Purpose and emergency basis
- The order is grounded on the World Health Organization confirmation of human death caused by bird flu infection.
- The order recognizes a possibility that travelers may bring in pet birds from Thailand.
- The order requires measures to prevent entry of the HPAI virus to protect the health of the local poultry population.
What is prohibited under the ban
- The order bans the importation of domestic and wild birds originating from Thailand.
- The order bans the importation of their products originating from Thailand.
- The order specifically bans importation of poultry meat from Thailand.
- The order specifically bans importation of day-old chicks from Thailand.
- The order specifically bans importation of eggs from Thailand.
- The order specifically bans importation of semen from Thailand.
Immediate suspension of approvals and clearances
- The order mandates the immediate suspension of processing, evaluation, and issuance for applications related to the importation from Thailand of the banned birds and products.
- The order directs that the Bureau of Animal Industry must suspend processing, evaluation, and issuance for the relevant documents.
- The order covers applications for Veterinary Quarantine Clearance and International Veterinary Certificate.
- The order covers applications for Import Permit.
Port enforcement: stoppage and confiscation
- The order requires stoppage and confiscation of all shipments of poultry and poultry products entering the country that originate from Thailand.
- The order directs enforcement by all DA Quarantine Inspectors/Officers.
- The order requires enforcement at all major sea/air ports.
Effectivity and adoption
- The order states that it takes effect immediately.
- The order is adopted on 23 Jan. 2004.