Canada Publishes Export Requirements for Fish and Seafood to Australia

On October 23, 2024, Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) published notice on the “Export Requirements for Fish and Seafood to Australia”.

The key points are summarized below:

• The products eligible for export are Fish products (various types), non-salmonid fish oil, Specific prawn products (e.g., uncooked processed, cooked), Fresh/frozen salmonid products;
• Products must meet Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code for contaminants, therapeutants and microbiological limits;
• Salmonid must be from approved species and must follow heat treatment protocols and require import permits for certain products;
• Labels must be in English including contents and origin with required certificates for various product categories (e.g., Health Certificate for prawns);
• Establishments must comply with Canadian regulations and be licensed under SFCR with products requiring a valid import permit from Australia.

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