Certification Requirements - Brazil

The following certificates are available:

  • Aquatic Animal Health and Sanitary Certificate for the Export of Eviscerated Finfish Products Intended for Human Consumption from Canada to Brazil (AQAH-1054)
  • Aquatic Animal Health and Sanitary Certificate for the Export of Uneviscerated Finfish Products Intended for Human Consumption from Canada to Brazil (AQAH-1055)
  • Aquatic Animal Health and Sanitary Certificate for the Export of Live Crustaceans (except shrimp) Intended for Human Consumption from Canada to Brazil (AQAH-1059)
  • Aquatic Animal Health and Sanitary Certificate for the Export of Molluscs Intended for Human Consumption from Canada to Brazil (AQAH-1053)
  • Aquatic Animal Health and Sanitary Certificate for the Export of Crustaceans (except shrimp) Intended for Human Consumption from Canada to Brazil (AQAH-1020)
  • Certificate of Origin and Hygiene CFIA/ACIA 5003 (2002/05), available through Fish and Seafood

Important Notes:

  • Currently, certificates (AQAH-1053), (AQAH-1054) and (AQAH-1055) only apply to wild, dead aquatic animals and fish and seafood products. Live aquatic animals, cultured aquatic animals cannot be shipped using this certificate.
  • Certificate (AQAH-1059) only applies to wild caught live lobsters (Homarus americanus). Other species of live wild caught aquatic animals or cultured aquatic animals cannot be shipped using this certificate.
  • Certificate (AQAH-1020) only applies to wild, dead aquatic animals and fish and seafood products. Live aquatic animals, cultured aquatic animals cannot be shipped using this certificate.
  • In addition to these aquatic certificates, each shipment must also be accompanied by a Certificate of Origin and Hygiene CFIA/ACIA 5003 (2002/05) available through Fish and Seafood.
  • There may be existing certificates or additional information from the Fish and Seafood program. However, for the specific commodities above, an aquatic animal health certificate is required.
  • To request an export certificate outlined above or if you require any other information on aquatic animal health export certification, please contact your CFIA Area Office.