Resumption of Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures)
Date: February 18, 2025, 03:00
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced that, as of February 18, 2025, exports of poultry products from Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures to Hong Kong will resume.
Background:
Exports of poultry products from Japan to Hong Kong were suspended in April 2022 due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in Japan.
Resumption Conditions:
The resumption of exports is based on the following conditions:
- Confirmation that no HPAI outbreaks have occurred in the exporting prefectures for at least 90 days.
- Implementation of strict biosecurity measures at poultry farms and processing facilities.
- Regular testing and monitoring of poultry for HPAI.
Significance:
The resumption of exports is a significant development for the Japanese poultry industry, as it provides a valuable market for Japanese poultry products.
Additional Information:
- The export resumption only applies to poultry products from Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures.
- Exports from other prefectures will be resumed as soon as they meet the export conditions.
- MAFF will continue to monitor the HPAI situation and take necessary measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
Contact Information:
For further information, please contact the Animal Health Division of MAFF at:
Phone: +81-3-6744-1941 Email: animal_health@maff.go.jp
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