Commission veterinary experts may, where it is necessary for the uniform application of this Directive, carry out on-site inspections in conjunction with the competent authorities.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, in so far as is necessary for the uniform application of this Directive and in cooperation with the competent national authorities, make on-site checks.

Inspections shall be carried out on the spot by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to verify whether the provisions of this Directive, and in particular Articles 19 and 20 thereof, are being applied in practice.

Inspection shall be carried out on the spot by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to verify whether the provisions of this Directive, and in particular those of Article 3 (2) and Article 4 (2) and (3) are actually being applied.

of the correctness of entries in the register and the notifications to the computerised database for bovine animals on the basis of a sample of supporting documents such as purchase and sales invoices, slaughter certificates, veterinary certificates and, where applicable, animal passports, in relation to animals for which aid applications were submitted in the 12 months prior to the on-the-spot check,

Whereas, in the State of destination, spot veterinary checks could be carried out at the place of destination;

The reports drawn up following the on-the-spot checks referred to in Article 1 shall be communicated to the Standing Veterinary Committee.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to ensure that all the provisions of this Directive are effectively applied.

On-the-spot inspections shall be carried out be veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to ensure that all the provisions of this Directive are effectively applied.

To ensure uniform application of these provisions, inspections may be carried out on-the-spot in third countries by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, where necessary for the uniform application of this Directive, carry out on-the-spot checks in cooperation with the competent authorities.

Checks shall be carried out on the spot by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to verify whether the provisions of this Directive, and in particular those of Article 12 (2), are being applied in practice.

Commission veterinary experts may, to the extent necessary to ensure uniform application of this Directive, and in conjunction with the competent national authorities, carry out on-the spot inspections.

Inspection shall be carried out on the spot by veterinary experts of the Member States and the Commission to verify whether the provisions of this Directive, and in particular Articles 3 (2) and 4 (2) and (3), are being applied in practice.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, insofar as it is necessary to ensure uniform application of this Directive, make on-the-spot checks in co-operation with the competent authorities of the Member States;

Commission veterinary experts may, in collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member States, carry out on-the-spot inspections to verify whether or not the establishments and antigen banks are operating in accordance with this Decision.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, to the extent necessary to ensure uniform application of this Directive and in cooperation with the competent national authorities, carry out on-the-spot inspections.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, in cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member States or third countries, make on-the-spot checks in so far as that is indispensable for ensuring uniform application of this Directive.

Whereas Article 5 of Directive 80/1095/EEC and Article 5 (4) of Decision 80/1096/EEC provide for regular on-the-spot checks to verify from a veterinary viewpoint whether the national eradication plans are being applied; whereas, for the purpose of implementing these provisions, a procedure should be laid down for carrying out these checks; whereas the Standing Veterinary Committee should be informed of the results of on-the-spot checks;

On-the-spot checks to verify from a veterinary viewpoint whether the national plans for the eradication of classical swine fever are being applied shall be made in each Member State concerned firstly before 1 July 1983 and thereafter annually during the period of the common measure.

Veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission shall make regular on-the-spot checks to ensure that approved establishments are actually applying the provisions of this Directive, particularly those of Chapters I, II and III of Annex I. They shall report to the Commission on the checks they have carried out.

Whereas a Community veterinary mission has shown that the structure and organization of the competent authority responsible for the approval of the establishments are sufficient and that the powers available to that competent authority guarantees that it can provide the implementation of Community rules; whereas these checks included on-the-spot inspection in establishments appearing on the list which have shown that the hygiene standards of these establishments are sufficient;

Whereas it is also necessary to review the provisions relating to China, following an on-the-spot inspection carried out by the Commission services; whereas this inspection revealed that certification provided was inaccurate and inadequate; whereas a certain delay should be provided for this suspension to come into force to enable the competent authorities in the Member States to implement this Decision and to allow importation of consignments shipped before the date of entry into force of this Decision;

whereas the Standing Veterinary Committee should be informed of the results of on-the-spot checks;

VETERINARY EXPERTS FROM THE COMMISSION MAY , IN SO FAR AS IS NECESSARY TO ENSURE UNIFORM APPLICATION OF THE DIRECTIVE , MAKE ON-THE-SPOT CHECKS;

Whereas, up to now on-the-spot inspections by veterinary experts of the Member States and of the Commission have been made in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil;

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, in so far as is necessary to ensure uniform application of this Directive and in cooperation with the competent national authorities, make on-site checks;

The Commission shall inform, by written reports, the Member States in the Standing Veterinary Committee of the findings of, and recommendations for action following from, the on-the-spot checks carried out in each third country.

INSPECTION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT ON THE SPOT BY VETERINARY EXPERTS OF THE MEMBER STATES AND THE COMMISSION TO VERIFY WHETHER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS DIRECTIVE , AND IN PARTICULAR ARTICLES 3 (2) AND 4 (2) AND (3) , ARE BEING APPLIED IN PRACTICE.

Whereas Article 5 of Directive 80/1095/EEC and Article 5 (4) of Decision 80/1096/EEC provide for regular on-the-spot checks to verify from a veterinary viewpoint whether the national eradication plans are being applied;

Whereas, where this is necessary to ensure the uniform application of the Community legislation, the on-the-spot checks should be included in programmes established after discussion with the Member States concerned and an exchange of views in the Standing Veterinary Committee;

Whereas, where this is necessary to ensure the uniform application of the Community legislation, the on-the-spot checks should be included in programmes established after discussion with the Member States and an exchange of views in the Standing Veterinary Committee;

The Commission shall regularly notify by written reports all Member States, in the Standing Veterinary Committee, of the findings of, and recommendations for action following from, the on-the-spot checks carried out in each Member State.

Within the context of a new working relationship between the United States and Community veterinary inspection services, both Parties agree to take the steps necessary to establish an improved on-the-spot dialogue between the veterinarians at plant level both with the objective of finding solutions on-the-spot and of improving their professional dialogue.

Veterinary experts from the Commission may, in cooperation with the competent authorities of the Member States and third countries, make on-the-spot checks in so far as that is indispensable for ensuring uniform application of this Directive.

Veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission shall make regular on-the-spot checks to ensure that approved establishments are actually applying the provisions of this Directive, particularly those of Chapters I, II and III of Annex I.

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 practice.

It is appropriate to implement for the inspection of border inspection posts, the modalities already established for on-the-spot checks carried out in the veterinary field by Commission experts in the Member States, and laid down by Commission Decision 98/139/EC(6).

Whereas an on-the-spot Commission inspection carried-out in June 1996 has found that the animal health situation, the veterinary services and the programme of control of foot-and-mouth disease is satisfactory in this part of Mato Grosso;

The Commission will conduct the inspections referred to in Article 2 in accordance with Commission Decision 98/139/EC(9), laying down certain detailed rules concerning on-the-spot checks carried out in the veterinary field by Commission experts in the Member States.

Veterinary experts from the Commission, in collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member States, shall carry out spot-checks to ascertain whether the security systems applied in the establishments and laboratories referred to in Annexes A and B comply with the FAO's minimum standards.

At the particular request of a Member State, veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission may, under the direction of the Commission, subject the establishment or establishments concerned to an on-the-spot health inspection before submitting to the Standing Veterinary Committee a proposal for a Decision:

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 inspections shall be carried out at least once a year in all

The Commission's veterinary experts may, in conjunction with the competent national authorities and insofar as necessary for the uniform application of this Article, carry out on-site checks on a representative number of establishments benefitting from the conditions laid down in this Article.

Veterinary experts from the Commission, in collaboration with the competent authorities of the Member States, shall carry out spot-checks to ascertain whether the security systems applied in the establishments and laboratories referred to in Parts A and B of Annex XI comply with the bio-security standards set out in Annex XII.

Where necessary, the Commission should base any such modifications or adaptations on the results of a veterinary inspection mission carried out in accordance with Commission Decision 98/139/EC of 4 February 1998 laying down certain detailed rules concerning on-the-spot checks carried out in the veterinary field by Commission experts in the Member States(37).

Whereas, in order to check that the provisions of this Directive are observed by the exporting third country, it is necessary to apply to them the inspection rules laid down in Directive 72/462/EEC and in particular the system of inspection on the spot by Community veterinary experts and the inspections on arrival in the territory of the Community;

Veterinary experts from the Member States and the Commission shall, under the direction of the Commission, subject the establishment or establishments concerned to an on-the-spot health inspection before a proposal for a Decision to supplement one of the lists drawn up in accordance with Article 4 (1) of Directive 72/462/EEC or Article 4 of Directive 77/96/EEC is submitted to the Standing Veterinary Committee.

of the correctness of entries in the register and the notifications to the computerised database for bovine animals on the basis of a sample of supporting documents such as purchase and sales invoices, slaughter certificates, veterinary certificates and, where applicable, animal passports, in relation to animals for which aid applications were submitted in the 12 months prior to the on-the-spot check,

For the purposes of this Decision, 'on-the-spot checks in the veterinary field` (hereinafter referred to as 'checks`) means auditing and inspection measures necessary to ensure that, without prejudice to the control of the application of existing veterinary legislation, the public and animal health and animal protection guarantees offered by third countries as regards production conditions and placement on the market may be regarded as at least equivalent to those applied in the Community.