Notice - Notification of WTO Members: The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine".
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/TPKM/620 |
| Date notice |
09/11/2023 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
The draft amendment of the "Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Dogs and Cats" in relation to Article 8 (Annex 6) of the "Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine". |
| Summary |
The 7-days post-entry quarantine for dogs/cats from a country (zone) not recognized as being free from rabies is still maintained. However, in the draft amendment, this measure may be waived when the waiting period between blood sampled date of rabies antibody test to the exporting date are extended from 90 days to 180 days and one of the following requirements is complied with:
1. The applicant submits the application for the import quarantine permit at least 120 days prior to entering; or
2. The test report is recognized by the veterinarians of the animal quarantine authority of the exporting country (endorsed, a declaration issued of the test result, etc.); or
3. The test report is sent directly by a reference or designated laboratory to the import/export animal quarantine authority stationed at the port of entry (mail, email, fax, shown on its website, etc.).
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| Product |
Dog and cat |
| Country |
Chinese Taipei |
File attach:
NTPKM620.pdf
Orther Notice: