Introductory text

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^f1, as last amended by Directive 92/118/EEC^f2, and in particular Article 9 (4) thereof,

Whereas the Commission, pursuant to Decision 94/338/EC^f3, has laid down detailed rules governing the taking of samples of animals in intra-Community trade by the competent authorities at the place of destination;

Whereas, where the results of the checks carried out on animals at the place of destination lead to the application of the measures referred to in Article 8 (1) of Directive 90/425/EEC, it is necessary to define the procedures to be followed by the competent authorities in the Member State of destination regarding the notification of the competent authorities in the Member State of dispatch;

Whereas it is also necessary to lay down the rules to be observed by the Member State of dispatch upon receipt of this notification;

Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: