Saudi Arabia Temporarily bans the importation of live fish from Malaysia

Livestock Risk Assessment Department, Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture Temporarily bans the importation of live fish from Malaysia

Following the OIE report, ref. No. 39, Vol. 30 dated 25 September 2017, which indicates that Tilapia Lake Virus disease has occurred in Malaysia, it is deemed necessary for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to prevent the entry of the disease into the country. Therefore, the importation of live fish from Malaysia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspended.

Products covered: Live fish

HS Code: 0301

Date of entry into force (dd/mm/yy)/period of application (as applicable): 18 October 2017 (28/1/1439 H)

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