30. 9. 86 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 279/55 COMMISSION DECISION of 11 September 1986 on the implementation of the on-the-spot inspections to be carried out in respect of the importation of bovine animals and swine and fresh meat from non-member countries (86/474/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having 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 Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85 (3), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Having regard to Council Directive 77/96/EEC of 21 December 1976 on the examination for trichinae (trichi- nella spiralis) upon importation from third countries of fresh meat derived from domestic swine (}), as last amended by Regulation (EEC) No 3768/85, and in parti- cular Article 6 thereof, Whereas by Decision 83/196/EEC of 8 April 1983 concerning the on-the-spot inspections to be carried out in respect of the importation of bovine animals, swine and fresh meat from non-member countries (*), the Commission provisionally laid down the conditions for Community inspections; whereas, in the light of the satisfactory experience gained during on-the-spot inspec- tions, it is advisable to fix the methods of control defini- tively ;. 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.  Under the direction of the Commission, veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission " shall carry out veterinary inspections on-the-spot, to verify whether the provisions of Directive 72/462/EEC, and in particular Article 3 (2) thereof, are being applied in prac- tice. These inspections shall be carried out every three () OJ No L 302, 31. 12. 1972, p. 28. () OJ No L 362, 31. 12. 1985, p. 8. () O] No L 26, 31. 1. 1977, p. 67. () OJ No L 108, 26. 4. 1983, p. 18. years in every country appearing on the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 (1) of the said Directive. If, however, reasons of animal health so warrant, the Commission may, following consultation with the Member States within the Standing Veterinary Committee, postpone or advance certain inspections or carry out additional inspections. 2. Veterinary experts from the Member States and the - Commission shall carry out, under the direction of the - Commission, a veterinary inspection in the country or countries concerned before a proposal for a Decision to supplement the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 (1) of Directive 72/462/EEC is submitted to the Stan- ding Veterinary Committee. 3. At the particular request of a Member State, veteri- nary experts from the Member States and the Commis- sion may carry out, under the direction of the Commis- sion, a veterinary inspection in the country or countries concerned before submitting to the Standing Veterinary Committee a proposal for a Decision : | — amending the list drawn up in accordance with Article 3 (1) of Directive 72/462/EEC; — authorizing the resumption of .imports of animals or fresh meat in accordance with Article 28 (4) of Direc- tive 72/462/EEC ; — concerning the measures to be taken if observations, made during the veterinary inspection upon importa- tion of bovine animals or swine pursuant to Article 12, or of fresh meat pursuant to Articles 23 and 24 of Directive 72/462/EEC, or any .other information which has come to the knowledge of the Commission, indicate that the provisions of the abovementioned Directive or its implementary measures are not being complied with, or cast doubt on whether approval should continue to be given. Article 2 1.  Under the direction of the Commission, veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission shall carry out health inspections on-the-spot to verify whether the provisions of Directive 72/462/EEC, and in particular Article 4 (2) and (3) thereof, and of Directive 77/96/EEC are being applied 'in practice. These inspec- tions shall be carried out at least once a year in all