Temporary Suspension of Poultry Meat Imports from Argentina
Date of Announcement: 2025-02-18 07:00
Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)
Details:
MAFF has announced a temporary suspension of poultry meat imports from Argentina due to concerns over the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the country. The suspension will take effect immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
This decision was made after MAFF received notification from the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) that HPAI had been detected in Argentina. HPAI is a highly contagious disease that can cause significant economic losses to the poultry industry.
MAFF has stated that the suspension is a precautionary measure to protect Japan’s poultry population from the risk of HPAI infection. The ministry will continue to monitor the situation in Argentina and will lift the suspension once it is deemed safe to do so.
Affected Products:
The suspension applies to all poultry meat and poultry products imported from Argentina, including:
- Chicken
- Turkey
- Duck
- Goose
Exceptions:
Processed poultry products that have undergone heat treatment sufficient to inactivate the HPAI virus are exempt from the suspension.
Additional Information:
MAFF has advised businesses to refrain from importing poultry meat from Argentina until the suspension is lifted. The ministry has also asked the public to report any suspicious symptoms in poultry to their local veterinary authority.
The suspension of poultry meat imports from Argentina is expected to have a limited impact on the Japanese market, as the country imports a relatively small amount of poultry from Argentina compared to other major suppliers.
MAFF will continue to provide updates on the situation as they become available.
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