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Conditions of Fish Processing License (Fish Processing Vessel) under Regulation 8 Fisheries (Fish Processing Establishments) Regulations, 2002 - Fisheries Order, 2009.

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Authorization/permit Business/industry/corporations Enforcement/compliance Fish products Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Landing Post-harvest treatment Fishery management and conservation
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, comprising 24 articles, regulates the licensing system of the fish processing business inside the fish processing vessels. The license is nominative, and alterations to the processing area in the fish processing vessel require written permission from the Director of Fisheries. Activities not permitted for the fish processing vessels are (i) the export of fish overseas; and (ii) fishing activities or keeping any fishing equipment without permission. The processed fish must be landed only at authorized landing places. The licensee shall (i) ensure safe conditions of the vessel; (ii) implement an approved quality assurance program if required; (iii) comply with the Manual of Brunei Darussalam on Hygiene Requirements for Fishing Vessels and Landing Sites, the Manual of Brunei Darussalam on Hygiene Requirements for Fish Processing Establishments, and, in case of export to EU, with the Manual of Brunei Darussalam on Hygiene Requirements for Fishery Products Export to the European Union (EU); (iv) allow authorized officers to inspect the premises, equipment, operation, storage, materials, processed fish, records or to take samples for analysis;(v) prepare and submit the required reports including data of the fish processing vessel and records of the daily activities of the fish processing vessel.

Full text
English/Malay
Website
www.fisheries.gov.bn

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries (Fish Processing Establishments) Regulations, 2002.

Legislation | Brunei Darussalam | 2002

Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Processing/handling, Registration, Standards, Fish products, Fishing authorization, Inspection, Certification, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX