Letter
Jules Grévy to By the President of the Republic. The, February 18, 1881
[Inclosure 2 in No. 439.—Translation.]
The President of the French Republic, on report of the minister of agriculture and commerce, based upon the advice of the committee of public hygiene of France.
Whereas, the introduction into France of salted pork meats notoriously infected with trichinæ presents the greatest danger to public health—
Decree:
- Article 1. The importation of salted pork meats, coming from the United States of America, is prohibited in the whole of the territory of the French Republic.
- Art. 2. The minister of agriculture and commerce and the minister of finances are charged, each one in what may concern his department, with the execution of this decree, which will be published in the Journal Official and the Bulletin des Lois.
Paris, February 18, 1881.
JULES GRÉVY.
By the President of the Republic.
The minister of agriculture and commerce:
P. TIRARD.
The minister of finances:
J. MAGNIN.
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