Commission Decision 2003/804/EC laying down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of molluscs, their eggs and gametes for further growth, fattening, relaying or human consumption.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2003
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal of the European Union L 302, 20 November 2003, pp. 22-33

Subject: Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword: Aquaculture Molluscs International trade Certification Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Packaging/labelling
Geographical area: European Union Countries

Abstract: This Decision establishes harmonized animal health rules applicable to the importation of: (a) live molluscs, their eggs and gametes, for further growth, fattening or relaying; and (b) live molluscs and non viable molluscs for immediate human consumption or further processing before human consumption. The rules shall not cover the importation of ornamental molluscs kept permanently in aquariums. Annex II contains the model of the health certificate that shall accompany consignments. Annex III lays down explanatory notes in respect of certification and labelling. Annex V sets out minimum health conditions for the approval of “approved import centres”.
Full text: English
Website: europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

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Legislation | Poland | 2005

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Certification, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Commission Decision 2006/767/EC amending Commission Decisions 2003/804/EC and 2003/858/EC, as regards certification requirements for live molluscs and live fish of aquaculture origin and products thereof intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Fish products, Molluscs, International trade, Certification, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/623/EC amending Decision 2003/804/EC as regards imports of live molluscs for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Molluscs, International trade, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/609/EC amending Annex I to Decision 2003/804/EC authorising certain third countries for the export of live molluscs for further growth, fattening or relaying in Community waters.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Molluscs, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 2004/319/EC amending Annex I to Decision 2003/804/EC laying down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of molluscs, their eggs and gametes for further growth, fattening, relaying or human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2004

Keyword: Aquaculture, Molluscs, International trade, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX