List of third countries that impose import restrictions to EU products
concerning Schmallenberg virus (SBV)
Import
restrictions
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Commission
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Product(s) affected
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Comment
On (date)
By (source)
Algeria
07.02.2012
EU Delegation (Alger)
Not specified
Live ruminants from BE,
DE, FR, NL and UK
Not officially published
Argentina
24.02.2012
Mission of Argentina in
Brussels
Not specified
New import conditions
for bovine and bull semen
and embryos
Bovine and bubaline semen and embryos must be
accompanied by a sanitary certificate delivered by the official
authorities stating that:
(1) It comes from EU MS where SBV cases have never been
detected or,
(2) It is collected before 1st June 2011, or
(3) From collection centres with no cases 30 before and after
the exportation, and with negative results to the serological
tests recommended by the OIE
In addition to this, for bovine and bubaline embryos, the
semen used should comply as well with the abovementioned
requirements
Australia
10.05.2012
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/AUS/295 –
04.05.2012
14.05.2012
New certification
requirements for semen
and embryos of cattle,
sheep and goat from the
EU
BIOSECURITY ADVICE 2012/10:
Duration not specified
Pending the development and approval of an appropriate,
validated ELISA or a satisfactory body of evidence that SBV
is not likely to be present in semen and/or embryos at a level
likely to transmit the virus, the following shall be inserted into
veterinary certification for importation of semen and embryos
of bovine, ovine and caprine animals from Europe collected
after 1 June 2011:
Prior to the export of this consignment each semen/embryo
donor must be certified as follows for Schmallenberg virus:
For semen/embryo collected on or after 1 June 2011, a
virus neutralisation test for antibody to the Schmallenberg
virus on a blood sample collected
either between fourteen (14) and sixty (60) days after last
collection of semen/embryo from the donor for this
consignment with negative results
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or between fourteen (14) and sixty (60) days before first
collection of semen/embryo from the donor for this
consignment with positive results
Belarus
28.03.2012
EU Delegation (Minsk)
23.03.2012
Cattle, small cattle, swine
"Belarus temporarily suspended the import of cattle, small
cattle, swine from the European Union due to animal diseases
that have been detected there, representatives of the
Veterinary and Food Monitoring Department of the
Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry told BelTA.
The restriction was introduced due to new cases of diseases
caused by the Schmallenberg virus in the EU Member States.
Pedigree animal are still imported but have to be quarantined
in the exporter country under surveillance of Belarusian
specialists".
List of third countries that impose import restrictions to EU products
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Import
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imposed by
Bosnia and
Herzegovina
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
09.03.2012
EU Industry
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
20.03.2012
Duration not specified
Product(s) affected
Additional requirements
for live ruminants and
semen from affected
countries (OIE technical
factsheet of the SCAD is
referred to)
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
live ruminants and semen must be accompanied by an
additional declaration delivered by the official veterinarian
stating that:
The animals:
- Either, have been protected against vectors attack in vector
protected establishments for at least 60 days prior to shipment
and during transport to destination;
- Either, have been protected against vectors attack in vector
protected establishments for at least 28 days prior to shipment
and during transport to destination, and were subject during
that period to a serological test to detect SBV antibodies, with
negative results, carried out at least 28 days after introduction
into the vector protected establishments;
- Either, have been protected against vectors attack in vector
protected establishments for at least 14 days prior to shipment
and during transport to destination, and were subject during
that period to an agent identification test, with negative
results, carried out at least 14 days after introduction into the
vector protected establishments;
For semen, the donor animals:
- Either, were kept in a vector protected establishments for at
least 60 days before the collection of the semen;
- Either, were subject to a serological test to detect SBV, with
negative results, at least every 60 days throughout the
collection period and between 21 and 60 days after the final
collection for the consignment;
- Either, were subject to an agent identification test on blood
samples collected at commencement and conclusion of, and at
least every 7 days (virus isolation test) or at least every 28
days (RT-PCR test) during semen collection for the
consignment, with negative results.
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imposed by
Brazil
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
09.03.2012
IT
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/BRA/798 –
12.03.2012
G/SPS/N/BRA/798/Add.1
31 July 2012
31.07.2012
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
27.02.2012
Duration not
specified
31.07.2012
Duration not
specified
Product(s) affected
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
Ruminant genetic material
from affected countries
Memo Circular 23/2012 – DSA (MAPA): Imports suspended
from countries that notified or will notify the disease. Import
permits previously issued are now cancelled.
Ruminant genetic material
from affected countries
Prohibition to import genetic materials from ruminants
from countries with notified cases of Schmallenberg virus
It has been established sanitary conditions to
allow the importation of genetic material from ruminants
coming from countries with notified cases of
Schmallenberg virus.
1. Semen:
1.1. It has been collected before 1 July 2011; or
1.2. In the center for artificial insemination, no case of
Schmallenberg disease has been registered for at least 30
(thirty) days earlier than the first semen collection and at least
30 (thirty) days after the last semen collection for export; and
1.3. Two serological tests resulting negative to Schmallenberg
virus for donors of semen intended to be exported, being the
first sample caught on the same day of collection of semen to
be exported and the second sample collected between 21
(twenty one) and 60 (sixty) days after the last collection of the
semen to be exported.
2. Embryos:
2.1. They have been collected before 1 July 2011; or
2.2. In the place of origin of the donors as well as in the center
of collection and embryo production no case of
Schmallenberg disease has been registered for at least 30
(thirty) days earlier than the embryo collection and at least 30
(thirty) days after the last embryo collection for export; and
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2.3. Two serological tests resulting negative to Schmallenber
virus for donors of embryo to be exported, being the first
sample caught on the same day of collection of embryo to be
exported and the second sample caught between 21 (twenty
one) and 60 (sixty) days after the last collection of the embryo
to be exported; and
2.4. Semen used for production of embryo to be exported
must follow the above-mentioned conditions.
Imports of live animals from countries with reported
cases of the disease remain suspended.
02.04.2013
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/BRA/798/Rev.1
– 12.03.2012
05.03.2013
Ruminant genetic material
from affected countries
1. Semen:
I - The semen is originated from a country in which no case of
Schmallenberg disease has ever been recorded; or,
II - It has been collected before 1 July 2011; or
III - In the center for artificial insemination, no case of
Schmallenberg disease has been registered for at least 30
(thirty) days earlier than the semen collection and at least 30
(thirty) days after the last semen collection for export; and
IV - Two serological tests recommended by the OIE resulting
negative to Schmallenberg virus for donors of semen intended
to be exported, being the first sample caught on the same day
of the first collection of semen to be exported and the second
sample collected between 21 (twenty one) and 60 (sixty) days
after the last collection of the semen to be exported.
2. Embryos:
I - The embryos originated from a country in which no case of
Schmallenberg disease has ever been recorded; or,
II - They have been collected before 1 July 2011; or
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III - In the place of origin of the donors as well as in the
center of embryo collection no case of Schmallenberg disease
has been registered for at least 30 (thirty) days earlier than the
embryo collection and at least 30 (thirty) days after the last
embryo collection for export; and
IV - Two serological tests recommended by the OIE resulting
negative to Schmallenber virus for donors of embryo to be
exported, being the first sample caught on the same day of
collection of embryo to be exported and the second sample
caught between 21 (twenty one) and 60 (sixty) days after the
last collection of the embryo to be exported; and
Canada
Chile
01.05.2012
EU Delegation (Ottawa)
25.05.2012
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/CAN/604
10/05/2012
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/CHL/386 –
04.05.2012
WTO SPS Not.
G/SPS/N/CHL/432 –
18.04.2013
27.04.2012
Duration not
specified
10.04.2012
Duration not
specified
Bovine, bison, water
buffalo, sheep and goat
semen, as well as bovine
and bison embryos,
collected since 1 June
Import suspension of live
bovine, ovine and caprine
from affected countries
V - Semen used for production of embryo to be exported must
follow the above-mentioned conditions for exports of semen.
Animals must test negative for the Schmallenberg virus
before their semen or embryos can enter Canada from
countries in the European Union. Genetic material collected
before 1 June 2011 is not subject to additional requirements.
RESOLUCION EX. Nº 1.999 of 10 April 2012: Transitory
suspension of imports of live animals of bovine, ovine, and
caprine species from countries affected by Schmallenberg
virus, until the veterinary service of the affected countries
confirm that there are no more outbreaks of the disease, and a
risk analysis performed by "Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero" of
Chile shows a negligible risk of such consignments to
transmit Schmallenberg virus.
The notified text (CHK/432) establishes preventive measures
for artificial insemination centres in countries where the
presence of the Schmallenberg virus disease has been reported
and which export bovine semen to Chile.
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Import
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imposed by
China
Costa Rica
Egypt
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
16.05.2012
EU Delegation in Beijing
1.5.2013
NL
30.01.2012
EU Delegation (Cairo)
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
16.05.2012
Duration not
specified
30.01.2012
Duration not specified
15.02.2012
06.03.2012
04.04.2012
05.05.2012
15.02.2012
Faxes from the General
Organisation for
Veterinary Services
(GOVS) to the EU
Delegation in Cairo
WTO SPS Notification
- ref. G/SPS/N/EGY/48
(deadline for comments
3.6.2012)
Letter from the General
Organisation for
Veterinary Services
(GOVS) to the EU
Delegation in Cairo
Until obtaining
clarification from OIE
06.03.2012
Duration not specified
Product(s) affected
Comment
Bovine and ovine semen
and embryos, collected
after 1 June 2011, from
BE, DE, ES, FR, IT, LX,
NL and UK.
Notice No. 67 – China temporarily forbids the import of
bovine semen, bovine embryos, ovine semen and ovine
embryos produced after 1 June 2011, from countries where
the disease was found.
Bovine semen collected
after 21 November 2011
There is no legal notice on the measures related to SBV.
Live cattle, beef and dairy
from BE, DE, FR, NL and
UK.
Live animals, their
products and semen,
except milk powder, from
affected countries
Live animals and semen
are banned; milk, dairy
products and meat are
allowed (with conditions)
5.3.2012
05.05.2012
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Milk, milk products and
meat
Not officially published, but an oral explanation from Egypt
GOVS to the EU Delegation: "the delivery of new licenses
(on live animals, meat and dairy) from the 5 concerned
countries is delayed". In practical terms, imports are blocked.
Decision of the scientific committee of GOVS: "temporary
suspend the importation of living animals, their products and
semen; imports of heat treated milk powder are allowed (from
countries that notify the presence of cases of SBV till
obtaining complete clarify about the situation from the OIE)".
Decision of the scientific committee of GOVS: "import of live
animals for immediate slaughter, rearing or pregnant heifers,
and semen, are not allowed (from EU countries where
Schmallenberg virus was recorded); allows imports of milk
and milk products from Europe, with a health certificate
attesting that herds and farms are free from SBV and that
products were heated sufficiently; allows imports of de-boned
meat, with a health certificate attesting that the source of meat
is from animals and farms free from SBV".
GOVS allowed importation of milk, milk products and meat
from the EU and accompanied by health certificates
mentioning that "the products are free from any infectious or
epidemiological diseases only". The Commission understands
that the "old" health certificates can be used again (before the
SBV measures were introduced), and suggests EU Member
States to test the market and inform the Commission if any
problem occurs.
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Equator
Japan
Information received by the
Commission
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Product(s) affected
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
On (date)
By (source)
10.07.2012
Fax from the General
Organisation for
Veterinary Services
(GOVS) to the EU
Delegation in Cairo
10.07.2012
Live animals
GOVS allows importation of live animals from EU countries
especially the countries was recorded Schmallenberg virus by
the following conditions:
1- The animals identified on the health certificate as do not
come from herds or areas infected or suspected to be infected
by Schmallenberg virus.
2 - The animals must be tested for Schmallenberg virus by
PCR test and must be negative results
23.04.2012
FR
20.04.2012
27.04.2012
EU Delegation (Quito)
Duration depending on
scientific or
epidemiological
developments
Live animals and genetic
material (semen and
embryos) of cattle, sheep,
goats and bison, coming
from BE, DE, ES, FR, IT,
LX, NL and UK.
Resolution n. 0058 of 20.04.2012, of "Agrocsalidad":
Temporary suspension of imports of live animals and genetic
material from susceptible species. The list of countries
affected might be reviewed according to epidemiological
developments.
21.02.2012
EU Delegation (Tokyo)
21.02.2012
Requirements for the
import of bovine semen
and embryos
The veterinary certificate should state that the embryo donor
has been free from clinical signs suspected of Schmallenberg
or if the embryo donor showed clinical sign of Schmallenberg
virus infection, the embryo donor must be negative to
diagnostic test for Schmallenberg virus.
Bovine semen (DE, NL
and IT)
Today, we would like to inform you about the revision of
animal health requirements for bovine semen to be exported
to Japan from Germany, the Netherlands and Italy.
Duration not specified
30.07.2012
Japan authorities
30.07.2012
Following the outbreaks of Schmallenberg virus infection in
Western Europe, Japanese authority (MAFF) has requested
three countries’ authorities to certify the exported bovine
semen with the additional requirement for Schmallenberg
virus infection on February 21, 2012.
Taking into account the technical factsheet issued by OIE in
May 2012 referring to “Experimental infection in cattle and
sheep showed no clinical signs or mild symptoms”, Japanese
authority makes the revision of the additional requirement to
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add testing requirements for Schmallenberg virus as from July
30, 2012.
Revised requirements:
The donor bull must be subjected to the following test for
Schmallenberg virus （Only applied for semen which was
collected on and after April 1,2011):
(1) PCR or virus isolation on serum from each collection days
of semen for this consignment with negative result,
or
(2) Serum neutralization test, ELISA or IFA on serum
collected between 21 and 60 days after collection of semen
for this consignment with negative result,
or
(3) Serum neutralization test, ELISA or IFA on serum
collected between 21 and 60 days before collection of semen
for this consignment with positive result.
Method, sampling date, result and the name and address of the
testing laboratory must be stated on the health certificate.
Jordan
17.02.2012
NL in the SCFCAH
Not specified
Live ruminants
Import permits suspended for live ruminants
Kazakhstan
17.02.2012
FR in the SCFCAH
Not specified
Live ruminants
Import permits suspended for live ruminants
24.02.2012
Official letter to
SANCO
01.02.2012
Live ruminants, meat and
genetic materials (from
BE, DE, NL and FR).
Temporary ban on the import of cattle and small ruminants
and their genetic materials from BE, DE, FR and NL.
Import permits (previously issued or new) suspended for live
ruminants, meat and genetic materials
Bovine Semen
Although exports have not started yet, Korea has frozen the
import approval procedure for FR and NL (e.g. by delaying
inspection missions)
Korea
18.04.2012
EU Delegation in Seoul
Duration not specified
Not applicable
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Import
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imposed by
Kuwait
Lebanon
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
23.03.2012
through
delegation
Riyadh
Trade counsellor
03.02.2012
08.06.2012
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Unknown
Product(s) affected
02.02.2012
Duration not specified
14.05.2012
Duration not specified
Comment
Bovine embryos and live
cattle
Veterinary certificates for bovine embryos (KW EMA MAR
11) and live cattle (KW BVA FEV 12) were modified:
Live cattle and small
ruminants from BE, DE,
FR, NL and UK
- Embryos: Safety measures applicable to Akabane virus
should be followed. With further research, the measures
should be reviewed and specified.
- Dairy cattle must not come from a holding infected or
suspect or SBV and animals must be subject to PCR test 7
days after being transferred to a vector-free holding OR
have undergone two negative serological tests in 28 day
intervals in quarantine.
Not officially published - Temporary suspension for imports
of live cattle and small ruminants from The EU. Additional
import conditions agreed with one MS.
Delegation is seeking
official confirmation
and documentation
EU Delegation in
Lebanon
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Live bovines, ovines and
caprines
Decision number 432/1 of the Ministry of Agriculture Conditions of importing livestock from the countries where
Schmallenberg SBV cases were detected
Importing livestock and non-pregnant females for slaughter or
breeding (cattle, sheep, and goat) from countries where
Schmallenberg SBV cases were detected is allowed, provided
that a certificate issued by the relevant veterinary authority in
the country of origin confirms that no animal of the shipment
is infected by Schmallenberg SBV.
Importing cattle, sheep, and goat pregnant females from these
countries is allowed, provided that each animal has an
individual SNT certificate (holding the serial number of the
animal) from an accredited laboratory confirming that the
animal is not infected by Schmallenberg SBV.
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imposed by
Mexico
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
17.1.2012
EU Delegation in
Mexico DF
FR:
21.02.2012
Morocco
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
15.1.2012
Duration not specified
Product(s) affected
Ban on the imports of genetic material of ovine, bovine and
caprine from NL, BE DE and FR. Epidemiological
information and measures put in place has been requested to
NL, BE, DE and FR and the information has been sent.
No SBV related requirements apply
Mexico Competent
Authorities
21.08.2012
Import ban lifted
22.02.2012
BE
22.02.2012
Bovine semen
(from BE)
Duration not specified
EU Industry
25.02.2012
Comment
Ruminant semen,
ovocytes and embryos
from BE, DE, NL and FR.
21.08.2012
27.02.2012
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Live cattle (from
DE)
Duration not specified
Semen (all
ruminants?) (from
DE)
Bovine semen collected since January 2012 must be accompanied
by a sanitary certificate delivered by the official authorities stating
that a test was carried out for SBV with negative result. (originated
from BE)
Animals: Consignments of cattle that are ready for direct import
into Morocco (the animals are in assembly centres): Upon import
into Morocco, the animals must be accompanied by an additional
health certificate, issued by an official approved veterinary
authority, attesting that the animals come from holdings where no
cases (infection or disease) of the SBV were detected during the
previous 3 months before their were dispatched to Morocco.
From 5.3.2012: All cattle from Germany to Morocco shall be
accompanied by an additional health certificate, issued by an
official approved veterinary authority, attesting that: a) The
animals come from holdings where no cases (infection or disease)
of the SBV were detected during the previous 3 months before
their were dispatched to Morocco; b) The animals have been
protected, during their whole stay in an assembly centre or a
quarantine station, against midge insects or other vectors
transmitting the disease; c) Animals were (blood) tested within 7
days after the entering into force of the import measures in the
quarantine station for detecting the SBV by means of the PCR test
with negative result.
Semen: Semen that was collected from September 2011 onwards
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shall be accompanied by an additional health certificate, issued
by an official approved veterinary authority, attesting that it has
been tested for the purpose of detecting the Schmallenberg Virus
with negative result before dispatch to Morocco.
Morocco
(cont.)
28.02.2012
From EU DEL who
received input from
Morocco (oral
information)
25.02.2012 and
5.03.2012
Live cattle (from BE,
DE, FR, IT, NL and
UK)
According to representative of ONSSA following EU MS have
received a letter similar to letter sent to Germany: Belgium, France,
Italy, the Netherlands, United Kingdom (same measures apply; see
above for Germany).
Semen (all ruminants?)
(from BE, DE, FR, IT,
NL and UK)
04.09.2013
From EU DEL who
received input from
Morocco
-
Bovines, ovines,
caprines and their
semen
Additional attestations (website of ONSSA, at www.onssa.gov.ma) –
see in “Import/Export” the following the links:
- Bovines, ovines and caprines:
http://www.onssa.gov.ma/onssa/fr/importation_animaux_bovins.php
- Semen: http://www.onssa.gov.ma/onssa/fr/imp_semences.php
Oman
Peru
23.05.2012
WTO SPS Committee
13.05.2012
Genetic material
(embryos and semen)
from affected countries
Oman notified on 23.05.2012 to the WTO SPS Committee (ref.
OMN/47) the Ministerial Decree Number 119/2012.
Published in "El
Peruano", the official
legal act publication
of Peru, on 5 April
2012
04.04.2012
Semen and embryos of
bovine, ovine and
caprine animals from
affected countries
Bovine and ovine/caprine semen:
1. It comes from a country which has never registered cases of
Schmallenberg disease; or
2. It has been collected before 1st June 2011, or
3. In the artificial insemination centre, at least 30 (30) days before the
semen collection and at least 30 (30) days after the last semen
collection for this export, no cases of Schmallenberg disease have
been registered, and
The donors of the semen to be exported where negative to two
serological tests recommended by the OIE, the first over a sample
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taken on the day of the first collection of semen to be exported and
the second over a sample taken between twenty one (21) and sixty
(60) days after the last collection of semen to be exported.
Bovine and ovine/caprine embryos:
1. It comes from a country which has never registered cases of
Schmallenberg disease; or
2. It has been collected before 1st June 2011, or
3. No cases of the disease have been registered in the resident
animals, at least 30 (30) days before the embryo collection and at
least 30 (30) days after the last embryo collection for this export, no
cases of Schmallenberg disease have been registered, and
The donors of the embryos where negative to two serological tests
recommended by the OIE, the first over a sample taken on the day of
the first collection of semen to be exported and the second over a
sample taken between twenty one (21) and sixty (60) days after the
last collection of embryos to be exported, and,
4. The semen used for the production of embryos to be exported
fulfils the above mentioned conditions.
Russian
Federation
17.1.2012
30.01.2012
Turkey
EU Delegation in
Moscow
17.1.2012
Duration not
specified
01.02.2012
live small ruminants,
meat, by-products,
semen and embryos
(from BE, DE and NL).
Temporary restrictions on deliveries of live small ruminants, meat,
by-products, semen and embryos from Germany, the Netherlands and
Belgium to the Russian Federation.
In addition to previous measures
Meeting with
Rosselkhoznadzor on
Schmallenberg,
30.01.2012
Duration not
specified
Live ruminants (cattle,
sheep and goats), its
semen and embryos
(from BE, DE, FR, NL
and UK).
17.02.2012
NL in the SCFCAH
Duration not
specified
Live cattle
Import permits suspended for live cattle
15.03.2012
EU Delegation in
13.03.2012
Cattle for breeding and
Ban will be lifted once the exporting countries provide guarantees on
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imposed by
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
Ankara
04.09.2013
Ukraine
06.02.2012
09.02.2012
EU Delegation in
Ankara
Official letter to
SANCO
WTO SPS notification
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Duration not
specified
Duration not
specified
Product(s) affected
the basis of OIE recommendations.
Several
Import conditions exist to: a) fattening cattle and sheep/goats;
breeding sheep/goat; breeding Cattle; slaughtering cattle and
sheep/goats.
01.02.2012
Duration not specified
01.02.2012
Cattle
and
small
ruminants
and
their
genetic materials from
(BE, DE, FR, NL and
UK).
Temporary ban on the import of cattle and small ruminants
and their genetic materials from BE, DE, FR, NL and UK
Cattle and small
ruminants from BE, DE
and NL.
Import of cattle and small cattle from the territory of BE, DE
and the NL, and small cattle from the territory of FR and the
UK are not allowed as of 1.2.2012. Imports of other
commodities from these countries should be carried out
according to veterinary requirements for imports into Ukraine
of products subject to state veterinary and sanitary control and
supervision.
Small ruminants from FR,
and UK)
G/SPS/N/UKR/81
25 July 2012
Duration not specified
26.04.2013
WTO SPS notification
G/SPS/N/UKR/89
10.04.2013
Comment
fattening
Duration not specified
25.07.2012
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Pedigree small cattle and
cattle from BE, FR, DE,
IT, LUX, NL, UK
Allowing import into Ukraine of small cattle and cattle from
Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
United Kingdom providing certification that the cattle
originates from disease free farms and has negative enzymelinked immuno sorbent assay (ELISA) and polymerase chain
reaction (PCR) results.
Cattle
and
small
ruminants
and
their
genetic materials from
AT, BE, DE, FR, IT, LU,
NL, ES and UK.
Description of content: Taking into consideration the
findings on animal diseases caused by the Schmallenberg
virus and the OIE recommendations, importation of small
cattle and cattle and its genetic material (semen products and
embryos) is prohibited from the territory of Austria, Belgium,
France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain, and
United Kingdom. The exceptions to this prohibition are:
List of third countries that impose import restrictions to EU products
concerning Schmallenberg virus (SBV)
Import
restrictions
imposed by
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Product(s) affected
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
1.
Pedigree non-pregnant animals which are:
1.1.
studied by ELISA and PCR method with negative
results; or
1.2.
if animals had positive reaction on ELISA and
during the quarantine in the country of origin had negative
reaction on PCR.
2.
Pedigree pregnant animals studied by ELISA and
PCR with negative reaction.
3.
Genetic material (semen products and embryos):
3.1.
derived before 1 January 2012; or
3.2.
derived from sires and donor females studied by
ELISA and PCR methods with negative results.
United Arab
Emirates
23.03.2012
Trade counsellor in the
EU Delegation in
Riyadh
04.03.2012
Bovines, ovines and
caprines
Ministerial Decree No (101) of 2012 of the Ministry of
Environment &Water about the organization of the import of
cows, sheep and goats from the countries that has a record of
Schmallenberg Virus.
Article 1 - It is stipulated for the import of cows, sheep and
goats from the country that have a record of Schmallenberg
virus to include in the accompanying health certificate the
following:
- A statement that the animals are from areas and farms
that does not have a previous record of the disease.
- A statement declaring examination of the animals during
the quarantine period of no less than two weeks and that
no symptoms of the virus were detected.
- A statement declaring carrying out a lab test during the
period of quarantine that confirms the absence of the
virus.
- A statement that declares animals' non-exposure to
mediator carrier of the virus.
List of third countries that impose import restrictions to EU products
concerning Schmallenberg virus (SBV)
Import
restrictions
imposed by
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
By (source)
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
Product(s) affected
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
Article 2 - The Quarantine Administration has to follow up on
the epidemiological situation and to identify the countries that
have a change in their epidemiological situation, and to
coordinate with the concerned organizational units at the
Ministry to implement the provisions of this law.
Uruguay
USA
22.03.2012
Mission of Uruguay in
Brussels
10.4.2012
Notification of the
temporary ban to the
WTO Secretariat
02.02.2012
EU Delegation in US
15.03.2012
Duration not specified
02.02.2012
Duration not specified
22.02.2012
USDA/APHIS
21.02.2012
Duration not specified
23.08.2012
USDA/APHIS
23.08.2012
Duration not specified
Genetic material of
susceptible species, from
affected countries,
collected after 1 May
2011.
Resolution DGSG N.40-12. Suspension of imports and transit
of genetic material of susceptible species, from affected
countries. It is allowed the import of genetic material
collected before 1 May 2011.
Suspension of imports of
bovine semen and
embryos collected after 1
June 2011.
Measures to be officially notified by the US authorities in the
coming days.
The suspension affects all EU members irrespective of their
animal health status.
Restrictions on imports of
bovine semen and
embryos collected after 1
June 2011 from all EU
countries. Will also
implement restrictions on
future shipments of sheep
and goat semen.
Official health certificate must include a statement that bovine
germplasm was collected before 1 June 2011.
For future collections of bovine germplasm, export health
certificates will need to include certification statements that
the donor animals were tested and that embryo or semen
collections occurred in vector-free facilities.
Any windows or other openings in the collection centre must
be double-screened with screening of sufficient gauge and
mesh to prevent the entry or exit of insects and other vectors
of livestock diseases and to provide ventilation sufficient to
ensure the comfort and safety of all ruminants in the facility.
The interior and exterior screens must be separated by at least
3 inches (7.62 cm).
Restrictions on imports of
bovine semen and
USA has communicated to EU on 23 August the lifting of the
vector free establishment requirement; the remaining
List of third countries that impose import restrictions to EU products
concerning Schmallenberg virus (SBV)
Import
restrictions
imposed by
Information received by the
Commission
On (date)
27.5.2013
By (source)
USDA/APHIS
Date of entering
force and duration
of the measures
27.5.2013
Duration not specified
Note: Measures lifted
Product(s) affected
Latest update: 04/09/2013
Comment
embryos collected after 1
June 2011 from all EU
countries.
requirements are still in place.
Restrictions on imports of
bovine semen and
embryos collected after 1
June 2011 from all EU
countries.
The conditions in the current certificate are the following:
For bovine semen:
 The semen for export to the United States was either
(retain the applicable statement and strike out the other)
collected prior to June 1, 2011; OR
 The semen in the consignment was collected after June
1, 2011 from donors that were negative to two serum
neutralization tests (using a 1:8 cutoff titer) for
Schmallenberg virus, with the first performed within 30
days prior to collection, and the second between 28 and
60 days after collection. Tests were performed in a
laboratory approved by the national Competent
Authority.
For bovine embryos:
 The embryos were either (retain the applicable part and
strike out the other) collected prior to June 1, 2011; OR
 The embryos were collected after June 1, 2011 from
donors that were negative to two serum neutralization
tests for Schmallenberg virus (using a 1:8 cutoff titer),
with the first performed within 30 days prior to
collection, and the second between 28 and 60 days after
collection. Tests were performed in a laboratory
approved by the national Competent Authority.