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Aquatic Animals


The National Aquatic Animal Health Program (NAAHP) is a science-based regulatory program for aquatic animal diseases which have been designated reportable or notifiable in Canada because of their potential impact on trade and our economy.

CFIA activities include:

  • protecting the health of our aquatic animal resources;
  • maintaining a list of aquatic animal diseases and databases;
  • ensuring early detection of aquatic animal diseases through surveillance and monitoring programs;
  • controlling and eradicating aquatic animal diseases;
  • establishing import and export requirements and provide certifications;
  • sustaining existing export market access and developing new trade opportunities.

The key acts and regulations we enforce are:

Information we provide for the general public includes:

Information we provide for the aquatic animal industry includes:

Additional government and industry information can be found at:

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