Government Decision of the Republic of Moldova No. 87 from 12 February 2020 on measures to prevent the introduction of Avian Influenza virus.

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2020-02-21
G/SPS/N/MDA/16

Description

The abovementioned document is related to stepping up measures to prevent the introduction of Avian Influenza disease in the territory of the Republic of Moldova, following the OIE notifications. It introduces a temporary restriction on the import of live poultry, poultry meat and edible offal of fowls, hatching eggs, eggs and egg products for consumption, semen, ova and embryos from birds receptive to Avian Influenza virus from Ukraine, given the fact that Ukraine did not notify the implementation of principle of regionalization. The measure is imposed on a temporary basis, until the epizootic situation on the territory of Ukraine is stabilized.

Keywords

Avian Influenza; Animal diseases; Food safety; Animal health; Human health; Zoonoses