Fisheries Amendment Act 2002 (No. 19 of 2002).

Country/Territory: Samoa
Document type: Legislation
Date: 2002
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Long title: An Act to amend the Fisheries Act 1988 to provide a system of regulation for the processing and trade of fish and fish products and for other purposes.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Institution
Geographical area: Oceania, Small Island Developing States

Abstract: This Act amends the Fisheries Act 1988 by adding a new Part on processing, trading and marketing of fish and products. Fish and fish products shall not be processed, traded or marketed except in accordance with this Part and processing, trading and marketing of fish products shall comply with the Fish Processing, Trading and Marketing Regulations made under this Part. There is established the Samoa Seafood Standards Council. The Council shall assist the Samoan Seafood Industry and Government in
Full text: English
Website: www.parliament.gov.ws

References - Legislation

Amends

Fisheries Act, 1988.

Legislation | Samoa | 1988 (2007) | Repealed

Keyword: Framework law, Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing gear/fishing method, Foreign fishing, Access right, Registration, Aquaculture, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX