Health Certificate Procedures To Canada

FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY DIVISION
MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA
STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF
HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT
OF AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THEIR
PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL
USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
Document No: Revision No: 1 Page: 1 of 47 Effective Date: April 2013

Title: STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF
AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
Approved by:
Name: SHAMSINAR ABDUL TALIB
Designation: Director of Planning, Policy Development

and Codex Standard
Food Safety and Quality Division
Ministry of Health Malaysia
Date:
1. Introduction
It is the responsibility of the exporter to apply for Health Certificate for export of
aquatic animals and their products intended for retail use/food service based on
the requirements of the importing countries. The exporter shall ensure that aquatic
animals and their products intended for retail use/food service to be exported
comply with the requirements of the importing countries.
The Designated Officer of the Health Office in the district where the product to be
exported is manufactured or stored shall be responsible for the issuance of Health
Certificates to facilitate the export of aquatic animals and their products intended
for retail use/food service.
2. Procedure
i. Application for Health Certificate
i. The processing establishment that wish to apply for Health Certificate

for the purpose of export of aquatic animals and their products
intended for retail use/food service shall comply with the Canada
Export Requirement of Aquatic Animals for Food Service/ Retail Use.
The requirements for export of aquatic animals and their products
intended for retail use/food service to Canada are as in Appendix 1.
ii. A separate application shall be submitted by the exporter to the

Designated Officer for each consignment of aquatic animals and their
products intended for retail use/food service to be exported.
iii. The application for Health Certificate shall be made to the

Designated Officer of the Health Office in the district where product
to be exported is manufactured or stored.
iv. Exporter shall ensure that the requirements for issuance of Health
Certificate for export of aquatic animals and their products intended
for retail use/food service to Canada are being fulfilled before
applying the Health Certificate. The requirements for export of
aquatic animals and their products intended for retail use/food
service to Canada are as in Appendix 1.
v. The following documents shall be attached with the application for

Health Certificate:
a. Application Form For Issuance of Health Certificate For Export of

Aquatic Animals And Their Products Intended For Retail Use/Food
Service to Canada, HC/FCAN-2013 as in Appendix 2;
vi. The exporter is responsible to ensure that all the information

provided in the application form is accurate before it is submitted to
the Designated Officer. Any inaccurate information may result in the
shipment of the consignment being delayed or the affected
consignment may be recalled.
vii. Random verification on the information provided by export

establishment for the application of Health Certificate shall be carry
out by State Health Department regularly.
viii. Fees for the issuance of Health Certificates are as prescribed by the
Ministry of Health as in Appendix 3.
2.2 Preparation and Issuance of Health Certificates
i. Sampling shall be carried out by the officer at the District Health

Office where the product is stored prior to the issuance of Health
Certificate and sent to the laboratories which are recognized by
Ministry of Health. The updated list of laboratories can be
downloaded via website www.fsq.moh.gov.my/v3.
ii. The list of parameters of analysis is as in Appendix 4.
iii. The inspection of processing establishment shall be conducted by

the officer at the District Health Office where the processing
establishment is located. However at the discretion of the officer the
previous inspection report may be used if the inspection of the
processing establishment has been carried out not longer than six (6)
months from the date of application of Health Certificate.
iv. If the processing establishment is located not within the area of the
officer at the District Health Office, the officer at the District Health
Office shall request for the inspection report of the processing

establishment conducted by the relevant District Health Office in
which the processing establishment is located.
v. The issuance of Health Certificate is subjected to the compliance

status of the processing establishment including the sampling result
and the requirements for export of fish and fishery products to
Canada as stated in Appendix 1.
vi. Processing establishments with valid HACCP Certification from MOH

may be exempted from sampling and premise inspection. However,
the officer at the District Health Office may conduct premise
inspection and sampling as part of verification.
vii. Completed Health Certificates shall be signed by the Designated

Officer.
viii. The format of the Health Certificate for Export of Aquatic Animals
And Their Products Intended For Retail Use/Food Service to Canada
shall be as in Appendix 5.
ix. The Health Certificate shall only be issued for consignments to which
it relates before it leaves the control of the District Health Office.
x. The Health Certificate, once issued shall not be modified in any way.
The Designated Officer shall keep file copies of all issued Health
Certificates for 2 years.
xi. Health Certificates shall be completed according to the Instructions

for Completion of Health Certificate for Export of Aquatic Animals
as in Appendix 6.
2.3 Amendment / Replacement of Health Certificate
i. Any request for an amendment or replacement of a Health Certificate

shall be made to the District Health Office. The Designated Officer
may approve the request for an amendment or replacement of a
Health Certificate on a case-by-case basis.
ii. In cases of a lost Health Certificate, the exporter shall make a written
request for a new certificate to the District Health Office providing
explanation for the loss of the Health Certificate. A copy of a police
report shall be provided once request for a replacement of the Health
Certificate is being made.
iii. If satisfied with the given explanation, the Designated Officer shall
issue a replacement Health Certificate with the following declaration
included in the new Certificate at the top of the front page:
“Replacement of Certificate No. …… Dated …… that has been lost.”
iv. Replacement Health Certificates shall be issued with a new

identification number.
v. The Designated Officer shall record on the file copy of the original
Health Certificate that it has been cancelled and the reference
number and date of the replacement Health Certificate added. A file
copy of the original amended Health Certificate shall be kept.
vi. Fee shall be imposed for replacement / amendment of Health

Certificates.
3. List of Appendices
i. Appendix 1 - Export Certification Requirements for Aquatic Animals for

Food Service/Retail Use
ii. Appendix 2 - Application Form for Issuance of Health Certificate for Export
of Aquatic Animals and Their Products Intended for Retail Use/Food
Service to Canada
iii. Appendix 3 - Fees for the Issuance of Health Certificates for Export Of
Aquatic Animals And Their Products Intended For Retail Use/Food Service
to Canada
iv. Appendix 4 - List of Parameters of Analysis for Export of Aquatic Animals
and Their Products Intended for Retail Use/Food Service to Canada
v. Appendix 5 – Format of Health Certificate for Export Of Aquatic Animals
vi. Appendix 6 - Instructions For Completion Of Health Certificate for Export
Of Aquatic Animals And Their Products Intended For Retail Use/Food
Service to Canada
vii. Appendix 7 – Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals listed in Schedule III

of Canada’s Health of Animals Regulations
viii. Appendix 8 - Checklist For Application of Issuance Of Health Certificate for
Export of Aquatic Animals and Their Products Intended for Retail
Use/Food Service to Canada
Appendix 1
EXPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUATIC ANIMALS FOR FOOD

SERVICE/RETAIL USE
Packaging and Shipping Requirements
1. The international aquatic animal health certificate pertaining to the shipment must
either be issued by an official veterinary inspector of the competent authority for
aquatic animal health services of the country of origin or by a designate of the
competent authority for aquatic animal health of the country of origin. This
certificate must be endorsed by an official veterinary inspector of the competent
authority for aquatic animal health of the country of origin.
2. The accompanying export documentation must be issued in either English or

French, as well as the official language of the exporting country (unless that is
already English or French).
3. The international aquatic animal health certificate must clearly describe the
shipment and the Country(ies)/Zone(s)/Region(s)/Compartment(s)/Premise(s) of
origin. The certificate must clearly identify the aquatic animal(s) by taxonomic
name and quote the Canadian import permit number under which the commodity
is being imported. The certificate must includeinformation in accordance with Part
XVI, Section 194 of the Health of Animals Regulations,and consistent with the
OIE’s Aquatic Animal Health Code, and certify compliance with the conditions
listed on the permit.
4. The aquatic animals must be packaged in shipping containers, holding units

and/or conveyances that are either new or cleaned and disinfected. The shipping
containers and/or holding units must prevent release of the shipping contents
(eg. water or animals) while en route.
5. The finfish must be packaged in shipping containers, holding units and/or

conveyances that are either new or cleaned and disinfected. The shipping
containers and/or holding units must prevent release of the shipping contents
(eg. water or animals) while en route.
6. For molluscs and crustaceans, the aquatic animals must be packaged in shipping
containers, holding units and/or conveyances that are either new or cleaned and
disinfected. The shipping containers and/or holding units must prevent release of
the shipping contents (eg. animals) while en route
7. A visible, legible label must be present on the containers used to transport the
aquatic animals. The label must contain information that clearly identifies the
origin and destination of the consignment and its detailed contents, including the
location in which the aquatic animal(s) was born, the taxonomic name of the
aquatic animal(s), whether the aquatic animal(s) was(were) wild or farmed, and
the number or biomass of the aquatic animal(s) in the shipment. Please refer to
the CFIA website for a list of current taxonomic names.
Zoosanitary Requirements for Wild or Farmed or Cultivated Aquatic Animals:
1. The disease(s) of concern to Canada listed below is/are compulsorily notifiable to

the competent authority in the exporting country.
2. For cultured aquatic animals, the aquatic animal(s) and their broodstock are not
under any restriction by the exporting country’s competent authority or intended
for destruction or slaughter for disease control purposes.
3. For wild aquatic animals, the aquatic animal(s) or their broodstock are not under
any restriction by the exporting country’s competent authority or intended for
destruction or slaughter for disease control purposes.
4. The transport water, and ice if included, as well as any other susceptible aquatic
animals which contact the animals to be exported during transport, must be
EITHER free of the disease(s) of concern, OR treated in a manner that will
destroy these pathogens prior to contact with the aquatic animals.
*The condition stated above is subject to change from time to time. Please refer to
the website http://fsq.moh.gov.my for the latest information.
Appendix 2
Form HC/FCAN-2013
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
APPLICATION FORM FOR ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT
OF AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL
USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
Instruction:
These form shall be submitted for each application of Health Certificate
1.0 Particulars of Applicant
1.1 Name of Applicant: …………………………………………………………………………..
1.2 NRIC Number: .………………………………………………………………………………
1.3 Name and Address of Company: …………………………...........................................
...........................................................................................................................................
1.4 Tel. No.: ……………...1.5 Fax No.: ………………..1.6 H/P No. ………………………..
1.7 E-mail address: ……………………………………………………………………..............
1.8 Registration number of food premises with Ministry of Health: :………………………..

(as required under the Regulation 3, Food Hygiene Regulations 2009)
1.9 Company Registration Number (ROC): …………………………………………………..

(Please attach copy of the certificate)
1.10 Correspondence Address (if different from para 1.3):…………………………………..
............................................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................................
2.0 Description of Consignment

2.1 Name of product :.....................................................................................
2.2 Quantity & Total weight : ....................................................................................
of product (in Kg)
2.3 Consignment number :.....................................................................................
2.4 Code and Serial Number :.....................................................................................
2.5 Name of packer/processing establishment that produced the above products :
.................................................................................................................................
2.6 Address of the above mentioned packer/processing establishment:
.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
2.7 Canada Import Permit Number:
.................................................................................................................................
2.8 Name of Exporter :.....................................................................................
2.9 Address of Exporter :.....................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
2.10 Name of Importer :.....................................................................................
2.11 Address of Importer :.....................................................................................
................................................................................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
2.12 Date of Departure :.....................................................................................
2.13 Port of Shipment :.....................................................................................
2.14 Destination :.....................................................................................
2.15 Means of transport : Flight Vessel Other
please specify ...............
2.15.1 Name of Vessel :.....................................................................................
2.15.2 Flight number :.....................................................................................
2.16 Location of the products to be exported :.................................................................
.................................................................................................................................
3.0 Information on Sources of Raw Material:
3.1 Aquaculture
No. Name of aquaculture Address of Type of Product Name of species Disease of Country of origin Foreign Supplier (for
farm aquaculture farm & Common concern imported raw material)
Name Name and address of
processing establishment
(if any)
3.2 Wild catch

No. Name of catch area Address of catch Type of product Name of species Disease of Country of origin Foreign Supplier (for
area (if any) & Common concern imported raw material)
Name
Name and address of
processing
establishment (if any)
3.3 Middleman
No Name of middleman Address of middleman Type of product & Name of species Disease of Country of origin
Common Name concern
*Please fill in related table and use separate sheet if required

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4.0 Declaration
I hereby, based on my knowledge and the information gathered to this date, certify
that the above statements are all correct without prejudice.
Signature : ______________________________
Name :______________________________
Date : ______________________________
Company stamp : ______________________________
Appendix 3
FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR EXPORT OF

AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL USE/FOOD
SERVICE TO CANADA
Schedule A – Fees for Health Certificate for Export Purpose for each consignment
No. of Health Certificate

Fee / certificate
applied
1–3 RM80.00
4–6 RM60.00
7–9 RM40.00
10 RM30.00
Schedule B – Fees for Health Certificate for Exhibition Purpose
Type of Exhibition Fee / certificate

Encouraged by Govenment RM 30
Agency
Individual RM50
Appendix 4
LIST OF PARAMETERS OF ANALYSIS FOR EXPORT OF AQUATIC ANIMALS AND

THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
1. Chemical contaminants
CONTAMINANTS PRODUCT TYPE ACTION LEVEL 1
Mercury All fish products (except swordfish, 0.5 ppm

shark, fresh and frozen tuna,
escolar, orange roughy and
marlin)
Swordfish, shark, fresh and frozen 1.0 ppm

tuna, escolar, orange roughy and
marlin
DDT and All fish products 5.0 ppm

Metabolites (DDD
and DDE)
1. Microbiological
Test Organism1 Product Type No. of Acceptance m/g2 M/g2 Criteria for action
sample number (c)2
units
Escherichia coli Cooked or ready- to-eat 5 1 4 40 Reject if 2 or more units
products exceed m, or if any unit
exceeds M
Escherichia coli Raw molluscan 5 1 230/100 330/100 Reject if 2 or more units
shellfish g g exceed m, or if any unit
exceeds M
Escherichia coli All other types 5 2 4 40 Reject if 3 or more units
exceed m, or if any unit
exceeds M
Coagulase-Positive All types 5 1 1000 10000 Reject if 2 or more units
Staphylococci exceed m, or if any unit
exceeds M
Salmonella spp All types 5 Absent in each Reject if Salmonella spp
25 g sample or in is detected
pooled samples
of 125 g.
Vibrio cholerae Cooked or ready- to-eat 5 Absent in each Reject if Vibrio cholerae
products 25 g sample or in is detected.
pooled samples
of 125 g
1
The analysis of all aquatic animals products shall be conducted in accordance with approved methods;
2
m - number of bacteria per gram separating acceptable from marginally acceptable samples, c - number of samples that may exceed this number of bacteria per
gram, M - no sample can exceed this number of bacteria per gram
Listeria monocytogenes
Unsatisfactory if:
Laboratory method to be applied
Product Type
Lower risk RTE fish product : Enumeration > 100 cfu/g*

(MFLP-74* or equivalent) on 5 sample
refrigerated with a shelf-life 10 days, OR units
frozen, OR
pH < 5, OR
Aw 0.92, OR
pH < 5.5 AND an Aw < 0.95
All other RTE fish products Presence/absence in 25 g Detected in 25 g

(MFHPB-30 or equivalent) on 5
sample units
*as per method reporting limit

2. Additives
ADDITIVE PRODUCT TYPE BACKGROUND LEVEL 1
Nitrites All fish and fish products 15 ppm (see note 1)

(except marine mammal meat
6)
Nitrates All fish and fish products 15 ppm (see note 1)
Sulphites 2 Clams (raw and canned) 10 ppm
Phosphates 3 Shrimp (raw, cooked and 1.60 %

canned)
Scallops (raw) 1.47 %
Fish fillets 1.37 %
Crab (raw and cooked) 1.70 %
Lobster (raw and cooked) 1.47 %

Surf clams (raw and cooked) 1.00 %
1
When the additive is not permitted, then the action level is the background level or detection limit;
when the additive is permitted, then the action level is the background level or detection limit plus
the permitted amount.
2
Calculated as sulphur dioxide.
3
Calculated as sodium phosphate, dibasic.
Note:
1. Some herbs, including parsley, contain high levels of naturally occurring nitrates. This has to be
considered when nitrates are detected in fish products containing herbs as an ingredient.
3. Ice
Parameter Parametric value
Microbiology:
Escherichia coli
Nil
Coliform Bacteria
<10 MPN/g
4. Veterinary drugs/ Therapeutants
Class Name Substance Species Action Level

Amphenicols Florfenicola Salmonids 0.8ppm
Chloremphenicol All Not Detected
Thiamphenicol All Not Detected
Fluoroquinolones Ciprofloxacin All 0.001ppmb
Danofloxacin
Enrofloxacin
Sarafloxacin
Macrolides Eryhtromycin Fish, Crustaceans 0.03 ppmc
Nitorfurans All Not Detected
Dyes Gentian Violet All Not Detected
(Leucogentian (see notes d,e,f, g)
Violet)
Malachite Green
(Leucomalachite
Green)
NOTES:
a - A lot of fish will be considered to be rejected when the sum of florfenicol (parent drug) and
florfenicol amine (metabolite) detected in the sample exceeds the florfenicol MRL.
b - As a minimum performance level of the laboratories testing for fluoroquinolones, the

laboratory must have a limit of quantification (LOQ) of at least 1.0 ng/g for fluoroquinolones.
c - Interim action level set by Health Canada.
d - As a minimum performance level of the laboratories testing for Malachite Green (MG) or
Leucomalachite Green (LMG), the laboratory must have a limit of quantification (LOQ) of at least
0.5 ng/g for MG or LMG.
e - Malachite green is not permitted in Canada for use during any part of the aquaculture fish
production life-cycle.
f - As a minimum performance level of the laboratories testing for Gentian Violet (GV) or
Leucogentian Violet (LGV), the laboratory must have a limit of quantification (LOQ) of
at least 0.5 ng/g for GV or LGV.
g - Gentian violet is not permitted in Canada for use during any part of the aquaculture fish
production life- cycle.
Appendix 5
FORMAT OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF AQUATIC ANIMALS AND

THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
Front Page
Back page
Appendix 6
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR AQUATIC ANIMALS

AND THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR RETAIL USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
1. Health Certificate for Export of Aquatic Animals and Their Products Intended for Retail
Use/Food Service to Canada as attached in Appendix 5 is to be used.
2. The Certificate is to be completed as follows:
Name and address of exporter : Name and address (street, town and post
code) of the exporter.
Name and address of importer : Name and address (street, town and post
code) of the importer.
Name and address of packer : Name and address (street, town and post
code) of the packer.
Canada Import Permit Number : Import permit number for export of fish
and fishery products to Canada. This
information is to be filled by applicants.
Name of Product : Name of the product intended to be

exported.
Species : Taxonomic / Scientific name of the aquatic

animal intended for export (Please refer
APPENDIX 7 )
Common Name : Common name of the aquatic animal

intended for export.
Type of product (cultured/wild) : Where the aquatic animal was caught i.e.
either from aquaculture farm or sea/river
catch.
Disease related to the species : Diseases related to the species of aquatic

animal intended for export (Please refer
APPENDIX 7). This information is to be
filled in by Official Inspector.
Quantity and total weight : Total gross and net weights in Kg.
Country of Origin : The country of origin for each species to

be exported
Consignment No. : This information is optional. If applicable,

please indicate all the identification
numbers of the container.
Code and serial number : The identification numbers of the seals / or

if using courier service shall indicate the
tracking number etc.
Sampling point : Place / location of sampling conducted by
Ministry of Health
Port of Shipment : Name of the port of shipment
Country of Destination : Province/city (point of entry) and country

of destination
Name of vessel : Flight number (aircraft) or name (ship).

Separate information is to be provided in
the event of unloading and reloading
Every health certificate must have:
 Bear a unique reference number

 The signature of the certifying officer
 The certifying officer’s official stamp (Name and designation)
 The date of issue
 Official stamp of Food Safety and Quality Division, Ministry of Health
 Each page of a certificate must be numbered at bottom right so as to indicate that
it is a particular page in a finite sequence
APPENDIX 7
SUSCEPTIBLE SPECIES OF AQUATIC ANIMALS LISTED IN SCHEDULE III OF

CANADA’S HEALTH OF ANIMALS REGULATIONS



















APPENDIX 8
CHECKLIST FOR APPLICATION OF ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR

EXPORT OF AQUATIC ANIMALS AND THEIR PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR
RETAIL USE/FOOD SERVICE TO CANADA
Name of Exporter :
Date of Application :
No Type of Documents Yes (√) or No (x) For official use Remarks
1 Application form for issuance of Health Complete

Certificate For Export Of Aquatic Animals And
Their Products Intended For Retail Use/Food Not Complete
Service To Canada : HC/FCAN-2013
2 Exporter provides Canada Import Permit Provided

Number
Not provided
3 Processing establishments have been Registered

registered with Ministry of Health (MOH)
Not Registered
4 Certificate of analysis (COA) from laboratory Date of COA :..................................

recognized by MOH COA ref. No:.....................................
Result :
Comply
Not comply
5 Inspection of processing establishment Date of inspection:.........................
Compliance status :
Comply
Not comply
6 Payment of certificate (mode of payment) e.g Cheque /money order no

cheque/money order/postal order :................................
Prepared by Verify by
Name : Name :
Designation : Designation :
Date : Date :

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FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY DIVISION

MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA

Document No: Revision No: 1 Page: 1 of 47 Effective Date: April 2013

Document No: Revision No: 1 Page: 2 of 44 Effective Date: April 2013

Name: SHAMSINAR ABDUL TALIB

Designation: Director of Planning, Policy Development

Document No: Revision No: 1 Page: 3 of 44 Effective Date: April 2013

i. Application for Health Certificate

i. The processing establishment that wish to apply for Health Certificate

ii. A separate application shall be submitted by the exporter to the

iii. The application for Health Certificate shall be made to the

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v. The following documents shall be attached with the application for

a. Application Form For Issuance of Health Certificate For Export of

vi. The exporter is responsible to ensure that all the information

vii. Random verification on the information provided by export

2.2 Preparation and Issuance of Health Certificates

i. Sampling shall be carried out by the officer at the District Health

ii. The list of parameters of analysis is as in Appendix 4.

iii. The inspection of processing establishment shall be conducted by

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Office shall request for the inspection report of the processing

v. The issuance of Health Certificate is subjected to the compliance

vi. Processing establishments with valid HACCP Certification from MOH

vii. Completed Health Certificates shall be signed by the Designated

xi. Health Certificates shall be completed according to the Instructions

2.3 Amendment / Replacement of Health Certificate

i. Any request for an amendment or replacement of a Health Certificate

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iv. Replacement Health Certificates shall be issued with a new

vi. Fee shall be imposed for replacement / amendment of Health

i. Appendix 1 - Export Certification Requirements for Aquatic Animals for

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vii. Appendix 7 – Susceptible Species of Aquatic Animals listed in Schedule III

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EXPORT CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR AQUATIC ANIMALS FOR FOOD

Packaging and Shipping Requirements

2. The accompanying export documentation must be issued in either English or

4. The aquatic animals must be packaged in shipping containers, holding units

5. The finfish must be packaged in shipping containers, holding units and/or

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Zoosanitary Requirements for Wild or Farmed or Cultivated Aquatic Animals:

1. The disease(s) of concern to Canada listed below is/are compulsorily notifiable to

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These form shall be submitted for each application of Health Certificate

1.0 Particulars of Applicant

1.1 Name of Applicant: …………………………………………………………………………..

1.2 NRIC Number: .………………………………………………………………………………

1.3 Name and Address of Company: …………………………...........................................

1.7 E-mail address: ……………………………………………………………………..............

1.8 Registration number of food premises with Ministry of Health: :………………………..

1.9 Company Registration Number (ROC): …………………………………………………..

1.10 Correspondence Address (if different from para 1.3):…………………………………..

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2.0 Description of Consignment

3.2 Wild catch

*Please fill in related table and use separate sheet if required

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FEES FOR THE ISSUANCE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR EXPORT OF

No. of Health Certificate

Schedule B – Fees for Health Certificate for Exhibition Purpose

Type of Exhibition Fee / certificate

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