#32026D1205EU updates import conditions for U.S. fishery products
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The decision updates EU rules for importing fishery products from the United States. It amends the existing import framework and health certificate used for U.S. consignments entering the EU. The practical change is aimed at aligning U.S. fishery product imports with EU rules on antimicrobial use in animals. U.S. exporters, EU importers, and official control authorities should check that certificates and compliance documents match the updated requirements before shipments enter the EU market.
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Key Changes
- Updates the EU import conditions for fishery products from the United States
- Amends the model health certificate used for U.S. fishery product consignments
- Aligns certification requirements with EU rules restricting certain antimicrobial use in animals
Obligations
What this law requires
Fishery products imported into the EU from the United States must comply with the amended specific import conditions under Decision 2006/199/EC, including the updated health certification requirements for U.S. consignments.
Consignments of fishery products from the United States entering the EU must be accompanied by health certificates and compliance documentation matching the updated EU requirements, including requirements linked to antimicrobial use in animals.
Official control authorities must verify that U.S. fishery product consignments presented for import into the EU comply with the amended import framework and updated certificate requirements before allowing market entry.