Frequently Asked Questions
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How can I Import Fish? |
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To import fish you must be licensed with the Fish,
Seafood and Production Division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Importers are
required to provide written notification to the closest inspection office
within 48 hours of the shipments arrival. Fish imported into Canada is subject
to inspection. Refer to the Guide to Canadian
Regulatory Requirements and Examination Procedures for Imported Fish
Fish imported for personal consumption is exempt from this requirement, but
the fish may not be resold or used in any type of commercial venture.
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| Q |
How can I Export Fish? |
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Fish must originate from a federally registered fish processing
establishment to be exported across provincial and international borders. The
importing country and the purchaser may also require that an export certificate
be issued by the Fish, Seafood and Production Division, Canadian Food
Inspection Agency. For more information contact your local Fish Inspection office.
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| Q |
How can I become a Federally Registered Fish Processing
Establishment? |
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Certificates of registration are issued for a period of one year, a
facility must provide an acceptable Quality Management Program Submission
detailing how operational control will be maintained. Provincial and Municipal
government agencies should also be consulted with respect to licensing
requirements. Contact your local
Fish Inspection office for information and application documents
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How do I know if Shellfish is safe to eat? |
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Product packaged by federally registered facilities must ensure that the
product originates from growing areas monitored by Fish, Seafood and Production
Division, and which are currently open for harvesting. Imported shellfish is
also monitored to ensure its safety.
Recreational harvesters should pay strict attention to the signs posted by
the Department of Fisheries and Oceans advising upon the closure of a
particular harvest site. Product from these sites should be considered a health
hazard, and harvesting from these sites is illegal.
Contact either your local Fish
Inspection office or Fisheries and Oceans
Canada for information on the current status of growing areas.
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