Fisheries and Marine Resources (Export of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2009 (GN No. 147 of 2009). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2009 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Fish disease Inspection Animal health Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products International trade Certification Standards Transport/storage Processing/handling Packaging/labelling Offences/penalties Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made by the Minister under section 74 of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007, provide rules relative to the exportation of fish and fish products from Mauritius. An exporter shall be registered with the Division of Veterinary Services of the Ministry responsible for agriculture (“the Competent Authority”) and obtain a permit as required under section 25 of the Act. In addition, an export health certificate shall be obtained in respect of every single consignment of goods to be exported. Also storage or processing of fish or fish products intended for export requires registration with the competent authority. The Competent Authority may grant the application where the applicant complies with the criteria specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. The Competent Authority may, for the purposes of determining whether a registered person is complying with the Act or these Regulations, carry an audit inspection of the activities of the registered person. Other provisions of these Regulations concern, among other things, application for an export health certificate with the competent authority and inspection by authorized officers. The Second Schedule specifies hygienic and sanitary conditions and some other requirements for fish and fish products. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Fisheries and Marine Resources Act 2007 (Act No. 27 of 2007). Legislation | Mauritius | 2007 Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Fishing vessel, Marking/identification, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Seasons, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Aquaculture, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Wetlands, Marine area, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Turtles, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Fisheries and Marine Resources (Export of Fish and Fish Products)(No. 2) Regulations 2006 (GN No. 148 of 2006). Legislation | Mauritius | 2006 Keyword: Fish disease, Inspection, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, International trade, Certification, Standards, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Fisheries and Marine Resources (Export of Fish and Fish Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (GN No. 204 of 2010). Legislation | Mauritius | 2010 Keyword: Institution, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Fisheries and Marine Resources (Export of Fish and Fish Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2012. Government Notice no. 209 of 2012. Legislation | Mauritius | 2012 Keyword: Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal health, Biological control agents, Processing/handling, Drugs, Fish disease, Fishing vessel, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Fish products, Inspection, Potable water, Traceability/product tracing, Food quality control/food safety, Certification, International trade, Public health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Waste management, Cleaning agents/detergents, Transport/storage, Toxicity/poisoning, Treated food, Packaging/labelling, HACCP, Water supply Source: FAO, FAOLEX