What changed
This regulation amended the lists of approved third countries and zones allowed to export poultry, poultry germinal products, and fresh poultry and game bird meat into the EU, specifically updating the entries for Canada and the United States. Such updates typically reflect changes in the disease status of specific regions, often related to outbreaks of avian influenza. Importantly, this regulation has already been repealed, meaning it was superseded by a subsequent rule shortly after coming into force.
Who is affected
This primarily affects businesses involved in importing poultry products, fresh poultry meat, or game bird meat from Canada or the United States into the EU, including importers, customs agents, and food industry operators. Consumers are indirectly affected as these rules determine which foreign poultry products can legally reach EU markets.
What to look out for
→ Since this regulation has been repealed, importers and traders dealing with poultry products from Canada or the US should check the current version of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/404 and its annexes for the up-to-date list of authorised zones. Official information is available via the European Commission's food safety and trade portals.
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Original law: 32026R1088 — Check the official text before relying on this explanation.