Here is a description of the provisions of the act:
**1. Essence of the Act:**
This Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/483 amends Annexes I and II of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, which lays down special disease control measures for African swine fever (ASF). The amendments involve updating the lists of restricted zones (I, II, and III) and infected zones within the European Union based on the evolving epidemiological situation of ASF in several Member States. The regulation also repeals Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/350 concerning interim emergency measures in Poland, as these measures are now integrated into the broader framework of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594.
**2. Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** Replaces Annexes I and II of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 with updated lists of restricted zones and infected zones, as detailed in the Annex to this regulation.
* **Article 2:** Repeals Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/350, which previously addressed specific emergency measures in Poland.
* **Article 3:** Specifies that the regulation enters into force on the day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
The Annexes contain detailed lists of geographic areas within Member States, categorized as restricted zones I, II, and III, or as infected zones. These zones are defined based on the presence or risk of African swine fever. The changes reflect new outbreaks, the progression or regression of the disease, and the effectiveness of control measures.
**3. Main Provisions Important for Use:**
* **Geographic Restrictions:** The most important aspect of this regulation is the specific delineation of restricted and infected zones within the EU. These zones determine the application of special disease control measures, impacting the movement of live pigs and pork products.
* **Compliance:** Member States with listed areas must implement the control measures as outlined in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594 and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687.
* **Repeal of Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/350:** Poland, in particular, should note the repeal of the previous emergency measures, as the relevant provisions are now incorporated into the updated Annexes of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594.
* **Amendment of zones in Germany, Hungary, Spain and Poland**: The restricted zones in these countries have been amended to take into account the current epidemiological situation.
**** This act has implications for Ukraine, as it affects the EU’s border countries and the measures taken to control African swine fever, which is a threat to Ukraine’s pig farming industry. Ukrainians who are engaged in pig farming or related industries should pay attention to the restrictions and measures outlined in the updated annexes.
