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Decree No. 638 of the Cabinet of Ministers validating the Regulation on import, export and transit of fish products, including aquaculture products, aquatic animal products and derivates thereof.

Country/Territory
Latvia
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Fish products Aquaculture International trade Aquatic animals Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Decree establishes the modalities of import, export and transit of fish products, including aquaculture products, aquatic animal products and derivates thereof destined for human consumption. In Latvia shall be authorized import of products from the states inserted in the register of authorized fish products and aquaculture products kept and updated by the Food and Veterinary Service and validated by the Ministry of Agriculture. Fish products must comply with hygienic and safety requirements set forth for foodstuffs. Import of poisonous fish species and derivates thereof shall be prohibited. Import of aquaculture products treated with ionizing and ultraviolet radiation shall be prohibited.

Full text
Russian
Website
latvia.news-city.info