Report of the Meeting of the OIE Aquatic Animal Health Standards Commission
Paris, 2-6 October 2006
Excerpt of Appendix XIV which has been sent for member country comment and, if approved,proposed for adoption at the May 2007 General Session. This chapter relates to koi herpesvirus disease and the international shipment of koi. This is page 75 - 80 of the report.
Attention is directed to 2.1.17.8 for those who import koi and may wish to influence future regulations.
Appendix XIV
CHAPTER 2.1.17.
KOI HERPESVIRUS DISEASE
Article 2.1.17.1.
For the purposes of the Aquatic Code, koi herpesvirus disease (KHVD) means infection with the viral species koi herpesvirus tentatively placed in the sub-family Cyprinid herpesvirus of the family Herpesviridae.
Methods for surveillance and diagnosis are provided in the Aquatic Manual.
Article 2.1.17.2.
Scope
The recommendations in this Chapter apply to: common carp (Cyprinus carpio carpio), ghost carp (Cyprinus carpio goi), koi carp (Cyprinus carpio koi) and common carp hybrids (e.g. Cyprinus carpio x Carassius auratus). These recommendations also apply to any other susceptible species referred to in the Aquatic Manual when traded internationally.
Article 2.1.17.3.
Commodities
1. When authorising the importation or transit of the following commodities, the Competent Authorities should not require any KHVD related conditions, regardless of the KHVD status of the exporting country, zone or compartment:
a) For the species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. for any purpose:
i) commercially sterile canned fish;
ii) leather made from fish skin.
b) The following commodities destined for human consumption from the species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. which have been prepared in such a way as to minimise the likelihood of alternative uses:
i) chemically preserved products (e.g. smoked, salted, pickled, marinated, etc.);
ii) products (e.g. ready prepared meals and fish oil) that have been heat treated in a manner to ensure the inactivation of the pathogen;
iii) eviscerated fish (chilled or frozen) packaged for direct retail trade;
iv) fillets or cutlets (chilled or frozen);
v) dried eviscerated fish (including air dried, flame dried and sun dried).
For the commodities referred to in point 1b), Member Countries should consider introducing internal measures to prevent the commodity being used for any purpose other than for human consumption.
2. When authorising the importation or transit of the commodities of a species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2., other than those referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3., the Competent Authorities should require the conditions prescribed in Articles 2.1.17.7. to 2.1.17.12. relevant to the KHVD status of the exporting country, zone or compartment.
3. When considering the importation or transit of any live commodity of a species not referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from an exporting country, zone or compartment not declared free of KHVD, the Competent Authorities of the importing country should conduct an analysis of the risk of introduction, establishment and spread of KHVD, and the potential consequences, associated with the importation of the commodity prior to a decision. The exporting country should be informed of the outcome of this assessment.
Article 2.1.17.4.
Koi herpesvirus disease free country
A country may make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD if it meets the conditions in points 1, 2, 3 or 4 below.
If a country shares a zone with one or more other countries, it can only make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD if all the areas covered by the shared water are declared KHVD free countries or zones (see Article 2.1.17.5.).
1. A country where none of the susceptible species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. is present may make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD when basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously in the country for at least the past 2 years.
OR
2. A country where the susceptible species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. are present but there has never been any observed occurrence of the disease for at least the past 25 years despite conditions that are conducive to its clinical expression, as described in Chapter 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, may make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD when basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously in the country for at least the past 10 years.
OR
3. A country where the last observed occurrence of the disease was within the past 25 years or where the infection status prior to targeted surveillance was unknown, for example because of the absence of conditions conducive to its clinical expression, as described in Chapter 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, may make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD when:
a) basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously for at least the past 2 years; and
b) targeted surveillance, as described in Chapters 1.1.4. and 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, has been in place for at least the last 2 years without detection of KHV.
OR
4. A country that has made a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD but in which the disease is subsequently detected may not make a self-declaration of freedom from KHVD again until the following conditions have been met:
a) on detection of the disease, the affected area was declared an infected zone and a buffer zone was established; and
b) infected populations have been destroyed or removed from the infected zone by means that minimise the risk of further spread of the disease, and the appropriate disinfection procedures (see Aquatic Manual) have been completed; and
c) targeted surveillance, as described in Chapters 1.1.4. and 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, has been in place for at least the last 2 years without detection of KHV.
In the meantime, part of the non-affected area may be declared a free zone provided that it meets the conditions in point 3 of Article 2.1.17.5.
Article 2.1.17.5.
Koi herpesvirus disease free zone or free compartment
A zone or compartment within the territory of one or more countries not declared free from KHVD may be declared free by the Competent Authority(ies) of the country(ies) concerned if the zone or compartment meets the conditions referred to in points 1, 2, 3 or 4 below.
If a zone or compartment extends over more than one country, it can only be declared a KHVD free zone or compartment if all the Competent Authorities confirm that the conditions have been met.
1. A zone or compartment where none of the susceptible species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. is present may be declared free from KHVD when basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously in the zone or compartment for at least the past 2 years.
OR
2. A zone or compartment where the susceptible species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. are present but there has never been any observed occurrence of the disease for at least the past 25 years despite conditions that are conducive to its clinical expression, as described in Chapter 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, may be declared free from KHVD when basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously in the zone or compartment for at least the past 10 years.
OR
3. A zone or compartment where the last observed occurrence of the disease was within the past 25 years or where the infection status prior to targeted surveillance was unknown, for example because of the absence of conditions conducive to its clinical expression, as described in Chapter 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, may be declared free from KHVD when:
a) basic biosecurity conditions have been met continuously for at least the past 2 years; and
b) targeted surveillance, as described in Chapters 1.1.4. and 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, has been in place for at least the last 2 years without koi herpesvirus detection.
OR
4. A zone previously declared free from KHVD but in which the disease is detected may not be declared free from KHVD again until the following conditions have been met:
a) on detection of the disease, the affected area was declared an infected zone and a buffer zone was established; and
b) infected populations have been destroyed or removed from the infected zone by means that minimise the risk of further spread of the disease, and the appropriate disinfection procedures (see Aquatic Manual) have been completed; and
c) targeted surveillance, as described in Chapters 1.1.4. and 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, has been in place for at least the last 2 years without koi herpesvirus detection.
Article 2.1.17.6.
Maintenance of free status
A country, zone or compartment that is declared free from KHVD following the provisions of points 1 or 2 of Articles 2.1.17.4. or 2.1.17.5. (as relevant) may maintain its status as KHVD free provided that basic biosecurity conditions are continuously maintained.
A country, zone or compartment that is declared free from KHVD following the provisions of point 3 of Articles 2.1.17.4. or 2.1.17.5. (as relevant) may discontinue targeted surveillance and maintain its status as KHVD free provided that conditions that are conducive to clinical expression of KHVD, as described in Chapter 2.1.17. of the Aquatic Manual, exist, and basic biosecurity conditions are continuously maintained.
However, for declared free zones or compartments in infected countries and in all cases where conditions are not conducive to clinical expression of KHVD, targeted surveillance needs to be continued at a level determined by the Competent Authority on the basis of the likelihood of infection.
Article 2.1.17.7.
Importation of live aquatic animals from a country, zone or compartment declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing live aquatic animals of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should require an international aquatic animal health certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country or a certifying official approved by the importing country attesting that, on the basis of the procedures described in Articles 2.1.17.4. or 2.1.17.5. (as applicable), the place of production of the commodity is a country, zone or compartment declared free from KHVD.
The certificate should be in accordance with the Model Certificate in Appendix 4.1.1.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
Importation of live aquatic animals for aquaculture from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing, for aquaculture, live aquatic animals of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should assess the risk and apply risk mitigation measures such as:
1. the direct delivery into and holding of the consignment in quarantine facilities;
2. the continuous isolation of the imported aquatic animals and their first generation progeny from the local environment;
3. the treatment of all effluent and waste materials in a manner that ensures inactivation of koi herpesvirus.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
Article 2.1.17.9.
Importation of live aquatic animals for processing for human consumption from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing, for processing for human consumption, live aquatic animals of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should require that:
1. the consignment be delivered directly to and held in quarantine facilities for slaughter and processing to one of the products referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3. or other products authorised by the Competent Authority; and
2. all effluent and waste materials from the processing be treated in a manner that ensures inactivation of koi herpesvirus.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
Article 2.1.17.10.
Importation of live aquatic animals intended for use in animal feed, or for agricultural, industrial or pharmaceutical use, from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing, for use in animal feed, or for agricultural, industrial or pharmaceutical use, live aquatic animals of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should require that:
1. the consignment be delivered directly to and held in quarantine facilities for slaughter and processing to products authorised by the Competent Authority; and
2. all effluent and waste materials from the processing be treated in a manner that ensures inactivation of koi herpesvirus.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
Article 2.1.17.11.
Importation of aquatic animal products from a country, zone or compartment declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing aquatic animal products of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should require an international aquatic animal health certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country or a certifying official approved by the importing country attesting that, on the basis of the procedures described in Articles 2.1.17.4. or 2.1.17.5. (as applicable), the place of production of the consignment is a country, zone or compartment declared free from KHVD.
The certificate should be in accordance with the Model Certificate in Appendix 4.2.1.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
Article 2.1.17.12.
Importation of aquatic animal products from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from koi herpesvirus disease
When importing aquatic animal products of species referred to in Article 2.1.17.2. from a country, zone or compartment not declared free from KHVD, the Competent Authority of the importing country should assess the risk and apply appropriate risk mitigation measures.
In the case of dead aquatic animals, whether eviscerated or uneviscerated, such risk mitigation measures may include:
1. the direct delivery into and holding of the consignment in biosecure/quarantine facilities for processing to one of the products referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3. or other products authorised by the Competent Authority;
2. the treatment of all effluent and waste materials in a manner that ensures inactivation of koi herpesvirus.
This Article does not apply to commodities referred to in point 1 of Article 2.1.17.3.
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