Directive 1989/361 - Pure-bred breeding sheep and goats - Main contents

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COUNCIL DIRECTIVE

of 30 May 1989

concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats

(89/361/EEC)

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 43 thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the Commission (1),

Having regard to the opinion of the European Parliament (2),

Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social Committee (3),

Whereas the breeding and rearing of sheep and goats occupies an important place in Community agriculture; whereas these activities can constitute a source of income for part of the farming population;

Whereas sheep and goat breeding should be encouraged and whereas satisfactory results in that respect depend largely on the use of pure-bred animals;

Whereas disparities exist as regards entry in flock books; whereas those disparities constitute a barrier to trade, within the Community; whereas complete liberalization of trade calls for subsequent harmonization particularly regarding entry in flock books;

Whereas, in order to remove those disparities and thereby contribute to increasing agricultural productivity in the sector, intra-Community trade should be liberalized;

Whereas Member States should be authorized to require that certificates drawn up in accordance with Community procedures be presented;

Whereas provisions should be introduced preventing pure-bred breeding sheep and goats from being imported from third countries on terms which are less stringent than those applicable within the Community;

Whereas implementing measures should be adopted regarding certain technical aspects; whereas, for the purposes of the planned measures, provisions should be made for close cooperation between the Member States and the Commission within the Standing Committee on Zootechnics,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

Article 1

• 1. 

  This Directive covers zootechnical problems which may arise in intra-Community trade in pure-bred breeding sheep and goats and the semen, ova and embryos thereof.

• 2. 

  Pending the entry into force of the relevant Community provisions, national animal health rules shall, provided they comply with the general provisions of the EEC Treaty, apply in respect of intra-Community trade.

Article 2

For the purposes of this Directive, the following definitions shall apply:

Article 3

• 1. 

  Member States may not prohibit, restrict or impede on zootechnical grounds:

• 2. 

  However, Member States may continue to apply their national provisions which comply with the general rules of the EEC Treaty pending the entry into force of the Community decisions referred to in Articles 4 and 6.

Article 4

The Commission shall, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 8, determine before 1 January...

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