Update of EU emergency measures against highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks in several countries
24 Mar 2026
Effective: 20 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Poultry producers, processing companies and traders of birds and eggs in affected zones
Summary
The European Commission updates the restriction zones for avian influenza in several Member States. It affects the movement of birds and poultry products in the affected areas.
Detailed analysis
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The Decision amends the annex to the existing emergency regulation on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), updating the maps of protection and surveillance zones in Member States affected by new outbreaks. It entails restrictions on the movement of poultry, eggs and poultry products to and from these zones. Poultr…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0721: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/721 de la Comisión, de 20 de marzo de 2026, por la que se modifica el anexo de la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2023/2447, sobre medidas de emergencia en relación con los brotes de gripe aviar de alta patogenicidad en determinados Estados miembros [notificada con el número C(2026) 1995]