#32026R1136EU updates African swine fever restricted zones
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This regulation updates the EU map of restricted zones for African swine fever after new outbreaks were reported in Germany, Italy, Poland and Slovakia. It changes the classification and boundaries of affected areas under the existing EU disease-control framework. Pig farmers, transporters, slaughterhouses, meat processors and traders operating in or near the listed zones may face tighter movement controls for pigs and pig products. Businesses should check whether their locations or supply routes fall inside the updated zones and adjust compliance checks before moving animals or related goods.
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Key Changes
- Updates Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 to reflect new African swine fever outbreaks
- Reclassifies affected areas, including moving part of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany from restricted zone I to restricted zone II
- Redefines restricted-zone boundaries in affected Member States to match the current disease risk
Obligations
What this law requires
Member States with areas listed in the amended Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 must apply the special African swine fever disease-control measures applicable to restricted zones I, II and III in those listed areas.
Operators moving kept or wild porcine animals, pig products, or related consignments from areas newly listed or reclassified in Annex I must verify the applicable restricted-zone classification before arranging movement or trade.
Businesses operating in or near the updated restricted zones in Germany, Italy, Poland, and Slovakia must adjust compliance checks to reflect the amended boundaries and classifications in Annex I before moving pigs or pig-derived products.