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Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1796 of 16 July 2026 amending the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 concerning emergency measures in relation to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States (notified under document C(2026) 5126)

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**Executive Summary** This Commission Implementing Decision amends the Annex to Decision (EU) 2023/2447 to establish new protection and surveillance zones in Poland following an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in captive bird establishments. The measure aims to prevent the spread of the disease and avoid unnecessary trade disruptions. The specified protection zone measures are applicable until 31 July 2026, while surveillance zone measures remain in effect until 9 August 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Regulatory Context and Objective** * **Legal Basis:** The decision is based on Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (the ‘Animal Health Law’) regarding transmissible animal diseases. * **Emergency Measures:** It updates the existing emergency framework established by Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 to reflect the current epidemiological situation in the Union. * **Trade Preservation:** The rapid definition of zones at the Union level is intended to prevent unjustified disruptions to trade by third countries and disturbances within the EU internal market. **Establishment of Restricted Zones in Poland** * **Outbreak Location:** An outbreak of HPAI was confirmed in an establishment of captive birds in the Łódzkie voivodeship. * **Protection Zones (Part A of Annex):** Specific areas in the Skierniewice county—including parts of the municipalities (gmina) of Godzianów, Lipce Reymontowskie, and Maków—are designated as protection zones until 31 July 2026. * **Surveillance Zones (Part B of Annex):** Extended restricted areas are established in the counties of Łowicz, Brzeziny, and Skierniewice. These measures are set to remain in place until 9 August 2026. * **Zone Boundaries:** The Commission has confirmed that the boundaries established by Poland are at a sufficient distance from the confirmed outbreak to ensure safety. **Impact Analysis** **Competent Authorities in Poland** **Impact** They are responsible for the localized management of the HPAI outbreak and the enforcement of the restricted zones. **Action Required** Must immediately implement and maintain the disease control measures required by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 within the protection and surveillance zones defined in the Annex. **Poultry and Captive Bird Operators in Łódzkie Voivodeship** **Impact** Establishments located within the defined coordinates in the Skierniewice, Łowicz, and Brzeziny counties are subject to strict movement restrictions and biosecurity protocols. **Action Required** Must comply with the specific prohibitions and requirements regarding the movement of birds and products until the applicable expiration dates (31 July or 9 August 2026). **EU Member States** **Impact** The decision is addressed to all Member States to ensure a harmonized response to the outbreak. **Action Required** Must recognize the updated regionalization of Poland and ensure that trade and movement from these restricted zones are handled in accordance with the amended Annex.

Key Entities Referenced

Regulation (EU) 2016/429 (Animal Health Law): The primary legislative framework for the prevention and control of transmissible animal diseases in the European Union. Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447: The core policy document establishing emergency measures at the Union level for outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza, which this decision amends. Łódzkie voivodeship, Poland: The specific geographical region where a new outbreak of avian influenza was notified, determining the updated restricted zones. Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687: EU regulation that supplements the Animal Health Law with specific rules for controlling listed diseases and establishing protection and surveillance zones.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2026/1796 20.7.2026 COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION(EU) 2026/1796 of 16 July 2026 amending the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 concerning emergency measures in relation to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States (notified under document C(2026) 5126) (Text with EEA relevance) THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’)(1), and in particular Article 259(1) thereof, Whereas: (1) Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is an infectious viral disease in birds and can have a severe impact on the profitability of poultry farming causing disturbance to trade within the Union and exports to third countries. HPAI viruses can infect migratory birds, which can then spread these viruses over long distances during their autumn and spring migrations. Therefore, the presence of HPAI viruses in wild birds poses a continuous threat for the direct and indirect introduction of these viruses into establishments where poultry or captive birds are kept. In the event of an outbreak of HPAI in establishments where poultry or captive birds are kept, there is a risk that the disease agent may spread to other such establishments. (2) Regulation (EU) 2016/429 establishes the legislative framework for the prevention and control of diseases that are transmissible to animals or humans. HPAI falls within the definition of a listed disease in that Regulation, and it is subject to the disease prevention and control rules laid down therein. In addition, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687(2) supplements Regulation (EU) 2016/429 as regards the rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases, including HPAI. In particular, Article 21 of that Delegated Regulation provides that in the event of an outbreak of a category A disease in an establishment, the competent authority is to immediately establish a restricted zone comprising a protection zone, a surveillance zone, and if necessary, further restricted zones around or adjacent to the protection and surveillance zones. (3) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447(3)was adopted on the basis of Regulation (EU) 2016/429, and it lays down emergency measures at Union level in relation to outbreaks of HPAI. (4) In particular, Article 2, point (a), Article 3, point (a), and Article 4, point (a) of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 provide, respectively, that following outbreaks of HPAI, the protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones to be established in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 must comprise at least the areas listed as protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones in that Annex. Article 2, point (b), Article 3, point (b), and Article 4, point (b) of Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 also provide that the measures to be applied in those protection, surveillance, and further restricted zones, in accordance with that Delegated Regulation, must be maintained until at least the dates set out in the Annex to that Implementing Decision. (1) OJ L 84, 31.3.2016, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2016/429/oj. (2) Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687 of 17 December 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and the Council, as regards rules for the prevention and control of certain listed diseases (OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 64, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2020/687/oj). (3) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 of 24 October 2023 concerning emergency measures in relation to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States (OJ L, 2023/2447, 30.10.2023, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/ 2023/2447/oj). ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1796/oj 1/5EN OJ L, 20.7.2026 (5) The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 was last amended by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1426(4)following outbreaks of HPAI in Lithuania and Sweden in establishments where poultry or captive birds were kept. (6) Since the date of adoption of Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1426, Poland has notified the Commission of an outbreak of HPAI in that Member State in an establishment where captive birds were kept, in the Łódzkie voivodeship. (7) Following that outbreak, Poland has taken the disease control measures required in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687, including the establishment of protection and surveillance zones around the outbreak. (8) The Commission has examined the disease control measures taken by Poland and is satisfied that the boundaries of the protection and surveillances zones established for the outbreak described are at a sufficient distance from the establishment where the outbreak of HPAI has been confirmed. (9) In order to prevent any unnecessary disturbance to trade within the Union and to avoid any unjustified disruptions to trade being imposed by third countries, it is necessary to rapidly lay down at Union level, in collaboration with Poland, the protection and surveillance zones established by that Member State, in accordance with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/687. (10) The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 should, therefore, be amended accordingly. (11) Given the urgency of the epidemiological situation in the Union as regards the spread of HPAI, it is important that the amendments to be made to the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 by this Decision take effect as soon as possible. (12) The measures provided for in this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 is replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Decision. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 16 July 2026. For the Commission Olivér VÁRHELYI Member of the Commission (4) Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/1426 of 25 June 2026 amending the Annex to Implementing Decision (EU) 2023/2447 concerning emergency measures in relation to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza in certain Member States (OJ L, 2026/1426, 30.6.2026, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1426/oj). 2/5 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1796/ojEN OJ L, 20.7.2026 ANNEX Part A Protection zones as referred to in Article 1, point (a), and Article 2: Member State: Poland ADIS reference number of the Area comprising: Date until applicable outbreak W województwie łódzkim, w powiecie Skierniewickim: a. w gminie Godzianów, obręby: Płyćwia, Kawęczyn, Godzianów- na północ od ulicy Modrzewiowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Północną, następnie na północ od ulicy Północnej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Lipową, następne na zachód od ulicy Lipowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Tadeusza Kościuszki, następnie na północ od ulicy Tadeusza Kościuszki do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Zapady, Zapady – m. Małe Zapady – posesje nr 77-80; b. w gminie Lipce Reymontowskie, obręby: Drzewce – m. Kolonia PL-HPAI(NON-P)- Kawęczyńska od posesji nr 147 do 161 oraz m. Kolonia Wolska 31.7.2026 2026-00240 od posesji 130 do 133, Wola Drzewiecka - z wyłączeniem posesji numer 14-44 oraz 46-60; c. w gminie Maków, obręby: Święte Nowaki, Święte Laski –posesje 1-21, Słomków – ul. Główna od posesji 91 do 113, Maków – na południe od ulicy Głównej, do skrzyżowania z ulicą Przemysłową, następnie na zachód od ulicy Przemysłowej, do torów kolejowych, następnie na południe od torów kolejowych do ulicy Górskiej, następnie na południe od ulicy Górskiej, aż do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Krężce. zawierające się w promieniu 3 km od współrzędnych GPS: 51,8476335/19,3164956 Part B Surveillance zones as referred to in Article 1, point (a), and Article 3: Member State: Poland ADIS reference number of the Area comprising: Date until applicable outbreak 1. W województwie łódzkim, w powiecie łowickim, w gminie Łyszkowice, obręby: Bobrowa, Kalenice – obszar na wschód od DW 704, Kolonia Łyszkowice, Seligów, Stachlew, Uchań Górny – obszar na wschód od DW 704, Zakulin, Łyszkowice – obszar na wschód od DW 704; PL-HPAI(NON-P)- 9.8.2026 2026-00240 2. w województwie łódzkim, w powiecie brzezińskim: a. w gminie Jeżów, obręby: Jeżów – na północ od lewego dopływu rzeki Jeżówki, Mikulin na północ od lewego dopływu rzeki Jeżówki, Przybyszyce od nr 46; b. w gminie Rogów, w obrębie Rogów na północ od drogi łączącej m. Przyłęk Duży z m. Jeżów; ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1796/oj 3/5EN OJ L, 20.7.2026 ADIS reference number of the Area comprising: Date until applicable outbreak 3. w województwie łódzkim, w powiecie skierniewickim: a. w gminie Godzianów, obręby: Zapady – z wyłączeniem m. Małe Zapady – posesje nr 77-80, Byczki, Lnisno, Godzianów – na południe od ulicy Modrzewiowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Północną, następnie na południe od ulicy Północnej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Lipową, następnie na wschód od ulicy Lipowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Tadeusza Kościuszki, następnie na południe od ulicy Tadeusza Kościuszki do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Zapady; b. w gminie Lipce Reymontowskie, obręby: Drzewce – z wyłączeniem m. Kolonia Kawęczyńska od posesji nr 147 do 161 oraz m. Kolonia Wolska od posesji 130 do 133, Wola Drzewiecka – posesje numer 14-44 oraz 46-60, Lipce Reymontowskie, Chlebów, Mszadla, Wólka Krosnowska, Retinowiec; c. w gminie Maków, obręby: Święte Laski – z wyłączeniem posesji 1-21, Słomków – z wyłączeniem ul. Głównej od posesji 91 do 113, Maków – na północ od ulicy Głównej, do skrzyżowania z ulicą Przemysłową, następnie na zachód od ulicy Przemysłowej, do torów kolejowych, następnie na północ od torów kolejowych do ulicy Górskiej, następnie na północ od ulicy Górskiej, aż do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Krężce, Wola Makowska, Sielce, Jacochów, Pszczonów, Dąbrowice; d. w gminie Głuchów, obręby: Borysław, Janisławice, Reczul; e. w gminie Słupia, obręby: Wólka Nazdroje, Podłęcze, Bonarów, Winna Góra, Zagórze, Krosnowa, Nowa Krosnowa, Słupia, Modła, Gzów; f. w gminie Skierniewice: Sierakowice Prawe- obszar na zachód od drogi nr 70, Brzozów, Wola Wysoka, SGGW Żelazna, Nowy Ludwików, Józefatów, Rowiska, Pruszków, Rzymiec, Dębowa Góra, Balcerów, Strobów, Mokra Prawa, Mokra Lewa, Sierakowice Lewe, Żelazna, Halinów; g. w m. Skierniewice – na zachód od ul Łowickiej aż do ulicy Bielańskiej, następnie na południe od ulicy Bielańskiej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Prymasa Stefana Wyszyńskiego, następnie na zachód od ulicy prymasa Stefana Wyszyńskiego do Al. Macieja Rataja, następnie na zachód od Al. Macieja Rataja, następnie na zachód do Al. Profesora Szczepana Aleksandra Pieniążka, następnie na zachód od ulicy Rawskiej, aż do granic administracyjnych z gminą Skierniewice. zawierające się w promieniu 10 km od współrzędnych GPS: 51,9210136/20,0154889 4/5 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1796/ojEN OJ L, 20.7.2026 ADIS reference number of the Area comprising: Date until applicable outbreak zawierające się w promieniu 3 km od współrzędnych GPS: 51,9210136/20,0154889 W województwie łódzkim, w powiecie Skierniewickim: a. w gminie Godzianów, obręby: Płyćwia, Kawęczyn, Godzianów- na północ od ulicy Modrzewiowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Północną, następnie na północ od ulicy Północnej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Lipową, następne na zachód od ulicy Lipowej do skrzyżowania z ulicą Tadeusza Kościuszki, następnie na północ od ulicy Tadeusza Kościuszki do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Zapady, Zapady – m. Małe Zapady – posesje nr 77-80; 1.8.2026 – 9.8.2026 b. w gminie Lipce Reymontowskie, obręby: Drzewce – m. Kolonia Kawęczyńska od posesji nr 147 do 161 oraz m. Kolonia Wolska od posesji 130 do 133, Wola Drzewiecka - z wyłączeniem posesji numer 14-44 oraz 46-60; c. w gminie Maków, obręby: Święte Nowaki, Święte Laski –posesje 1-21, Słomków – ul. Główna od posesji 91 do 113, Maków – na południe od ulicy Głównej, do skrzyżowania z ulicą Przemysłową, następnie na zachód od ulicy Przemysłowej, do torów kolejowych, następnie na południe od torów kolejowych do ulicy Górskiej, następnie na południe od ulicy Górskiej, aż do granic administracyjnych z obrębem Krężce. Part C Further restricted zones as referred to in Article 1, point (b), and Article 4: Member State: none Area comprising: Date until applicable ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec_impl/2026/1796/oj 5/5

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