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**1. Essence of the Act:**
COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1242 amends Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. This regulation adjusts the zoning of restricted areas within the European Union concerning African swine fever (ASF). The changes are based on recent outbreaks and improvements in the epidemiological situation in several Member States. The goal is to control and prevent the further spread of ASF among both wild and kept porcine animals.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Title:** COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2025/1242 of 19 June 2025 amending Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever.
* **Legal Basis:** The regulation is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law), specifically Article 71(3) and Article 259(2).
* **Amendments to Annex I:**
* **Restricted Zones I, II, and III:** Annex I lists regions within Member States categorized into restricted zones based on the risk of ASF. This regulation modifies these zones for several countries:
* **Croatia:** Some areas previously listed as restricted zones III are now listed as restricted zones I, and certain zones I and III are delisted altogether due to the absence of ASF outbreaks for the past twelve months.
* **Germany:** Updates to restricted zones I and II based on recent epidemiological developments.
* **Greece:** Areas with new outbreaks are reclassified from zones I and II to zone III to ensure territorial continuity.
* **Italy:** Areas are reclassified from zone I to zone II due to new outbreaks in wild porcine animals.
* **Poland:** Areas are reclassified from zone I to zone II due to new outbreaks in wild porcine animals.
* **Specific Geographic Demarcations:** The annex provides detailed descriptions of the boundaries of these restricted zones, often referencing specific municipalities, roads, and geographical features.
* **Amendments to Annex II:**
* **Infected Zones:** Annex II lists areas established as infected zones following outbreaks in previously disease-free regions.
* **Germany:** An infected zone is added for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia following an outbreak in a wild porcine animal.
* **Entry into Force:** The regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Geographic Boundaries:** The detailed descriptions of the restricted zones in Annex I are crucial for determining which specific areas are subject to the special disease control measures.
* **Zoning Changes:** The reclassification of zones in Croatia, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Poland directly impacts the applicable disease control measures in those regions.
* **New Infected Zone in Germany:** The listing of an infected zone in North Rhine-Westphalia means that specific control measures will be applied in that area to prevent further spread of ASF.
**** This regulation has implications for Ukraine, as African Swine Fever is a concern in Eastern European countries. The measures outlined in this regulation may serve as a reference for Ukrainian authorities in managing and controlling ASF within their own territory. Additionally, Ukrainians involved in the trade of porcine animals and products within the EU should be aware of these restrictions to ensure compliance.
