Here’s a breakdown of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2051:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This regulation corrects and amends Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The changes involve adjustments to the restricted zones (I, II, and III) in several EU member states due to the evolving epidemiological situation of ASF and detected errors in previous listings. The goal is to update and refine the geographical areas under specific control measures to prevent the further spread of the disease.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Corrections:** The regulation addresses errors in the entries for Italy in Parts I, II, and III of Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, as amended by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1924. These corrections involve the erroneous listing of areas as restricted zones.
* **Amendments:** The regulation modifies Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 to reflect new outbreaks of African swine fever in Croatia, Estonia, and Lithuania. This involves reclassifying certain areas into different restricted zones (I, II, or III) and redefining the boundaries of these zones.
* **Annex I Replacement:** The regulation replaces the entire Annex I of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 with a new version that incorporates all the corrections and amendments.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Geographical Scope:** The key element of this regulation is the updated list of restricted zones for African swine fever in the affected member states (Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy and Poland). Anyone involved in the movement of live pigs, pork products, or related activities in these regions needs to consult the new Annex I to determine which specific areas are subject to restrictions.
* **Zoning Implications:** The classification of an area as a restricted zone (I, II, or III) triggers specific disease control measures as defined in the overarching Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594. These measures can include restrictions on the movement of animals, enhanced surveillance, and specific biosecurity protocols.
* **Date of Application:** The corrections related to Italy are applied retroactively from 23 September 2025, while the rest of the regulation takes effect the day after its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
****: This regulation has implications for Ukraine, as African Swine Fever is a threat to pig production in Ukraine. Ukrainians involved in pig farming or trade with the EU need to be aware of these restrictions to prevent the spread of the disease and ensure compliance with EU regulations.
