Canada Adds New Requirements for Koi Imports From US
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency will revise its requirements for importing koi from the U.S. starting April 15, the agency said in a March 22 notice to industry. All imports of live Koi carp from the U.S. for aquarium and…
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outdoor holding unit end uses will require a valid CFIA import permit and a U.S. Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service export certificate, the CFIA said. "Koi carp can no longer be included on the same import permit as other aquatic ornamental species and will require a separate permit," the agency said. Also starting on April 15 "import documentation for live Koi carp imported from the U.S. for aquarium or outdoor holding unit end uses must be reviewed by the National Import Service Centre (NISC)," it said. "Prior to arrival at the first port of entry, all relevant documentation must be submitted to the NISC."