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National Aquatic Animal Health Program

National Aquatic Animal Health Program. Aquatic Animals Health Import Program Dr. Joanne Constantine. Amended Health of Animals Regulations, (Section XVI 190 – 200 and 160 (permits) & Reportable Disease Regulations. Amendments completed December 10, 2010

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National Aquatic Animal Health Program

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  1. National Aquatic Animal Health Program Aquatic Animals Health Import Program Dr. Joanne Constantine

  2. Amended Health of Animals Regulations,(Section XVI 190 – 200 and 160 (permits) &Reportable Disease Regulations • Amendments completed December 10, 2010 http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/approe.shtml Or http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/aqua/aquae.shtml • Canada’s regulations for control of animal diseases now includes aquatic animals • Regulatory framework is now consistent with international standards • World Animals Health Organization (OIE) • AND • International obligations • – World Trade Organization SPS Agreement

  3. Objectives • Prevent introduction into and spread within Canada of aquatic animal diseases • Ensure healthy and sustainable aquatic resources

  4. Amended Health of Animals Regulations,(Section XVI 190 – 200 and 160 (permits)) & Reportable Diseases Regulations • Three main activities: • Mandatory notification of Reportable and Notifiable diseases • Schedule VII and VIII of H of A Regulations and Reportable Diseases Regulations • Control import (permits) for aquatic animals susceptible to regulated diseases • Schedule III in Health of Animals Regulations • Control animal movement within Canada • Domestic permits and zonation

  5. Import Controls: • Who will need a permit?

  6. Health of Animals RegulationsSchedule III -Susceptible Aquatic Animals • Aquatic animals are regulated – • defined as finfish/molluscs/crustaceans • Schedule III – susceptible aquatic animals • only those aquatic animals affected by diseases listed as reportable and immediately notifiable • List of animals is based on evidence of susceptibility to the CFIA regulated diseases • Diseases listed based on OIE code and others endemic to Canada

  7. Schedule III - Animals Requiring Permits • 1. Live susceptible aquatic animals (fish, molluscs, crustaceans) and their germplasm • 2. Finfish, crustacean and mollusc carcasses, part of a carcass or offal when the end use will be: • Bait • Feed for aquatic animals/Feeding to aquatic animals • Research • Diagnosis and testing • Any purpose that will produce effluent or offal • This includes processing • NB * 5. Does not apply for products eviscerated, or ready to eat, packaged products

  8. Industries and Sectors: Permits in December 2011 • Aquaculture • Baitfish • Feed Manufacturers • Processors of Fish and Seafood • Live Fish Importers • Ornamental and Aquarium Industries • Research Institutions • Diagnostic Labs

  9. Import Requirements • Aquatic animals will need to be declared and information provided to CBSA upon border arrival • 405 aquatic animal species (Schedule III) will need permits and/or export certificates • CFIA will be modifying the HS_OGD codes to include taxonomic names of the regulated animals and new end uses • Exemptions • Specific fish on the SSL -verify they are “pets” • Personal use (e.g. taxidermy, food consumption, sport caught fish) • 4 crustaceans, 3 kgs. Molluscs, 10 fish not eviscerated

  10. CFIA Import and Permitting Process

  11. Step 1 – Pre-Import Request • Import permit application form will be available on the web • Permit applications need to be submitted prior to import • Permits can be flexible – multi species, time limited, multi-entry etc • Permit type depends upon the risk (Origin x End use)

  12. Step 2 Application Process • Permit information requirements include: • Consignor • Consignee • Species Taxonomic Name • Destination • Origin • Intended End Use of product • Permits are issued as signed documents but not validated until conditions are met

  13. Step 3 - Importer Responsibilities • Permit contain: • 1.Specific Importer instructions and requirements • 2. Export conditions and animal health or “zoosanitary” conditions • Zoosanitary certificates signed by Competent Authority in foreign country will need to accompany imports • CFIA negotiating with the countries in advance of Dec 2011

  14. Step 4 Verification Process • Paper work is submitted electronically to CBSA and reviewed by CFIA • There are pre-notification and approval processes to facilitate import (e.g. PARS) • For commodities permit approval can be done in advance if no inspection at the border is required • Inspection requirements depend on the risk • (Origin x Species x End Use)

  15. Step 5 - Validation and Decision • For live animals and high risk end uses inspections will be required • Inspections must be pre arranged • Can occur in quarantine circumstance, post entry into Canada • Licenses for movement are required for latter

  16. So in December 2011… • Imports of aquatic animals listed in Schedule III will need either an: • Aquatic Animal Health Import permit • Zoosanitary certificate signed by Competent Authority of the origin of the animals

  17. Thank you! • Questions?

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