Introductory text
United Kingdom
Commission Decision
of 25 May 1994
laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Directive 90/425/EEC as regards the taking of samples for the purpose of veterinary inspections at the place of destination
(94/338/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 90/425/EEC of 26 June 1990 concerning veterinary and zootechnical checks applicable in intra-Community trade in certain live animals and products with a view to the completion of the internal marketf1, as last amended by Directive 92/118/EECf2, and in particular Article 5 (3) thereof,
Whereas the competent authority of the Member State may, at the places of destination of animals and proudcts, establish by means of non-discriminatory veterinary spot checks that the requirements of Article 3 of Directive 90/425/EEC have been complied with; whereas it may at the same time take samples in accordance, with Article 5 (1) (a);
Whereas in order to ensure that checks at destination are carried out efficiently and to prevent any subsequent difficulties in intra-Community trade whilst safeguarding the interests of the parties concerned, certain detailed rules for the taking of samples should be laid down;
Whereas the measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: