Fish and Seafood – Exports
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for regulating the export of fish and seafood.
The Fish, Seafood and Production Division is responsible for certifying that fish and seafood exports are safe and acceptable for human consumption.
The Aquatic Animal Health Division is responsible for certifying fish and seafood exports for animal health purposes.
To be eligible for export, fish and seafood destined for human consumption must originate from a registered fish processing establishment and meet defined standards. There are regulatory exceptions for live lobsters, live crabs and some products from fisher-packers. Contact your local CFIA office for more information.
Information we provide for consumers includes:
Information we provide for the food industry includes:
- Establishments Approved for Export
- to Brazil
- to the People's Republic of China
- to the European Union
- to the Russian Federation
- to the United States
- Export Information By Jurisdiction
Reference Material
Export Requirements
Export Certification Control Program (ECCP)
Partially Completed Export Certificates
Export Licences
Cold Storage Warehouses
Forms
- Application for a Fish Export Licence (CFIA/ACIA 5704)
- Attestation for Licensed Cold Storage Warehouses
Other
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