This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding special control measures for African swine fever (ASF).The regulation updates the zoning restrictions for ASF in several EU member states based on the latest epidemiological situation and risk assessments. It modifies the restricted zones I, II and III in affected countries.The main changes include updates to restricted zones in Germany, Poland, Croatia, Italy and Lithuania due to new ASF outbreaks and improvements in the disease situation in certain areas.
Structure and Key Provisions:
- The regulation consists of 2 articles and 1 annex that replaces Annex I of Regulation 2023/594
- The annex defines three types of restricted zones (I, II, III) with different levels of control measures
- It provides detailed geographical descriptions of the restricted zones in affected member states
- Changes are based on recent ASF outbreaks, risk assessments and effectiveness of control measures
Main Changes:
- New ASF outbreaks in Germany and Poland led to expansion of restricted zones
- Improvements in Croatia, Germany, Italy and Lithuania allowed reduction of restrictions in certain areas
- Detailed updates to geographical boundaries of restricted zones based on epidemiological situation
- Modifications take into account international standards and scientific criteria for ASF zoning
