#32026D0461Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/461 amending emergency measures for Newcastle disease outbreaks in Poland
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This EU Implementing Decision updates the Annex of Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2256 by adding new protection and surveillance zones in the Polish voivodeships of Łódzkie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, and Wielkopolskie following three additional confirmed outbreaks of Newcastle disease (ND) in poultry and captive bird establishments. The zones are defined with specific municipalities and localities, with protection and surveillance periods generally lasting 21 and 30 days respectively after the outbreaks, as required by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. The measures aim to contain the spread of this highly contagious viral disease while minimizing unnecessary trade disruptions within the EU and with third countries. The updated restrictions take effect immediately due to the urgent epidemiological situation.
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Key Changes
- Adds three new ND outbreaks (PL-ND-2026-00014, PL-ND-2026-00006/13/21, PL-ND.NON-P-2026-00011/19) to the Annex
- Establishes detailed protection and surveillance zones in Łódzkie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie and Dolnośląskie voivodeships with specific villages and partial city boundaries
- Sets surveillance zone validity until 27.2.2026 or 28.2.2026 for most listed areas
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Obligations
What this law requires
Poland must establish and maintain protection zones around confirmed Newcastle disease outbreak establishments in Łódzkie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, and Wielkopolskie voivodeships as specified in the Annex, with measures applied for at least 21 days from outbreak confirmation
Poland must establish and maintain surveillance zones around confirmed Newcastle disease outbreak establishments in Łódzkie, Kujawsko-Pomorskie, and Wielkopolskie voivodeships as specified in the Annex, with measures applied for at least 30 days from outbreak confirmation
Poland must apply disease control measures within the established protection and surveillance zones in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, Articles 21 and 22
Poland must notify the Commission of any new Newcastle disease outbreaks in poultry or captive bird establishments for EU-level coordination and potential amendment of restricted zones
Poland must maintain the restricted zones listed in the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2025/2256 (as amended) until at least the dates specified for each zone