23.6.98 Official Journal of the European Communities L 178/41 COMMISSION DECISION of 12 June 1998 introducing protective measures with regard to equidae imported from Turkey (notified under document number C(1998) 1593) (Text with EEA relevance) (98/404/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 91/496/EEC of 15 July 1991 laying down the principles governing the organisation of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries and amending Direct- ives 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC and 90/675/EEC ('), as last amended by Decision 96/43/EC (¥, and in particular Article 18 thereof, Whereas, in the course of a Commission inspection visit to Turkey, serious flaws have come to light in the pro- cedures for exporting horses from Turkey to the Community; Whereas, given the usual movements to which equidae are subject, this situation presents a serious threat to equidae in the Member States; Whereas, therefore, it is necessary to prohibit both the readmission of registered horses after temporary export and the temporary admission of registered horses from Turkey; 268, 24. 9. 1991, p. 56. 162, 1. 7. 1996, p. 1. 00 =< onll o Whereas the measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Veterinary Committee, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The Member States shall prohibit the temporary admis- sion of registered horses from Turkey, their transit and the readmission of registered horses from Turkey after temporary export. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 12 June 1998. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission