Do Chinese Hamster Ovarian (CHO) Cells Specimens Require An Import/Export License?

On December 21, 2012, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) finally addressed an issue that has been of significant debate among importers of Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell specimens and trade experts. FWS informed the trade community that only shipments of actual CHO “cell”, “cell cultures” and “cell lines” are regulated by the agency and require an import/export license for trade.