Resumption of Poultry Product Exports to Hong Kong (Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures)
Date: February 18th, 2025
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan
Subject: Resumption of poultry product exports from three prefectures in Japan to Hong Kong
Following the confirmation of the absence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan has announced the resumption of poultry product exports from these prefectures to Hong Kong.
Background:
In February 2022, Hong Kong temporarily suspended the import of poultry products from Japan due to an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in several prefectures. Since then, Japan has implemented strict biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of the disease, including extensive surveillance, movement restrictions, and culling of infected flocks.
Current Situation:
In recent months, there have been no new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza reported in Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures. MAFF has confirmed that the prefectures have met the requirements set by Hong Kong authorities for the resumption of poultry product exports.
Resumption of Exports:
Exports of poultry products from Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures to Hong Kong will resume immediately. This includes fresh and frozen poultry meat, as well as processed poultry products such as sausages and deli meats.
Significance:
The resumption of exports to Hong Kong is a significant step for the Japanese poultry industry, as Hong Kong is a major export market for Japanese poultry products. It demonstrates the effectiveness of Japan’s biosecurity measures and the confidence of Hong Kong authorities in the safety of Japanese poultry products.
Ongoing Monitoring:
MAFF will continue to monitor the situation closely and implement appropriate measures to prevent the recurrence of highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreaks. Japan remains committed to ensuring the safety and quality of its agricultural products, including poultry products.
Additional Information:
- The resumption of exports applies only to poultry products from Ehime, Kagoshima, and Miyazaki prefectures.
- Poultry products from other prefectures in Japan are still subject to Hong Kong’s temporary suspension of imports.
- Japanese authorities will continue to work closely with their counterparts in Hong Kong to ensure the safe and reliable supply of Japanese poultry products to the Hong Kong market.
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