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Commission Decision 1999/542/EC concerning protective measures with regard to imports of certain animals from Bulgaria due to an outbreak of bluetongue.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 207, 6 August 1999, p. 33.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Pests/diseases Animal health
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Entry into force notes
The Decision enters into force immediately.
Abstract

Member States shall not authorize the importation of live animals of bovine, ovine and caprine species originating in Bulgaria. Member States receiving live animals of bovine, ovine and caprine species which have been transported via the territory of Bulgaria, shall ensure that the animals have not passed through the part of Bulgaria comprising the provinces of Bourgas, Jambol, Sliven, Starazagora, Hasskovo and Kardjali. (2 articles)

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu