Who must importers of nonhuman primates register with?

• A. FDA
• B. APHIS
• C. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• D. CDC - must also meet stringent requirements

Answer: (D)

The essential point is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regulates the importation of nonhuman primates because of the risk these animals can pose for transmitting diseases to people. Importers must register with the CDC and meet strict requirements designed to prevent introductions of zoonotic diseases. The CDC’s authority under the Public Health Service Act gives it the power to require permits and registrations, enforce quarantine and health documentation, certify facilities, and maintain detailed records for imported primates. Other agencies handle different aspects of animal health or species protection, but the specific registration of importers for nonhuman primates is a CDC responsibility.