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Fish Products (Export) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary, 14 September, 1998, pp. 59A-85A.
Subject
Fisheries, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Institution Aquaculture Inspection Hygiene/sanitary procedures Cartilaginous fishes Food quality control/food safety Fish products
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

These Regulations prescribe rules relative to hygiene and other requirements for fish processing establishments that are allowed to export fish products and fishing vessels that process fish directly on board. Requirements regarding fishing vessels are set out in Schedule A (equipment, design storage facilities, etc.) and in Schedule B (general hygienic requirements). The Regulations also contain rules relative to the handling of live fish and aquaculture products intended for exportation and other marketing. Certified establishments shall be allotted an official number and shall be subject to inspection and monitoring by competent authorities through appointed inspectors. Provision is also made for a control by the licensee of critical points of production and a sampling programme. Foreign inspectors may be employed to ensure that provisions of these Regulations and those of agreements are respected. The 18 regulations are completed by 11 Schedules containing conditions for processing of fish on board and in processing facilities (Schedules A-D), and rules relative to control, sampling and analysis of fish (E), packaging (F), storage and transport (G), identification marks (H), establishment and implementation of a critical control points system (H-K).

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act 1996, No. 2 of 1996.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 1996 (2016)

Keyword: Framework law, Marine fisheries, Inland fisheries, Institution, Fishing vessel, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Aquaculture, Dispute settlement, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Fish Catch Data Collection Regulations, 2014.

Legislation | Sri Lanka | 2014

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Total allowable catch, Transport/storage, Data collection/reporting, Certification, International trade, Fish products, Foreign fishing, High seas, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX