Fish Inspection Act, 2000 (SB No. 107).

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Fish products Processing/handling Hygiene/sanitary procedures Standards Packaging/labelling Authorization/permit Inspection Offences/penalties

Geographical area

Americas, Small Island Developing States, South America

Entry into force notes

Enters into force on 17 November 2000.

Abstract

This Act governs the production, trade, import and export of fish products in Suriname (including aquaculture) and covers the food chain from catch and production to export and sale. According to the Act, any kind of fish product must be inspected before being sold. The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries is the responsible authority under the Act, although in some cases the Minister of Health needs to be consulted. Inspection and control are carried out by quality managers a

Full text

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References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fish Inspection Decree (No. 9 of 2002).

Legislation | Suriname | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Processing/handling, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Authorization/permit, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Codex Alimentarius, HACCP

Source: FAO, FAOLEX