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Export of Bivalve Molluscs (Quality Control, Inspection and Monitoring) Rules, 2003 (Notification No. 668).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Molluscs Fish products Food quality control/food safety International trade Processing/handling Standards Certification Inspection Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
These Rules enter into force on the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The purpose of these Rules is to ensure that fresh and processed bivalve molluscs intended for export are handled and processed at all stages of production, storage and transport under proper hygienic conditions so as to meet health requirements and standard specifications prescribed by the Central Government. A Health or Veterinary Certificate shall be issued by the competent authority to exporters of bivalve molluscs which have been processed in approved establishments and which satisfy the requirements of these Rules. The competent authority shall also establish periodic public health control and monitoring of production areas.

Full text
English
Website
www.eicindia.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act (Act No. 22 of 1963).

Legislation | India | 1963 (1984)

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Export of Bivalve Molluscs (Quality Control, Inspection and Monitoring) Amendment Rules, 2007.

Legislation | India | 2007

Keyword: Molluscs, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Processing/handling, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX