International trade: Customer Information Notes - AI/API/08/23
Foot and Mouth Disease in Cyprus
Purpose
1. To advise you of the latest situation in Cyprus following an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in 2007.
Background
2. The Cypriot authorities have provided information to the European Commission confirming that FMD has been eradicated.
3. The restrictions that had been put in place have therefore been lifted and normal trade rules can now resume.
4. The Declaration issued on 24 January banning/restricting imports of FMD susceptible animals and genetic material has been revoked.
Contact point for enquiries
AHIT Chelmsford - 01245 358383 (option 4)
Fax: 01245 351162
E-mail: AHITChelmsford@animalhealth.gsi.gov.uk
International Animal Health, Imports Team
Page published: 1 February, 2008