#32026D0582Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/582 of 11 March 2026 on emergency measures for foot and mouth disease in Cyprus
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This EU Implementing Decision establishes updated protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones in the Larnaca district of Cyprus due to multiple outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) confirmed between 20 February and 4 March 2026. It requires Cyprus to apply strict movement and biosecurity controls in zones defined by 3 km protection radii and 10 km surveillance radii around each outbreak site using precise ETRS89 coordinates. The previous decision (EU) 2026/484 is repealed. Protection and surveillance measures must remain in force until dates ranging from 28 March 2026 to 1 May 2026 depending on the specific outbreak. The measures aim to contain the disease while minimising unjustified trade disruptions.
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Key Changes
- Repeals Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/484 and replaces it with updated measures
- Establishes 19 distinct protection zones (3 km radius) and corresponding 10 km surveillance zones around confirmed FMD outbreaks in Larnaca district
- Extends duration of measures in existing zones due to preliminary cleaning and disinfection requirements
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Obligations
What this law requires
Cyprus shall establish restricted zones comprising protection zones (3 km radius) and surveillance zones (10 km radius) around each confirmed FMD outbreak using the ETRS89 coordinates specified in the Annex
Cyprus shall apply measures required under Article 21 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 in all protection and surveillance zones
Cyprus shall maintain protection and surveillance zone measures in force until the specific dates listed in the Annex to this Decision, ranging from 28 March 2026 to 1 May 2026 depending on outbreak
Cyprus shall establish a further restricted zone in accordance with Article 21 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 around or adjacent to the protection and surveillance zones
Cyprus shall implement strict movement controls and biosecurity measures within protection and surveillance zones as required by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687