Department of Memorandum Order No. 69 Series of 2022, Temporary Ban on the Importation of Domestic and Wild Birds and their Products Including Poultry Meat, Day-old Chicks, Eggs and Semen Originating From Japan

The Order, signed on 23 November 2022, bans the importation of domestic and wild birds and their products, including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs and semen. It also immediately suspends the processing, evaluation of the application and issuance of SPS import clearance for the said commodities. All shipments coming from Japan that are IN TRANSIT/LOADED/ACCEPTED UNTO PORT before the official communication of this Order to the Japanese authorities shall be allowed provided the products were slaughtered/produced on or before 12 October 2022. Shipments which have not complied with the conditions set forth in Item 3 shall be dealt with as per DA AO 9 S. 2010 Section VII.D.