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License Conditions for Frozen Fish (crustaceans) Import under Chapter 8(1) of the Fisheries Order, 2009.

Country/Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Document type
Regulation
Date
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Crustaceans Animal health Aquatic animals Authorization/permit Certification Fish disease Fish products Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Post-harvest treatment Processing/handling
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, South-Eastern Asia
Abstract

This Regulation, consisting of 10 articles, provides for the rules to be met to import frozen crustaceans, in particular, it establishes that (i) importers must be registered with the Fisheries Department of the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism; (ii) importers must have a valid frozen crustaceans import license; (iii) the imported species must be included in the ones listed in the approved import license application; (iv) each consignment must have a Free Sale Certificate or Laboratory Analysis Report or Health Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the exporting country; (v) importers must take appropriate measures to prevent cross-contamination and comply with the Manual on Hygiene Requirements for Fish Processing Establishment; (vi) if necessary, importers must allow the Department of Fisheries to obtain samples of imported crustaceans for laboratory analysis; (vii) if required, importers must inform the Fisheries Department of the date and time of importation for inspection and 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