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