Saudi Arabia Temporary ban on the importation of live fish originating from Ireland.

Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Temporary ban on the importation of live fish" originating from Ireland.

Description of content: Following the OIE report, ref. No. 24151 dated 27 June 2017, which indicates that a Crayfish Plague outbreak has occurred in Ireland, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the import of live fish from Ireland to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Nature of the urgent problem(s) and reason for urgent action: An outbreak of Crayfish Plague was reported by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health in Ireland. This urges the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to institute this emergency measure to prevent the entry of the disease into the country.

Products covered: Live fish

Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable):6 August 2017 (14/11/1438 AH)

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