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Fish Inspection Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 148).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
British Columbia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1955
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Authorization/permit Standards Fish products Inspection Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Act establishes a broad legal framework for the regulation of fish markets. "Fish" is defined as "any fish, including shell fish and crustaceans, and aquatic animals, and any parts, products or by-products of them" (sect. 1). Powers of inspectors, including seizure, detention and disposal of fish and containers are set out in sections 6 and 8. The Lieutenant Governor in Council may issue regulations on the following matters, inter alia: (a) fish marketing standards; (b) handling, processing, storing, grading, packaging, marking, transporting, marketing and inspection of fish, including licence requirements for such activities; (c) quality and specifications for containers and the marking and inspection of containers; (d) requirements for the equipment and sanitary operation of establishments, vehicles, etc. used in fishing or the marketing of fish (sect. 10). The Act also specifies offences and penalties (sect. 9).

Full text
English
Website
www.qp.gov.bc.ca