European Communities (Importation of Fish from Third Countries) Regulations, 1997.

These Regulations implement as far as fish are concerned Council Directive 90/675/EEC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on products entering the Community from third countries and Council Directive 91/496/EEC laying down the principles governing the organization of veterinary checks on animals entering the Community from third countries. They also provide for: (a) the ports and airports through which fish covered by the Regulations must be imported; (b) approval of authorized officers to implement and enforce the Regulations; and (c) the creation and prosecution of offences. A person shall not import fish unless, at the time of its importation, it is in compliance with specified Council Directives and not import fish for immediate re-exportation from the State to a third country, whether directly or indirectly, unless such importation has been authorized in writing by an authorized officer A person shall not import fish unless it is landed at a port or airport specified in the Schedule. Regulation 8 concerns the issue of a Certificate of Compliance.