the measures set out in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 are concerned;(6) Whereas paragraph 22 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 has been taken into account;(7) Whereas according to Article 46(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall adjust the initial allocations on the basis of actual expenditure and revised expenditure forecasts submitted by the Member States taking into account programme objectives,
The initial allocations to Member States for rural development support cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006 shall be as set out in the Annex.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 September 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
Support for rural development 2000 to 2006

Allocations to Member States

Pending: 31999D0659

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(1), and in particular to Article 46(2) thereof,(1) Whereas the allocation of commitment appropriations for rural development measures integrated into Objective No 1 programmes shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guidance Section in accordance with Article 35(2), first indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(2) Whereas Community support for other rural development measures shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section in accordance with Article 35(2), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(3) Whereas, paragraph 23 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 fixed the financial perspective pertaining to rural development and accompanying measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006;(4) Whereas according to Article 46(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall make initial allocations to Member States for rural development measures cofinanced under the EAGGF Guarantee Section, broken down on an annual basis and using objective criteria which take into account particular situations and needs, and efforts to be undertaken especially for the environment, job creation and maintenance of the landscape;(5) Whereas in view of the particular structural difficulties in rural areas eligible under Objective No 2 of the Structural Funds, the Commission shall seek to ensure that in the programming of rural development measures, the intensity of Community aid per head of population is significantly higher in these areas than in areas not covered by Objective No 1 or Objective No 2 as far as the measures set out in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 are concerned;(6) Whereas paragraph 22 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 has been taken into account;(7) Whereas according to Article 46(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall adjust the initial allocations on the basis of actual expenditure and revised expenditure forecasts submitted by the Member States taking into account programme objectives,
Article 1

The initial allocations to Member States for rural development support cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006 shall be as set out in the Annex.
Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 September 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 of 17 May 1999 on support for rural development from the European Agricultural Guidance and Guarantee Fund (EAGGF)(1), and in particular to Article 46(2) thereof,(1) Whereas the allocation of commitment appropriations for rural development measures integrated into Objective No 1 programmes shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guidance Section in accordance with Article 35(2), first indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(2) Whereas Community support for other rural development measures shall be cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section in accordance with Article 35(2), second indent, of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999;(3) Whereas, paragraph 23 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 fixed the financial perspective pertaining to rural development and accompanying measures financed by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006;(4) Whereas according to Article 46(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall make initial allocations to Member States for rural development measures cofinanced under the EAGGF Guarantee Section, broken down on an annual basis and using objective criteria which take into account particular situations and needs, and efforts to be undertaken especially for the environment, job creation and maintenance of the landscape;(5) Whereas in view of the particular structural difficulties in rural areas eligible under Objective No 2 of the Structural Funds, the Commission shall seek to ensure that in the programming of rural development measures, the intensity of Community aid per head of population is significantly higher in these areas than in areas not covered by Objective No 1 or Objective No 2 as far as the measures set out in Article 33 of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 are concerned;(6) Whereas paragraph 22 of the Presidency Conclusions of the Berlin European Council of 24 and 25 March 1999 has been taken into account;(7) Whereas according to Article 46(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1257/1999 the Commission shall adjust the initial allocations on the basis of actual expenditure and revised expenditure forecasts submitted by the Member States taking into account programme objectives,
The initial allocations to Member States for rural development support cofinanced by the EAGGF Guarantee Section for the period 2000 to 2006 shall be as set out in the Annex.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 8 September 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 160, 26.6.1999, p. 80.
Support for rural development 2000 to 2006

Allocations to Member States

Pending: 31999D0507

                                January 15, 2026                            

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 Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,(1) Whereas the principle animal health conditions to be complied with by Member States when importing from third countries dogs, cats and other animals susceptible to rabies are laid down in Directive 92/65/EEC(3); whereas however the veterinary certification is not yet harmonized;(2) Whereas fatal cases of Hendra disease and Nipah disease in human have been declared respectively in Australia and in Malaysia;(3) Whereas fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural host of Hendra disease virus and incriminated in being the virus reservoir for Nipah disease; whereas however these mammals do not show clinical signs of disease and may harbour the virus in the presence of neutralising antibodies;(4) Whereas fruit bats are occasionally imported from third countries; whereas pending Community animal health conditions for imports from third countries of fruit bats, it appears necessary to introduce certain protection measures with regard to Hendra and Nipah diseases;(5) Whereas Hendra disease may be transmitted by cats, and dogs and cats contract Nipah disease; whereas the exposure to the respective viruses stimulates seroconversion in diseased and reconvalescent animals, which can be detected by laboratory testing,(6) Whereas the presence of this zoonotic disease in the above countries is liable to constitute a danger for persons and susceptible animals in the Community;(7) Whereas it is necessary to adopt protection measures at Communty level with regard to imports of fruit bats, dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia;(8) Whereas this decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

1. The imports of fruit bats of the genus Pteropus from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogation from paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, fruit bats of the genus Pteropus may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals originate from captive colonies, and

– the animals have been isolated in quarantine premises for at least 60 days, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative results to a serum neutralisation or approved ELISA test for antibody agains Hendra and Nipah disease viruses, carried out in a laboratory approved for these tests by the competent anthorities on samples of blood taken on two occasions with an interval of 21 to 30 days, the second sample to be taken within 10 days of export.
Article 2

1. The imports of dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 dogs and cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export, and

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Nipah disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Article 3

1. The imports of cats from Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Hendra disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Article 4

Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia to bring them into line with this Decision.

They shall inform the Commission thereof.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.
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 Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,(1) Whereas the principle animal health conditions to be complied with by Member States when importing from third countries dogs, cats and other animals susceptible to rabies are laid down in Directive 92/65/EEC(3); whereas however the veterinary certification is not yet harmonized;(2) Whereas fatal cases of Hendra disease and Nipah disease in human have been declared respectively in Australia and in Malaysia;(3) Whereas fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural host of Hendra disease virus and incriminated in being the virus reservoir for Nipah disease; whereas however these mammals do not show clinical signs of disease and may harbour the virus in the presence of neutralising antibodies;(4) Whereas fruit bats are occasionally imported from third countries; whereas pending Community animal health conditions for imports from third countries of fruit bats, it appears necessary to introduce certain protection measures with regard to Hendra and Nipah diseases;(5) Whereas Hendra disease may be transmitted by cats, and dogs and cats contract Nipah disease; whereas the exposure to the respective viruses stimulates seroconversion in diseased and reconvalescent animals, which can be detected by laboratory testing,(6) Whereas the presence of this zoonotic disease in the above countries is liable to constitute a danger for persons and susceptible animals in the Community;(7) Whereas it is necessary to adopt protection measures at Communty level with regard to imports of fruit bats, dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia;(8) Whereas this decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
1. The imports of fruit bats of the genus Pteropus from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogation from paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, fruit bats of the genus Pteropus may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals originate from captive colonies, and

– the animals have been isolated in quarantine premises for at least 60 days, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative results to a serum neutralisation or approved ELISA test for antibody agains Hendra and Nipah disease viruses, carried out in a laboratory approved for these tests by the competent anthorities on samples of blood taken on two occasions with an interval of 21 to 30 days, the second sample to be taken within 10 days of export.
1. The imports of dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 dogs and cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export, and

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Nipah disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
1. The imports of cats from Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Hendra disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia to bring them into line with this Decision.

They shall inform the Commission thereof.
This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.

Pending: 31999D0507

                                January 15, 2026                            

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 Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,(1) Whereas the principle animal health conditions to be complied with by Member States when importing from third countries dogs, cats and other animals susceptible to rabies are laid down in Directive 92/65/EEC(3); whereas however the veterinary certification is not yet harmonized;(2) Whereas fatal cases of Hendra disease and Nipah disease in human have been declared respectively in Australia and in Malaysia;(3) Whereas fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural host of Hendra disease virus and incriminated in being the virus reservoir for Nipah disease; whereas however these mammals do not show clinical signs of disease and may harbour the virus in the presence of neutralising antibodies;(4) Whereas fruit bats are occasionally imported from third countries; whereas pending Community animal health conditions for imports from third countries of fruit bats, it appears necessary to introduce certain protection measures with regard to Hendra and Nipah diseases;(5) Whereas Hendra disease may be transmitted by cats, and dogs and cats contract Nipah disease; whereas the exposure to the respective viruses stimulates seroconversion in diseased and reconvalescent animals, which can be detected by laboratory testing,(6) Whereas the presence of this zoonotic disease in the above countries is liable to constitute a danger for persons and susceptible animals in the Community;(7) Whereas it is necessary to adopt protection measures at Communty level with regard to imports of fruit bats, dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia;(8) Whereas this decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

1. The imports of fruit bats of the genus Pteropus from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogation from paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, fruit bats of the genus Pteropus may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals originate from captive colonies, and

– the animals have been isolated in quarantine premises for at least 60 days, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative results to a serum neutralisation or approved ELISA test for antibody agains Hendra and Nipah disease viruses, carried out in a laboratory approved for these tests by the competent anthorities on samples of blood taken on two occasions with an interval of 21 to 30 days, the second sample to be taken within 10 days of export.
Article 2

1. The imports of dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 dogs and cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export, and

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Nipah disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Article 3

1. The imports of cats from Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Hendra disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Article 4

Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia to bring them into line with this Decision.

They shall inform the Commission thereof.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.
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 Directive 96/43/EC(2), and in particular Article 18 (1) thereof,(1) Whereas the principle animal health conditions to be complied with by Member States when importing from third countries dogs, cats and other animals susceptible to rabies are laid down in Directive 92/65/EEC(3); whereas however the veterinary certification is not yet harmonized;(2) Whereas fatal cases of Hendra disease and Nipah disease in human have been declared respectively in Australia and in Malaysia;(3) Whereas fruit bats of the genus Pteropus are considered the natural host of Hendra disease virus and incriminated in being the virus reservoir for Nipah disease; whereas however these mammals do not show clinical signs of disease and may harbour the virus in the presence of neutralising antibodies;(4) Whereas fruit bats are occasionally imported from third countries; whereas pending Community animal health conditions for imports from third countries of fruit bats, it appears necessary to introduce certain protection measures with regard to Hendra and Nipah diseases;(5) Whereas Hendra disease may be transmitted by cats, and dogs and cats contract Nipah disease; whereas the exposure to the respective viruses stimulates seroconversion in diseased and reconvalescent animals, which can be detected by laboratory testing,(6) Whereas the presence of this zoonotic disease in the above countries is liable to constitute a danger for persons and susceptible animals in the Community;(7) Whereas it is necessary to adopt protection measures at Communty level with regard to imports of fruit bats, dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia;(8) Whereas this decision is in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
1. The imports of fruit bats of the genus Pteropus from Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogation from paragraph 1 and without prejudice to the provisions of Council Directive 92/65/EEC, fruit bats of the genus Pteropus may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals originate from captive colonies, and

– the animals have been isolated in quarantine premises for at least 60 days, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative results to a serum neutralisation or approved ELISA test for antibody agains Hendra and Nipah disease viruses, carried out in a laboratory approved for these tests by the competent anthorities on samples of blood taken on two occasions with an interval of 21 to 30 days, the second sample to be taken within 10 days of export.
1. The imports of dogs and cats from Malaysia (Peninsula) are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 dogs and cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals had no contact with pigs during at least the past 60 days prior to export, and

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Nipah disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Nipah disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
1. The imports of cats from Australia are prohibited.

2. Derogating from paragraph 1 cats may be imported under the following conditions:

– the animals have not been resident on holdings where during the past 60 days cases of Hendra disease have been confirmed, and

– the animals have been subjected with negative result to an IgM and IgG capture ELISA test carried out in a laboratory approved for testing for antibody against the Hendra disease viruses by the competent veterinary authorities on a sample of blood taken within 10 days of export.
Member States shall amend the measures they apply with regard to Malaysia (Peninsula) and Australia to bring them into line with this Decision.

They shall inform the Commission thereof.
This Decision is addressed to Member States.

Done at Brussels, 26 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 268, 24.9.1991, p. 56.

(2) OJ L 162, 1.7.1996, p. 1.

(3) OJ L 268, 14.9.1992, p. 54.

Pending: 31999D0467

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Council Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Annex AI(4) thereof,(1) Whereas Member States or regions of Member States may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet certain conditions set up in Directive 64/432/EEC;(2) Whereas, Commission Decision 97/76/EC(3) of 17 December 1996 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in certain Member States and regions of Member States, specifies the Member States and regions within Member States that fulfil these criteria;(3) Whereas this Decision will not be adapted to the legal situation on 1 July 1999 since Directive 64/432/EEC was amended by Directive 98/46/EC(4); whereas moreover certain provisions for the recognition as officially tuberculosis-free Member State or region have been modified by Directive 98/46/EC; whereas it is necessary to repeal Decision 97/76/EC;(4) Whereas in accordance with the provisions of Directive 64/432/EEC Member States or regions may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet the conditions of Annex AI(4) and they retain their status as long as the conditions of Annex AI(5) are fulfilled;(5) Whereas the Commission may decide to suspend or revoke the officially tuberculosis-free status of Member States in accordance with the provisions in Annex AI(5) of that Directive;(6) Whereas in accordance with Annex AI(4)(b) an identification system allowing the identification of herds of origin and transit for each bovine animal in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97(5) is a prerequisite for granting the officially free status for bovine tuberculosis;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

The Member States and regions thereof referred to respectively in Annexes I and II are declared officially free of bovine tuberculosis.
Article 2

The Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 1999.
Article 3

Decision 97/76/EC is hereby repealed.
Article 4

This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1999.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.

(3) OJ L 19, 22.1.1997, p. 34.

(4) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 22.

(5) OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 1.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Council Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Annex AI(4) thereof,(1) Whereas Member States or regions of Member States may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet certain conditions set up in Directive 64/432/EEC;(2) Whereas, Commission Decision 97/76/EC(3) of 17 December 1996 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in certain Member States and regions of Member States, specifies the Member States and regions within Member States that fulfil these criteria;(3) Whereas this Decision will not be adapted to the legal situation on 1 July 1999 since Directive 64/432/EEC was amended by Directive 98/46/EC(4); whereas moreover certain provisions for the recognition as officially tuberculosis-free Member State or region have been modified by Directive 98/46/EC; whereas it is necessary to repeal Decision 97/76/EC;(4) Whereas in accordance with the provisions of Directive 64/432/EEC Member States or regions may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet the conditions of Annex AI(4) and they retain their status as long as the conditions of Annex AI(5) are fulfilled;(5) Whereas the Commission may decide to suspend or revoke the officially tuberculosis-free status of Member States in accordance with the provisions in Annex AI(5) of that Directive;(6) Whereas in accordance with Annex AI(4)(b) an identification system allowing the identification of herds of origin and transit for each bovine animal in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97(5) is a prerequisite for granting the officially free status for bovine tuberculosis;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The Member States and regions thereof referred to respectively in Annexes I and II are declared officially free of bovine tuberculosis.
The Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 1999.
Decision 97/76/EC is hereby repealed.
This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1999.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.

(3) OJ L 19, 22.1.1997, p. 34.

(4) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 22.

(5) OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 1.
MEMBER STATES DECLARED OFFICIALLY FREE OF BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1999

Netherlands
REGIONS OF MEMBER STATES DECLARED OFFICIALLY FREE OF BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1999

Province Bolzano (Italy)

Province Trento (Italy)
			

Pending: 31999D0467

                                January 15, 2026                            

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Council Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Annex AI(4) thereof,(1) Whereas Member States or regions of Member States may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet certain conditions set up in Directive 64/432/EEC;(2) Whereas, Commission Decision 97/76/EC(3) of 17 December 1996 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in certain Member States and regions of Member States, specifies the Member States and regions within Member States that fulfil these criteria;(3) Whereas this Decision will not be adapted to the legal situation on 1 July 1999 since Directive 64/432/EEC was amended by Directive 98/46/EC(4); whereas moreover certain provisions for the recognition as officially tuberculosis-free Member State or region have been modified by Directive 98/46/EC; whereas it is necessary to repeal Decision 97/76/EC;(4) Whereas in accordance with the provisions of Directive 64/432/EEC Member States or regions may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet the conditions of Annex AI(4) and they retain their status as long as the conditions of Annex AI(5) are fulfilled;(5) Whereas the Commission may decide to suspend or revoke the officially tuberculosis-free status of Member States in accordance with the provisions in Annex AI(5) of that Directive;(6) Whereas in accordance with Annex AI(4)(b) an identification system allowing the identification of herds of origin and transit for each bovine animal in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97(5) is a prerequisite for granting the officially free status for bovine tuberculosis;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
Article 1

The Member States and regions thereof referred to respectively in Annexes I and II are declared officially free of bovine tuberculosis.
Article 2

The Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 1999.
Article 3

Decision 97/76/EC is hereby repealed.
Article 4

This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1999.
Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.

(3) OJ L 19, 22.1.1997, p. 34.

(4) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 22.

(5) OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 1.
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,Having regard to Council Directive 64/432/EEC of 26 June 1964 on animal health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine(1), as last amended by Council Directive 98/99/EC(2), and in particular Annex AI(4) thereof,(1) Whereas Member States or regions of Member States may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet certain conditions set up in Directive 64/432/EEC;(2) Whereas, Commission Decision 97/76/EC(3) of 17 December 1996 laying down the methods of control for maintaining the officially tuberculosis-free status of bovine herds in certain Member States and regions of Member States, specifies the Member States and regions within Member States that fulfil these criteria;(3) Whereas this Decision will not be adapted to the legal situation on 1 July 1999 since Directive 64/432/EEC was amended by Directive 98/46/EC(4); whereas moreover certain provisions for the recognition as officially tuberculosis-free Member State or region have been modified by Directive 98/46/EC; whereas it is necessary to repeal Decision 97/76/EC;(4) Whereas in accordance with the provisions of Directive 64/432/EEC Member States or regions may be declared officially tuberculosis-free if they meet the conditions of Annex AI(4) and they retain their status as long as the conditions of Annex AI(5) are fulfilled;(5) Whereas the Commission may decide to suspend or revoke the officially tuberculosis-free status of Member States in accordance with the provisions in Annex AI(5) of that Directive;(6) Whereas in accordance with Annex AI(4)(b) an identification system allowing the identification of herds of origin and transit for each bovine animal in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97(5) is a prerequisite for granting the officially free status for bovine tuberculosis;(7) Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
The Member States and regions thereof referred to respectively in Annexes I and II are declared officially free of bovine tuberculosis.
The Decision shall be reviewed by 31 December 1999.
Decision 97/76/EC is hereby repealed.
This Decision shall apply from 1 July 1999.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 15 July 1999.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ 121, 29.7.1964, p. 1977/64.

(2) OJ L 358, 31.12.1998, p. 107.

(3) OJ L 19, 22.1.1997, p. 34.

(4) OJ L 198, 15.7.1998, p. 22.

(5) OJ L 117, 7.5.1997, p. 1.
MEMBER STATES DECLARED OFFICIALLY FREE OF BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1999

Netherlands
REGIONS OF MEMBER STATES DECLARED OFFICIALLY FREE OF BOVINE TUBERCULOSIS UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 1999

Province Bolzano (Italy)

Province Trento (Italy)
			