#32026D0783Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/783 amending protection and surveillance zones for highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks
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This decision updates the Annex of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 following seven new HPAI outbreaks in poultry in Czechia (Hradec Králové and Nymburk regions), the Netherlands (Drenthe and Noord-Brabant provinces), and Poland (Łódzkie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, and Wielkopolskie voivodeships). It establishes or adjusts protection and surveillance zones around these outbreaks in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. The decision also extends the duration of restrictions for outbreaks in Germany, Poland, and Northern Ireland due to delayed cleaning and disinfection. Measures must remain in place until specific dates listed in the new Annex, ranging from 25 March 2026 to 14 April 2026 depending on the outbreak. The goal is to prevent disease spread while minimizing unnecessary trade disruptions within the EU and with third countries.
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Key Changes
- Adds new protection/surveillance zones for two outbreaks in Czechia (Hradec Králové & Nymburk regions) lasting until 14.4.2026
- Establishes zones for two outbreaks in Netherlands (Drenthe, Noord-Brabant) with measures until dates specified in Annex
- Introduces zones for three outbreaks in Poland (Łódzkie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, Wielkopolskie) with corresponding restriction periods
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What this law requires
Establish protection zones around HPAI outbreak locations in Czechia (Hradec Králové and Nymburk regions), the Netherlands (Drenthe and Noord-Brabant provinces), and Poland (Łódzkie, Warmińsko-Mazurskie, and Wielkopolskie voivodeships) with boundaries at sufficient distance from affected establishments as specified in the Annex
Establish surveillance zones around HPAI outbreak locations in Czechia, the Netherlands, and Poland with boundaries at sufficient distance from affected establishments as specified in the Annex
Maintain protection and surveillance zone measures in place until the specific dates listed in the amended Annex, ranging from 25 March 2026 to 14 April 2026 depending on the outbreak
Extend the duration of protection and surveillance zones for outbreak DE-HPAI(P)-2026-00034 in Niedersachsen, Germany due to delayed cleaning and disinfection completion
Extend the duration of protection and surveillance zones for outbreak PL-HPAI(P)-2026-00047 in Wielkopolskie voivodeship, Poland due to delayed cleaning and disinfection completion