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Chinese TaipeiAdopted, according to its latest notice
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The draft amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine'
Chinese Taipei issued an addendum on 9 October 2025 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/TPKM/647. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 25 June 2025. The comment period closed on 24 August 2025.
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The amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine'
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the draft amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine' on 25 June 2025 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/647). The amendment was promulgated on 8 October 2025, which is available at:
The genus Bombus and Melipona are included according to the Chapter of infestation with Aethina tumida (also known as small hive beetle, SHB) of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code. The radius of being free from SHB is shortened from 100 km to 50 km. The risk control measures when transferring bees into transport containers are listed.
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AddendumG/SPS/N/TPKM/647/Add.1
The amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine'
The Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu notified the draft amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine' on 25 June 2025 (G/SPS/N/TPKM/647). The amendment was promulgated on 8 October 2025, which is available at:
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/TPKM/647
Comment deadline: Closed on 24 August 2025
The draft amendment of the 'Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Bees' in relation to Article 10 (Annex 8-2) of the 'Regulations for the Importation of Objects Subject to Animal Quarantine'
The genus Bombus and Melipona are included according to the Chapter of infestation with Aethina tumida (also known as small hive beetle, SHB) of the WOAH Terrestrial Animal Health Code. The radius of being free from SHB is shortened from 100 km to 50 km. The risk control measures when transferring bees into transport containers are listed.
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