It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Information about the process required to import animals into Sweden from Australia can be found on the Department's website or by referring to the EU website.

Contact the Swedish Board of Agriculture for additional requirements that may apply.

Email

jordbruksverket@jordbruksverket.se

Refer to these and the Department’s websites for current information about exporting animals (including any suspensions).

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move aquatic animals out of Australia. Refer to the Department's International and wildlife trade requirements.

Email

wildlifetrade@dcceew.gov.au

Export from Australia of Australian native hatchery bred fingerlings or ova should be accompanied by approval of the hatchery facility from the appropriate State or Federal authority. Refer to the Department's Exporting fish and fish products from Australia information about exports for human consumption.

Based on European Commission and importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 15 December 2021.