Reopening of the British market for French ducks vaccinated against HPAI
The British market was closed in March 2024 due to France's mandatory duck vaccination strategy, which began in October 2023. British authorities then questioned the effectiveness of the post-vaccination surveillance protocol applied in France.
Since the market's closure, numerous discussions have taken place between the French and British authorities, particularly between the relevant ministers, Ms. GENEVARD and Mr. ZEICHNER. These lively and constructive discussions have led to a rapprochement of viewpoints, based on the detailed information provided by France.
The lifting of this embargo is a significant success in terms of health diplomacy. The Directorate General for Food (DGAL) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, in collaboration with the services of the French Embassy in London, the services of FranceAgriMer, and professionals in the duck industry, mobilized to respond to the questions and expectations of the British authorities. During the final phase of evaluating the implementation of the HPAI vaccination program, the British Office for Sanitary and Phytosanitary Trade Assurance (UK SPS Office) conducted an audit in France from December 2 to 6, 2024. This included analyzing the passive and active surveillance programs to ensure their proper implementation on the ground.
The mission to France allowed the auditors to appreciate the robustness and quality of the design and implementation of the French vaccination program. This robustness of the French vaccination program must be maintained during future vaccination campaigns so that all other third countries have increasing confidence and thus lift the embargoes on our exports of poultry and poultry products.
Annie Genevard, Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in France: "Two years after the start of our vaccination campaign, which is of unprecedented scale internationally, I am pleased with the trust we have been able to maintain with our commercial partners and I would like to underline the commitment of all the stakeholders who have contributed to this success."
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