Fish (Quality Assurance) Rules, 2008 (S.I. No. 12 of 2008).

Subject

Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water

Keyword

Fishing vessel Landing Fishery management and conservation Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Fish products Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Transport/storage Authorization/permit Certification Traceability/product tracing HACCP Inspection Water quality standards Freshwater pollution Pollution control

Geographical area

Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries

Abstract

These Rules, made under section 35 of the Fish Act, provide for control of quality and hygiene of fish and fish products (“any product where fish is the primary component, not including the use of fish products as minor ingredients in other processed foods or feeds”). The Commissioner of Fisheries shall designate authorised officers under the Fish Act as fish inspectors for the purposes of these Rules. All persons and establishments handling or processing fish and fish products are responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of the product at all times. A person shall not place on the market or export out of Uganda a batch or consignment of fish or fish products without a fish sanitary certificate issued by a fish inspector in respect of the batch or consignment. The Rules set out conditions for the placing on the market of fish caught in its natural environment, but also concern quality of aquaculture products. Fish or fish product shall not be exported unless it is processed in an approved establishment and in accordance with these Rules.

Full text

English

Website

www.agriculture.go.ug

References - Legislation

Implements

Fish Act (Cap. 197)

Legislation | Uganda | 1951 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Inland fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Seasons, Fishing gear/fishing method, Alien species, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX