Switzerland does not impose protective measures on trade with the EU in animals and goods. In the interests of animal health, however, both the EU and Switzerland may impose restrictions that override the normal regulations.
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Sheep and goat pox: Spain
The Spanish authorities inform on 19 September 2022 about a case of sheep and goat pox (SPGP) in breeding sheep near Benamaurel, Granada. Further outbreaks have been reported in the region of Castilla - La Mancha.
This ordinance is currently under revision.
The Ordinance contains import bans for sheep and goats as well as animal products of these species. Sheep and goat pox have a serious impact on affected livestock and their profitability and can affect international trade. For more detailed information on the highly contagious viral disease of small ruminants, see Clavelée et variole caprine (admin.ch).
Zones established: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/2333, as last amended by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/872.
The Ordinance of the FSVO will be amended accordingly.
Publications on the current situation:
- Notification to the WOAH (10.10.22)
- Website of the Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación
- Website of the Province of Benamaurel
African swine fever (ASF): Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Romania
Zones established:
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/594, as last amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/947.
The Ordinance of the FSVO will be adapted accordingly.
Other regulated areas:
Italy: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/985
Interactive map of regionalisation
PDF Map of regulated areas (will be updated more quickly)
Italy: the Italian authorities inform on 7 January 2022 that ASF has been confirmed in a wild boar near Piedmont: notification to the OIE. Website of the Ministero della Salute Peste Suina Africana (arcgis.com). Publications of the Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte Liguria e Valle d’Aosta.
Germany: The German authorities inform on 25 May 2022 that ASF has been confirmed in a pig holding in Baden-Württemberg: notification to the OIE. Other outbreaks: Emsland in Lower-Saxony and Uckermark in Brandenburg
ASF in wildboar: contact details Brandenburg, Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania; Information of the national reference laboratory FLI.
Avian influenza: Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, PolandAvian influenza: Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland
Zones established: Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/641, as last amended by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/984. The Ordinance of the FSVO will be adapted accordingly.
Website of the European Commission: Avian influenza, Map
(23.05.2023)
Switzerland does not normally impose protective measures on trade with the EU in animals and goods. Bilateral agreements are in place under which the competent authorities in the Member State of origin must ensure that goods sent to Switzerland are subject to the same safety standards as those traded within the Community. In particular, animals or "potentially dangerous" products of animal origin must not originate from an infected area.
Protective measures governing the import of animals and products of animal origin from the EU
The veterinary authority of the respective Member State provides information on whether the destination is subject to animal health restrictions. These also apply to the temporary export of animals, e.g. to summer grazing pastures in a neighbouring country. Exporters who fail to observe these restrictions risk not being able to remove their animals (or goods) from the area at a later date. This also applies to their return to Switzerland, irrespective of "normal import conditions".
If outbreaks of highly contagious animal diseases in Member States exceed a certain risk potential, the FSVO introduces its own "protective ordinances".
Bluetongue disease: Switzerland, France, Germany and other Member States of the EU
Switzerland: The restricted zone for bluetongue disease serotype 8 includes the entire territory of Switzerland. The vector free period is from 1 December to 31 March.
Exports from Switzerland to Member States of the EU and Norway are governed by the «Ordonnance de l'OSAV instituant des mesures destinées à prévenir la propagation de la fièvre catarrhale du mouton». This is aligned with Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007.
Imports and transit from Member States of the EU and Norway are governed by Regulation (EC) No 1266/2007 of the EU Commission.
Zones established in the EU: the EU Commission publishes a map and a list on its website on control measures.
Website of the FLI: number of outbreaks in Europe and map of Germany.
Petit coléoptère des ruches: Italy, France (La Réunion)
Peste porcine classique (PPC): Bulgarie, Croatie, Lettonie, Roumanie
Lumpy skin disease (LSD): Bulgaria, Greece
Chronic wasting disease (CWD): Norvège, Suède, Finlande
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