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Form AAH2: Apply to be authorised to import live fish and shellfish

Use the AAH2 form to apply to become authorised to import live fish and shellfish in England and Wales

From:
Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science
Published
13 August 2014
Last updated
22 March 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Form AAH2: Importer authorisation

Ref: AAH2

PDF, 214 KB, 2 pages

Details

Use this form to apply to the Fish Health Inspectorate to be authorised to import live fish or shellfish, as required under The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.

This covers Coldwater and tropical species for the ornamental trade, as well as imports for scientific purposes, pets and human consumption.

For imports for farming, restocking, relaying or purification you must complete the AW1 form.

To import dead fish and shellfish for human consumption please contact the Food Standards Agency.

Updates to this page

Published 13 August 2014
Last updated 22 March 2023 + show all updates

  1. Body text amended to add the required statement - The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009.

  2. Fixed broken link and updated form to current version (2.2.)

  3. Data protection statement updated and form version number amended.

  4. A new version of this form has now become available, and now uploaded.

  5. Updated form to new format and layout for better usability.

  6. Updated the AAH2 form to include importing live shellfish for purification

  7. Updated AAH2 form to include human consumption sections

  8. First published.

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