Saudi Arabia Temporarily bans the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products" originating from Nueva Ecija, Philippines Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) Temporarily bans the importation of poultry meat, eggs and their products" originating from Nueva Ecija, Philippines Following the OIE report, Ref. No. 24684 dated 4 September 2017, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAI) outbreaks have occurred in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. In compliance with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) Terrestrial Animal Health Code Chapter 10.4, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of HPAI into the country. Therefore, the import of poultry meat, eggs and their products (with the exception of processed poultry meat and egg products exposed to either heat or other treatments that ensure deactivation of avian influenza viruses) from Nueva Ecija, Philippines to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended. Outbreaks of HPAI have been reported in Nueva Ecija, Philippines by official announcement of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE). The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is instituting this emergency measure to prevent the introduction of HPAI into the country. Products covered: Poultry meat, eggs and their products HS Code: 02, 04 Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 1 October 2017 (11/1/1439 AH) |