Decision 2005/498 - 2005/498/EC: Commission Decision of 12 July 2005 laying down special conditions for imports of fishery products from Algeria (notified under document number C(2005) 2533) - Main contents
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2005/498/EC: Commission Decision of 12 July 2005 laying down special conditions for imports of fishery products from Algeria (notified under document number C(2005) 2533) Text with EEA relevance| Legal instrument | Decision |
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| Number legal act | Decision 2005/498 |
| CELEX number i | 32005D0498 |
| Document | 12-07-2005 |
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| Publication in Official Journal | 12-12-2006; OJ L 183, 14.7.2005,Special edition in Romanian: Chapter 03 Volume 065,Special edition in Bulgarian: Chapter 03 Volume 065,OJ L 349M , 12.12.2006 |
| Effect | 13-07-2005; Entry into force Date notif. 28-08-2005; Application See Art 6 |
| End of validity | 30-04-2007; Repealed by 32006R1664 |
| Notification | 13-07-2005 |
14.7.2005 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 183/92 |
COMMISSION DECISION
of 12 July 2005
laying down special conditions for imports of fishery products from Algeria
(notified under document number C(2005) 2533)
(Text with EEA relevance)
(2005/498/EC)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
Having regard to Council Directive 91/493/EEC of 22 July 1991 laying down the health conditions for the production and the placing on the market of fishery products (1), and in particular Article 11(1) thereof,
Whereas:
(1) |
An inspection has been carried out on behalf of the Commission in Algeria to verify the conditions under which fishery products are produced, stored and dispatched to the Community. |
(2) |
The requirements in the legislation of Algeria on health inspection and monitoring of fishery products may be considered equivalent to those laid down in Directive 91/493/EEC. |
(3) |
In particular, the ‘Direction des services vétérinaires (DSV) – Ministère de l’agriculture et du développement rural’ is capable of effectively verifying the implementation of the rules in force. |
(4) |
The DSV has provided official assurances on compliance with the standards for health controls and monitoring of fishery products as set out in Chapter V of the Annex to Directive 91/493/EEC and on the fulfilment of hygienic requirements equivalent to those laid down by that Directive. |
(5) |
It is appropriate to lay down detailed provisions concerning fishery products imported into the Community from Algeria, in accordance with Directive 91/493/EEC. |
(6) |
It is also necessary to draw up a list of approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores, and a list of freezer vessels equipped in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 92/48/EEC of 16 June 1992 laying down the minimum hygiene rules applicable to fishery products caught on board certain vessels in accordance with Article 3(1)(a)(i) of Directive 91/493/EEC (2). Those lists should be drawn up on the basis of a communication from the DSV to the Commission. |
(7) |
It is appropriate for this Decision to be applied 45 days after its publication providing for the necessary transitional period. |
(8) |
The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
The ‘Direction des services vétérinaires (DSV) – Ministère de l’agriculture et du développement rural’ shall be the competent authority in Algeria identified for the purposes of verifying and certifying compliance of fishery products with the requirements of Directive 91/493/EEC.
Article 2
Fishery products imported into the Community from Algeria shall meet the requirements set out in Articles 3, 4 and 5.
Article 3
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1.Each consignment shall be accompanied by a numbered original health certificate in accordance with the model set out in Annex I and comprising a single sheet, duly completed, signed and dated.
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2.The health certificate shall be drawn up in at least one official language of the Member States where the checks are carried out.
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3.The health certificate shall bear the name, capacity and signature of the representative of the DSV, and the latter’s official stamp in a colour different from that of the endorsements.
Article 4
The fishery products shall come from approved establishments, factory vessels, or cold stores, or from registered freezer vessels listed in Annex II.
Article 5
All packages shall bear the word ‘ALGERIA’ and the approval/registration number of the establishment, factory vessel, cold store or freezer vessel of origin in...
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