#32026D1091EU updates avian flu restricted zones
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This decision updates the EU list of restricted zones linked to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Member States. These zones are used to contain the disease and reduce the risk of spread between poultry farms, captive bird sites, wild birds, and trade routes. Poultry producers, bird keepers, transporters, food businesses, and national animal-health authorities should check whether their area is now listed or changed. The practical effect is continued or adjusted movement controls, surveillance, and biosecurity duties in affected areas.
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Key Changes
- Updates the annex listing EU protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones for avian flu outbreaks.
- Keeps emergency controls aligned with the latest outbreak situation in Member States.
- Supports movement controls and biosecurity measures in affected poultry and captive-bird areas.
Obligations
What this law requires
Competent animal-health authorities in affected Member States must immediately establish restricted zones around HPAI outbreak establishments, including protection zones and surveillance zones, and further restricted zones where necessary.
Poultry producers and keepers of captive birds located in areas listed or changed by the amended Annex must comply with the applicable restricted-zone controls used to contain HPAI spread.
Transporters operating in listed or changed HPAI restricted zones must comply with movement controls applicable to birds, poultry, and related consignments in those zones.
Food businesses handling poultry or bird-related products from affected restricted zones must check whether their operating area is listed or changed and apply the corresponding HPAI control measures affecting trade and movement.