Regulations for the Importation of Hatching Eggs into Malaysia

REGULATIONS FOR THE IMPORTATION OF HATCHING EGGS INTO MALAYSIA 1 Import Licence Each consignment of hatching eggs shall be accompanied by a valid import licence issued by the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia permitting the importation into Malaysia. 2 Veterinary Certification Each consignment of hatching eggs shall be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate dated within thirty (30) days of import and signed or endorsed by a competent veterinary officer of the Government Veterinary Authority of the country of export certifying that 2.1 the country or part of country or state of origin has been continuously free from Newcastle disease, fowl plague and fowl cholera; and in the case of duck or geese also free from Duck Viral Enteritis and Duck Viral hapatitis for the past twelve (12) months prior to and till the date of export; 2.2 in the case of domestic fowl, chicken, turkey or quail eggs that the eggs were derived from a registered farm and accredited to be free from salmonella pullorum and salmonella enteritidis; and no case of infectious bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, infectious bursal disease, marek's disease, egg drop syndrom, swollen head syndrome, avian encephalomyelitis, salmonellosis and mycoplasmosis had been diagnosed or occurred on the farm in the preceding six (6) months prior export; 2.3 in the case of duck or goose eggs that the eggs were derived from a registered farm and accredited to be free from duck viral enteritis and duck viral hepatitis in the preceding six (6) months prior export; 2.4 the eggs were incubated in a hatchery approved by the veterinary authority of the country of export and that no eggs from any other farm have been incubated in the same incubator at the same time; 2.5 the eggs and incubators used in the hatchery have been fumigated and disinfected prior to incubation; 2.6 the eggs destined for export to Malaysia were cleaned and fumigated and packed direct from the incubator in the hatchery into satisfactory clean and new disposable boxes for export; 2.7 the eggs destined for export to Malaysia have not been inoculated with any microorganisms nor otherwise contaminated with any pathogenic organisms. 3 Transportation Each consignment of hatching eggs imported into Malaysia shall be carried by aircraft or any vehicle direct to the prescribed landing place in Malaysia. 4 Surrender of Official Documents in Malaysia All official documents required under each importation shall be surrendered for verification to the Director General (DGVS) or the State Director of Veterinary Services Malaysia or to any authorized officer assigned by DGVS on arrival in Malaysia. 5 Veterinary Inspection Each consignment of hatching eggs imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to veterinary inspection by the authorized officer of the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia at the port of disembarkation / point of entry on arrival in Malaysia. The DVS has the right to reject, destroy or further detain any consignment when deemed necessary. 6 Other Conditions The farm and hatchery may be subjected to inspection by the officials from the Department of Veterinary Services Malaysia as and when deemed required. 7 Fees Each consignment of hatching eggs imported into Malaysia shall be subjected to the following fees (i) Import Licence : RM 2.00 per licence (ii) Veterinary Inspection : RM 50.00 per consignment DEPARTMENT OF VETERINARY SERVICES, MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, MALAYSIA. (Empowered Under Section 8 of Animal Rules, 1962)