Recently, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) notified Niger of the outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza in poultry. In order to prevent the introduction of the epidemic and protect the safety of China’s animal husbandry, according to the "Customs Law of the People's Republic of China" and "Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine", and its implementation regulations and other relevant laws and regulations are hereby issued a warning notice to prevent the introduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Niger:

1. It is forbidden to import poultry and related products directly or indirectly from Niger (derived from unprocessed poultry or products that may still transmit disease despite being processed).

2. It is prohibited to send or carry poultry and related products from Niger. once discovered, they will be returned or destroyed.

3. Inbound ships, aircrafts, road vehicles, railway trains and other means of transport, if poultry and related products from Niger are found, they will all be sealed up (except poultry meat for personal use, but must not be taken away from the means of transport), and during the period of stay or operation in the territory, the seal may not be opened for use without customs permission. The waste and swill shall be treated in a harmless manner under the supervision of the customs and shall not be discarded without authorization. If an avian flu epidemic is found on the means of transportation, the contaminated or potentially contaminated areas shall be supervised and disinfected strictly in accordance with the law.

4. The illegal entry of poultry and related products from Niger intercepted by border defense departments shall be destroyed under the supervision of the customs.

5. Violations of the above regulations shall be dealt with by the customs in accordance with the "Customs Law of the People's Republic of China", "Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine" and the relevant provisions of its implementation regulations.

6. All customs units shall strictly carry out quarantine work in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Customs Law of the People's Republic of China", "Law of the People's Republic of China on Entry and Exit Animal and Plant Quarantine" and its implementation regulations.

7. This warning notice continues to be effective until adjustments are made.

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