Notice of Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, Decision No. 269/1291/1438 dated 6 August 2017 (14/11/1438AH) entitled "Temporary ban on the importation of live fish" originating from Ireland

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2017-08-21
G/SPS/N/SAU/292

Description

Following the OIE report, ref. No. 24151 dated 27 June 2017, which indicates that a Crayfish Plague outbreak has occurred in Ireland, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the import of live fish from Ireland to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Keywords

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