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Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act.

Country/Territory
Korea, Republic of
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Consumer protection Standards Internal trade Institution International trade Inspection Registration Certification Agricultural commodities Data collection/reporting Genetically modified organism (GMO) Offences/penalties Processing/handling Risk assessment/management Transport/storage Traceability/product tracing Fish products Aquatic animals Aquatic plants Fishing area Hygiene/sanitary procedures Marine fishes Policy/planning Residues Drugs Fish disease Fishery management and conservation Animal health Food quality control/food safety Fraud Packaging/labelling HACCP Meat Milk/dairy products Oils/oilseeds/fats Poultry products Sheep/goats
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The purpose of this Act is to contribute to increasing the income of farmers and fishermen and protecting consumers by securing the safety of agricultural and fishery products, improving the merchantable quality thereof, and facilitating fair and transparent trade through the appropriate quality control of agricultural and fishery products. The Text consists of 123 Articles divided into 9 Chapters: General Provisions; Standards for and Quality Control Of Agricultural and Fishery Products; Geographical Indications; Labeling of Genetically-Modified Agricultural and Fishery Products; Safety Inspection of Agricultural and Fishery Products; Designation of Specific Sea Areas and Registration and Management of Production or Processing Facilities; Inspection and Certification of Agricultural and Fishery Products; Supplementary Provisions; Penalty Provisions.

Full text
English
Website
elaw.klri.re.kr

References - Legislation

Repeals

Quality Control of Fishery Products Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2001 (2011)

Keyword: Fish products, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Processing/handling, Marine fisheries, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Quarantine, Certification, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Enforcement Decree of the Agricultural and Fishery Products Quality Control Act.

Legislation | Korea, Republic of | 2012 (2021)

Keyword: Farming, Financial agricultural measures, Subsidy/incentive, Consumer protection, Standards, Internal trade, Institution, Rural employment, Agricultural development, Fish products, Inspection, Education, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX