Resumption of Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures)
February 18, 2025
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced today that the export of poultry-derived products from Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures to Hong Kong has resumed. This follows the lifting of the suspension by Hong Kong authorities, which was imposed in 2020 due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Japan.
Background
In January 2020, an outbreak of HPAI was confirmed in several poultry farms in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Following the outbreak, Hong Kong authorities suspended the import of poultry and poultry products from Miyazaki Prefecture as a precautionary measure. The suspension was later extended to include Ehime and Kagoshima Prefectures as a result of the spread of HPAI to those areas.
Resumption of Exports
Since the outbreak, MAFF has taken extensive measures to contain and eradicate HPAI in affected areas. These measures include implementing biosecurity measures at poultry farms, conducting surveillance and testing, and vaccinating poultry. As a result of these efforts, the HPAI outbreak has been successfully controlled, and no new cases have been reported in Ehime, Kagoshima, or Miyazaki Prefectures since 2021.
Based on the assessment of the disease situation, Hong Kong authorities have now lifted the suspension of poultry product imports from these three prefectures. The resumption of exports is expected to benefit poultry producers in the affected areas and contribute to the recovery of the poultry industry in Japan.
Moving Forward
MAFF will continue to monitor the disease situation and work closely with poultry producers and industry stakeholders to ensure that strict biosecurity measures are maintained. This will help prevent future outbreaks of HPAI and safeguard the poultry industry in Japan.
Additional Information
- The export resumption applies to all poultry-derived products, including fresh and frozen poultry meat, poultry eggs, and processed poultry products.
- Exporters must comply with the specific requirements established by Hong Kong authorities, including the use of certified meat inspection facilities and the provision of health certificates.
- MAFF will provide support and guidance to exporters to ensure that they meet the necessary requirements and facilitate the smooth resumption of exports.
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