Okay, I understand. Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which outlines special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). Due to recent ASF outbreaks in Croatia and Poland, this amendment modifies the restricted zones (I, II, and III) listed in Annex I to reflect the updated epidemiological situation and to prevent further spread of the disease. The changes involve reclassifying certain areas to higher risk zones and redefining zone boundaries.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Title:** Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543 amending Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever.
* **Legal Basis:** Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law), specifically Article 71(3).
* **Recitals:** These paragraphs explain the reasons for the regulation, referencing the impact of ASF, the existing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, recent outbreaks in Poland and Croatia, the need to update restricted zones based on epidemiological data and scientific principles, and the urgency of the situation.
* **Article 1:** This article states that Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this regulation.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the regulation comes into force the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** Contains the revised Annex I, listing the restricted zones I, II, and III in various Member States. The main changes concern Croatia and Poland.
**Changes Compared to Previous Versions:**
The regulation directly amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. The previous amendment was made by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1356. This new regulation reflects the worsening epidemiological situation in certain regions, leading to:
* The addition of new restricted zones in Croatia due to outbreaks in kept porcine animals.
* The reclassification of certain areas in Poland from restricted zone II or I to restricted zone III due to new outbreaks in both wild and kept porcine animals.
* The redefinition of boundaries for existing restricted zones in Poland to account for the spread of the disease.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Annex I:** This is the core of the regulation. It provides the most up-to-date listing of restricted zones I, II, and III in the affected Member States. Anyone involved in the movement of live pigs or pork products needs to consult this annex to determine the restrictions that apply to specific geographic areas.
* **Restricted Zones:** The regulation emphasizes the dynamic nature of the ASF situation and the need for Member States and stakeholders to remain vigilant. The size and classification of restricted zones are subject to change based on ongoing epidemiological assessments.
* **Compliance:** Member States concerned are obligated to implement the special disease control measures within the listed restricted zones. This includes measures related to the movement of animals, biosecurity on farms, and surveillance of wild boar populations.
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This regulation has implications for Ukraine because African Swine Fever is a threat to the pig population in Ukraine. Ukrainians who are involved in pig farming or the pork industry should pay attention to the regulations and take necessary precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
