United Kingdom poultry import applications suspended
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    The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced today (June 5) that the processing of all applications for importing poultry and poultry products from the United Kingdom would be suspended with immediate effect.

    "The decision was taken following confirmation of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza H7 on a farm in Oxfordshire," a CFS spokesman said.

    "We are seeking further information about the outbreak from the relevant authorities."

    Hong Kong imported about 4,300 tonnes of frozen poultry products from the United Kingdom in 2007.

Ends/Thursday, June 5, 2008
Issued at HKT 17:15

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