Date of Notice: September 9, 2024

Effective Date: September 10, 2024

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) was notified that the United Kingdom/Great Britain has published a new list of Susceptible and Vector Species for Aquatic Animals Diseases.

The new list can be viewed from the Iregs: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66670faf3d0e9a43f75f63db/GB_susceptible_and_vector_species_lists_-_v1.1.pdf

For certificates presented for endorsement on or after September 10, 2024, accredited veterinarians must reference the updated list in determining requirements for export of aquatic animals to the United Kingdom/Great Britain.

For questions or more information on certificate endorsement or facility inspection requests, please visit the “Need Help? Export Trade Servies (by State)” section near the bottom of our Live Animal Export Resources page.

**If you would like to receive future APHIS Aquatic Trade email communications, please provide us with your contact information using this link – APHIS Aquatic Trade: Import/Export Stakeholder Notifications (office.com)**