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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