The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Germany to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2023-06-26
G/SPS/N/THA/663
Description
According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 16 March 2023, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Germany since 16 March 2023 has expired on 13 June 2023. However, the WOAH has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Germany. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Germany is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 14 June 2023 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.
Keywords
Animal
diseases;
Food
safety;
Human
health;
African
swine
fever
(ASF);
Pest-
or
Disease-
free
Regions
/
Regionalization;
Animal
health