Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) (Amendment) Regulations 2019. Government Notice no. 172 of 2019. Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Government Gazette of Mauritius No. 102 of 28 September 2019. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Food quality control/food safety Fish products International trade Authorization/permit Certification Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract These Regulations, made under section 74 of the Fisheries and Marine Resources Act, no. 27 of 2007, amend the Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012 dealing with health, hygiene and quality standards for imported fish products. They, among other things, amend the rules of procedure for the importation of fish and amend the definition of “fish products” so as to exclude pharmaceutical products containing derivatives from fish. The rules of procedure concern the application for registration as an importer and an import permit. A new regulation (7A) allows a person who imports a consignment of fish or fish products in Mauritius without holding a valid — (a) registration certificate issued under regulation 4; or (b) permit issued under regulation 5, may — (i) on payment of the appropriate annual fee, together with the additional fee, specified in the Third Schedule; and (ii) subject to such conditions as may be specified in the guidelines or as the authorised officer may impose, to be issued with a registration certificate and a permit. Full text English Website supremecourt.govmu.org 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 Amends Fisheries and Marine Resources (Import of Fish and Fish Products) Regulations 2012 (GN No. 27 of 2012). Legislation | Mauritius | 2012 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Processing/handling, Fish disease, Cartilaginous fishes, Foreign fishing, Animal health, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, International trade, Authorization/permit, Certification, Standards, Residues, Toxicity/poisoning, Registration, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Traceability/product tracing, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Codex Alimentarius Source: FAO, FAOLEX