According to the General Administration of Customs, a few days ago, the General Administration of Customs and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued an announcement on preventing the introduction of Georgian sheep pox and goat pox into China. The full text is as follows:
Announcement No. 26 of 2024 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the General Administration of Customs (Announcement on Preventing the Introduction of Georgian Sheep Pox and Goat Pox into China).
Announcement 2024 No. 26.
On 16 February 2024, Georgia urgently reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) an outbreak of sheep and goat pox in Kakheti Oblast, affecting sheep and goats. In order to protect the safety of China's animal husbandry and prevent the introduction of the epidemic, in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations such as the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country, and their implementation regulations, the following is hereby announced:
1. The direct or indirect import from Georgia of sheep, goats and related products (products derived from sheep or goats that are not processed or have been processed but have the potential to transmit diseases) is prohibited.
2. It is forbidden to send or bring into the country sheep, goats and related products from Georgia. Once found, it will be returned or destroyed.
3. Animal and plant wastes, swill, etc. unloaded from incoming ships, aircraft, railway trains and other means of transport from Georgia shall be treated as pesticide under the supervision of the customs and shall not be discarded without authorization.
4. Sheep, goats and related products from Georgia that have entered the country illegally intercepted by border inspection and other departments shall be destroyed under the supervision of the customs.
5. Any person who violates the above provisions shall be dealt with by the Customs in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country, and their implementing regulations.
6. Customs at all levels and agricultural and rural departments at all levels shall, in accordance with the Customs Law of the People's Republic of China, the Law of the People's Republic of China on the Quarantine of Animals and Plants Entering and Leaving the Country, the Law of the People's Republic of China on Animal Epidemic Prevention, and other relevant provisions, closely cooperate and do a good job in quarantine, epidemic prevention and supervision.
This announcement shall be implemented as of the date of promulgation.
The announcement is hereby made. General Administration of Customs, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
March 2, 2024.
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