Notice of Executive Order of Saudi Food and Drug Authority Ref. No. 16669 dated 10 March 2016 (01/05/1437 AH) entitled "Temporary ban of importation of Bovine, Ovine, Caprine, Deer meat and their products" originated from Armavir, Armenia

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2016-03-09
G/SPS/N/SAU/201

Description

Following the OIE reports, Ref. No. 19536 dated 15 January 2016, Food and mouth disease virus (FMD) outbreak has occurred in Armavir, Armenia. In compliance with Section 8, Chapter 8.8. Of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of FMD into the country. Therefore, the import of bovine, ovine, caprine, deer meat and their products from Armavir, Armenia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Keywords

Animal diseases; Foot and mouth disease; Animal health; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization