#32026R0772Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/772 amending lists of authorised third countries for poultry, germinal products and fresh poultry meat due to HPAI outbreaks
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This regulation updates Annexes V and XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404. It re-authorises the entry into the EU of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds from several previously restricted zones in the United Kingdom (Suffolk, Midlothian, Scottish Borders) and the United States (Indiana) after those zones completed stamping-out, cleaning and disinfection following HPAI outbreaks confirmed between December 2025 and January 2026. Simultaneously, it suspends imports from four new 10 km radius protection zones in Michigan, Maryland and Pennsylvania (USA) where HPAI outbreaks were confirmed between 13 and 17 March 2026. The changes take effect urgently the day after publication to protect EU animal health while minimising trade disruption.
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Key Changes
- Re-authorises imports from 7 previously restricted UK zones (GB-2.445, GB-2.449, GB-2.450, GB-2.459, GB-2.461, GB-2.464, GB-2.465) with end dates 18–20 March 2026
- Re-authorises imports from 3 previously restricted US zones in Indiana (US-2.1142, US-2.1161, US-2.1172) with end date 25 March 2026
- Suspends imports from 4 new US protection zones (US-2.1332 to US-2.1335) in Michigan (2), Maryland (1) and Pennsylvania (1) established in March 2026
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What this law requires
Suspend entry into the EU of consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds from the 10 km protection zones established around HPAI-affected establishments in Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania (USA) where outbreaks were confirmed between 13-17 March 2026
Re-authorize entry into the EU of consignments of poultry, germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds from previously restricted zones in Suffolk (England), Midlothian and Scottish Borders (Scotland, UK) and Indiana (USA) following completion of stamping-out, cleaning and disinfection procedures
Update Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 to reflect the suspension of imports from the four new 10 km radius protection zones in Michigan, Maryland, and Pennsylvania
Update Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 to reflect the re-authorization of imports from Suffolk, Midlothian, Scottish Borders, and Indiana
Apply this Regulation immediately upon entry into force (the day following publication in the Official Journal) without waiting for transposition deadlines