Suspension de l'importation des oiseaux autres que la volaille et ovoproduits à partir du Danemark (Import suspension of birds other than poultry and egg products from Denmark)

Emergency notifications (SPS) 2023-10-09
G/SPS/N/MAR/104

Description

The notified document states that, following reports of a number of cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza affecting poultry in Denmark, imports from that country of birds other than poultry and egg products have been suspended until the country's disease-free status has been re-established. The ban does not apply to egg products that have been heat-treated to destroy the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, in accordance with OMSA recommendations. Upon importation, these egg products must be accompanied by a sanitary certificate and a certificate issued by the relevant health authorities confirming that they have been heat-treated.

Keywords

Avian Influenza; Human health; Animal health; Food safety; Animal diseases; Pest- or Disease- free Regions / Regionalization