Information for Aquatic Animal Importers

Spring Viremia of Carp (SVC)

• The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) interim rule on importation of SVC-susceptible species is effective as of October 30, 2006.  The rule establishes regulations to restrict the importation into the United States of live fish, fertilized eggs, and gametes of fish species that are susceptible to spring viremia of carp (SVC).

• A checklist has been developed to assist Florida importers of aquatic animals susceptible to SVC.

• For more general information on viruses and spring viremia of carp, see the UF/IFAS publications Viral Diseases of Fish and Spring Viremia of Carp.

Information for Aquatic Animal Exporters

Health Certificates:

• Information on obtaining health certificates for the exportation of aquatic animals can be found on our Health Certificates page.

Registration of Aquaculture Establishments Shipping to the European Union (EU):

• The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is now registering aquaculture establishments eligible to export live fish, mollusks, their eggs and/or gametes to the European Union. 
• As of June 2009, the following countries are members of the European Union (EU):  Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
• For more information on this registration, contact Dr. Kathleen Hartman.