Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA): Export of Fish and Seafood to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Following successful negotiations with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is pleased to announce that two new health certificates have been finalized for the export of live and non-live fish and seafood to KSA.

New Organization to Provide Labor Certification for Fishing Vessels

The FISH Standard is designed to ensure that fish sold in markets, grocery stores and restaurants around the world is harvested by crews who are recruited and hired ethically, treated with respect on the vessel, paid properly, and have fair processes to address grievances. The FISH Standard certification will be open to wild-capture harvesters of all sizes.