Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Revision of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Act on the Protection of Fishery Resources
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/JPN/1378 |
| Date notice |
10/12/2025 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Revision of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Act on the Protection of Fishery Resources |
| Summary |
The content of the amendment:
1. Add infection with decapod iridescent virus 1 to the list of diseases subject to
import quarantine for Penaeidae and Palaemonidae.
2. AddHaliotisrubraandHaliotislaevigatatothelistoftargetanimalsforinfection with abalone herpesvirus.
Since the above-mentioned diseases will become subject to import quarantine after the amended regulation enters into force, the exporting country and Japan will need to discuss the relevant risk management measures and establish the import requirements. Live crustaceans (Penaeidae and Palaemonidae), live molluscs (Haliotis rubra and Haliotis laevigata), and their aquatic animal products for aquaculture must then be accompanied by an appropriate health certificate to meet the bilaterally agreed import requirements upon importation into Japan.
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| Product |
Live crustaceans limited to Penaeidae and Palaemonidae, and live molluscs limited to Haliotis rubra and Haliotis laevigata, and their aquatic animal products for aquaculture |
| Country |
Japan |
File attach:
NJPN1378.pdf
Orther Notice: