(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order applies in Scotland only and amends the Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (Scotland) Order 2006 which implements Commission Decision 2006/115/EC, as amended by Commission Decision 2006/277/EC, concerning certain protection measures in relation to highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild birds in the Community and repealing Decisions 2006/86/EC, 2006/90/EC, 2006/91/EC, 2006/94/EC, 2006/104/EC and 2006/105/EC (O.J. No. L 48, 18.2.06, p.28).

This Order clarifies the position regarding movement of certain poultry products including table eggs, and reduces the minimum duration of a surveillance zone.

No Regulatory Impact Assessment has been prepared in respect of this Order.