
The animal health certificate must be issued and completed by the Competent Authority responsible for aquatic animal health at the source site, your supplier should make this arrangement with them. Contact the Fish Health Inspectorate ( FHI) in advance of making any import arrangements to confirm the health certification requirements and the correct template to use. The certificate must confirm that the goods meet the animal health requirements for entry into England and Wales. Your goods must be accompanied by an animal health certificate using the correct template for imports from the EU. To import live fish and shellfish into GB (England and Wales) from the EU: There are two stages applicable to live fish and shellfish (including their eggs and gametes) that are not moving as product for direct human consumption. Importing into England and Wales from an EU countryįrom 1 January there are new processes that importers must follow, which are being introduced in stages. Contact APHA to find out more and make sure you are following these rules. There are rules for the welfare of animals during transport.
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Find out how to trade and move species protected by CITES. Endangered speciesĪdditional rules apply to endangered species under CITES. You need to include a biosecurity measures plan outlining how you deal with fish health and disease if you import ornamental coldwater fish like koi. There are extra rules for importing non-native species of fish and shellfish. You can get an unlimited fine if you import fish or shellfish without authorisation.Īpply for authorisation to import live fish and shellfish into England and Wales.
It does not apply to dead fish and shellfish, or fish and shellfish products, including live shellfish for direct human consumption.įind out how to import wild-caught marine fish and fishery product for human consumption.įor information on live fish and shellfish imports from other UK territories and Crown Dependencies, contact:Īuthorisation to import live fish and shellfish

This guidance applies only to imports or movements of live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, depuration, or any other purpose except direct human consumption, entering England and Wales from outside Great Britain (GB).
