29. 3. 96 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 79/19 (Acts whose publication is not obligatory) COMMISSION COMMISSION DECISION of 5 February 1996 amending Decision 92/532/EEC laying down the sampling plans and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of certain fish diseases (Text with EEA relevance) (96/240/EC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES, Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to Council Directive 91/67/EEC of 28 January 1991 concerning the animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products ('), as last amended by Directive 95/22/EC (%, and in particular Article 15 thereof, Whereas the sampling plans and diagnostic methods for the detection and confirmation of certain fish diseases are laid down in Commission Decision 92/532/EEC (%) Whereas since the time of adoption of this Decision, new practical and scientific developments have taken place which require the sampling plans and diagnostic methods to be updated; Whereas such updating relates to sample size, the samples to be taken, the transport of samples and the method for isolating viruses possibly present in the sample; Whereas the Scientific Veterinary Committee, established by Commission Decision 81/651/EEC(¥), has been consulted; () OJ No L 46, 19. 2. 1991, p. 1. () OJ No L 243, 11. 10. 1995, p. 1. () OJ No L 337, 21. 11. 1992, p. 18. () OJ No L 233, 19. 8. 1981, p. 32. 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 Annex to Decision 92/532/EEC is replaced by the Annex to this Decision. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 5 February 1996. For the Commission Franz FISCHLER Member of the Commission