What checks are in place for imported marine fish?

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Checks in place for imported marine fish ensure each shipment is certified and permitted
The Department of Fisheries (DOF) will ensure that imported marine fish (live) are free from radionuclide contamination, with each consignment required to carry a valid Fish Health Certificate from the exporting country. Importers of live fish also must apply for an import permit from the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) and comply with the permit conditions set by the DOF. These measures are described as part of controls following the gradual release of Fukushima treated radioactive wastewater that began on August 24.
Each live marine fish consignment must have a valid exporting-country Fish Health Certificate
For live marine fish imports, the DOF stated that every consignment must come with a valid Fish Health Certificate issued by the exporting country. The DOF also said it will ensure the imports are free from radionuclide contamination through this consignment-level requirement.
Importers must obtain an import permit from Maqis and follow DOF conditions
Beyond certification, importers are required to apply for an import permit from Maqis for each live fish consignment. They must then comply with the import permit conditions specified by the DOF, linking the shipment’s clearance to DOF-set requirements.
The controls are tied to fallout monitoring after Fukushima wastewater release
The DOF described the steps as a control measure following notification of the gradual release of Fukushima treated radioactive wastewater by Japanese authorities, starting on August 24. The DOF framed these checks as part of the response to that release.
MOH Level 4 entry-point checks apply to high-risk Japanese food products
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (MOH) announced on August 23 that it would impose Level 4 inspection at entry points for high-risk food products imported from Japan for radioactive material analysis. The DOF also noted that Malaysia imports Japanese fishery products for frozen food purposes such as sardine and mackerel, while live fish imports are ornamental freshwater fish like Koi Carp rather than marine fish.

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