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Potable Water Regulations (L.N. No. 42/1998).

Country/Territory
Eritrea
Document type
Regulation
Date
1998
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazette of Eritrean Laws, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 100-104.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Aquaculture Standards Processing/handling Fish products Inspection Food quality control/food safety Potable water Water quality standards
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden
Entry into force notes
This Regulation shall come into force on 25 May, 1998.
Abstract

The Regulations concern standards of water intended for human consumption to be observed in fishery product activities in the sense of Proclamation No. 105 of 1998. The management of a fish production or processing plant shall ensure that water used in such plants is potable and shall prepare and implement a water distribution plan (art. 5). Article 6 concerns the use of chlorine. Article 7 specifies in detail microbiological examinations and standards. Sampling of water shall be carried out in accordance with article 9.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Fishery Product Proclamation (No. 105/1998).

Legislation | Eritrea | 1998

Keyword: Fishing vessel, Landing, Fishery management and conservation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Fish products, Authorization/permit, International trade, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Potable Water Regulations in fishery product activities (L.N. No. 68/2003).

Legislation | Eritrea | 2003

Keyword: Aquaculture, Standards, Inspection, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Food quality control/food safety, Fish products, Potable water, Water quality standards, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX