The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the emporary ban on imports of domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from Michigan.
The ban was originally imposed in June following reports of an avian influenza (AI) outbreak in the state.
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. issued Memorandum Order No. 47, which officially ends the import restriction.
The DA’s decision comes after the United States’ veterinary authorities reported to the World Organisation for Animal Health that Michigan’s avian flu cases have been resolved.
As such, it reported that no new cases have been reported after July 12, 2024.
In a statement, the agency said that while imports from Michigan are now permitted, all transactions must comply with existing DA regulations on agricultural imports to ensure food safety and biosecurity standards are maintained.
The United States is one of the Philippines’ primary sources of imported meats, including poultry and beef.