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Sea Fisheries (Fish Inspection and Quality Assurance) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Nigeria
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Marine fisheries Landing Residues Aquaculture Aquatic animals Marine fishes Certification Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures Fish products Treated food Transport/storage Inspection International trade Processing/handling Toxicity/poisoning Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Africa, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made under section 14 of the Sea Fisheries Act, provide rules relative to quality of fish and hygienic conditions for the transportation, handling on board and on land, storage and packing of fish. They also concern labelling and smoking or other ways of preservation of fish destined for exportation or to be placed on the market in Nigeria. No person or corporate body shall import or export fish or fishery products without satisfying all the requirements contained in these Reg

Full text
English
Website
www.placng.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Sea Fisheries Act, 1992.

Legislation | Nigeria | 1992 (2013)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization

Source: FAO, FAOLEX