Notice of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 60/1291/1439 dated 2 November 2017 (13/02/1439 H) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of live birds originating from Spain"

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2017-11-21
G/SPS/N/SAU/319

Description

Following the OIE report, ref. No. 43, Vol. 30 dated 26 October 2017, which indicates that West Nile Fever disease has occurred in Spain, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of live birds from Spain to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is suspended.

Keywords

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