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