Pelagic Fish (Handling, Storage and Transport) Regulations, 1979.

These Regulations relate to fresh whole pelagic fish (herring, mackerel and sprat) intended for sale for human consumption and set out the procedure and requirements relating to the handling, storage and transport of such fish from the time the fish is landed aboard the fishing vessel until the fish reaches the consumer. Regulation 4 lays down hygienic requirements for the handling of pelagic fish on board of fishing vessels. Regulation 5 regulates the handling of fish on board fishing vessels. These Regulations shall be enforced and executed by such officers of the Minister as the Minister may duly authorize in writing for that purpose.