Decision No. 81 of 2024 on Formation of Central Committee for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Control

The Prime Minister established a central committee chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister to monitor and contain the spread of foot-and-mouth disease across Libyan municipalities. The committee comprises senior officials from Interior, Local Government, Agricultural Police, and the National Center for Animal Health, with authority to establish municipal-level sub-committees and report directly to the Prime Minister.

This decision has limited direct impact on most foreign investors but is material for companies in livestock supply chains, meat processing, dairy production, and animal feed distribution. The epidemic response may trigger temporary movement restrictions on livestock, quarantine zones, or import/export disruptions affecting agricultural commodities. Companies with cold chain logistics or food processing operations should monitor municipal-level implementation for potential supply chain interruptions.