Norm No. 3 establishing the National Network of Laboratories of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture - RENAQUA. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Fisheries Keyword Institution Research Aquaculture Mariculture Marine fisheries Geographical area Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic Entry into force notes This Norm enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Norm, consisting of 5 Chapter, establishes the National Network of Laboratories under the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (called RENAQUA). This institution is entitled to carry out official research, diagnosis and analysis as well as invest in continuous development of new analytical methodologies related to fisheries and aquaculture sectors. This Norm defines composition, duties and responsibilities of the above mentioned RENAQUA. Full text Portuguese Website www.agricultura.gov.br References - Legislation Implements Decree No. 7.024 on fish trade and marine organisms cultivation, implementing Law No. 10.683 of 2003. Legislation | Brazil | 2009 Keyword: Institution, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 10.683 regulating Federal Government institutions and ministries. Legislation | Brazil | 2003 Keyword: Institution, Basic legislation, Classification/declassification, Indigenous peoples Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Order No. 204 establishing the procedures for collecting samplings to carry out analysis of contaminating micro-organisms and toxins in mollusks and algae. Legislation | Brazil | 2012 Keyword: Molluscs, Aquatic plants, Research, Fish disease, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fishery management and conservation, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX