31995D0210

COMMISSION DECISION of 7 June 1995 approving the programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease in certain parts of Germany (Text with EEA relevance) (95/210/EC)

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 the Act of Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular Article 9 thereof,

Whereas an eradication programme was commenced in certain parts of Germany for Aujeszky's disease in 1989;

Whereas by letter dated 30 December 1994, Germany has submitted information on its eradication programme for Aujeszky's disease;

Whereas in accordance with Article 9 (2) of Directive 64/432/EEC the Commission has examined the programme; whereas it meets the criteria laid down in Article 9 (1) of the said Directive and can therefore be approved;

Whereas the programme should allow Aujeszky's disease to be eradicated from those regions listed in the Annex in the future;

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 programme for the eradication of Aujeszky's disease from the regions of Germany listed in the Annex is hereby approved for a period of three years.

Article 2

Germany shall bring into force by 15 June 1995 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions for implementing the programme referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

This Decision shall enter into force on 15 June 1995.

Article 4

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 7 June 1995.

For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission

ANNEX

All Regions of Germany except the Laender of Sachsen, Thueringen and Brandenburg.