Commission Decision 2002/1009/EC concerning protection measures relating to classical swine fever in Belgium, France, Germany and Luxembourg. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 351, 28 December 2002, pp. 112–115. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Swine Pests/diseases Transport/storage Certification Animal reproduction Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract This Decision lays down protective measures against the spreading of classical swine fever. In particular, Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Germany shall ensure that no pigs are dispatched unless the pigs: (a) come from an area outside the areas described in the Annex hereto; and (b) come from a holding where no live pigs proceeding from the areas described in the Annex have been introduced during the 30-day period immediately prior to the dispatch of the pigs in question. Further restrictions shall apply to the transport of pigs and the dispatching of porcine semen. Article 4 refers to the health certificate that must accompany consignments of pigs. Full text English Website europa.eu