Import suspension of poultry meat and egg products from Chile

In order to prevent the introduction of H7 avian influenza (AI) virus into Japan, MAFF has suspended the import of poultry meat and egg products from Chile, including those shipped through third countries, based on the articles 37 and 44 of the "Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control" and the "Animal Health Requirements for poultry meat and its products to be exported to Japan from Chile" since 12 September 2019. Poultry meat products derived from animals slaughtered on and after 6 August 2019 and poultry egg products derived from eggs laid on and after 6 August 2019 are not eligible to be exported to Japan, taking into consideration the incubation period of the AI virus stipulated in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.http://www.maff.go.jp/aqs/english/news/third-free.html