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Guidance by the Fish Health Inspectorate and Environment Agency: run a fish or shellfish farm, move live fish or shellfish or hold non-native species.
News and consultations from the Fish Health Inspectorate about disease outbreaks and policy changes which affect the aquaculture industry
Information on Biosecurity Measures Plans, their importance, and why they are a requirement of Authorisation. Use this page to access standardised BMP modules.
A collection of forms to apply to run a fish or shellfish farm, move live fish, shellfish or salamanders, or hold non native species.
Reduce the risk of disease and find out where listed diseases have been confirmed in England and Wales
We are the Official Service for aquatic animal health in England and Wales, responsible, on behalf of Defra and the Welsh Government (WG), for fish and shellfish health matters. Our main aim is to prevent the introduction and spread of...
Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live fish, shellfish or aquaculture products to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of...
Find out how to export live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
How to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic animal disease by following biosecurity practice relevant for different sector users.
Find out how to import live fish, molluscs and crustaceans for farming, ornamental, or any other purpose except direct human consumption
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