New surveillance rules for Echinococcus multilocularis disease in animals
27 Mar 2026
Effective: 09 Feb 2026
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Who is affected:
Veterinary authorities, livestock farmers, companion animal operators and health bodies
Summary
Surveillance rules and criteria are updated for countries or regions to obtain 'disease-free' status regarding the Echinococcus multilocularis parasite, which affects animals and can be transmitted to humans.
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This delegated regulation amends Regulation (EU) 2020/689 to update surveillance rules and requirements for obtaining or maintaining disease-free status against Echinococcus multilocularis, a zoonotic parasite affecting mainly dogs, foxes and other carnivores, with risk of transmission to humans. The amendments affect …
Full official title
CELEX:32026R0134: Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/134 de la Comisión, de 20 de enero de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2020/689 en lo referente a las normas de vigilancia y el estatus de libre de enfermedad con respecto a la infestación por Echinococcus multilocularis