#32026D0484Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/484 concerning interim emergency measures for foot and mouth disease in Cyprus
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This EU Implementing Decision requires Cyprus to establish restricted zones consisting of 3 km radius protection zones and 10 km radius surveillance zones around three confirmed outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in ruminant animals in the Larnaca district. The measures, based on Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, mandate the application of disease control measures in these zones until 31 March 2026. The outbreaks were confirmed on 20 February 2026 and reported by Cyprus on 21 February 2026. The decision aims to prevent the spread of the disease within Cyprus and to other Member States while minimizing unnecessary trade disruptions within the Union.
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Key Changes
- Cyprus must establish restricted zones comprising 3 km radius protection zones and 10 km radius surveillance zones around three specific outbreaks in Larnaca district
- Disease control measures under Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 must be applied in these zones at least until 31 March 2026
- Protection zones are defined as circles of 3 km radius centred on given ETRS89 coordinates for each of the three outbreaks (CY-FMD-2026-00001, 00002, 00003)
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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 three confirmed FMD outbreak locations in the Larnaca district, centered on specified ETRS89 coordinates
Cyprus shall apply disease control measures as defined in Articles 21 and 22 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 within the established protection and surveillance zones
Cyprus shall maintain the restricted zones and apply required disease control measures at least until 31 March 2026 for all three outbreak locations (CY-FMD-2026-00001, CY-FMD-2026-00002, CY-FMD-2026-00003)
Cyprus shall establish protection zones with a 3 kilometre radius around each of the three outbreak epicenters at the specified geographic coordinates (Lat. 34.973989/33.638938; Lat. 35.00599/33.65442; Lat. 35.007472/33.655528)
Cyprus shall establish surveillance zones with a 10 kilometre radius around each of the three outbreak epicenters, excluding areas already contained within the protection zones