Apply for authorisation to import live fish and shellfish
Apply to become authorised to import live fish and shellfish in England and Wales
Applies to England and Wales
Use this form to apply to the Fish Health Inspectorate to be authorised to import live fish or shellfish, as required under The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.
This covers imports for:
- aquaculture at anauthorisedfarm
- furtherprocessing for human consumption
- your personal collection
- ornamental trade (susceptibleandnon-susceptiblespecies)
- relayingand depuration
- scientific research
To import dead fish and shellfish for human consumption, contact the .
Apply for authorisationto import live fish and shellfish
Before starting thisapplicationyou shouldknow:
- whetherthe fish you want to import are non-susceptible orsusceptible species,if your reason for importing is ornamental trade
- yourauthorisationnumber - if you want to renew an existingauthorisation
- thesitedetails, including the national grid reference
- the type and number of holding facilitiesyou’lluse, ifany
- the suppliers’ details andfish species – or just the supply country fortheimport of any non-susceptiblespecies forornamental trade
We aim to process your application within 15 working days. We will contact you if we need more information.
Site inspection
A site inspection may be needed for imports of:
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If theseareneeded,Cefaswill contact you after yousubmityour application.
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Get help
If you need help completing your application or you have questions, contact the Fish Health Inspectorate:
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byphone on01305 206700,Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pmorFriday 9am to 4:30 pm-find out about call charges
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by emailingfhi@cefas.gov.uk
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