Case Overview

This case describes the requirements for the importation of fish viscera and fish oil for human consumption only, including fish maw. Fish maw is the swim bladder, gas bladder or air bladder of a fish which has undergone a drying stage. Fish viscera includes all other internal organs of the fish as well as swim bladders that have not been dried. Please note that this case does not apply to the importation of fish products as retorted goods. For retorted fish products, please refer to BICON case Retorted goods for human consumption.