The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1)

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 31 May 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France has expired on 29 August 2022. However, the WOAH reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in Vendée, Manche, Somme and Morbihan in France. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Vendée, Manche, Somme and Morbihan in France is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after date of publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (14 September 2022).