Order nr. 29 from 24 January 2020 on the application of special protection measures against the introduction and spread of Avian Influenza in the territory of the Republic of Moldova

Following the immidiate notifications and follow up reports published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regarding the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza virus in Ukraine (Vinnitsa region, REF OIE 32998, report date 20 January 2020) and specific regions from EU member States, the Republic of Moldova applies a precautionary measure to prevent the risk of introduction and spread of H5N8 virus through the imports of live birds and their products from the relevant regions.
In this context, the mentioned Order No. 29 from 24 January 2020 relates to stepping up measures to prevent the introduction of the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N8 disease in the territory of the Republic of Moldova. It  introduces  a  temporary  restriction  on  the  import  of  live  poultry, and birds, poultry  meat  products from the regions of the countries mentioned in the point 4. The measures are taken on a temporary basis, until the stabilization of the epizootic situation in the mentioned regions based on OIE reports. The applied measures are in compliance with Chapter 1.3 and 10.4 of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code.