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Fish Processing (O. Reg. 465/19).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Food & nutrition, Water
Keyword
Biological control agents Consumer protection Equipment Fish products Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Authorization/permit Potable water Processing/handling Disinfection/disinfestation Packaging/labelling Standards Public health Data collection/reporting Industrial water use Sewerage Transport/storage
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

These Regulations concern fish products processing- Part III regulates licensing; licensed activities are: any activity undertaken in relation to processing or packaging a ready-to-eat fish product, unless the product is, processed or packaged only for persons who are consumers; or sold, offered for sale or otherwise transferred, with respect to ownership, only to persons who are consumers. Any activity undertaken in relation to packaging a fish product, using modified atmosphere packaging or vacuum packaging, unless the product is, packaged only for persons who are consumers; or sold, offered for sale or otherwise transferred, with respect to ownership, only to persons who are consumers. The Part also establishes conditions of licence., transfer, etc. Part IV concerns fish processing plant and equipment; it clarifies the responsibility of operator, design and construction, drainage and sewage systems, hand washing stations, washroom facilities, cleaning and sanitizing, etc. Part V regulates water used at the plant; this include potable water, non-potable water, standards for water used, disinfection of water, reuse of water, etc. Part VI is operation of plants, and disciplines situations when other animals are present, maintenance, pest control, use of chemicals and other materials, sanitation program, Presence of other animals, Cleaning and sanitizing, etc. Part VII regulates return of fish products; Part VIII inedible materials ; Part IX personnel; Part X control and standards, such as processing standards, labelling and packaging, storage; Part XI receiving and shipping.

Full text
English
Website
www.ontario.ca

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety and Quality Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c. 20).

Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2019)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Agricultural commodities, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Milk/dairy products, Fraud, Inspection, Standards, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX