Directive No. (1/98) on mercury content in fish products. Country/Territory Myanmar Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Residues Toxicity/poisoning Fish products Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South-Eastern Asia Abstract The Directive sets the maximum residue level (MRL) for mercury in fish products for human consumption at 0.5 mg/kg fresh product. For species listed in the Annex, the MRL may be increased up to 1 mg/kg fresh weight. Tests shall be carried on selected samples and details on the sampling and testing procedures are indicated. Full text English