Fresh/cold Fish Import License conditions under Chapter 8(1) of the Fiheries Order, 2009. Country/Territory Brunei Darussalam Document type Regulation Date Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Animal health Aquaculture Authorization/permit Cartilaginous fishes Certification Fish disease Fish products Fishery management and conservation Fishing gear/fishing method Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Marine fishes Molluscs Post-harvest treatment Processing/handling Registration Transport/storage Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia Abstract This Regulation, consisting of 13 articles, provides for the rules to be met to import both fresh or chilled fish, 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 fish import license; (iii) imported fish species must be included in the ones listed in the approved fish import license application; (iv) they must comply with the fish disease control measures; (v) imported fresh/chilled fish originating from fish 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. Article 4 lists the fresh/chilled fish the importation of which is prohibited, namely (i) some small fish (listed in detail), all types of shellfish from areas affected by the occurrence of red water; (ii) fish caught using explosives, chemicals, poisons; (iii) all species of sharks. 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