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Pelagic Fish (Handling, Storage and Transport) Regulations, 1979.

Country/Territory
Ireland
Document type
Regulation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Inspection Processing/handling Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

These Regulations relate to fresh whole pelagic fish (herring, mackerel and sprat) intended for sale for human consumption and set out the procedure and requirements relating to the handling, storage and transport of such fish from the time the fish is landed aboard the fishing vessel until the fish reaches the consumer. Regulation 4 lays down hygienic requirements for the handling of pelagic fish on board of fishing vessels. Regulation 5 regulates the handling of fish on board fishing vessels. These Regulations shall be enforced and executed by such officers of the Minister as the Minister may duly authorize in writing for that purpose.

Full text
English
Website
www.bailii.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fisheries Act, 1952.

Legislation | Ireland | 1952 (2000)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, Fishery management and conservation, Authorization/permit, Vending, Fish products, Processing/handling, Fraud

Source: FAO, FAOLEX