Health problems: intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine (amend. direct. 64/432/EEC)

OBJECTIVE: to amend Annexes A, D (Chapter I) and F of Directive 64/431/EEC on health problems affecting intra-Community trade in bovine animals and swine. SUBSTANCE: the Commission proposed the amendment of Annexes A, D (Chapter I) and F of Directive 64/432/EEC with a view to their adaptation to technological and scientific developments. The Council should decide on these proposals by qualified majority before 1 January 1998. The Member States had been asked for their observations and suggestions concerning the amendment of these Annexes and, on the basis of their replies, appropriate Commission proposals had been formulated. Although not provided for, the Council was invited to consult the European Parliament on this proposal. �