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Norm No. 53 defining the common name and respective scientific names for the main species of fish of commercial interest destined for national trade.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Fish products Internal trade International trade Food quality control/food safety Freshwater fishes Packaging/labelling Marine fishes
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 defines the common name and respective scientific names for the main species of fish of commercial interest destined for national trade. In particular, it aims to establish, for the main species of fish of commercial interest, the correlation between their common names and their respective scientific names to be adopted in products inspected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, and intended for national trade. The labelling of fish and fish products must contain the common name of the species, as established in the list attached to this Norm Instruction. For species of the Salmonidae and Gadidae families, in addition to the common name, the scientific name of the species must be included. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply will update the attached list and may include new species or make changes to those already covered.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.in.gov.br