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Fish (crustaceans) Import License Conditions Under Chapter 8(1) of the Fisheries Order, 2009.

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Animal health Aquaculture Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Certification Crustaceans Fish products Freshwater fishes Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection International trade Marine fishes Public health Quarantine Transport/storage
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, consisting of 18 articles, provides for the rules to be met to import live crustaceans, in particular, it establishes that (i) importers must be registered with the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism; (ii) they must have a valid crustaceans fish import license; (iii) imported crustaceans species must be included in the ones listed in the approved import license application; (iv) the importer's premises must have an approved quarantine facility; (v) importers must comply with live crustacean disease control measures; (vi) importers must comply with and practice Pollution Control Guidelines for Industrial Development, and Brunei Good Aquaculture Practices; (vii) importers must allow the Department of Fisheries to obtain samples of imported live crustaceans for laboratory analysis; (viii) if required, they must inform the Fisheries Department of the date and time of importation for the purpose of inspection and sampling and must provide information on each importation of crustaceans to the Fisheries Department for storage record purposes.

Full text
Malay
Website
www.fisheries.gov.bn

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Order, 2009.

Legislation | Brunei Darussalam | 2009

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal health, Biodiversity, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX