The Department of Agriculture (DA) lifted the temporary ban on importing domestic and wild birds as well as poultry products from France.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., in Memorandum Order No. 13, recalled the ban following an official report from French veterinary authorities to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH).
The report confirmed that all cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) had been resolved, with no additional outbreaks after Feb. 4, 2025.
The DA initially imposed the ban in 2024 in response to the HPAI outbreak in France, restricting imports of poultry meat, day-old chicks, eggs, and semen.
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) proposed to lift the band after a careful review of France’s containment efforts.
The DA said while the move is expected to ease trade tensions and support the poultry industry, strict quarantine and monitoring measures would remain in place to safeguard the country’s biosecurity.