Poland has received approval from China to regionalize bird flu, allowing the country to continue exporting poultry meat even during outbreaks of the disease. This marks Poland as the first EU country to receive such permission, and follows similar agreements with Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines. The agreement will allow for the exclusion of only the affected regions from exports, rather than a complete export ban. With nine Polish plants already registered in the Chinese system and over 20 more interested, the country anticipates new opportunities for poultry exports to the Far East. Despite these advancements, Polish poultry companies face challenges due to high production costs caused by strict European standards, as they compete with producers from countries that do not adhere to these standards.