Commission Decision 93/13/EEC laying down the procedures for veterinary checks at Community border inspection posts on products from third countries. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1992 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 9, 15 January 1993, pp. 33-41. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Inspection Certification International trade Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract The present Decision regulates the procedures for veterinary checks to be performed at Community border inspection posts on products coming from third countries. Importers must, using a document based on the model laid down in Annex B, inform the veterinary staff of the border inspection post in advance of arrival of the products. If the veterinary checks carried out indicate that the product should not be imported into the Community the competent authority, after consulting the importer or his representative, shall decide promptly either to return or to destroy it (art. 4). The Annexes attached describe fully the procedures to be followed. Firstly, Annex A lays down detailed rules for documentary and identity checks on products from third countries. Annex C, on the other side, contains detailed rules as regards physical checks on products. Annex D deals with laboratory testing of products. Annex E specifies the plant products which shall be subject to these veterinary checks as well. Lastly, Annex F contains the list of countries or parts of countries from which Member States shall authorize import of hay and straw. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Amended by Commission Decision 2003/279/EC amending Commission Decision 93/13/EEC in respect of the certificate of veterinary checks on products from third countries. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Certification, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX