Import suspension of live poultry, poultry meat and egg products from Australia

In order to prevent the introduction of H7N7 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus into Japan, MAFF has suspended the import of live poultry, poultry meat and egg products from Australia, including those shipped through third countries, on 3 August 2020 based on the "Animal Health Requirements for poultry meat to be exported to Japan from Australia" and the Article 37 and 44 of the "Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control". Poultry meat products derived from animals slaughtered on and after 3 August 2020 and poultry egg products derived from eggs laid on and after 3 August 2020 are not eligible to be exported to Japan, taking into consideration the incubation period of the HPAI virus stipulated in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.