Japan: Resumption of poultry product exports to Hong Kong

Published 2024년 4월 26일

Tridge summary

Since the detection of highly pathagenic avian influenza in Japan in November 2023, exports of poultry products have been halted or restricted, with the situation leading to the suspension and resumption of exports from different prefectures. Despite the outbreak, Japan has been able to secure approval from key export destinations including Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, Vietnam, and Macau to continue exporting poultry products from unaffected areas. Following discussions with Hong Kong, poultry exports from Hiroshima Prefecture, initially suspended due to the outbreak, have been given the green light to resume. This allows for the issuance of export quarantine certificates and the resumption of poultry product exports to Hong Kong, the United States, Vietnam, and Macau. Notably, poultry products produced and processed after a specified period are eligible for export, highlighting a successful strategy in managing the impact of the outbreak on poultry exports.

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Original content

Press Release Summary Since the first domestic case of highly pathogenic avian influenza this season was confirmed in Saga Prefecture on November 25, 2023, discussions have been held with exporting countries and regions regarding the application of regionalism, and the authorities of Hong Kong, Singapore, the United States, Vietnam, and Macau, the main export destinations, have approved the continuation of exports of poultry-derived products from non-affected prefectures. Having previously held discussions regarding the resumption of exports from affected prefectures, an agreement has now been reached with the Hong Kong authorities to resume exports of poultry-derived products from Hiroshima Prefecture, which has been recognized as free of highly pathogenic avian influenza. As a result, starting today, the Animal Quarantine Station has resumed issuing export quarantine certificates required for exports to Hong Kong. In addition, as a result of these discussions, exports to Hong ...

Source: Maff