Decree No. 5.564 instituting the National Committee on Hygiene and Sanitary Control of Bivalve Molluscs - CNCMB. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Molluscs Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Standards Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the date of its publication. Abstract This Decree, composed of 11 articles, institutes the National Committee on Hygiene and Sanitary Control of Bivalve Molluscs - CNCMB. The aim is to set up and to validate the necessary requirements for granting sanitary quality of bivalve molluscs, thus protecting the health of population and the establishment of secure mechanisms for national and international trade of such species. In particular, the Decree defines Committee’s composition and detailed functions. Full text Portuguese Website www.mct.gov.br References - Legislation Repealed by Decree No. 7.695 abolishing the National Committee on Hygiene and Sanitary Control of Bivalve Molluscs - CNCMB. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Molluscs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX