If the cockles are to be exported are alive, it must be adult and sized not less than 25mm. The following conditions must be satisfied before the export of cockles can be done:
Exporters are required to register with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia.
Exporters are required to register with MAQIS to obtain MAQIS export permits.
Exporters are required to apply for an export licence of Alive Fish/Cockles from the Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM).
Exporters are required to obtain information on the analysis requirements determined by the importing country.
Before cockles can be exported, it needs to be accompanied by health certificates obtained from state Fisheries Biosecurity Unit at the exit and the application must be made 3 days prior to the cockles date of export. Health certificate will be issued based on the analysis requirements of the importing country.