Patricia Pozzetti Standard Department OIE Headquarters - Paris Animal health disease status – official status and self-declaration Regional Workshop on “OIE Standards - Facilitating Safe International Trade” Dubai, UAE 14 - 15 March 2017  

Outlines History and current situation of the official recognitions and self-declarations Official recognition vs self-declaration Procedure for official recognition Procedure for self-declaration

Main objectives Protect animal and human health in international trade, Increase economic potentiality of the livestock sector, Facilitate trade, Guarantees to trading partners, Long term perspective documented and updated evidence on the disease free situation, Veterinary Services meet baseline requirements concerning disease control and trade activities. In May 1994, the World Assembly of Delegates of the OIE requested the Foot and Mouth Disease and Other Epizootics Commission (re-named later as Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases) to develop a procedure for the official recognition by the OIE of the foot and mouth disease (FMD) free status of Member Countries. The procedure has since then been expanded to include the official recognition of disease status for African horse sickness (AHS), classical swine fever (CSF), contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) risk status as well as the endorsement of official control programmes for CBPP, FMD and PPR.

OIE official recognition of disease status HISTORICAL 1994 • Requested by the World Assembly • Voluntary-based procedure • Certain diseases • Mandate given to the Scientific Commission • Recognition by the World Assembly 1995 Adoption of the procedure for FMD official recognition 1996 Adoption of the 1st list of Member Countries and zone free from FMD without vaccination As we will see in the next slides, in response to a demand from member countries in 1994 This procedure of official recognition by the OIE of disease status goes back to May 1994, when the World Assembly of Delegates of the OIE requested the Foot and Mouth Disease and Other Epizootics Commission (now called the Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases) to develop a procedure for the official recognition by the OIE of the foot and mouth disease free status of Member Countries. The procedure has since been expanded to include 1) rinderpest, 2) contagious bovine pleuropneumonia - CBPP, 3) bovine spongiform encephalopathy - BSE, 4) African horse sickness - AHS, 5) peste des petits ruminants - PPR and 6) classical swine fever. - CSF In 1998, the official agreement between the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the OIE further confirmed the OIE’s mandate to recognise disease and pest-free areas for trade purposes, in the context of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures SPS. By acquiring and maintaining its official status, a country demonstrates transparency and helps to promote animal health and public health worldwide, thereby gaining the trust of its trade partners, neighbouring countries and the international community as a whole.

OIE official recognition of disease status FMD (Foot and Mouth Disease) 1996 RP (Rinderpest) 2000 CBPP (Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia) 2003 BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) 2004 AHS (African Horse Sickness) 2013 PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants) 2014 CSF (Classical Swine Fever) 2015

FMD World Official Status 67 countries free without vaccination 13 countries free zone without vaccination 8 countries free zones with vaccination 67 countries free without vaccination – Brunei, Cyprus 13 countries free zone without vaccination; 8 countries free zones with vaccination - Turkey

CBPP World Official Status 14 Member Countries recognised as free from CBPP

53 Member Countries recognised as free from PPR PPR - World Official Status 53 Member Countries recognised as free from PPR

AHS – World Official Status Turkmenistan Lebanon Iraq Afghanistan Iran 71 Member Countries recognised as free from AHS Israel Jordan Pakistan Libya Bahrain Egypt Saudi Arabia Cyprus Kuwait Oman Qatar Turkey United Arab Emirates Sudan Eritrea Yemen Ethiopia Djibouti

ASF AI CSF Rabies Sw. Ves. Dis.

Outlines History and current situation of the procedure for official recognitions and self-declarations Official recognition vs self-declaration Procedure for official recognition The official recognition of disease status of Member Countries is of great significance for international trade and constitutes one of the most important legal links between the OIE and World Trade Organization (WTO), in the framework of the WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS Agreement), which entered into force in 1995. In 1998, the official agreement between WTO and the OIE further confirmed the OIE’s mandate to recognise disease-and pest-free areas based on the SPS Agreement. Procedure for self-declaration

The Procedure: Based in the Codes Terrestrial Animal Health Code Aquatic Animal Health Code

The Procedure A voluntary procedure developed on Member Countries’ request to facilitate trade Resolutions adopted by the World Assembly Compiled in a single document: the SOPs Updated when relevant Available on line in the three OIE official languages A country may either lose or enhance its commercial attractiveness in the eyes of potential or existing importing partners, depending on official recognition of its disease status. By acquiring and maintaining its official status, a country also demonstrates transparency and helps to promote animal health and public health worldwide, thereby gaining the trust of its partners and of the international community. Granting, suspension and recovery of official disease status are handled in an objective and transparent manner, governed by the Standard Operating Procedures. to assist Member Countries wishing to apply for the official recognition of a specific disease status or risk status for bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) or for the endorsement of a national official control programme. The SOP are based on the relevant provisions of the Terrestrial Animal Health Code (hereafter Terrestrial Code) and the relevant Resolutions adopted by the OIE World Assembly of Delegates (hereafter World Assembly) and serve as a single document of reference to facilitate the understanding of the OIE Delegates on the applicable procedures. The SOP currently apply to the official recognition of disease status for African horse sickness (AHS), classical swine fever (CSF), contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP), foot and mouth disease (FMD), peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and for BSE risk status as provided for in Chapter 1.6. of the Terrestrial Code. As regards rinderpest, further recognition of disease status is not taking place following the global eradication of the disease in 2011. These SOP also apply to the endorsement of a national official control programme for CBPP, FMD and PPR by the OIE in accordance with the provisions laid out in Chapters 11.7., 8.7. and 14.7. as well as in Chapter 1.6. of the Terrestrial Code. http://www.oie.int/en/animal-health-in-the-world/official-disease-status/official-recognition-policy-and-procedures/ disease.status@oie.int

Submission of an application OIE calendar meetings: Cycle from a General Session to the following one Letter from the DG after each General Session 2 months days before the meeting of the ad hoc Group May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb March Apr May 2 months 60 days GS GS Deadline of submission of application SCAD meeting Submission of an application An OIE Member Country wishing to submit an application (dossier) for official recognition of its disease status or its BSE risk status or for endorsement of its national official control programme should take careful note of the OIE calendar of meetings. To this end, a letter is sent by the Director General after each General Session to inform the Delegates of Member Countries of the dates of the scheduled ad hoc Group meetings dedicated to official recognition of disease status or BSE risk status and endorsement of national official control programmes. The OIE work programme cycle runs from May to May, of which the General Sessions of the World Assembly are the starting and ending points. The meetings of the ad hoc Groups responsible for the official recognition of disease status, BSE risk status or for the endorsement of a national official control programme are usually held between the first (August/September) and the second (February) meeting of the Scientific Commission in this cycle. Depending on the number of dossiers received, one or more meetings of the relevant ad hoc Group could be scheduled between two General Sessions. Announcement of the dates through and official letter from OIE HQs Ad hoc Group meetings Letters sent to applicant Member Countries and to all Delegates

Procedure for official recognition Voluntary applications - OIE Member Countries OIE Headquarters OIE ad hoc Groups OIE Scientific Commission for Animal Diseases The OIE Headquarters (Scientific and Technical Department) conducts a preliminary screening of the dossier. If an information gap is identified, the OIE Headquarters may request the submission of an amended dossier or additional information before the set deadline. OIE Director General

Communication on the outcome Letter from the DG to the applicant countries Positive outcome Assessment published in the Scientific Commission report Letter to all Delegates 60-day period World Assembly Negative outcome Assessment kept confidential Provided in the outcome letter to the applicant country Pending a mission

Official recognition - World Assembly by adoption of a Resolution

Publication

Reminders of importance Historical freedom : Dossier + surveillance in accordance with Article 1.4.6. Deadlines for submission Similar procedure for the endorsement of a control programme

Summary Voluntary procedure Based on OIE standards Procedure under the responsibility of the OIE Director General Assessment under the mandate of the Scientific Commission Status for FMD, CBPP, AHS, PPR, CSF and BSE risk Endorsement of programmes for CBPP, FMD and PPR

Available on the OIE website Sub-Regional Representatives For more information The workshops 1 organised in 2016 (SADC) 2 planned for the other African countries in 2017 Focus: PPR and FMD The SOPs Available on the OIE website OIE Status Department disease.status@oie.int OIE Regional and Sub-Regional Representatives

Annual reconfirmation In accordance with the Terrestrial Animal Health Code In accordance with the Terrestrial Animal Health Code Web-based tool In accordance with Resolution 15 of the 83rd General Session In accordance with Resolution 15 of the 83rd General Session In accordance with Resolution 15 of the 83rd General Session Support from the OIE Regional and Sub-Regional Representations Support from the OIE Regional and Sub-Regional Representations November every year November every year November every year Additional information requested Additional information requested Additional information requested

On-line system for annual reconfirmation http://www.oie.int/ZF/forms/DiseaseStatus/public/index.php/ Accessible via the Delegate’s username and password (same as WAHIS access)

Specific and updated forms also available on the OIE website and on the Delegate website

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Do not only tick the boxes is requested In accordance with the Terrestrial Code, surveillance regulatory measures system for preventing the entry of FMDV control of the movement of susceptible animals & products To ensure long-term maintenance Do not only tick the boxes

Outlines History and current situation of the procedure for official recognitions and self-declarations Official recognition vs self-declaration Procedure for official recognition Procedure for self-declaration

Procedure for self-declaration Freedom of a country, zone or compartment From an OIE listed disease, No OIE official recognition Based on the requirements of the Terrestrial and Aquatic Animal Health Codes Self-declaration regarding the disease status of a country or zone. In the case of self-declaration, the OIE Delegates are advised to consult the Terrestrial Animal Health Code or the Aquatic Animal Health Code to verify whether specific requirements for self-declaration of freedom from that particular disease are available. By providing the relevant epidemiological evidence, the OIE Member Country can prove to a potential importing country that the entire country or a zone under discussion, meet the provisions of the specific disease chapter. Any self-declaration should be based on sound evidence demonstrating that the requirements for the disease status have been met in accordance with the OIE standards. The self-declaration, signed by the OIE Delegate of the OIE Member Country concerned, is submitted to the OIE Headquarters (self-declaration@oie.int) with the data that conform to the requirements in the relevant Chapters of the Terrestrial or Aquatic Codes, as appropriate. Upon request of the OIE Delegate, a self-declaration may be published entirely or summarized in the OIE Bulletin for information of all OIE Member Countries. All self-declarations published by the OIE can be viewed by browsing the OIE Bulletins online. Self-declaration is made under the full responsibility of the Member Country concerned. The OIE is not responsible for inaccuracies in self-declarations concerning the status of a country or a zone nor for subsequent changes in the status.

OIE publication of the claim in the except for the 6 diseases for which an official recognition may be granted Publication does not imply endorsement of the claim.