Allegations of infringements or maladministration in the application of Community law on BSE

On the basis of a report presented by the UK Minister, the Council took stock of the progress made in implementing the measures that had been decided on by the UK in order to eradicate BSE, the aim being to fulfil the various conditions set for the lifting of the embargo on British beef and on certain beef-based products. The Council also took note of the information that was presented by Commissioner FISCHLER on recent work undertaken by the Scientific Committees that had been set up by the Commission, especially with regard to gelatine.