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Commission Decision 2006/656/EC laying down the animal health conditions and certification requirements for imports of fish for ornamental purpose.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2006
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
International trade Fish disease Certification Inspection
Geographical area
Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Decision establishes harmonized animal health rules applicable to imports of ornamental fish into the Community. These provisions concern the following: (a) fish caught in the wild, imported for the purpose of being used as ornamental fish; (b) ornamental fish imported by transshippers and wholesalers; (c) ornamental fish imported into pet shops, garden centres, garden ponds, exhibition aquaria and similar businesses without direct contact with Community waters. Ornamental fish impor

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Website
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References - Legislation

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Regulation amending Regulation establishing requirements for health certificates of imported animals and products of aquaculture.

Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Fish products, International trade, Certification, Aquaculture

Source: FAO, FAOLEX