EU emergency measures against foot-and-mouth disease detected in Cyprus
13 Mar 2026
Effective: 11 Mar 2026
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Who is affected:
Livestock farmers, meat and dairy industry, importers/exporters of animal products in Cyprus and the EU
Summary
The EU imposes emergency animal health measures in Cyprus due to a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak. Restrictions are established on the movement and trade of animals and products of animal origin.
Detailed analysis
PRO
The European Commission adopts binding emergency measures in response to the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Cyprus, repealing the previous Decision 2026/484. Protection and surveillance zones are established with strict restrictions on the movement of ungulates, meat and dairy products. Operators in the livestock a…
Full official title
CELEX:32026D0582: Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/582 de la Comisión, de 11 de marzo de 2026, relativa a determinadas medidas de emergencia en relación con la fiebre aftosa en Chipre y por la que se deroga la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/484 [notificada con el número C(2026) 1758]