This is a Commission Implementing Regulation amending Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/594 regarding African swine fever (ASF) control measures. The regulation updates the zoning of restricted areas for ASF in several EU member states, particularly in Germany, Poland, Croatia, Italy and Lithuania. It modifies the classification of zones based on the epidemiological situation and risk assessment. The main changes include:
- New outbreaks of ASF in wild boar in Germany and Poland requiring updates to restricted zones
- Reclassification of certain areas in Croatia, Germany, Italy and Lithuania from higher to lower risk zones due to improved disease situation
- Delisting of some areas from restricted zones where ASF has been absent for sufficient time periods
Key provisions:
- Detailed geographic descriptions of modified restricted zones I, II and III in affected member states
- Criteria for zoning decisions based on epidemiological situation, risk levels, and international standards
- Immediate entry into force due to urgency of ASF situation
- Full replacement of previous Annex I listing restricted zones
