Temporary Restrictions on Importation of Caged Live Birds and Poultry Products (chicken, turkey and ostrich)
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2017-11-09
G/SPS/N/MUS/15
Description
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreaks have been reported in South Africa. In compliance with Article 10.4.4, Chapter 10.4 of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code, a temporary restriction on the importation of caged live birds and poultry products (chicken, turkey and ostrich) from South Africa have been imposed, in order to prevent the entry of HPAI into Mauritius.
Keywords
Animal
diseases;
Food
safety;
Avian
Influenza;
Animal
health;
Human
health;
Zoonoses