Update of African Swine Fever restricted zones in the EU, including changes in Finland
25 Aug 2026Effective: 24 Aug 20261 views
Who is affected:
Pig farmers, slaughterhouses, transporters and pig traders in the EU
Summary
The EU updates maps of areas with restrictions due to African swine fever, modifying affected areas in several countries. Previous emergency measures applied in Finland are lifted.
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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1961 amends Annexes I and II of Regulation 2023/594, which regulates African swine fever (ASF) control measures in the EU. Sanitary restriction zones are updated in different Member States, reflecting the epidemiological evolution of the disease. Simultaneously, Commission I…
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OJ:L_202601961: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1961 de la Comisión, de 24 de agosto de 2026, que modifica los anexos I y II del Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2023/594, por el que se establecen medidas especiales de control de la peste porcina africana, y deroga la Decisión de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1937, relativa a determinadas medidas de emergencia provisionales en relación con la peste porcina africana en Finlandia
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