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Order No. 204 establishing procedures for collecting sample to analyse contaminating microorganisms in bivalve molluscs.

Country/Territory
Brazil
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Inspection Molluscs Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Internal trade International trade Toxicity/poisoning Standards Aquatic plants Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Amazonia, Americas, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, South America, South Atlantic
Entry into force notes
This Order enters into force on the day of its publication.
Abstract

This Order, consisting of 11 articles, establishes procedures for collecting sample to analyse contaminating microorganisms and bio toxins in bivalve molluscs. It applies for monitoring species of microalgae which are potentially toxin producers, as well as to define official analytical methodologies to be adopted by the National Network of laboratories of Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture - RENAQUA. It specifies requirements to be satisfied in order to collect samplings for research purposes.

Full text
Portuguese
Website
www.mpa.gov.br

References - Legislation

Implements

Norm No. 7 of 8 May 2012 creating the National Programme for Hygiene and Sanitary Control of Bivalve Molluscs (PNCMB).

Legislation | Brazil | 2012

Keyword: Inspection, Molluscs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Internal trade, International trade, Biosecurity, Toxicity/poisoning, Standards, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX