International trade: Customer Information Notes - GEN/08/95
UK Trade Restrictions due to Avian Influenza (AI)
This Customer Information Note reflects information we have received in the last day or so. We cannot guarantee that the information is comprehensive but it will include what information has come to our attention. We would welcome any feedback from exporters about whether export markets are open or closed. Please email such information to your local Animal Health Divisional Office.
Background
Customer Information Notes GEN 08/93 and GEN 08/94, issued on 4 and 5 June 2008 respectively explained the background to the UK avian influenza outbreak which occurred on 3 June 2008 and the subsequent trade issues.
Information
Defra will be issuing information about the incident(s) and regularly updating the avian influenza pages of the Defra website.
We are also issuing Customer Information Notes (CINs) like this one about international trade, as and when we receive information.
Trade Restrictions
Most of the details below arise from the avian influenza outbreaks last year. They are included because trade has not restarted. Latest updates are in bold type.
Country |
Restriction |
Algeria |
The authorities have requested an updated report on the current outbreak before deciding whether or not to regionalise. |
Australia |
Will not accept imports from countries with HPAI (2007 outbreaks) |
Bangladesh |
All poultry and poultry products banned from the UK (2007 outbreaks) . |
Barbados |
The authorities have lifted their ban on poultry and poultry products from the UK following Nov 07 outbreak |
Brazil |
Live birds/poultry, bird genetic material, and non-heat-treated goods banned. (2007 outbreaks) |
Cameroon |
Imports permitted on a case-by-case basis (2007 outbreaks) |
Canada |
Canada agreed to regionalisation as per Canada/EU veterinary agreement. |
Cayman Islands |
Ban on all imports of UK live birds, poultry meat and poultry meat products (2007 outbreaks). |
China |
Poultry and poultry products certificates have not been agreed (prior to 2007 outbreaks) |
Egypt |
Imports are banned from countries with AI. CVO letter sent on 29 May 08 seeking confirmation whether exports of breeding poultry may resume from 29 July 2008 ( Nov 2007 outbreak) |
Hong Kong |
The Hong Kong authorities placed a ban on the import into HK of UK poultry meat and poultry products on 5 June 08. They have asked for detailed information on the outbreak. |
India |
Will not accept imports from countries with HPAI (2007 outbreaks ). |
Indonesia |
Certificates for breeding poultry require Great Britain to be officially free of HPAI for 12 months (2007 outbreaks) |
Iran |
Authorities have agreed to permit imports of UK day old chicks provided the consignment has not originated from any zone under restriction (2007 outbreaks ) . |
Israel |
Authorities have reinstated the regionalisation agreement, with supplementary certification for breeding poultry following Nov 07 outbreak. . |
Japan |
JMAFF have placed a ban again on imports of UK birds & poultry (chicken, quail, turkey, ostrich and birds classified into anseriformes order and their day old chicks) poultry meat, eggs and their derived products on 4 June 2008 Birds/birds of prey were banned from November 2007 . |
Jersey |
Temporary ban on all imports of live poultry from 4 June 08 |
Kuwait |
Due to several outbreaks on private farms in Kuwait, all live birds are now banned from all countries (2007 outbreaks) . |
Lebanon |
Samples of the shipment will be taken on arrival and if the test results are clear the birds will be imported but if they are not they will be destroyed. |
Malaysia |
Has imposed a ban due to the AI outbreak (2007 outbreaks ) |
Mauritius |
The authorities will accept consignments accompanied by a certificate giving area/farm/hatchery freedom from HPAI. Certificates will be made available on production of a valid import permit.(2007 outbreaks) |
Morocco |
The authorities have imposed a ban on breeding poultry until UK regains OIE freedom from AI. AI report sent on 27 March 08. (2007 outbreaks) |
Philippines |
Not accepting exports from UK (2007 outbreaks) |
Republic of Korea |
Ban on all imports of UK poultry and poultry meat. CVO letter and AI report sent on 13 and 27 March 08. No positive response.(2007 outbreaks) |
Russian Federation |
The authorities wish to come and inspect poultry premises in the UK. They have cancelled the proposed visit for the week commencing 21 April 08 (2007 outbreaks). |
Saudi Arabia |
British Embassy Riyadh have been informed that the authorities are still importing live poultry and hatching eggs from Great Britain. They are regionalising GB except for the affected regions. (2007 outbreaks) |
Senegal |
Importation of poultry and poultry products banned until further notice.( 2007 outbreaks) |
Singapore |
Live birds, poultry, poultry eggs and poultry products from UK |
South Africa |
Ban on live poultry and birds, eggs, fresh (including frozen) poultry meat (certificate not finalised) and other poultry products not subjected to a process to ensure the satisfactory inactivation of the avian influenza virus (must be proven scientifically). The authorities have accepted compartmentalisation for two breeding poultry premises. (2007 outbreaks) |
Sri Lanka |
Not issuing import permits. We have asked the authorities to agree the certificate for day old chicks. |
St Lucia |
The authorities have banned poultry meat (2007 outbreaks) |
Syria |
CVO letter and AI report sent on 7 April 08 (2007 outbreaks) |
Taiwan |
The authorities have imposed a ban. They require the completion of a detailed questionnaire for Newcastle Disease and avian influenza which cannot be completed until we regain our AI country freedom. Feathers which have been treated are permitted. (2007 outbreaks) |
Thailand |
Import ban on poultry & poultry products until UK regains OIE country freedom from AI (2007 outbreaks) . |
Tunisia |
Authorities have imposed a ban (2007 outbreaks) |
Turkey |
Live birds and their products (except heat-treated egg and egg-products) banned from East Anglia, Wales and West Midlands district. (2007 outbreaks) |
Uganda |
Will not normally accept imports from countries with AI. Imports of breeding poultry may be permitted on a case-by-case basis (2007 outbreaks) |
Ukraine |
The authorities have lifted their ban in April 08. Export certificates for poultry meat/products and mechanically recovered meat are available for use (2007 outbreaks) |
United Arab Emirates |
Live birds and poultry products from UK are banned. Will permit birds of prey following negative tests for avian influenza to be completed 7 days prior to export. (2007 outbreaks) |
United States |
Live birds, hatching eggs, unprocessed avian products from Suffolk & Norfolk. We have written to request that the restrictions are lifted. We hope that the authorities will again regionalise the area where the current outbreak has occurred (Nov 2007 outbreak) |
Zambia |
Has imposed a ban due to AI. (2007 outbreaks) |
Zimbabwe |
The authorities have accepted compartmentalisation for two breeding poultry premises ( 4 June 2008) |
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Page published: 6 June, 2008