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Resolution No. 229/1 of 2009 prohibiting the use of remains of slaughterhouses as feed for fish.

Country/Territory
Lebanon
Document type
Regulation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 23, 21 May 2009, 2pp
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries
Keyword
Hygiene/sanitary procedures Marine pollution Offences/penalties Animal feed/feedstuffs Authorization/permit Slaughtering
Geographical area
Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Resolution enters into force on 12 May of 2009
Abstract

This Resolution is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 decrees the strictly ban on the importation or processing of feed for fish breeding (carp, tilapia) and the like containing animal proteins or remains of slaughterhouses except fish flour. Article 2 prohibits the use of remains and lefts of slaughterhouses as fish feed. Article 3 decrees the strictly forbidden to throw or dump of waste, remains and lefts resulting from slaughterhouses in river courses and lakes. Article 4 entrusts the territorial authorities and municipalities the implementation of provisions of this Resolution. Article 5 contains offences and penalties.

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