Ministerial Decree prohibiting importation of material presenting risks as regards bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE).

This Decree seeks to prevent spreading of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) by prohibiting importation of hazardous animal tissues such as: (1) brain; (2) spinal cord; (3) eyes; (4) sweetbread; (5) milt; (6) lymphatic and nervous tissue; (7) intestines of bovine animals; (8) intestines of ovine and (9) caprine animals which are aged over 6 months. The importation of feedstuffs of animal origin is also prohibited, such as: (1) meat meal; (2) bone meal; (3) blood meal; (4) and related products of feed containing such products. The importation of milk and dairy products, feedstuffs for cats and dogs (accompanied by a veterinary-health certificate), fish meal and fish feedstuffs is permitted in accordance with article I(b) of this Decree.