Seafood Export Lists

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Additional Information on Seafood Exports to China
Additional Information on Seafood Exports to the EU
Additional Information on Seafood Exports to Saudi Arabia
Additional Information on Seafood Exports to the UK

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China, European Union (EU), Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom (UK) have establishment listing requirements as a precondition for market access.

Establishments may request to be included on these lists via the Export Listing Module (ELM). Please visit Online Applications for Export Lists for a link to this electronic system and step-by-step instructions. More information on specific export destinations is included below.

Once listed, U.S. establishments may contact National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Seafood Inspection Program to request export certificates for U.S. seafood exports to the EU and China.

Additional Information on Seafood Exports to China:

China requires that an establishment obtain and maintain current (non-expired) third-party certification of compliance with Chinese laws and standards before seafood from such establishment is imported into China. For more information, please consult Establishing and Maintaining a List of U.S. Milk and Milk Product, Seafood, Infant Formula, and Formula for Young Children Manufacturers/Processors with Interest in Exporting to China: Guidance for Industry. To demonstrate compliance with China’s requirement, establishments should upload the third-party certification in the “Additional Documents” section of ELM when they submit a request to be added to the China seafood list, and upload an updated certification of compliance with Chinese laws and standards in advance of the expiration of any previous submission for the purpose of ensuring compliance with China’s requirement.
Memorandum of Understanding between FDA and Certification and Accreditation Administration of the People’s Republic of China Regarding Registration of U.S. Food Manufacturers Exporting to China
Constituent Update: FDA Signs MOU with China to Outline Certification Process for Certain Exports
Food Export Lists | FDA

Additional Information on Seafood Exports to the EU:

FDA generally sends updates for all export lists on a quarterly basis. Please be aware that the European Commission (EC) has a number of internal procedures to follow before the updates requested by FDA are published on the official list. There is usually a 10-week lag time between FDA's submission of updates and publication of the EC's official list. Please note that the EU will only accept export certificates signed after an establishment has been added to the list published on the EC website and the list has entered into force. Prior to exporting, industry should consult the EC's EU List of Approved Establishments to verify that the establishment from which they intend to export is listed.
As indicated in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/399, which was amended by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/636, consignments covered by export certificates destined for the European Union, signed on or after September 3, 2026, must provide documentation and demonstrate the source animals from which aquaculture product(s) was obtained have not been administered any of the antimicrobials listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1255 of July 19, 2022. Note: EU 2022/1255 does not apply to composite certificates or “wild” caught products. The list of prohibited antimicrobial products is identified in the Annex of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1255.
Aquaculture establishments should upload an Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration, documenting non-use of listed antimicrobials in the “Additional Documents” section of their ELM application. This Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration should be provided on company letterhead that includes company name, facility address, email address, contact name, and phone number. This Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration should be shared with source animal establishments every 12 months for any shipments of aquaculture product used in product manufactured for shipment to the EU. The company will describe how the aquaculture product producers were informed regarding EU prohibitions for certain antimicrobials under Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1255. Here is an example.

Sample Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration for Aquaculture Product Suppliers

This Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration should be provided on company letterhead that includes company name, facility address, email address, contact name, and phone number uploaded to FDA in the Export Listing Module (ELM). This Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration must be shared with the establishment of the source animals from which aquaculture product(s) was obtained every 12 months for any shipments of aquaculture product used in product manufactured for shipment to the EU. The organization will describe how the aquaculture product producers were informed. Below is an example.

This Declaration is valid for a period of one year from the signature date.

Antimicrobial Resistance Declaration

I, ______________(COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE), as the person responsible for [preferred description of activity (e.g., procurement, quality, quality assurance)] _____________ of aquaculture product supplied by________________ (FIRM NAME), hereby certify that, as applicable, for consignments certified for entering the European Union on or after September 3, 2026, the source animals obtained have not been administered any of the antimicrobials listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1255 of July 19, 2022. _______________ (FIRM NAME) has informed all aquaculture product producers that the antimicrobials listed in the Annex to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1255 are prohibited via ___________________ (In this section, the ORGANIZATION would specify how the aquaculture producer was informed; For example, by letter or by including text in the supplier’s contract).

I, _________(COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE), acknowledge responsibility for maintaining adequate records to trace one step in the supply chain (toward the aquaculture product producer). Failure to maintain such records will cause the Applicant to be ineligible to receive certifications to the European Union.

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Additional Information on Seafood Exports to Saudi Arabia:

Saudi Arabia requires that an establishment obtain and maintain a current (non-expired) third-party certification of compliance with Best Aquacultural Practices (BAP) before seafood from such establishment is imported into Saudi Arabia. Establishments should upload the third-party certification in the “Additional Documents” section of ELM when they submit a request to be added to the Saudi Arabia seafood list and upload an updated certification of compliance with BAP in advance of the expiration of any previous submission for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabia’s requirement. NOTE: These third-party certifications of compliance with Best Aquacultural Practices can come from NOAA or another third party certification organization.
List of establishments eligible to export to Saudi Arabia

Additional Information on Seafood Exports to the UK:

Please note that FDA does not have a separate application process for the UK lists. The UK utilizes relevant EU lists (seafood and dairy). Establishments that wish to export to the UK should provide information relating to the relevant EU list in the ELM.
List of establishments eligible to export animal products to the UK

To view U.S. establishments eligible to export seafood products to the UK, filter by Country Name (United States), Sector (Food), and then Section (Section VIII Fishery products).