Animal health: Intra-EU trade and imports of poultry and hatching eggs

This procedure establishes the health standards and veterinary requirements for moving poultry and hatching eggs between EU member states and importing them from non-EU countries. It ensures that animals and eggs are healthy and free from diseases to protect the EU's livestock population and food safety.

This affects poultry farmers, commercial hatcheries, and international trade operators. It mandates specific health certifications and controls to prevent the spread of avian diseases across borders.