Preventing Yellow Fever into China: Implementation of Enhanced Inspection for Vessels from the Affected Countries/Areas
We have obtained information on the captioned topic by our correspondent in China, Huatai Insurance Agency & Consultant Service Ltd. Please find the attached circular.
Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQISQ) of China issued a formal announcement on preventing yellow fever spreading to China, in which a newly enhanced quarantine is implemented for vessels, individuals and cargoes entering into China from Nigeria, Peru, Brazil (except Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe). This announcement is valid from for 3 (three) months from 19th January, which is the date of the announcement. The summary is as follow,
- Any person from the above mentioned countries/areas are required to present valid vaccination certificate against yellow fever to entry-exit inspection and quarantine institutions when entering to China. For those without valid vaccination certificate, a 6-day observation calculating from the date they left the above countries/areas at their domicile is required. If any person is found having any symptoms, such as fever, chills, headache and so on, declaration should be made to take required medical checks.
- Effective disinfection should be made to aircrafts vessels, and containers from aforementioned countries/areas. If they are found without a valid disinfection certificates, a distance of no less than 400m should be maintained away from the land and over vessels before conducting disinfection treatment.
- A mosquito eradication proof is required if the vessel has called any of aforementioned countries/ areas during the same voyage.
Given the above, vessels that sail from ports within the affected countries/areas to China are recommended to obtain a mosquito eradication certificate before departure from affected countries/areas if possible.
Members calling at Chinese port from the affected countries/areas should take note the above to avoid any possible troubles concerning crew members and relevant parties. In addition, members are suggested to check with local agent once port of call in China is fixed for further clarification in advance, considering that the detailed requirement of different Chinese inspection and quarantine authorities (CIQ) offices at different port may vary.