Notice of Administrative Order of Saudi Food and Drug Authority Ref. No. 2417 dated 17 September 2019 (18/01/1441 AH) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) originating from Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2020-02-12
G/SPS/N/SAU/425

Description

OIE report, ref. No. 31167 dated 23 July 2019, which indicates that Koi herpes virus outbreak has reoccurred in Banska Bystrica, Slovak Republic, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of Koi herpes virus into the country. Therefore, the import of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) from Banska Bystrica, Slovak Replublic to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. (With the exception of Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) that mentioned under Aquatic Animal Health, Chapter 10.7.3 and 10.7.12).

Keywords

Animal diseases; Food safety; Animal health; Human health; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization