Specific protection of animal products from China by the European Commission

Introduction: in view of the European Community agreement, in view of Council Regulation 97 / 78 / EC of 18 December 1997, in particular the guiding principles for veterinary inspection institutions entering into community products from third countries as stipulated in Article 22 (1) Whereas: (1) the provisions of regulation 97/78/ECC applicable to certain products imported from a third country which may cause or are causing serious harm to the health of animals or people (2) according to the 95 / 53 / EC regulation, the guiding principles for the institutions that conduct official inspection at the places where animal nutrition is supplied are applicable to some products imported from a third country that may cause or are causing serious harm to animal or human health and used for animal nutrition (3) monitoring measures for residues and ingredients of or animal and animal products in accordance with 96 / 23 / EC Commission regulations 85 / 358 / EC, 86 / 469 / BEC directive decision and 89 / 187 / EEC and 91 / 664 / EBC decision were withdrawn The production process of animals and primary products from animals should be monitored for the purpose of testing the residues and components of living animals, their excreta and body fluids, tissues, animal products, animal feeds and drinking water (4) following the chloramphenicol test of specific aquatic products and fish products imported from China, the Commission implemented decision 2001 / 699 / EC, namely, to implement specific safeguard measures for part of the fish and fish products for human consumption originating in China and Vietnam (5) in addition, EU experts' on-site inspection visit results show that there are serious defects, especially the lack of control over veterinary drugs and products for animals and animal products in general, which may lead to the discovery of residues and / or pollutants, including chloramphenicol, harmful to human health in products for human or animal consumption (6) during the inspection visit, it was found that the relevant departments of China did not comply with many commitments and guarantees they provided to the Committee on the control of residues and ingredients that may endanger public and animal health (7) therefore, it is suggested to suspend the import of animal products for human and animal consumption originating in China However, marine products and casings, other than crustaceans, that are ultimately fished, frozen and packaged in the sea and shipped directly to the community, may be regulated separately (8) for the products that have left China for the community before the requirements come into force, the control inspection report shall be submitted to ensure the safety (9) the decision will be reconsidered based on the guarantee of relevant Chinese institutions and the results of new inspection visits conducted by EU experts on the spot (10) the measures in the decision are determined from the perspective of the executive veterinary Committee The decision has been adopted: Article 1 This decision applies to all products of animal origin imported from China for human or animal consumption Article 2.1 Member States shall prohibit the import of the products listed in Article 1 2 Weakening point 1, member states may approve the import of aquatic products and casings, other than crustaceans, that are ultimately fished, frozen and packaged in the sea and shipped directly to the community Article 3.1 Weakening Article 2, point 1, member states may approve the import of goods that have left China on January 25, 2002 2 Member states are required to continue control testing of all other products of animal origin included in paragraph 1 in accordance with decision 2001 / 699 / EC Article 4 all expenses arising from the application of this decision shall be borne by the consignor, consignee or their agent Article 5 Member States shall amend their trade measures to relate to this decision and shall inform the Commission immediately Article 6 the decision will be reconsidered based on the guarantee of relevant Chinese institutions and the results of new inspection visits conducted by EU experts on the spot Article 7 Member States have been informed of this decision Done in Brussels.