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Ordinance (SFS 2011:1494) on certain species of fish from the Baltic region.

Country/Territory
Sweden
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Diadromous fish Fish products Fishing area Foreign fishing Internal trade International trade Migratory species Territorial sea Offences/penalties Fishery management and conservation Aquatic animals
Geographical area
Arctic, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
1 January 2012.
Abstract

The Ordinance lays down rules concerning the placing on the market and export of certain species of fish and fish products originating in the Baltic Sea region. Species are: Salmo salar, Clupea harengus (measuring min. 17 cm.), Salvelinus, Lampetra fluviatilis, and Salmo trutta. The Ordinance applies to the waters of ICES statistical subdivisions 24-32 (BAL 24-BAL 32) as described in Annex III of the European Parliament and Council Regulation (EC) No. 218/2009 of 11 March 2009 on the submission of statistics on nominal catches by Member States fishing in the Northwest Atlantic eastern part. It is permissible to trade fish species and products in this Ordinance originating in the Baltic region and intended for consumption in Sweden - containing higher levels of dioxins or dioxin-like PCBs and non-dioxin-like PCBs. Penalties shall be subject to provisions of Act (2000:1225) on penalties for trafficking.

Full text
Swedish
Website
www.retsdagen.se

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Molluscs, Breastfeeding/infant food, Toxicity/poisoning, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act concerning the Territorial Waters of Sweden.

Legislation | Sweden | 1966 (1995)

Keyword: Maritime zone, Territorial sea, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Decree SFS (2012:1495) amending Decree (1994:1716) relative to fishing, use waters and fish culture.

Legislation | Sweden | 2011

Keyword: Landing, Monitoring, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX