Court of Justice condemns French ban on British beef

The European Court of Justice ruled that France's refusal to lift the ban on direct imports of British beef is unlawful. The Court nevertheless acknowledged that "certain difficulties in applying Community decisions were the result of unclear legislation" and stressed the importance of a reliable tracing system.

The European Court of Justice ruled that France’s refusal to lift the ban on direct imports of British beef is unlawful. The Court nevertheless acknowledged that „certain difficulties in applying Community decisions were the result of unclear legislation“ and stressed the importance of a reliable tracing system.