Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control Act (No. XXXV of 1997). Country/Territory Pakistan Document type Legislation Date 1997 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Fisheries Keyword Fish products Hygiene/sanitary procedures Crustaceans Molluscs Processing/handling Inspection Certification International trade Aquatic animals Packaging/labelling Food quality control/food safety Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes This Act shall come into force at once. Abstract The aim of this Act is to regulate the quality and promote the export of fish and fishery products from Pakistan. Matters dealt with by the Act include: Registration of fish processing plants (3); Registration of fish exporters (4); Constitution and functions of Inspection Committee (5); Inspection of fish processing plants (6); Fish export (7); Handling of fish and fishery products (8); Quality evaluation of fish and fishery products (9); Powers, duties and functions of Fishery Officer (10); Seizure and disposal (14); Power to make rules (18). Full text English References - Legislation Amended by Pakistan Fish Inspection and Quality Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 1998 (No. XI of 1998). Legislation | Pakistan | 1998 Keyword: Fish products, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX