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Welcome to the Fish Health Unit Website

This website has been developed to provide a structured and user-friendly single point source of information relating to the current Fish Health Regulations applicable in Ireland. Information regarding the Aquaculture Operator's legal obligations and the administration of these Regulations is also provided along with information on pertinent Fish Health related issues.

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Fish Health

Authorisation

If you operate an aquaculture production business, or a commercial aquarium, you must obtain Fish Health Authorisation from the Marine Institute.

Apply for Fish Health Authorisation

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Finfish/Shellfish

Movement Application

All movements of aquaculture animals for ongrowing must be notified to the Marine Institute in advance for movements within Ireland and for imports/exports.

Submit a Movement Application

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Ornamental

Import Application

If you intend to import ornamental aquatic animals, you must first register & notify us at least 24 hours prior to the consignment leaving the country of origin.

Submit an Import Application

Important Notices

New EU Animal Health Law – from April 21st 2021

The new EU Animal Health Regulation 2016/429 applies from April 21st 2021. The Regulation lays down rules for the prevention and control of animal diseases which are transmissible to animals or humans.

BREXIT NOTICE: Certification of Fish and Shellfish from January 1st 2021

Animal Health Certification requirements for Fish/Shellfish moving between Ireland and Great Britain, and to the EU through the UK Landbridge.

UK Landbridge: Moving live fish/shellfish to mainland Europe via Great Britain

Animal Health requirements for movements of live fish/shellfish to continental Europe through the UK Landbridge for on-growing, farming, depuration or relaying.

Exporting to Great Britain

Animal health requirements for exports to Great Britain.

COVID-19: Fish Health Unit - Service Update

Details of changes to FHU services in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

FAQs

Ornamental Imports - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about importing ornamental aquatic species.

Best Practice Guidelines for Pacific Oyster Producers

An updated version of the Fish Health Unit's Best Practice Guidelines for Pacific Oyster Producers is now available.

Quality

The Fish Health Unit is committed to quality and efficiency in the service we provide in implementing Fish Health Legislation while holding ISO 9001 Certification. Our Quality Policy Statement can be viewed here.

Feedback

We aim to continually improve any areas of this service where possible and we welcome your feedback.  You can provide your feedback by completing our Customer Feedback Questionnaire (or by emailing your specific feedback to notification@marine.ie). 

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