Pending: 31987D0293

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat [1], as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1475/86 [2], and in particular Article 4 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases [3], as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3530/86 [4], and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,Whereas Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 provides that the grading of pig carcases must be determined by estimating the content of lean meat in accordance with statistically proven assessment methods based on the physical measurement of one or more anatomical parts of the pig carcase; whereas the authorization of grading methods is subject to compliance with a maximum tolerance for statistical error in assessment; whereas this tolerance has been defined in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcases [5];Whereas the Government of Ireland has requested the Commission to authorize three methods for grading pig carcases and has submitted the details required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85; whereas an examination of this request has revealed that the conditions for authorizing the three grading methods are fulfilled;Whereas no modification of apparatus or grading methods may be authorized except by means of a new Commission decision adopted in the light of experience gained; whereas, under these circumstances, the present authorization may be revoked;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,

Article 1
Use of the following methods is hereby authorized for grading pig carcases pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 in Ireland:
– the apparatus termed “Fat-O-Meater (FOM)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 1 of the Annex,
– the apparatus termed “Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP 2)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 2 of the Annex,
– the method termed “Introscope/midline” details of which are given in Part 3 of the Annex.

Article 2
Modifications of apparatus or of assessment methods shall not be authorized.

Article 3
This Decision is addressed to Ireland.
Done at Brussels, 18 May 1987.
For the Commission
Frans Andriessen
Vice-President
[1] OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.
[2] OJ No L 133, 21. 5. 1986, p. 39.
[3] OJ No L 301, 20. 11. 1984, p. 1.
[4] OJ No L 326, 21. 11. 1986, p. 8.
[5] OJ No L 285, 25. 10. 1985, p. 39.
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THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2759/75 of 29 October 1975 on the common organization of the market in pigmeat [1], as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1475/86 [2], and in particular Article 4 (6) thereof,Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 of 13 November 1984 determining the Community scale for grading pig carcases [3], as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3530/86 [4], and in particular Article 5 (2) thereof,Whereas Article 2 (3) of Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 provides that the grading of pig carcases must be determined by estimating the content of lean meat in accordance with statistically proven assessment methods based on the physical measurement of one or more anatomical parts of the pig carcase; whereas the authorization of grading methods is subject to compliance with a maximum tolerance for statistical error in assessment; whereas this tolerance has been defined in Article 3 of Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85 of 24 October 1985 laying down detailed rules for the application of the Community scale for grading pig carcases [5];Whereas the Government of Ireland has requested the Commission to authorize three methods for grading pig carcases and has submitted the details required in Article 3 of Regulation (EEC) No 2967/85; whereas an examination of this request has revealed that the conditions for authorizing the three grading methods are fulfilled;Whereas no modification of apparatus or grading methods may be authorized except by means of a new Commission decision adopted in the light of experience gained; whereas, under these circumstances, the present authorization may be revoked;Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Management Committee for Pigmeat,
Use of the following methods is hereby authorized for grading pig carcases pursuant to Regulation (EEC) No 3220/84 in Ireland:
– the apparatus termed “Fat-O-Meater (FOM)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 1 of the Annex,
– the apparatus termed “Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP 2)” and assessment methods related thereto, details of which are given in Part 2 of the Annex,
– the method termed “Introscope/midline” details of which are given in Part 3 of the Annex.
Modifications of apparatus or of assessment methods shall not be authorized.
This Decision is addressed to Ireland.
Done at Brussels, 18 May 1987.
For the Commission
Frans Andriessen
Vice-President
[1] OJ No L 282, 1. 11. 1975, p. 1.
[2] OJ No L 133, 21. 5. 1986, p. 39.
[3] OJ No L 301, 20. 11. 1984, p. 1.
[4] OJ No L 326, 21. 11. 1986, p. 8.
[5] OJ No L 285, 25. 10. 1985, p. 39.
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METHODS FOR GRADING PIG CARCASES IN IRELAND
Fat-O-Meater (FOM)
1. Grading of pig carcases is carried out by means of the apparatus termed “Fat-O-Meater (FOM)”.
2. The apparatus shall be equipped with a probe of 6 millimetres diameter containing a photodiode of the Siemens SFH 950/960 type and having an operating distance of between 5 and 105 millimetres. The results of the measurements shall be converted into estimated lean meat content by means of a computer.
3. ŷ = 64,77 − 1,4444x
ŷ = the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,
x1 = the thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres, measured 6 centimetres off the midline of the split carcase between the third and fourth last ribs,
x2 = the thickness of muscle in millimetres, measured at the same time and in the same place as x1.
This formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 40 and 100 kilograms.
Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP2)
1. Grading of pig carcases is carried out by means of the apparatus termed “Hennessy Grading Probe (HGP2)”.
2. The apparatus shall be equipped with a probe of 5,95 millimetres diameter (and of 6,3 millimetres at the blade on top of the probe) containing a photodiode (Siemens LED of the type LYU 260-EO and photodetector of the type 58 MR) and having an operating distance of between 0 and 120 millimetres. The results of the measurements shall be transformed in terms of estimated lean meat content by means of the HGP 2 itself as well as a computer linked to it.
3. ŷ = 65,54 − 1,3498x
ŷ = the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,
x1 = the thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres, measured at 6 centimetres off the midline of the split carcase, between the third and fourth last ribs,
x2 = the thickness of muscle in millimetres, measured at the same time and in the same place as x1.
This formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 40 and 100 kilograms.
Introscope/midline
1. Grading of pig carcases is carried out by means of the method termed “Introscope/midline”.
2. The Introscope shall be equipped with a hexagonal shaped probe of a maximum width of 12 millimetres (and of 19 millimetres at the blade on top of the probe) containing a viewing window and light source, a sliding barrel calibrated in millimetres and having an operating distance of between 8 and 50 millimetres.
3. ŷ = 68,47 − 1,1616x
ŷ = the estimated percentage of lean meat in the carcase,
x1 = the thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres, measured at 6 centimetres off the midline of the split carcase, between the third and fourth last ribs,
x2 = the minimum thickness of backfat (including rind) in millimetres measured on the midline of the split carcase covering the lumbar muscle (M. glutaeus medius).
This formula shall be valid for carcases weighing between 40 and 100 kilograms.
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Pending: 31985D0620

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 396 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 of 5 February 1979 on statistical surveys of areas under vines (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3719/81 (2), and in particular Article 4 (4) thereof, Whereas the accession of Spain and Portugal, necessitates the amending of Commission Decision 79/491/EEC (3); Whereas pursuant to Article 2 (3) of the Treaty of Accession the institutions of the Community may adopt before accession the measures referred to in Article 396 of the Act, such measures entering into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of that Treaty,

Article 1
Subject to the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Spain and Portugal, the Annexes I, II and III to Decision 79/491/EEC are hereby replaced by the Annexes to this Decision.

Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 13 December 1985. For the Commission Alois PFEIFFER Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 124.
(2) OJ No L 373, 29. 12. 1981, p. 5.
(3) OJ No L 129, 28. 5. 1979, p. 9.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to the Act of Accession of Spain and Portugal, and in particular Article 396 thereof, Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 357/79 of 5 February 1979 on statistical surveys of areas under vines (1), as last amended by Council Regulation (EEC) No 3719/81 (2), and in particular Article 4 (4) thereof, Whereas the accession of Spain and Portugal, necessitates the amending of Commission Decision 79/491/EEC (3); Whereas pursuant to Article 2 (3) of the Treaty of Accession the institutions of the Community may adopt before accession the measures referred to in Article 396 of the Act, such measures entering into force subject to and on the date of the entry into force of that Treaty,
Subject to the entry into force of the Treaty of Accession of Spain and Portugal, the Annexes I, II and III to Decision 79/491/EEC are hereby replaced by the Annexes to this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 13 December 1985. For the Commission Alois PFEIFFER Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 54, 5. 3. 1979, p. 124.
(2) OJ No L 373, 29. 12. 1981, p. 5.
(3) OJ No L 129, 28. 5. 1979, p. 9.

Pending: 31984D0419

January 15, 2026
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 77/504/EEC of 25 July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular the fourth indent of Article 6 (1) thereof, Whereas, under the fourth indent of Article 6 (1) of Directive 77/504/EEC, it is for the Commission to determine, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of that Directive, the harmonized criteria governing the entry of cattle in herd-books; Whereas in all the Member States with the exception at present of Greece herd-books are maintained or established by breeders’ organizations and associations; Whereas it is therefore necessary to lay down the criteria for the entering of cattle in herd-books; Whereas precise conditions relating to lineage and identification must be fulfilled prior to entry in the herd-book; Whereas allowance should be made for the division of the herd-book into different sections and classes so that certain types of animals will not be excluded; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
To qualify for entry in the main section of the herd-book of its breed an animal must:
– be descended from parents and grandparents entered in a herd-book of that same breed,
– be identified at birth according to the rules of that book,
– have a pedigree established in accordance with the rules of that herd-book.

Article 2
The main section of a herd-book may be divided into several classes according to the animals’ merits. Only cattle meeting the criteria laid down in Article 1 may be entered in one of those classes.

Article 3
1. A breeders’ organization or association keeping a herd-book may decide that a female, which does not meet the criteria laid down in Article 1, may be entered in a supplementary section of that herd-book. The female must meet the following requirements:
– be identified in accordance with the herd-book rules,
– be judged to conform to the breed standard,
– have a minimum performance criteria as laid down by the herd-book rules.
2. The requirements mentioned in the second and third indents of paragraph 1 may be differentiated according to whether the female belongs to the breed although it has no known origin or was obtained from a crossing programme approved by the breeders’ organization or association managing the herd-book.

Article 4
A female whose mother and maternal grandmother are entered in a supplementary section of the herd-book as provided for in Article 3 (1) and whose father and two grandfathers are entered in the main section of the book in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 1, shall be regarded as a pure-bred female and entered in the main section of the book, provided for in Article 1.

Article 5
Where a book contains several classes in the main section, an animal from another Member State shall be entered in the class of the book whose criteria it meets.

Article 6
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 July 1984.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 206, 12. 8. 1977, p. 8.

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 77/504/EEC of 25 July 1977 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (1), as last amended by the Act of Accession of Greece, and in particular the fourth indent of Article 6 (1) thereof, Whereas, under the fourth indent of Article 6 (1) of Directive 77/504/EEC, it is for the Commission to determine, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8 of that Directive, the harmonized criteria governing the entry of cattle in herd-books; Whereas in all the Member States with the exception at present of Greece herd-books are maintained or established by breeders’ organizations and associations; Whereas it is therefore necessary to lay down the criteria for the entering of cattle in herd-books; Whereas precise conditions relating to lineage and identification must be fulfilled prior to entry in the herd-book; Whereas allowance should be made for the division of the herd-book into different sections and classes so that certain types of animals will not be excluded; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
To qualify for entry in the main section of the herd-book of its breed an animal must:
– be descended from parents and grandparents entered in a herd-book of that same breed,
– be identified at birth according to the rules of that book,
– have a pedigree established in accordance with the rules of that herd-book.
The main section of a herd-book may be divided into several classes according to the animals’ merits. Only cattle meeting the criteria laid down in Article 1 may be entered in one of those classes.
1. A breeders’ organization or association keeping a herd-book may decide that a female, which does not meet the criteria laid down in Article 1, may be entered in a supplementary section of that herd-book. The female must meet the following requirements:
– be identified in accordance with the herd-book rules,
– be judged to conform to the breed standard,
– have a minimum performance criteria as laid down by the herd-book rules.
2. The requirements mentioned in the second and third indents of paragraph 1 may be differentiated according to whether the female belongs to the breed although it has no known origin or was obtained from a crossing programme approved by the breeders’ organization or association managing the herd-book.
A female whose mother and maternal grandmother are entered in a supplementary section of the herd-book as provided for in Article 3 (1) and whose father and two grandfathers are entered in the main section of the book in accordance with the criteria laid down in Article 1, shall be regarded as a pure-bred female and entered in the main section of the book, provided for in Article 1.
Where a book contains several classes in the main section, an animal from another Member State shall be entered in the class of the book whose criteria it meets.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 July 1984.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 206, 12. 8. 1977, p. 8.

Pending: 31983D0418

January 15, 2026
Article 1
1 . MEMBER STATES SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THIS DECISION IS APPLIED TO THE FOLLOWING RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS :
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER BELGES ( SNCB )/NATIONALE MAATSCHAPPIJ DER BELGISCHE SPOORWEGEN ( NMBS ) ,
– DANSKE STATSBANER ( DSB ) ,
– DEUTSCHE BUNDESBAHN ( DB ) ,
– ! ( . . . ) ,
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER FRANCAIS ( SNCF ) ,
– CORAS IOMPAIR EIREANN ( CIE ) ,
– AZIENDA AUTONOMA DELLE FERROVIE DELLO STATO ( FS ) ,
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER LUXEMBOURGEOIS ( CFL ) ,
– NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP NEDERLANDSE SPOORWEGEN ( NS ) ,
– BRITISH RAILWAYS BOARD ( BRB ) ,
– NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS COMPANY LTD ( NIR ) .
2 . AS REGARDS THE SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMIN DE FER LUXEMBOURGEOIS ( CFL ) , BELGIUM AND FRANCE SHALL , IN CONJUNCTION WITH LUXEMBOURG , MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE BASIC TEXTS WHICH MAY PROVE NECESSARY TO ENABLE THIS DECISION TO BE APPLIED .

Article 2
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DECISION , THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL ENJOY COMMERCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER AND LUGGAGE TRAFFIC .
THIS INDEPENDENCE SHALL BE USED IN PARTICULAR FOR INTENSIFYING THEIR COOPERATION IN ORDER TO PURSUE COMMON OBJECTIVES AND SHALL NOT PREJUDICE THEIR OBLIGATIONS AS A PUBLIC SERVICE .

Article 3
THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS ARE FREE :
– TO ESTABLISH COMMON TARIFF SCALES OFFERING RATES FOR THE WHOLE JOURNEY , WHEREBY THE RATES SET OUT IN THOSE TARIFFS MAY BE INDEPENDENT OF THOSE OBTAINED BY ADDING THE RATES OF THE NATIONAL TARIFFS ,
– TO OFFER ALL-IN PACKAGE SERVICES , ON THEIR OWN OR IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS OR THE TOURIST INDUSTRY ,
– TO CREATE REVENUE POOLS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST ,
– TO DELEGATE POWERS AMONG THEMSELVES TO MAKE JOINT OFFERS TO CUSTOMERS .

Article 4
1 . WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE COMMUNITY RULES APPLICABLE AND IN PARTICULAR OF ARTICLE 9 ( 1 ) OF DECISION 75/327/EEC ( 4 ) , RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR COMMERCIAL INTERESTS AND TAKING ACCOUNT OF COSTS AND THE MARKET SITUATION , FIX THE RATES AND CONDITIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE BETWEEN MEMBER STATES .
2 . IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE ATTAINMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN DECISION 75/327/EEC , RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL APPLY RATES IN INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER AND LUGGAGE TRAFFIC BETWEEN MEMBER STATES INTENDED AT LEAST TO :
– ENSURE THAT THE ASSIGNABLE COSTS SPECIFIC TO THE TRAFFIC CONCERNED BY THIS DECISION ARE COVERED , AND
– MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO COVERING JOINT COSTS .
3 . THE MEASURES ADOPTED UNDER THIS DECISION SHALL AIM AT OPTIMIZING REVENUE AND IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE RAILWAYS .

Article 5
BY 31 DECEMBER 1984 AT THE LATEST , THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKING SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSION AND TO THE COUNCIL A JOINT REPORT ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING , FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TRAFFIC , A JOINT ORGANIZATION TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL MEASURES .

Article 6
1 . BEFORE 1 JULY 1984 , AND AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSION , MEMBER STATES SHALL ADOPT THE PROVISIONS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION .
2 . AT THE REQUEST OF THE MEMBER STATE OR IF THE COMMISSION CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE , THE LATTER SHALL CONSULT THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNED ON THE DRAFT PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 .

Article 7
FIVE YEARS AFTER THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THIS DECISION THE COMMISSION SHALL REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE RESULTS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION .
THE COUNCIL SHALL REVIEW THE SITUATION IN THE LIGHT OF THIS REPORT AND , ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION , SHALL TAKE THE APPROPRIATE DECISION BY A QUALIFIED MAJORITY .

Article 8
THIS DECISION IS ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER STATES AND THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 .
DONE AT BRUSSELS , 25 JULY 1983 .
FOR THE COUNCIL
THE PRESIDENT
C . SIMITIS

1 . MEMBER STATES SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO ENSURE THAT THIS DECISION IS APPLIED TO THE FOLLOWING RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS :
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER BELGES ( SNCB )/NATIONALE MAATSCHAPPIJ DER BELGISCHE SPOORWEGEN ( NMBS ) ,
– DANSKE STATSBANER ( DSB ) ,
– DEUTSCHE BUNDESBAHN ( DB ) ,
– ! ( . . . ) ,
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER FRANCAIS ( SNCF ) ,
– CORAS IOMPAIR EIREANN ( CIE ) ,
– AZIENDA AUTONOMA DELLE FERROVIE DELLO STATO ( FS ) ,
– SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER LUXEMBOURGEOIS ( CFL ) ,
– NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAP NEDERLANDSE SPOORWEGEN ( NS ) ,
– BRITISH RAILWAYS BOARD ( BRB ) ,
– NORTHERN IRELAND RAILWAYS COMPANY LTD ( NIR ) .
2 . AS REGARDS THE SOCIETE NATIONALE DES CHEMIN DE FER LUXEMBOURGEOIS ( CFL ) , BELGIUM AND FRANCE SHALL , IN CONJUNCTION WITH LUXEMBOURG , MAKE ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE BASIC TEXTS WHICH MAY PROVE NECESSARY TO ENABLE THIS DECISION TO BE APPLIED .
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DECISION , THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL ENJOY COMMERCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER AND LUGGAGE TRAFFIC .
THIS INDEPENDENCE SHALL BE USED IN PARTICULAR FOR INTENSIFYING THEIR COOPERATION IN ORDER TO PURSUE COMMON OBJECTIVES AND SHALL NOT PREJUDICE THEIR OBLIGATIONS AS A PUBLIC SERVICE .
THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS ARE FREE :
– TO ESTABLISH COMMON TARIFF SCALES OFFERING RATES FOR THE WHOLE JOURNEY , WHEREBY THE RATES SET OUT IN THOSE TARIFFS MAY BE INDEPENDENT OF THOSE OBTAINED BY ADDING THE RATES OF THE NATIONAL TARIFFS ,
– TO OFFER ALL-IN PACKAGE SERVICES , ON THEIR OWN OR IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER TRANSPORT UNDERTAKINGS OR THE TOURIST INDUSTRY ,
– TO CREATE REVENUE POOLS WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST ,
– TO DELEGATE POWERS AMONG THEMSELVES TO MAKE JOINT OFFERS TO CUSTOMERS .
1 . WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE COMMUNITY RULES APPLICABLE AND IN PARTICULAR OF ARTICLE 9 ( 1 ) OF DECISION 75/327/EEC ( 4 ) , RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL , IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR COMMERCIAL INTERESTS AND TAKING ACCOUNT OF COSTS AND THE MARKET SITUATION , FIX THE RATES AND CONDITIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE OF PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE BETWEEN MEMBER STATES .
2 . IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THE ATTAINMENT OF THE OBJECTIVES SET OUT IN DECISION 75/327/EEC , RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS SHALL APPLY RATES IN INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER AND LUGGAGE TRAFFIC BETWEEN MEMBER STATES INTENDED AT LEAST TO :
– ENSURE THAT THE ASSIGNABLE COSTS SPECIFIC TO THE TRAFFIC CONCERNED BY THIS DECISION ARE COVERED , AND
– MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO COVERING JOINT COSTS .
3 . THE MEASURES ADOPTED UNDER THIS DECISION SHALL AIM AT OPTIMIZING REVENUE AND IMPROVING THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF THE RAILWAYS .
BY 31 DECEMBER 1984 AT THE LATEST , THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKING SHALL SUBMIT TO THE COMMISSION AND TO THE COUNCIL A JOINT REPORT ON THE ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING , FOR INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER TRAFFIC , A JOINT ORGANIZATION TO IMPLEMENT COMMERCIAL MEASURES .
1 . BEFORE 1 JULY 1984 , AND AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE COMMISSION , MEMBER STATES SHALL ADOPT THE PROVISIONS NECESSARY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS DECISION .
2 . AT THE REQUEST OF THE MEMBER STATE OR IF THE COMMISSION CONSIDERS IT ADVISABLE , THE LATTER SHALL CONSULT THE MEMBER STATES CONCERNED ON THE DRAFT PROVISIONS REFERRED TO IN PARAGRAPH 1 .
FIVE YEARS AFTER THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THIS DECISION THE COMMISSION SHALL REPORT TO THE COUNCIL ON THE RESULTS OF ITS IMPLEMENTATION .
THE COUNCIL SHALL REVIEW THE SITUATION IN THE LIGHT OF THIS REPORT AND , ON A PROPOSAL FROM THE COMMISSION , SHALL TAKE THE APPROPRIATE DECISION BY A QUALIFIED MAJORITY .
THIS DECISION IS ADDRESSED TO THE MEMBER STATES AND THE RAILWAY UNDERTAKINGS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 1 .
DONE AT BRUSSELS , 25 JULY 1983 .
FOR THE COUNCIL
THE PRESIDENT
C . SIMITIS

Pending: 31983D0218

January 15, 2026
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof, Whereas establishments in third countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC; Whereas Romania has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export to the Community; Whereas Community on-the-spot visits have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, established according to Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which import of fresh meat may be authorized; Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Romania has to be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to the Community legislation; Whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them; Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision in the light of measures taken to this end and improvements made; Whereas it should be recalled that import of fresh meat is also subject to other Community veterinary legislation, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions for Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom; Whereas import of fresh meat from establishments appearing on the list annexed to this Decision remains subject to provisions laid down elsewhere and to the general provisions of the Treaty; whereas, in particular, import from third countries and re-export to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as meat weighing less than three kilograms, or meat containing residues of certain substances which are not yet covered by harmonized Community rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State; 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
1. The establishments in Romania listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the import of fresh meat into the Community pursuant to the said Annex.
2. Imports from the establishments referred to in paragraph 1 shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down elsewhere, and, in particular those concerning health protection requirements.

Article 2
Member States shall prohibit imports of fresh meat coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.
However, Member States may continue to authorize until 30 November 1983 imports of fresh meat coming from establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been officially approved and proposed by the Romanian authorities as of 15 October 1982 pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the abovementioned Directive, before 1 December 1983.
The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.

Article 3
This Decision shall apply from 1 May 1983.

Article 4
This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 September 1983.

Article 5
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 22 April 1983.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.
(2) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (2), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof, Whereas establishments in third countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC; Whereas Romania has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export to the Community; Whereas Community on-the-spot visits have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, established according to Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which import of fresh meat may be authorized; Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Romania has to be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to the Community legislation; Whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them; Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision in the light of measures taken to this end and improvements made; Whereas it should be recalled that import of fresh meat is also subject to other Community veterinary legislation, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions for Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom; Whereas import of fresh meat from establishments appearing on the list annexed to this Decision remains subject to provisions laid down elsewhere and to the general provisions of the Treaty; whereas, in particular, import from third countries and re-export to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as meat weighing less than three kilograms, or meat containing residues of certain substances which are not yet covered by harmonized Community rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
1. The establishments in Romania listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the import of fresh meat into the Community pursuant to the said Annex.
2. Imports from the establishments referred to in paragraph 1 shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down elsewhere, and, in particular those concerning health protection requirements.
Member States shall prohibit imports of fresh meat coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.
However, Member States may continue to authorize until 30 November 1983 imports of fresh meat coming from establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been officially approved and proposed by the Romanian authorities as of 15 October 1982 pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the abovementioned Directive, before 1 December 1983.
The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.
This Decision shall apply from 1 May 1983.
This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 September 1983.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 22 April 1983.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.
(2) OJ No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34.
LIST OF ESTABLISHMENTS
1.2.3 // // // // Approval No // Establishment // Address // // //
I. BOVINE MEAT
A. Slaughterhouse and cutting plant
1.2.3 // // // // N 11 // Industria Carnii Turnu Severin // Turnu Severin // // //
B. Slaughterhouses
1.2.3 // // // // N 2 // Industria Carnii Bacau // Bacau // N 10 // Industria Carnii Tirgu-Mures // Tirgu-Mures // N 14 // Industria Carnii Constanta // Constanta // // //
C. Cutting plants
1.2.3 // // // // N 7 // Industria Carnii Hateg // Hateg // N 9 // Industria Carnii Constanta // Constanta // N 23 // Frigorifer Sibiu // Sibiu // N 25 // Industria Carnii Tirgu-Mures // Tirgu-Mures // N 26 // Industria Carnii Bacau // Bacau // N 30 // Antrepozitul Frigorifio NR 30 Timisoara // Timisoara // N 42 // Fabrica de Conserve de Carne, Semiconserve, Frigorifer Suceava // Suceava // N 61 // Industria Carnii Buzau // Buzau // N 83 // Antrepozitul Frigorifio – Piatra Neamt // Piatra Neamt // // //
II. PIGMEAT
A. Slaughterhouses and cutting plants
1.2.3 // // // // N 11 // Industria Carnii Turnu Severin // Turnu Severin // N 61 // Industria Carnii Buzau // Buzau // // //
B. Slaughterhouses
1.2.3 // // // // N 2 // Industria Carnii Bacau // Bacau // N 10 // Industria Carnii Tirgu-Mures // Tirgu-Mures // N 14 // Industria Carnii Constanta // Constanta // // //
C. Cutting plants
1.2.3 // // // // N 7 // Industria Carnii Hateg // Hateg // N 9 // Industria Carnii Constanta // Constanta // N 23 // Frigorifer Sibiu // Sibiu // N 25 // Industria Carnii Tirgu-Mures // Tirgu-Mures // N 26 // Industria Carnii Bacau // Bacau // N 30 // Antrepozitul Frigorifio NR 30 Timisoara // Timisoara // N 42 // Fabrica de Conserve de Carne, Semiconserve, Frigorifer Suceava // Suceava // N 83 // Antrepozitul Frigorifio – Piatra Neamt // Piatra Neamt // // //

Pending: 31983D0070

January 15, 2026
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 16 and 28 thereof, Whereas Commission Decisions 78/693/EEC (2), 78/694/EEC (3), 78/695/EEC (4), 79/238/EEC (5), 79/543/EEC (6), 79/544/EEC (7), 81/526/EEC (8), 81/545/EEC (9), 81/546/EEC (10) and 81/547/EEC (11) have laid down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification requirements for imports of fresh meat from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Chile, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Austria and Yugoslavia respectively; Whereas special conditions were laid down in the abovementioned Decisions for certain Member States in line with conditions applicable to intra-Community trade; whereas the Council by means of Directive 82/893/EEC (12) has agreed to an extension in the application of such special conditions; 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
1. In Article 2 of Decisions 78/693/EEC, 78/694/EEC and 78/695/EEC concerning Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay respectively, ’31 December 1982′ is hereby replaced by ’31 December 1983′.
2. Article 4 of Decisions 78/693/EEC, 78/694/EEC, 78/695/EEC, 79/238/EEC, 79/543/EEC, 79/544/EEC and 81/526/EEC concerning Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Chile and Switzerland respectively, is hereby replaced by the following:
This Decision shall be re-examined with a view to its adaptation to Community rules concerning the control and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease within the Community.’
3. Article 4 of Decisions 81/545/EEC, 81/546/EEC and 81/547/EEC concerning Bulgaria, Austria and Yugoslavia respectively, is hereby replaced by the following:
This Decision shall be re-examined with a view to its adaptation to Community rules concerning the control and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease and swine fever within the Community.’

Article 2
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 1 February 1983.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.
(2) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 19.
(3) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 29.
(4) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 37.
(5) OJ No L 53, 3. 3. 1979, p. 33.
(6) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 18.
(7) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 24.
(8) OJ No L 196, 18. 7. 1981, p. 19.
(9) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 1.
(10) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 7.
(11) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 15.
(12) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1982, p. 57.

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 16 and 28 thereof, Whereas Commission Decisions 78/693/EEC (2), 78/694/EEC (3), 78/695/EEC (4), 79/238/EEC (5), 79/543/EEC (6), 79/544/EEC (7), 81/526/EEC (8), 81/545/EEC (9), 81/546/EEC (10) and 81/547/EEC (11) have laid down the animal health conditions and veterinary certification requirements for imports of fresh meat from Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Chile, Switzerland, Bulgaria, Austria and Yugoslavia respectively; Whereas special conditions were laid down in the abovementioned Decisions for certain Member States in line with conditions applicable to intra-Community trade; whereas the Council by means of Directive 82/893/EEC (12) has agreed to an extension in the application of such special conditions; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
1. In Article 2 of Decisions 78/693/EEC, 78/694/EEC and 78/695/EEC concerning Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay respectively, ’31 December 1982′ is hereby replaced by ’31 December 1983′.
2. Article 4 of Decisions 78/693/EEC, 78/694/EEC, 78/695/EEC, 79/238/EEC, 79/543/EEC, 79/544/EEC and 81/526/EEC concerning Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, Spain, Chile and Switzerland respectively, is hereby replaced by the following:
This Decision shall be re-examined with a view to its adaptation to Community rules concerning the control and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease within the Community.’
3. Article 4 of Decisions 81/545/EEC, 81/546/EEC and 81/547/EEC concerning Bulgaria, Austria and Yugoslavia respectively, is hereby replaced by the following:
This Decision shall be re-examined with a view to its adaptation to Community rules concerning the control and eradication of foot-and-mouth disease and swine fever within the Community.’
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 1 February 1983.
For the Commission
Poul DALSAGER
Member of the Commission
(1) OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28.
(2) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 19.
(3) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 29.
(4) OJ No L 236, 26. 8. 1978, p. 37.
(5) OJ No L 53, 3. 3. 1979, p. 33.
(6) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 18.
(7) OJ No L 146, 14. 6. 1979, p. 24.
(8) OJ No L 196, 18. 7. 1981, p. 19.
(9) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 1.
(10) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 7.
(11) OJ No L 206, 27. 7. 1981, p. 15.
(12) OJ No L 378, 31. 12. 1982, p. 57.

Pending: 31982D0733

January 15, 2026
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas establishments in third countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC; Whereas Hungary has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export fresh meat to the Community; Whereas Community on-the-spot visits have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, drawn up according to Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which importation of fresh meat may be authorized; Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Hungary has to be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to Community rules; Whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them; Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision; Whereas it should be recalled that imports of fresh meat are also subject to other Community veterinary rules, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions for Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom; Whereas the conditions for the importation of fresh meat from establishments appearing in the Annex remain subject to veterinary provisions laid down and to the general provisions of the Treaty ; whereas, in particular, the importation from third countries and the re-exportation to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as cuts weighing less than 3 kg, or meat containing residues of certain substances, which are not yet covered by harmonized Community rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State; Whereas, in the absence of any favourable opinion from the Standing Veterinary Committee, the Commission is unable to adopt the measures it had envisaged on this matter under the procedure provided for in Article 29 of Directive 72/462/EEC, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
1. The establishments in Hungary listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the purposes of exporting fresh meat into the Community.
2. Imports of fresh meat from the establishments referred to in paragraph 1 shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down, in particular those concerning health protection requirements. (1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.

Article 2
1. Member States shall prohibit imports of fresh meat coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.
2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall, however, apply only from 1 August 1983 to establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been approved and officially proposed by the Hungarian authorities as of 15 November 1981 pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, before 1 August 1983.
The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.

Article 3
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1983.

Article 4
This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 March 1983.

Article 5
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 1982.
For the Council
The President
N.A. KOFOED

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), and in particular Articles 4 (1) and 18 (1) (a) and (b) thereof, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Whereas establishments in third countries cannot be authorized to export fresh meat to the Community unless they satisfy the general and special conditions laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC; Whereas Hungary has forwarded, in accordance with Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, a list of the establishments authorized to export fresh meat to the Community; Whereas Community on-the-spot visits have shown that the hygiene standards of many of these establishments are sufficient and they may therefore be entered on a first list, drawn up according to Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, of establishments from which importation of fresh meat may be authorized; Whereas the case of the other establishments proposed by Hungary has to be re-examined on the basis of additional information regarding their hygiene standards and their ability to adapt quickly to Community rules; Whereas, in the meantime and so as to avoid any abrupt interruption of existing trade flows, these establishments may be authorized temporarily to continue their exports of fresh meat to those Member States prepared to accept them; Whereas it will therefore be necessary to re-examine and, if necessary, amend this Decision; Whereas it should be recalled that imports of fresh meat are also subject to other Community veterinary rules, particularly as regards health protection requirements, including the special provisions for Denmark, Ireland and the United Kingdom; Whereas the conditions for the importation of fresh meat from establishments appearing in the Annex remain subject to veterinary provisions laid down and to the general provisions of the Treaty ; whereas, in particular, the importation from third countries and the re-exportation to other Member States of certain categories of meat, such as cuts weighing less than 3 kg, or meat containing residues of certain substances, which are not yet covered by harmonized Community rules, remain subject to the health legislation of the importing Member State; Whereas, in the absence of any favourable opinion from the Standing Veterinary Committee, the Commission is unable to adopt the measures it had envisaged on this matter under the procedure provided for in Article 29 of Directive 72/462/EEC, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
1. The establishments in Hungary listed in the Annex are hereby approved for the purposes of exporting fresh meat into the Community.
2. Imports of fresh meat from the establishments referred to in paragraph 1 shall remain subject to the Community veterinary provisions laid down, in particular those concerning health protection requirements. (1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28.
1. Member States shall prohibit imports of fresh meat coming from establishments other than those listed in the Annex.
2. The prohibition referred to in paragraph 1 shall, however, apply only from 1 August 1983 to establishments which are not listed in the Annex but which have been approved and officially proposed by the Hungarian authorities as of 15 November 1981 pursuant to Article 4 (3) of Directive 72/462/EEC, unless a decision is taken to the contrary, in accordance with Article 4 (1) of the said Directive, before 1 August 1983.
The Commission shall forward the list of these establishments to the Member States.
This Decision shall apply from 1 January 1983.
This Decision shall be reviewed and if necessary amended before 1 March 1983.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Luxembourg, 18 October 1982.
For the Council
The President
N.A. KOFOED
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A. Slaughterhouses and cutting premises
>PIC FILE= “T0033615”> B. Slaughterhouses
>PIC FILE= “T0033616”> II. PIGMEAT
A. Slaughterhouses and cutting premises
>PIC FILE= “T0033617”> B. Slaughterhouses
>PIC FILE= “T0033618”> C. Cutting premises
>PIC FILE= “T0033619”> III. COLD STORES
>PIC FILE= “T0033620”>

Pending: 31981D0662

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas Commission Decisions 80/790/EEC, 80/799/EEC, 80/800/EEC, 80/801/EEC, 80/804/EEC and 80/805/EEC of 25 July 1980 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from Finland (3), Sweden (4), Norway (5), Australia (6), Canada (7) and New Zealand (8) respectively laid down models of animal health certificates to accompany consignments of fresh meat; Whereas it is necessary to modify the wording of the attestation of health concerning porcine, ovine and caprine brucellosis in order to bring it into line with Community provisions already adopted in respect of other non-member countries; 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 Annexes to Decisions 80/790/EEC, 80/799/EEC, 80/800/EEC, 80/801/EEC, 80/804/EEC and 80/805/EEC are hereby amended by replacing the second and third indents of paragraph IV (Attestation of health) by the following:
” – in the case of fresh meat from swine, animals which have not come from holdings which for health reasons are subject to prohibition as a result of an outbreak of porcine brucellosis during the previous six weeks;
– in the case of fresh meat from sheep and goats, animals which have not come from holdings which for health reasons are subject to prohibition as a result of an outbreak of ovine or caprine brucellosis during the previous six weeks

Article 2
This Decision shall apply not later than 1 January 1982.

Article 3
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 28 July 1981.
For the Commission
The President
Gaston THORN
(1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (2) OJ No L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 81. (3) OJ No L 233, 4.9.1980, p. 47. (4) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 35. (5) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 38. (6) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 41. (7) OJ No L 236, 9.9.1980, p. 25. (8) OJ No L 236, 9.9.1980, p. 28.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas Commission Decisions 80/790/EEC, 80/799/EEC, 80/800/EEC, 80/801/EEC, 80/804/EEC and 80/805/EEC of 25 July 1980 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the importation of fresh meat from Finland (3), Sweden (4), Norway (5), Australia (6), Canada (7) and New Zealand (8) respectively laid down models of animal health certificates to accompany consignments of fresh meat; Whereas it is necessary to modify the wording of the attestation of health concerning porcine, ovine and caprine brucellosis in order to bring it into line with Community provisions already adopted in respect of other non-member countries; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
The Annexes to Decisions 80/790/EEC, 80/799/EEC, 80/800/EEC, 80/801/EEC, 80/804/EEC and 80/805/EEC are hereby amended by replacing the second and third indents of paragraph IV (Attestation of health) by the following:
” – in the case of fresh meat from swine, animals which have not come from holdings which for health reasons are subject to prohibition as a result of an outbreak of porcine brucellosis during the previous six weeks;
– in the case of fresh meat from sheep and goats, animals which have not come from holdings which for health reasons are subject to prohibition as a result of an outbreak of ovine or caprine brucellosis during the previous six weeks
This Decision shall apply not later than 1 January 1982.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 28 July 1981.
For the Commission
The President
Gaston THORN
(1) OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (2) OJ No L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 81. (3) OJ No L 233, 4.9.1980, p. 47. (4) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 35. (5) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 38. (6) OJ No L 234, 5.9.1980, p. 41. (7) OJ No L 236, 9.9.1980, p. 25. (8) OJ No L 236, 9.9.1980, p. 28.

Pending: 31980D0805

January 15, 2026
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas following a Community veterinary mission it appears that the animal health situation in New Zealand is excellent, stable and completely controlled by well-structured and organized veterinary services, particularly as regards diseases transmissible through meat; Whereas, in addition, by letter of 4 June 1980 the responsible veterinary authorities of New Zealand have confirmed that New Zealand has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest, foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, classical swine fever, contagious porcine paralysis (Teschen disease) and swine vesicular disease and that no vaccinations have been carried out against those diseases during that time; Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of New Zealand have undertaken to notify the Commission of the European Communities and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours at the latest, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the abovementioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them; Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the non-member country concerned; 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
Member States shall authorize the importation from New Zealand of fresh meat of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats and domestic solipeds conforming to the guarantees laid down in an animal health certificate which accords with the Annex hereto and which must accompany the consignment.

Article 2
This Decision shall not apply to imports of glands and organs authorized by the country of destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes.

Article 3
This Decision shall apply with effect from 1 January 1981.

Article 4
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 25 July 1980.
For the Commission
Finn GUNDELACH
Vice-President (1)OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (2)OJ No L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 81.

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries (1), as last amended by Directive 77/98/EEC (2), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas following a Community veterinary mission it appears that the animal health situation in New Zealand is excellent, stable and completely controlled by well-structured and organized veterinary services, particularly as regards diseases transmissible through meat; Whereas, in addition, by letter of 4 June 1980 the responsible veterinary authorities of New Zealand have confirmed that New Zealand has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest, foot and mouth disease, African swine fever, classical swine fever, contagious porcine paralysis (Teschen disease) and swine vesicular disease and that no vaccinations have been carried out against those diseases during that time; Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of New Zealand have undertaken to notify the Commission of the European Communities and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours at the latest, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the abovementioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them; Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certification must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the non-member country concerned; Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Member States shall authorize the importation from New Zealand of fresh meat of bovine animals, swine, sheep, goats and domestic solipeds conforming to the guarantees laid down in an animal health certificate which accords with the Annex hereto and which must accompany the consignment.
This Decision shall not apply to imports of glands and organs authorized by the country of destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes.
This Decision shall apply with effect from 1 January 1981.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 25 July 1980.
For the Commission
Finn GUNDELACH
Vice-President (1)OJ No L 302, 31.12.1972, p. 28. (2)OJ No L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 81.
>PIC FILE= “T0013559”> >PIC FILE= “T0013560”>

Pending: 31978D0774

January 15, 2026
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof, Having regard to the draft Decision submitted by the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas information systems should be established to enable the Community institutions to be kept informed of the activities of the fleets of third countries whose practices are harmful to the shipping interests of the Member States and in particular in so far as these activities adversely affect the competitive participation of the fleets of Member States in international maritime trade ; whereas these information systems must facilitate consultation at Community level; Whereas the possibility should be provided for for the necessary measures to be adopted at Community level for the joint exercise by Member States of their powers to adopt counter-measures in respect of the cargo shipping activities of certain third countries, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1
1. Each Member State shall take all the necessary measures to institute a system allowing it to collect information on the activities of the fleets of third countries whose practices are harmful to the shipping interests of the Member States and in particular in so far as these activities adversely affect the competitive participation of the fleets of Member States in international maritime trade.
2. This system must enable each Member State, to the extent necessary to attain the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, to collect information on: – the level of cargo shipping services offered,
– the nature, volume, value, origin and destination of goods loaded or unloaded in the Member States concerned by the ships engaged in these services, and
– the level of tariffs charged for such services.

Article 2
1. The Council, acting unanimously, shall decide to which third countries’ fleets the information system shall be jointly applied. (1)OJ No C 131, 5.6.1978, p. 40. (2)Opinion delivered on 1 June 1978 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
2. The Decision referred to in paragraph 1 shall specify the type of cargo shipping to which the information system is to apply, the date of its introduction, the intervals at which the information is to be provided and which of the types of information listed in Article 1 are to be collected.
3. Each Member State shall forward to the Commission, periodically or at the request of the latter, the information produced by its information system.
4. The Commission shall collate the information for the Community as a whole. Article 4 of Council Decision 77/587/EEC of 13 September 1977 setting up a consultation procedure on relations between Member States and third countries in shipping matters and on action relating to such matters in international organizations (1) shall apply to that information.

Article 3
The Member States and the Commission shall examine regularly, within the framework of the consultation procedure established by Decision 77/587/EEC and on the basis inter alia of the information produced by the information system referred to in Article 1, the activities of the fleets of the third countries specified in the Decisions referred to in Article 2.

Article 4
The Council, acting unanimously, may decide on the joint application by Member States, in their relations with a third country or group of third countries regarding which a Decision referred to in Article 2 has been adopted, of appropriate counter-measures forming part of their national legislation.

Article 5
The Member States shall retain the right to apply unilaterally their national information systems and counter-measures.

Article 6
The Member States shall, as soon as possible and at the latest by 31 December 1978, after consulting the Commission, adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to implement this Decision.

Article 7
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 September 1978.
For the Council
The President
H.-D. GENSCHER (1)OJ No L 239, 17.9.1977, p. 23.

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 84 (2) thereof, Having regard to the draft Decision submitted by the Commission, Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (1), Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (2), Whereas information systems should be established to enable the Community institutions to be kept informed of the activities of the fleets of third countries whose practices are harmful to the shipping interests of the Member States and in particular in so far as these activities adversely affect the competitive participation of the fleets of Member States in international maritime trade ; whereas these information systems must facilitate consultation at Community level; Whereas the possibility should be provided for for the necessary measures to be adopted at Community level for the joint exercise by Member States of their powers to adopt counter-measures in respect of the cargo shipping activities of certain third countries, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
1. Each Member State shall take all the necessary measures to institute a system allowing it to collect information on the activities of the fleets of third countries whose practices are harmful to the shipping interests of the Member States and in particular in so far as these activities adversely affect the competitive participation of the fleets of Member States in international maritime trade.
2. This system must enable each Member State, to the extent necessary to attain the objectives referred to in paragraph 1, to collect information on: – the level of cargo shipping services offered,
– the nature, volume, value, origin and destination of goods loaded or unloaded in the Member States concerned by the ships engaged in these services, and
– the level of tariffs charged for such services.
1. The Council, acting unanimously, shall decide to which third countries’ fleets the information system shall be jointly applied. (1)OJ No C 131, 5.6.1978, p. 40. (2)Opinion delivered on 1 June 1978 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
2. The Decision referred to in paragraph 1 shall specify the type of cargo shipping to which the information system is to apply, the date of its introduction, the intervals at which the information is to be provided and which of the types of information listed in Article 1 are to be collected.
3. Each Member State shall forward to the Commission, periodically or at the request of the latter, the information produced by its information system.
4. The Commission shall collate the information for the Community as a whole. Article 4 of Council Decision 77/587/EEC of 13 September 1977 setting up a consultation procedure on relations between Member States and third countries in shipping matters and on action relating to such matters in international organizations (1) shall apply to that information.
The Member States and the Commission shall examine regularly, within the framework of the consultation procedure established by Decision 77/587/EEC and on the basis inter alia of the information produced by the information system referred to in Article 1, the activities of the fleets of the third countries specified in the Decisions referred to in Article 2.
The Council, acting unanimously, may decide on the joint application by Member States, in their relations with a third country or group of third countries regarding which a Decision referred to in Article 2 has been adopted, of appropriate counter-measures forming part of their national legislation.
The Member States shall retain the right to apply unilaterally their national information systems and counter-measures.
The Member States shall, as soon as possible and at the latest by 31 December 1978, after consulting the Commission, adopt the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to implement this Decision.
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 19 September 1978.
For the Council
The President
H.-D. GENSCHER (1)OJ No L 239, 17.9.1977, p. 23.