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Fisheries Administrative Order No. 227, S. of 2008 establishing Rules and Regulations governing the Export of Fish and Live Aquatic Animals Products to European Member Countries.

Country/Territory
Philippines
Document type
Regulation
Date
2008
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Authorization/permit International trade Fish products Aquatic animals Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Traceability/product tracing
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, North Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force one month from the date of issue and shall remain in force until revoked in writing.
Abstract

This Order, consisting of 11 articles, establishes Rules and Regulations governing the Export of Fish and Live Aquatic Animals Products to European Member Countries. This Order lays down specific rules on the hygiene of processed and unprocessed FA products for business operators intending to export their products to the EU for human consumption. Unless specifically stated to the contrary, this Order does not apply to processed foods containing both products of plant origin and processed FA products. However, any processed FA products used to prepare such foods must be obtained and handled in accordance with the requirements of this Order. This Order must apply without prejudice to the general requirements of Republic Act No 8550, Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, and the following FAOs as applied to the harvesting, production, preparation and processing of FA products for domestic or non-EU markets:

Full text
English
Website
www.bfar.da.gov.ph

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Fisheries Administrative Order No. 228, S. of 2008 establishing Rules governing the organization and implementation of official controls on fishery and aquatic products intended for export to the EU market for human consumption.

Legislation | Philippines | 2008

Keyword: Authorization/permit, International trade, Fish products, Aquatic animals, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Traceability/product tracing, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fisheries General Memorandum Order No. 2, S. of 2009 establishing Requirements for the Export of Live Aquatic Animals: Crustaceans, Fish and Invertebrates.

Legislation | Philippines | 2009

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Certification, Crustaceans, Molluscs, International trade, Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Quarantine, Residues, Drugs, Animal health, Food quality control/food safety, Food security, Inspection, Marine fishes, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX