It is the responsibility of the customer in Hawaii to obtain the permit and provide a copy to ATCC in advance of shipment. International customers should request any necessary import permits from their appropriate government agency and provide the import permits to the ATCC with their order. ATCC applies for an export license for these materials. However please refer to the ATCC Policy Statement Regarding the Shipment of Select Agents for information on the current status of distribution of microorganisms on the Commerce Control List. Canadian Requirements Canada requires that all human, animal, and plant pathogens be accompanied by an import permit issued by the appropriate agency.
Zoonotic pathogens require import permits from all agencies affected.
Health Canada issues import permits for human pathogens. Additional information about importing human pathogens into Canada can be found on the Health Canada website. Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues import permits for animal pathogens. Canadian Food Inspection Agency issues import permits for plant pathogens. All rights reserved.