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Order No. 1256 on sale ban of certain Baltic Sea catch of salmon and herring for human consumption.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Diadromous fish Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals Fish products Food quality control/food safety Consumer protection Marine fishes
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Order enters into force on 1 January 2012.
Abstract

This Order sets regulations on the ban of commercial sale for certain species of salmon (Salmo salar) fished in ICES subareas No. 24-32 and herring fished in ICES subarea No. 26-32 destined to human consumption. It applies specifically to the Eastern Baltic sea area; salmon weighting between 2 and 5.5 kg may not be sold for human consumption unless it reaches the final consumer after thorough trimming process as approved by the Food Administration.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinfo.dk

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Act (No. 46 of 2017).

Legislation | Denmark | 1998 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Nutrition, Transport/storage, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Codex Alimentarius, Inspection, International trade, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Order No. 1487 on risk management measures for the marketing of certain fish species originating in the Baltic Sea Region.

Legislation | Denmark | 2016

Keyword: Marine fisheries, Diadromous fish, Fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Aquatic animals, Fish products, Food quality control/food safety, Consumer protection, Marine fishes, Risk assessment/management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX