THA/454
WTO/SPS
TH Thailand
  • 01 - Live animals
  • 02 - Meat and edible meat offal
  • 04 - Dairy produce; birds' eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
  • 05 - Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included
2022-01-16
2021-11-03

Live poultry and poultry carcasses (HS Code(s): 0105, 0207, 0407, 0408, 0505)

The DLD order on Temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N1). Language(s): Thai. Number of pages: 1

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 20 July 2021, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa has expired on 18 October 2021. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the area of South Africa. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015),the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days notified since 19 October 2021 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette (19 October 2021).