I have moved to Taiwan recently and am currently keeping a few things (not keeping turtles yet). I have also come in contact with many farmers and breeders of plants and animals. I am having a hard time getting solid info on turtles. There are a few types im looking at, their english/scientific names i still cannot find as of yet but i should have them shortly.... I know 1 is a softshell, and another they call "Brazilian White". anyway I would really appreciate any links anyone may have. All of these animals are captive bred, and from the peoples houses i have seen them bred at they seem to be kept quite nicely (for pets not food).
Im also thinking maybe a couple types of lizards and snakes, but they seem to be easier to get info on.
This site says turtles are not allowed to be imported. correct?
From: "http://airs-sari.inspection.gc.ca/AIRS/airs_requirements.asp"
Importer / Broker Instructions
DOCUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
The import of these animals from this/these countries is currently prohibited. A risk assessment may be required before the development of import conditions could be considered. If you wish more information on the risk assessment process, please contact your nearest CFIA Import Office.
The very same site says this for freshwater turtles with no country specified.
Import Details for Requirement: 22067 Version: 6
HS Description: 020850
02 Meat and Edible Meat Offal
08 Other meat and edible meat offal, fresh, chilled or frozen.
50 Of reptiles (including snakes and turtles)
OGD Extension: 801302
8013 Turtles and tortoise
02 Turtles - freshwater
Recommendations to Customs / Documentation and Registration Requirements
Approved
Importer / Broker Instructions
CONDITIONS OF IMPORT
- Is subject to packaging and labelling, composition and food safety requirements in accordance with the Food and Drugs Act and Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and their Regulations.
- Labelling must be in French and English for prepackaged products sold at retail.
- United States "Nutrition Facts" information is not permitted; label claims must comply with the Regulations.
Must be free of pathogenic bacteria.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
*** Please note that border lookouts and targets take precedence over import requirements indicated in the AIRS. ***
- Any import inspection services provided by CFIA staff are subject to a CFIA user fee. Inspections carried out by a CBSA officer are not subject to a CFIA user fee except those inspections that were provided by a CFIA inspector prior to Dec.12/03, which continue to be subject to the applicable fee set out in the CFIA Fees Notice, whether the service is provided by a CFIA inspector or a CBSA inspector/officer.
- May be subject to requirements of Other Government Departments.
- Contact an Import Service Centre for further information.
WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (if applicable):
Brokers/ Importers should attest to one of the following with respect to the packaging material being used to ship the product:
- "Wood packaging contained with shipment displays the ISPM No. 15 compliant stamp."
OR
- " Wood packaging material is accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate, ie. approved treatment per ISPM No. 15. "
OR
- "Wood packaging material is made out of manufactured wood which is exempted from ISPM No. 15."
OR (when it applies)
- "No wood packaging contained with shipment."
Attention - EDI/ACROSS clients - To ensure auto approval of this commodity by the CFIA, you must press "Print" to obtain the codes necessary to complete your electronic release transmission. Failure to submit these codes will result in a machine reject message from the CFIA.
Additional References
Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations To view the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act and Regulations, please refer to our website
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/reg/rege.shtml or contact the nearest Import Service Centre for further information.
Food and Drug Act and Regulations - Frog legs Regulated by sections B.21.031 of the Food and Drugs Act and Regulations.
Food and Drugs Act and Regulations - General
Thanks for any help!
kyle
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