13. 8. 83 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 222/27 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 27 July 1983 concerning animal health conditions and veterinary certification for the impor- tation of fresh meat from Mexico ' (83/380/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, lHaving regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 72/462/EEC of 12 December 1972 on health and veterinary inspection problems upon importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from third countries ('), as last amended by Directive 83/91/EEC (%), and in particular Article 16 thereof, Whereas, following a Community veterinary mission, it appears that the animal health situation in Mexico is excellent, stable and completely controlled by well structured and organized veterinary services, particu- larly as regards diseases transmissible through meat ; Whereas, in addition, the responsible veterinary autho- rities of Mexico have confirmed that Mexico has for at least 12 months been free from rinderpest and foot- and-mouth disease and that no vaccinations have been carried out against those diseases during that time; Whereas the responsible veterinary authorities of Mexico have undertaken to notify the Commission of the European Communities and the Member States, by telex or telegram, within 24 hours at the latest, of the confirmation of the occurrence of any of the above- () OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28. () O No L 59, 5. 3. 1983, p. 34. mentioned diseases or the adoption of vaccination against any of them; Whereas animal health conditions and veterinary certi- fication must be adopted according to the animal health situation of the non-member country concerned ; 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 1.  Member States shall authorize the importation from Mexico of fresh meat of domestic animals of the bovine species and of domestic solipeds conforming to the guarantees laid down in an animal health certifi- cate which accords with the Annex hereto and which must accompany the consignment. 2.  Member States shall not authorize the import of categories of fresh meat from Mexico other than those mentioned in paragraph 1. Article 2 This Decision shall not apply to imports of glands and organs authorized by the country of destination for pharmaceutical manufacturing purposes.