#32026R0853Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/853 on Poultry Imports from Canada, Chile, and the USA
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This regulation updates the EU's list of approved poultry and germinal products from certain zones in Canada, Chile, and the USA. Due to recent bird flu outbreaks in Chile and the USA, imports from affected zones are temporarily suspended. Conversely, Canada has provided satisfactory measures regarding previous outbreaks, allowing resumed imports from certain zones.
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Key Changes
- Temporary suspension of poultry imports from certain zones in Chile and the USA due to avian flu outbreaks.
- Resumption of poultry imports from certain zones in Canada following satisfactory health measures.
- Update of the EU lists of approved third-country zones for poultry imports.
Obligations
What this law requires
Suspend entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds from affected zones in Chile (Maule Region) and the United States (Indiana, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania) due to confirmed HPAI outbreaks
Re-authorize entry into the Union of consignments of poultry and germinal products of poultry, and fresh meat of poultry and game birds from previously affected zones in Canada (British Columbia) following demonstrated implementation of stamping-out policy and cleaning/disinfection measures
Amend Annexes V and XIV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 to reflect the updated lists of approved third countries, territories, and zones for poultry and germinal product imports
Apply the amendments to this Regulation effective on the day following publication in the Official Journal of the European Union
Establish and maintain restricted zones of at least 10 km around affected poultry establishments where HPAI has been confirmed (for third countries exporting to EU)