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**1. Essence of the Act:**
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1725 amends Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The amendment involves updating the lists and boundaries of restricted zones (Zones I, II, and III) within certain Member States due to recent outbreaks of ASF in both wild and kept porcine animals. These changes aim to manage and prevent the further spread of the disease based on the latest epidemiological situation.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Title and Legal Basis:** The regulation is titled “Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1725 amending Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 laying down special disease control measures for African swine fever.” It is based on the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (the Animal Health Law), specifically Article 71(3).
* **Recitals:** The recitals provide context and justification for the amendments, noting the impact of ASF, the existing control measures, and the need to update restricted zones based on new outbreaks in Croatia, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
* **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:** This specifies that the regulation will enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
* **Annex:** The Annex contains the updated Annex I, which lists the restricted zones I, II, and III for various Member States. This includes specific geographic areas defined by administrative boundaries (e.g., municipalities, counties) within each zone.
**Changes Compared to Previous Versions:**
The regulation modifies the restricted zones in Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 to reflect the evolving epidemiological situation of African swine fever. Compared to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1543, this regulation introduces changes in the restricted zones for Croatia, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland, based on outbreaks reported in July 2025. These changes typically involve:
* Reclassifying areas from Zone I or II to Zone III to reflect increased risk due to new outbreaks.
* Redefining the boundaries of existing restricted zones to include or exclude areas based on the spread of the disease.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Geographic Scope:** The most critical aspect is the detailed listing of restricted zones within each Member State. Businesses, farmers, hunters, and other stakeholders need to consult the updated Annex I to determine if their activities or properties fall within a restricted zone.
* **Restricted Zone Classifications:** Understanding the specific restrictions and control measures that apply to each zone (I, II, and III) is essential. These measures are outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 and may include restrictions on the movement of live pigs, pork products, hunting activities, and biosecurity requirements.
* **Entry into Force:** The regulation takes effect immediately after its publication, so affected parties must promptly implement the necessary changes to comply with the updated zoning.
**** This act is related to territories of Poland and Lithuania, so it may have implications to Ukraine and Ukrainians.
