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China Imposes Inspection, Quarantine Requirements on Nicaraguan Aquatic Product Imports

China imposed inspection and quarantine requirements on imports of aquatic products from Nicaragua, the General Administration of Customs said Oct. 25, according to an unofficial translation. The requirements apply to cultured aquatic animal goods and their products for human consumption,…

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algae and other marine plant products, excluding the species listed in the appendix of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and China's national priorities. Would-be imports of the subject merchandise must be cultured in Nicaragua's own waters and be free of aquatic animal diseases listed in the "List of Animal Quarantine Diseases of the People's Republic of China," the customs agency said. Exporters may not use drugs or additives barred by both parties.