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Fresh/Chilled Fish (crustaceans) Import License Conditions under Chapter 8 (1) of the Fisheries Order, 2009.

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Animal health Aquatic animals Crustaceans Fish products Freshwater fishes Business/industry/corporations Inspection International trade Marine fishes Post-harvest treatment Processing/handling
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, consisting of 12 articles, provides for the rules to be met to import both fresh or chilled crustaceans, in particular, it establishes that (i) importers must be registered with the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism; (ii) they must have a valid fresh/chilled crustaceans import license; (iii) imported crustaceans species must be included in the ones listed in the approved fish import license application; (iv) they must comply with the crustaceans disease control measures; (v) imported fresh/chilled crustaceans originating from farm sources must be from authorized suppliers and must have a Health Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country; (vi) they must ensure that all consignments meet the handling and packaging conditions; (vii) importers must allow the Department of Fisheries to obtain samples of imported fresh/chilled crustaceans and must provide information on each importation for storage record purposes.

Full text
Malay
Website
www.fisheries.gov.bn

References - Legislation

Implements

Fisheries Order, 2009.

Legislation | Brunei Darussalam | 2009

Keyword: Framework law, Fishery management and conservation, Inland fisheries, Marine fisheries, Fishing vessel, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Non-commercial fishing, Fishing authorization, Aquaculture, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fish disease, Animal health, Biodiversity, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX