#32026D0782Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/782 amending emergency measures for foot and mouth disease in Cyprus
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This Commission Implementing Decision updates emergency control measures for multiple outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the Larnaca and Nicosia districts of Cyprus. It amends Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/582 by adding a prohibition on moving listed species out of the further restricted zone and establishing a vaccination zone in accordance with EU animal health rules. The Annex replaces previous zone definitions with updated protection zones (3 km radius), surveillance zones (10 km radius), and extended application dates for 13 outbreaks, ranging from 28 March 2026 to 1 May 2026. These changes respond to new outbreaks and the approved Cypriot emergency vaccination plan to limit virus spread through sub-clinically infected animals.
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Key Changes
- Prohibits movement of listed species from the further restricted zone to outside its external perimeters until dates in the Annex
- Requires immediate establishment of a vaccination zone per Part 1 of Annex VII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/361
- Replaces Annex with updated protection (3 km radius) and surveillance (10 km radius) zones for 13 outbreaks (CY-FMD-2026-00001 to 00013)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Prohibit movement of animals of listed species from the further restricted zone to any destination outside the external perimeters of that zone until the dates specified in the Annex
Establish a vaccination zone immediately in accordance with Part 1 of Annex VII to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/361 and under the conditions laid down therein
Establish and maintain restricted zones comprising protection zones (3 km radius) and surveillance zones (10 km radius) as listed in the updated Annex for 13 outbreaks
Apply emergency control measures in protection and surveillance zones at least until the dates listed in the Annex, ranging from 28 March 2026 to 1 May 2026
Carry out preliminary cleaning and disinfection of affected establishments in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687