Notice of Temporary Suspension on the Importation of Live Poultry and Poultry Products from Brazil to prevent the potential spread of High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2025-05-28
G/SPS/N/MYS/67

Description

Following the report of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) on the detection of high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI) virus outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on 15 May 2025, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Malaysia has temporarily suspended import of live poultry and poultry products from Brazil effective 19 May 2025.

Keywords

Animal diseases; Animal health; Avian Influenza; Food safety; Zoonoses