There has been an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the UK. The following products are subject to trade restrictions:
- Live poultry, pigeons and other birds
- Eggs (excluding SPF eggs)
- Fresh (including frozen) poultry meat
- Other poultry products not subjected to a process to ensure the satisfactory inactivation of the avian influenza virus (must be proven scientifically).
Any containers dispatched or put on the water on or after 17 July 2015 will be rejected. That is irrespective of production date. No new veterinary permits will be issued and existing permits will be cancelled.
En-route consignments
Consignments produced on or after 15 June 2015 will be rejected and returned or destroyed due to the “start date” being 6 July 2015 and HPAI having an incubation period of 21 days.