Regulate the importation of live fish and their products from the establishments or areas free from Epizootic ulcerative syndrome diseases in the United Kingdom

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2018-02-16
G/SPS/N/ARE/143

Description

Following the notification published by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) regarding the outbreak of Epizootic ulcerative syndrome disease in the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates is applying temporary emergency measures to prevent the risk of introducing the Epizootic ulcerative syndrome disease through the imports of live fish and their products from the United Kingdom. Therefore, MOCCAE regulates the importation of live fish and their products from free establishments or free areas only in the United Kingdom. The competent authority in the United Kingdom should declare this additional information in the accompanied health certificates for export of live fish and their products.

Keywords

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