Aquatic Animal Exports

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is responsible for certifying exports of aquatic animals. The CFIA:

• maintains access for existing aquatic animals and seafood markets where there are requirements for aquatic animal health, and
• secures entry to new markets by negotiating practical, cost-effective and science-based export conditions

Export certification under the National Animal Health Export Program is distinct from the fish and seafood export program which addresses consumer safety rather than animal health.

The  NAAHP facilitates Canadian export activities related to aquatic animal health. It will do this through its inspection and certification programs that are designed to meet the requirements of other countries, using science-based principles and the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) standards.

Information we provide for the aquatic animal industry includes:

• Aquatic Animal Health Export Policy Framework
• Export of aquatic animals from Canada
• Status of Regulated Aquatic Animal Reportable Diseases
• Status of Regulated Aquatic Animal Immediately Notifiable Diseases