Date of Notice: February 1, 2024

Effective Date: February 1, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) was notified that the European Commission has amended the list of aquatic species they consider susceptible to, or vectors for, the European Union’s (EU) pathogens of concern.

View the updated list on the USDA APHIS | European Union IRegs page under the “Aquatic Animals” heading.

European Union Aquatic Diseases of Concern  and Listed Species Classification

Note: there is no “transition period,” as the amended list is effective immediately (February 1, 2024). For non-EU countries that follow EU regulations, exporters are advised to contact the Border Control Post in advance to confirm import requirements.

For more information on certificate endorsement or facility inspection requests, please contact the APHIS Endorsement Office for your State or U.S. Territory (USDA APHIS | VS Contacts: Live Animal and Animal Product Exports).