Commission Decision 96/293/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to fishery products originating in Mauritania. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 1996 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Communities L 111, 4 May 1996, pp. 22 and 23. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Fish products Food quality control/food safety International trade Geographical area European Union Countries Entry into force notes The Decision shall enter into force on 2 May 1996. Abstract According to the provisions of article 1, "Member States shall prohibit the import or consignments of fishery products in whatever form originating in Mauritania, with the exception of direct landings from fishing vessels in the Community". Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Amended by Commission Decision 96/426/EC amending Decision 96/293/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to fishery products originating in Mauritania. Legislation | European Union | 1996 Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Food quality control/food safety, Molluscs Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Commission Decision 2004/98/EC repealing Decision 96/293/EC concerning certain protective measures with regard to fishery products originating in Mauritania. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade Source: FAO, FAOLEX