The Commission of the European Communities adopted the decision stipulated in the provisions of Council Directive 80/217/EEC of 22 January 1980 introducing community measures for the control of Classical Swine Fever as last amended by the Accession of Austria, Finland and Sweden, and in particular thereof:

1.    Article 9, paragraph 1 protection and surveillance zones were immediately established around outbreak sites in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex. The movement of live pigs and untreated pig meat is restricted.

2.    European Union ban has been reduced to the countries of East Anglia wherein Classical Swine Fever has been confirmed.

Based on the above declaration of the European Communities, I hereby approve the importation of pork, pork products and pork by-products from the United Kingdom, except from East Anglia.

This Order shall take effect immediately.

Adopted: 06 Nov. 2000

(SGD.) EDGARDO J. ANGARA
Secretary

Recommending Approval:

(SGD.) TEODOR A. ABILAY, Ph.D.
Director IV