Model health certificates for international trade in live aquatic animals and products of aquatic animal origin

Article 5.11.1.

Notes for guidance on the health certificates for international trade in live aquatic animals and products of aquatic animal origin

1. General

   Please complete the certificate on paper in capital letters. To confirm an option, mark the box with a cross (X). Ensure that no portion of certificate is left blank in a manner that would allow it to be amended. Non-applicable fields may be crossed out.

2. Part I. Details of dispatched consignment

    

   Country:	Name of the country that issues the certificate
   Box I.1.	Name and full address of the natural or legal entity dispatching the consignment. Information on telephone and fax numbers or e-mail address is recommended.
   Box I.2.	The certificate reference number is the number used by the Competent Authority of the country to identify the certificate.
   Box I.3.	Name of the Competent Authority.
   Box I.4.	Name and full address of the natural or legal entity to whom the consignment is destined at the time the certificate is issued.
   Box I.5.	Name of the country from which the live aquatic animals or gametes are being exported. For aquatic animal products, name the country(ies) where the finished products were produced, manufactured or packed.
   	“ISO code” refers to the international standard two-letter code (ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 Code) for a country produced by the International Organization for Standardization.
   Box I.6.	Name of the zone or compartment of origin, if relevant, in part II of the certificate.
   Box I.7.	Name of the country of destination. “ISO code” refers to the international standard two-letter code (ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2 Code) for a country produced by the International Organization for Standardization.
   Box I.8.	Name of the zone or compartment of destination, if relevant, in part II of the certificate.
   Box I.9.	Name and full address of the place(s) from which the live aquatic animals, gametes or aquatic animal products are being exported; and official approval or registration number when required.
   	For live aquatic animals and gametes: the establishment(s) or place of capture.
   	For products of aquatic animal origin: the premises from which the products are to be dispatched.
   Box I.10.	Name of the place from which the live aquatic animals, gametes or aquatic animal products are being shipped (this will be a land, sea or airport).
   Box I.11.	Date of departure. For live aquatic animals and gametes include the expected time of departure.
   Box I.12.	Details of the means of transport.
   	Identification of the means of transport at the time the certificate is issued: for air transport, the flight number; for maritime transport, the name of the vessel; for rail transport, the number of the train and the wagon and for road transport, the registration number of the road vehicle and the number of the trailer where used.
   Box I.13.	Name of expected border post and, if available, its UN/LOCODE (refer to the United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations).
   Box I.14.	CITES permit number(s) if the commodity concerns species listed in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
   Box I.15.	Describe the commodity or use the titles as they appear in the Harmonised System of the World Customs Organization.
   Box I.16.	Heading or HS Code of the Harmonized System set up by the World Customs Organization.
   Box I.17.	Total quantity or weight of the commodity.
   	For live aquatic animals and gametes give the total count or weight.
   	For aquatic animal products give the gross weight and the net weight in kg of the whole consignment.
   Box I.18.	Temperature of products for transport and storage.
   Box I.19.	For live aquatic animals and gametes give the total number of containers in which they are being transported. For aquatic animal products give the total number of packages.
   Box I.20.	Identify the containers/seal numbers where required.
   Box I.21.	Identify the type of packaging of products as defined in Recommendation No. 21 – Code of Passengers, Type of Cargo, Package and Packaging Materials of UN/CEFACT (United Nation Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business).
   Box I.22.	Intended use of the imported live aquatic animals or aquatic animal products.
   	Breeding: applies to gametes and broodstock.
   	Grow out: applies to live aquatic animals, aquatic eggs and aquatic larvae requiring time in culture.
   	Slaughter: applies to live aquatic animals for slaughter.
   	Restocking: applies to live aquatic animals for the purpose of rebuilding stocks.
   	Ornamental: applies to live aquatic animals kept for companionship or enjoyment.
   	Competition/display: applies to live aquatic animals used for competition or display purposes.
   	Human consumption: applies to live aquatic animals (without further aquaculture involved) or aquatic animals products intended for human consumption.
   	Aquatic animal feed: means any product of animal origin (single or multiple), whether processed, semi-processed or raw, that is intended to be fed to aquatic animals.
   	Further processing: applies to products of aquatic animal origin that have to be further processed before being suitable for end use.
   	Other technical use: applies to aquatic animal products not intended for human or aquatic animal consumption. These include aquatic animal products that are intended for use in the pharmaceutical, medical, cosmetic and other industries. Such products may be subjected to extensive further processing.
   	Technical use in live aquatic animals: applies to aquatic animal products used in live aquatic animals, e.g. to stimulate ovulation.
   Box I.23.	Mark, if appropriate.
   Box I.24.	Details on the nature of the commodity sufficient to identify it.
   	For live aquatic animals and gametes: Category (i.e. amphibian, crustacean, fish or mollusc); Wild stocks or cultured stocks; Species (scientific name); and if required, Identification system; Batch number or other identification details; Age; Sex.
   	For products of aquatic animal origin: Category (i.e. amphibian, crustacean, fish or mollusc); Wild stocks or cultured stocks; Species (Scientific name); Approval number of establishment(s) (e.g. processing plant; cold store); Lot identification/date code; Number of packages.

3. Part II. Zoosanitary information

   Box II.	Complete this part in accordance with the requirements agreed between the Competent Authorities of the importing and exporting countries in accordance with the recommendations in the Aquatic Code.
   Box II.a.	Reference number: see box I.2.
   Certifying Official	Name, address, official position, date of signature and official stamp of the Competent Authority.

Article 5.11.2.

Model health certificate for international trade in live aquatic animals and gametes

COUNTRY:

Part I: Details of dispatched consignment	I.1. Consignor: Name: Address:	I.2. Certificate reference number:
		I.3. Competent Authority:
	I.4. Consignee: Name: Address:
	I.5. Country of origin: ISO Code*:	I.6. Zone or compartment of origin**:
	I.7. Country of destination: ISO Code*:	I.8. Zone or compartment of destination**:
	I.9. Place of origin: Name: Address:
	I.10. Place of shipment:	I.11. Date of departure:
	I.12. Means of transport:	I.13. Expected border post:
	Aeroplane □   Ship □   Railway wagon □ Road vehicle □  Other □ Identification:	I.14. CITES permit No(s)**:
	I.15. Description of commodity:	I.16. Commodity code (ISO code):
		I.17. Total quantity:
	I.18.	I.19. Total number of packages:
	I.20. Identification of container/seal number:	I.21. Type of packaging:
	I.22. Commodities intended for use as:
	Breeding  □	Grow out  □
	Slaughter  □	Restocking  □
	Ornamental  □	Competition/exhibition □
	Other □ If other, specify.
	I.23. For import or admission: Definitive import  □              Re-entry □               Temporary admission □
	I.24. Identification of commodities:
	Amphibian  □	Crustacean  □
	Fish  □	Mollusc  □
	Wild stock  □	Cultured stock  □
	Species (scientific name):	Age*:
	Identification system*:	Batch number*:
	Sex*:

* Optional. ** If referenced in Part II.

COUNTRY:

Part II: Zoosanitary information		II.a. Certificate reference number:
	The undersigned Certifying Official certifies that the animal(s)/gametes described above satisfy(ies) the following requirements:
	Certifying Official:
	Name and address (in capital letters):	Official position:
	Date:	Signature:
	Stamp:

 

Article 5.11.3.

Model health certificate for international trade in products of aquatic animal origin

COUNTRY:

Part I: Details of dispatched consignment	I.1. Consignor: Name: Address:	I.2. Certificate reference number:
		I.3. Competent Authority:
	I.4. Consignee: Name: Address:
	I.5. Country of origin: ISO Code*:	I.6. Zone or compartment of origin**:
	I.7. Country of destination: ISO Code*:	I.8. Zone or compartment of destination**:
	I.9. Place of origin: Name: Address:
	I.10. Place of shipment:	I.11. Date of departure:
	I.12. Means of transport:	I.13. Expected border post:
	Aeroplane □   Ship □   Railway wagon □ Road vehicle □  Other □ Identification:	I.14. CITES permit No(s)**:
	I.15. Description of commodity:	I.16. Commodity code (ISO code):
		I.17. Total quantity/weight:
	I.18. Temperature of the product: Ambient   □      Chilled   □       Frozen  □	I.19. Total number of packages:
	I.20. Identification of container/seal number:	I.21. Type of packages:
	I.22. Commodities intended for use as:
	Human consumption  □	Aquatic animal feed  □
	Further processing  □	Other technical use  □
	Other   □ If other, specify.	Technical use in aquatic animals   □ If technical use, specify:
	I.23.
	I.24. Identification of commodities:
	Amphibian   □	Crustacean   □
	Fish   □	Mollusc   □
	Wild stock   □	Cultured stock   □
	Species (scientific name):	Approval number of establishments:
	Lot ID/date code:

* Optional.

** If referenced in Part II.

COUNTRY:

Part II: Zoosanitary information		II.a. Certificate reference number:
	The undersigned Certifying Official certifies that the product(s) of aquatic animal origin described above satisfy(ies) the following requirements:
	Certifying Official:
	Name and address (in capital letters):	Official position:
	Date:	Signature:
	Stamp: