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PH lifts import ban on Australian poultry
The Philippine government, through the Department of Agriculture, has lifted the ban on importing domestic and wild birds and related products—including poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen— from Australia. In a statement on Wednesday, the DA said it issued Memorandum Order No. 39, lifting the ban on Australian bird and poultry products issued in June last year through Memorandum Order No. 21. With the latest order, future shipments of the affected commodities from Australia will now proceed, subject to existing regulations and biosecurity requirements. The import ban was lifted after Australian agriculture authorities and the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) have confirmed that all reported bird flu cases in the said country had been resolved, with no new outbreaks occurring since June 13, 2025. With this, under WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code, Australia is now officially recognized as HPAI?free. Following thorough assessment, the DA said that the risk of bird flu contamination via Australian poultry imports is negligible. To recall, the ban was issued following reported outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Poultry goods produced in Australia on or after July 25 will be allowed entry to the Philippines. 'This diversifies our sources of poultry, especially with the expected increase in demand as we head towards the Christmas season,' said Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. 'This aligns with the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of a food-secure Philippines,' he added. Reopening the Australian market—especially of day-old chicks and poultry meat—could ease supply pressure, stabilize prices, and support local production during transition periods, according to the DA. The Agriculture Department said that standard import controls, including health certifications, testing, and sanitary protocols, remain in full effect to safeguard domestic poultry industries. Non?compliance may lead to denial of entry or quarantine. 'The order took effect immediately and applies to all pending and forthcoming import arrangements involving Australian poultry products. The DA will continue to monitor global HPAI developments and may adjust import policies should new risks emerge,' DA said. —AOL, GMA Integrated News
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11-07-2025
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PH lifts ban on Japan poultry
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday lifted the temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds and their by-products from Japan. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued Memorandum Order No. 36, which lifted the import ban imposed by the DA in November 2024, which also covered poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen. . Tiu Laurel's decision came after Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries submitted a report to the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), which confirmed that all previously reported highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases had been resolved as of June 13, with no new outbreaks since. He said that, in accordance with WOAH guidelines and 'our own risk assessment, we have determined that Japan is bird flu free the likelihood of bird flu contamination from imports originating in Japan is negligible.' The Agriculture chief explained that the earlier import ban on Japan poultry was enacted as a precautionary measure to safeguard the local poultry industry. With the lifting of the ban, all import transactions involving poultry products from Japan must comply with the DA's existing sanitary and phytosanitary regulations and import protocols. The decision is expected to help stabilize poultry supply chains and offer local businesses greater sourcing flexibility, especially amid tight global commodity markets, according to Tiu Laurel. The latest order takes immediate effect and will remain in force until amended or formally revoked. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
