JOHANNESBURG - South Africa is partially lifting its ban on poultry imports from Brazil, starting this Thursday.
The move follows confirmation from Brazil’s agriculture ministry that the avian flu outbreak has been contained to a single state.
South African veterinary officials have verified that poultry products from outside the 10-kilometre containment zone are safe for import.
This aligns South Africa with several other countries that have also eased restrictions after reviewing Brazil’s containment measures.
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says authorities will continue to monitor the situation closely, and the decision could be reversed if new outbreaks emerge.