Electro-medical equipment used in veterinary medicine: approximation of the laws of the Member States (repeal. Directive 84/539/EEC)

PURPOSE: to repeal Council Directive 84/539/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-medical equipment used in veterinary medicine, in order to simplify the regulatory environment.

LEGISLATIVE ACT: Directive 2008/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing Council Directive 84/539/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-medical equipment used in veterinary medicine.

CONTENT: within the context of the Better Regulation initiative, the Commission identified 43 new initiatives, which could potentially be simplified for the period 2006-2009. Included in this list was Directive 84/539/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electro-medical equipment used in veterinary medicine.

The method of conformity assessment provided for by Council Directive 84/539/EEC is no longer necessary for the purposes of the internal market and trade with third countries. The functioning of the internal market and the protection of users and animals can be better ensured by other Community legislation.

Directive 84/539/EEC is therefore repealed, with effect from 31 December 2008.

ENTRY INTO FORCE: 08/04/2008.

TRANSPOSITION: 31/12/2008.