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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2677 Overview
Amendment to Annex V
Annex V of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 is amended to include a new zone designated as US-2.680 under the United States entry. This addition pertains to the authorization of consignments related to poultry and germinal products of poultry. The specific products affected are categorized as BPP, BPR, DOC, DOR, SP, SR, POU-LT20, HEP, HER, and HE-LT20. The entry for this zone is marked with codes N, P1 and becomes effective from 27 September 2024.
The geographical specification for US-2.680 is as follows:
- State: Idaho
- County: Lincoln 01, Lincoln County
- Zone Description: A circular area with a 10 km radius centered at GPS coordinates 114.1910665°W, 43.2283500°N.
Amendment to Annex XIV
Annex XIV of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 is similarly amended to incorporate the new zone US-2.680 concerning the entry of fresh meat of poultry and game birds. The affected product categories for this zone are identified as POU, RAT and GBM, P1. These entries are also marked with codes N, P1 and take effect from 27 September 2024.
Effective Date and Applicability
The amendments introduced by Regulation (EU) 2024/2677 come into force the day following their publication in the Official Journal of the European Union. The regulation is binding in its entirety and directly applicable across all Member States, ensuring uniform enforcement of the updated provisions.
Zone US-2.680 Specifics
The newly established zone US-2.680 in Lincoln County, Idaho, is a direct response to the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the region. The establishment of a restricted zone with a 10 km radius is aimed at controlling and preventing the further spread of HPAI. The affected products within this zone are subject to suspension of entry into the Union to maintain the animal health status across Member States.
Summary of Affected Products
| Annex | Zone Code | Product Categories | Entry Codes | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V | US-2.680 | BPP, BPR, DOC, DOR, SP, SR, POU-LT20, HEP, HER, HE-LT20 | N, P1 | 27.9.2024 |
| XIV | US-2.680 | POU, RAT; GBM | N, P1 | 27.9.2024 |
Implementation and Compliance
Member States are required to comply with the updated Annexes V and XIV as per Regulation (EU) 2024/2677. The inclusion of zone US-2.680 mandates that all consignments of the specified poultry products and fresh meat from this restricted area in Idaho are suspended from entry into the Union until further notice. This regulation ensures adherence to the Animal Health Law (Regulation (EU) 2016/429) by mitigating risks associated with HPAI.
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