The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever
Emergency notifications (SPS)
2022-08-30
G/SPS/N/THA/570
Description
According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 18 May 2022, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Poland since 17 May 2022, has expired on 14 August 2022. However, the WOAH has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Poland. 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 Poland is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 15 August 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.
Keywords
Animal
health;
Animal
diseases;
African
swine
fever
(ASF);
Zoonoses