97/18/EC: Commission Decision of 16 December 1996 approving the measures to be implemented as regards bovine spongiform encephalopathy in France (Text with EEA relevance)

• Articles: 5

Article 1

The plan regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy presented in July 1996 as amended on 5 November 1996 by France is hereby approved.

Article 2

France shall bring into force by 1 December 1996 the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to implement the plan referred to in Article 1.

Article 3

1. France will notify the Commission of any intentions to modify the plan referred to in Article 1.

2. This decision shall be re-examined as soon as possible following a notification as provided for in paragraph 1.

Article 4

The Commission shall carry out Community inspections on the spot in France to verify the effective implementation of the plan.

Article 5

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.

Done at Brussels, 16 December 1996.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

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