Directive 2009/158 - Animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (Codified version) - Main contents
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Council Directive 2009/158/EC of 30 November 2009 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (Codified version)| Legal instrument | Directive |
|---|---|
| Number legal act | Directive 2009/158 |
| Original proposal | COM(2009)227  |
| CELEX number i | 32009L0158 |
| Document | 30-11-2009 |
|---|---|
| Publication in Official Journal | 22-12-2009; OJ L 343, 22.12.2009,Special edition in Croatian: Chapter 03 Volume 052 |
| Effect | 01-01-2010; Application See Art 37 11-01-2010; Entry into force Date pub. + 20 See Art 37 |
| End of validity | 20-04-2021; Repealed and replaced by 32016R0429 |
22.12.2009 |
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Official Journal of the European Union |
L 343/74 |
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 2009/158/EC
of 30 November 2009
on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs
(codified version)
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 37 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
Having regard to the Opinion of the European Parliament (1),
Whereas:
(1) |
Council Directive 90/539/EEC of 15 October 1990 on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in, and imports from third countries of, poultry and hatching eggs (2) has been substantially amended several times (3). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified. |
(2) |
Poultry, being live animals, and hatching eggs, being animal products, are included in the list of products in Annex I to the Treaty. |
(3) |
In order to ensure the rational development of poultry production, thereby increasing productivity in that sector, certain animal health rules governing intra-Community trade in poultry and hatching eggs should be laid down at Community level. |
(4) |
The breeding and rearing of poultry is included in the farming sector. It constitutes a source of income for part of the farming population. |
(5) |
In order to encourage intra-Community trade in poultry and hatching eggs, there should be no disparities as regards animal health conditions in the Member States. |
(6) |
In order to encourage the harmonious development of intra-Community trade, a Community system should be laid down to govern imports from third countries. |
(7) |
The provisions of this Directive should not, in principle, apply to specific trade such as exhibitions, shows and contests. |
(8) |
In view of the nature of modern poultry farming, the best way to promote the harmonious development of intra-Community trade in poultry and hatching eggs is to monitor production establishments. |
(9) |
It should be left to the competent authorities of the Member States to approve establishments which satisfy the conditions laid down in this Directive and to ensure that the conditions are applied. |
(10) |
Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 of 22 October 2007 establishing a common organisation of agricultural markets and on specific provisions for certain agricultural products (Single CMO Regulation) (4) provides for the marketing standards for products of the eggs and poultrymeat sectors. Commission Regulation (EC) No 617/2008 of 27 June 2008 laying down detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards marketing standards for hatching eggs and farmyard poultry chicks (5) lays down detailed rules for implementing that Regulation as regards marketing standards for hatching eggs and farmyard poultry chicks, and in particular as regards the granting of a distinguishing number to each production establishment and for the marking of hatching eggs. For practical reasons, the same criteria for identifying production establishments and marking hatching eggs should be adopted for the purposes of this Directive. |
(11) |
Member States should designate the national reference laboratories and provide all the necessary details and updates. Member States should make that information available to the other Member States and the public. |
(12) |
In order to be the subject of intra-Community trade, poultry and hatching eggs should satisfy certain animal health requirements, so as to avoid the spread of contagious diseases. |
(13) |
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