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Fisheries and Marine Resources (Toxic Fish) Regulations 2004 (G.N. No. 193 of 2004).

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Marine fishes Cartilaginous fishes Food quality control/food safety Fish products Toxicity/poisoning International trade Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

These Regulations place restrictions on the importation, sale, exposure for sale or keeping of toxic fish. Toxic fish shall be the species of fish specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations, except that some species are exempted if the fish is caught in specified places and weights less than a specified weight. The restrictions imposed may be the requirement of having an authorization to import a specified type of toxic fish or following a prescribed method of processing of the fish concerned.

Full text
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Website
supremecourt.intnet.mu

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries and Marine Resources Act (Act No. 22 of 1998).

Legislation | Mauritius | 1998

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Mariculture, Fish disease, Fishing authorization, Registration, Foreign fishing, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Fisheries Regulations, 1983.

Legislation | Mauritius | 1983

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Protected fishing area, Landing, Size, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries and Marine Resources (Toxic Fish) (Amendment) Regulations 2022. Government Notice No. 73 of 2022

Legislation | Mauritius | 2022

Keyword: International trade, Marine fisheries

Source: FAO, FAOLEX