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Wildlife Conservation (Game Meat Selling) Regulations, 2020 (GN NO. 84).

Country/Territory
United Republic of Tanzania
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Business/industry/corporations Certification Game Internal trade Monitoring Procedural matters Inspection Meat Vending Food quality control/food safety Management/conservation Hunting/capture
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

These Regulations, consisting of 18 articles divided into six parts, are designed to govern the establishment of facilities for selling game meat derived from various sources, including (a) resident hunting, (b) tourist hunting, (c) wildlife farms, ranches, and zoos, and (d) culling, cropping, and problem animal control. Part III specifically addresses the procedures for setting up these facilities, and it introduces Article 8, which establishes the Game Meat Selling Advisory Committee. This committee has several key functions, including (i) reviewing and providing recommendations on applications for game meat selling facilities, (ii) continuously evaluating these facilities and offering guidance, (iii) providing advice on guidelines for selling game meat, and (iv) advising on matters related to the registration status of these facilities. Article 11 outlines the responsibilities of facility operators, covering certifications, inspections, and record-keeping. The monitoring and assessment of game meat selling facilities fall under the purview of the Director General, represented by the Chief Executive of the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority.

Full text
English
Website
www.tawa.go.tz

References - Legislation

Implements

Wildlife Conservation Act.

Legislation | United Republic of Tanzania | 2013 (2022)

Keyword: Framework law, Capacity building, Ecosystem preservation, Education, Endangered species, Game, Hunting/capture, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Research, Special fund, Sustainable development, Trade in species, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Biodiversity, Community management, Management/conservation, Institution, Liability/compensation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX