Commission Decision 90/254/EEC laying down the criteria for approval of breeders' organizations and associations which establish or maintain flock-books for pure-bred breeding sheep and goats.

Pursuant to article 4 of Council Directive 89/361/EEC concerning pure-bred breeding sheep and goats, the present Decision establishes criteria for approval of breeders' organizations and associations which establish or maintain flock-books for pure-bred breeding sheep and goats. In order to be officially approved, such breeders' organizations and associations must submit an application to the authorities of the Member State in whose territory their headquarters are situated. The official approval shall be granted as long as the conditions prescribed by the Annex hereby attached are fulfilled.