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Guide to Audit Requirements for the Seafood Import Monitoring Program

March 14, 2019

The purpose of a SIMP audit is to verify the harvest and landing information provided in an entry filing as well as the sufficiency of chain of custody records documenting the movement of fish and fish products from harvest to the point of entry into U.S. commerce. This guide provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding SIMP audit requirements.