Import Information By Jurisdiction

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Fish and fish products imported into Canada are inspected to prevent the marketing of unsafe or unwholesome or mislabelled products. Inspection effort is directed at foreign processors which have demonstrated a history of poor compliance with Canadian standards. On the other hand, inspection effort is reduced through the establishment of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) or Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with other countries having reliable inspection systems.

Australia

• Memorandum of Understanding

Chile

• Arrangement Concerning the Export of Raw, Roe-on, Farmed Scallop Products from Chile to Canada
• Industry Notice - Arrangement Regarding the Import of Raw, Roe-on, Farmed Scallop Products from Chile

Ecuador

• Memorandum of Understanding
  • Preferred-Status Frozen Shrimp Processors

France (EU)

• French Establishments Approved to Export Live/Raw Bivalve Molluscs to Canada

Iceland

• Memorandum of Understanding

Indonesia

• Mutual Recognition Agreement
  • Fish Processing Establishments

Ireland (EU)

• Establishments in Ireland Approved to Export Live Oysters to Canada

Japan

• Memorandum of Understanding - Canned Tuna
• Japan Earthquake: Information for Canadians Regarding Imported Food

New Zealand

• Mutual Recognition Agreement

Philippines

• Memorandum of Understanding
  • Preferred-Status Canned Tuna Processors
  • Preferred-Status Frozen Shrimp Processors

Thailand

• Mutual Recognition Agreement
  • Approved List of Fish Processing Establishments -  PDF (31 kb)

United Kingdom (EU)

• List of Establishments Approved to Export Live or Raw Molluscan Shellfish from United Kingdom to Canada

Vietnam

• Arrangement Concerning the Inspection and Certification of Aquaculture Fish and Fish Products Exported from Vietnam to Canada for Drug Residues
  • Vietnamese Establishments Eligible for Certification by Vietnam Authorities