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<p>The UK does not import pig meat from any countries outside of the European Union
(EU) that are affected by African swine fever (ASF).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Countries
that export pig meat to the UK do so in accordance with safeguard measures which ensure
their exports carry a negligible risk of infection. Of those countries within the
EU that export pig meat to the UK, only Poland and Romania have experienced outbreaks
of ASF in their domestic pig herds in the last six months.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Measures to control and eradicate ASF are put in place immediately by any EU
Member States where outbreaks are found. These measures include the establishment
of restriction zones around infected premises and restrictions on the movement of
pigs, pig products and anything likely to spread disease.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Wider
regionalisation measures restrict the movement and trade of pigs and pig products
from affected regions of EU Member States dependent on their risk status. Trade from
these areas is subject to meeting strict conditions depending on their circumstances.</p><p>
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