98/497/EC: Commission Decision of 23 July 1998 concerning additional measures relating to swine vesicular disease in Italy (notified under document number C(1998) 2183) (Only the Italian text is authentic) (Text with EEA relevance)

• Articles: 2

Article 1

1. Italy will submit an amended programme for the eradication of Swine vesicular disease to the Commission before 31 August 1998.

2. The amendments will concern:

- the additional surveillance and veterinary controls and the improved procedures of disinfection to be carried out in assembly centres and slaughterhouses throughout Italy;

- the establishment of a National Committee aimed at guaranteeing a more effective coordination of eradication activities.

3. The amended programme will be examined by the Commission and presented at the meeting of the Standing Veterinary Committee scheduled for 8 and 9 September 1998.

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to Italy.

Done at Brussels, 23 July 1998.

For the Commission

Franz FISCHLER

Member of the Commission

(1) OJ L 224, 18. 8. 1990, p. 29.

(2) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 49.

(3) OJ L 62, 15. 3. 1993, p. 69.

(4) OJ L 16, 21. 1. 1998, p. 9.