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Update of the import protocol for live freshwater ornamental fish, live marine ornamental fish and ornamental crustaceans (revision to G/SPS/N/MYS/26)
Malaysia issued an addendum on 19 August 2026 to the earlier SPS notification G/SPS/N/MYS/26. Addenda often report that a measure was adopted, changed, postponed or withdrawn. The measure was first notified on 7 January 2011. The comment period closed on 15 May 2026.
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Live ornamental aquatic animals
The comment period closed on 15 May 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO SPS enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.2/Add.1; it can take them up with Malaysia.
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Update of the import protocol for live freshwater ornamental fish, live marine ornamental fish and ornamental crustaceans (revision to G/SPS/N/MYS/26)
The import protocol notified in G/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.2 (16 March 2026) is now adopted and published. The revised import protocol shall enter into force on 1 September 2026.
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia, according to the Section 40 on Control of Live Fish, Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) has reviewed the notification of G/SPS/N/MYS/26 (7 January 2011). This amendment accounts for the reclassification and consolidation of species within their respective commodity groups. Furthermore, it incorporates requirements for disease analysis, biosecurity risks, and the specific purpose of exportation to Malaysia. The purpose of this notification is to inform all countries on the updated protocol for the importation of: Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish; Live Marine Ornamental Fish; and; Live Ornamental Crustaceans. Freshwater and marine ornamental fish exhibit distinct profiles of disease susceptibility due to fundamental differences in their aquatic environments. These differences, particularly in water chemistry and ecology, directly influence pathogen viability, transmission, and host-pathogen interactions. The main content of the protocols is as follows: Import Conditions Prior to Arrival in Malaysia; Animal Health Certification Requirements for the Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia; Import Conditions on Arrival in Malaysian Territory. This import protocol mandates that all importers adhere to the stipulated conditions prior to consignment arrival, meet all health certification standards, and comply with all procedures upon arrival in Malaysia, as outlined in Annex I. According to Fisheries Act 1985, 'Fish' means any aquatic animal or…
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AddendumG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.2/Add.1
Update of the import protocol for live freshwater ornamental fish, live marine ornamental fish and ornamental crustaceans (revision to G/SPS/N/MYS/26)
The import protocol notified in G/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.2 (16 March 2026) is now adopted and published. The revised import protocol shall enter into force on 1 September 2026.
RevisionG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.2
Comment deadline: Closed on 15 May 2026
Update of the import protocol for live freshwater ornamental fish, live marine ornamental fish and ornamental crustaceans (revision to G/SPS/N/MYS/26)
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia, according to the Section 40 on Control of Live Fish, Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) has reviewed the notification of G/SPS/N/MYS/26 (7 January 2011). This amendment accounts for the reclassification and consolidation of species within their respective commodity groups. Furthermore, it incorporates requirements for disease analysis, biosecurity risks, and the specific purpose of exportation to Malaysia. The purpose of this notification is to inform all countries on the updated protocol for the importation of: Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish; Live Marine Ornamental Fish; and; Live Ornamental Crustaceans. Freshwater and marine ornamental fish exhibit distinct profiles of disease susceptibility due to fundamental differences in their aquatic environments. These differences, particularly in water chemistry and ecology, directly influence pathogen viability, transmission, and host-pathogen interactions. The main content of the protocols is as follows: Import Conditions Prior to Arrival in Malaysia; Animal Health Certification Requirements for the Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia; Import Conditions on Arrival in Malaysian Territory. This import protocol mandates that all importers adhere to the stipulated conditions prior to consignment arrival, meet all health certification standards, and comply with all procedures upon arrival in Malaysia, as outlined in Annex I. According to Fisheries Act 1985, 'Fish' means any aquatic animal or…
RevisionG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Rev.1
Comment deadline: Closed on 2 May 2026
Update of the import protocol for live freshwater ornamental fish, live marine ornamental fish and ornamental crustacea (revision to G/SPS/N/MYS/26)
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia, according to the Section 40 on Control of Live Fish, Fisheries Act 1985 (Act 317) has reviewed the notification of G/SPS/N/MYS/26 (7 January 2011). This amendment accounts for the reclassification and consolidation of species within their respective commodity groups. Furthermore, it incorporates requirements for disease analysis, biosecurity risks, and the specific purpose of exportation to Malaysia. The purpose of this notification is to inform all countries on the updated protocol for the importation of: Live Freshwater Ornamental Fish; Live Marine Ornamental Fish; and; Live Ornamental Crustacea. Freshwater and marine ornamental fish exhibit distinct profiles of disease susceptibility due to fundamental differences in their aquatic environments. These differences, particularly in water chemistry and ecology, directly influence pathogen viability, transmission, and host-pathogen interactions. The main content of the protocols are as follows: Import Conditions Prior to Arrival in Malaysia; Animal Health Certification Requirements for the Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia; Import Conditions on Arrival in Malaysian Territory. This import protocol mandates that all importers adhere to the stipulated conditions prior to consignment arrival, meet all health certification standards, and comply with all procedures upon arrival in Malaysia, as outlined in Annex I. According to Fisheries Act 1985, 'Fish' means any aquatic animal or…
AddendumG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Add.3
Comment deadline: Closed on 6 July 2013
Health Certification Requirements for Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia is amending the Health Certification Requirement for Import Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia for the WTO notification G/SPS/N/MYS/26/Add.2 dated 14 August 2012. The amendment is made in light of the notification made by Canada to WTO regarding the expansion of its responsibility and strengthening the regulation by including aquatic animal health. As of 4 February 2013, Canada has enforced their Export Certification Requirements for Live Ornamental Animals to control the import of aquatic animals and to prevent spread of diseases. As part of the requirements, all exportations of susceptible species as listed in Schedule III of Canada's Health of Animals Regulations shall be accompanied by health certificate issued by DOF and accepted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Canada also requires the exporting country to impose import control measures before the aquatic animals are allowed to be exported to Canada. All importations of koi (Cyprinus carpio), red discus (Symphysodon discus), goldfish (Carassius auratus), zebrafish (Danio rerio), and guppy (Poecilia reticulata) into Malaysia shall be certified free from disease of concern. Therefore, all exporting countries shall comply with the new health certification requirements for import of live ornamental fish into Malaysia by declaring free from disease of concern for the susceptible species.
AddendumG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Add.2
Health Certification Requirements for Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia is amending the Health Certification Requirement for Import Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia for the WTO notification G/SPS/N/MYS/26 dated 7 January 2011. The amendment is made in light of the improved domestic capability to exercise control and in consideration of the development of new regulations.
AddendumG/SPS/N/MYS/26/Add.1
Health Certification Requirements for Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia
The Department of Fisheries Malaysia is amending the Health Certification Requirement for Import Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia previously notified to the WTO as G/SPS/N/MYS/26 dated 7 January 2011. The amendment is made in response to comments received from WTO Members.
Regular notificationG/SPS/N/MYS/26
Comment deadline: Closed on 1 March 2011
Health Certification Requirements for Import of Live Ornamental Fish into Malaysia
The purpose of this notification is to inform all countries on the health certification requirements for the importation of ornamental fish into Malaysia. The main content of this notification are as follows: (i) The health certificate which consists of disease certification shall be issued by competent authority of all exporting countries with regard to Spring Viraemia of carp (SVC), Koi Herpesvirus disease (KHV), Epizootic ulcerative syndrome (EUS), Epizootic haematopoietic necrosis (EHN), and White Spot disease (WSD) for export of all ornamental fish into Malaysia that contain susceptible species for these diseases, as listed under the latest edition of the Aquatic Animal Health Code and the Manual of Diagnostic Test for Aquatic Animals of the OIE. (ii) For export of goldfish (Carrasius auratus) into Malaysia, health certification is also required for Furunculosis (Aeromonas salmonicida) and Goldfish haematopoietic necrosis virus (GFHNV). (iii) For export of marine fish into Malaysia, the competent authority shall declare the disease status of marine fish and that they are wild caught only, from area at least 5 kilometers from any finfish aquaculture operation, and have not come into contact with water, equipment or fish associated with farmed food fish.
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