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Regulation on the implementation of measures during the import of shellfish originating from Turkey intended for human consumption.

Country
Type of law
Regulation
Source

Abstract
This Regulation declares that the import of live and chilled bivalve molluscs aimed for human nutrition and originating in Turkey is now prohibited, in order to prevent the presence of the microorganism Escherichia coli and biotoxins, with the objective to protect the human health.
Imports of consignments of frozen and processed bivalve molluscs intended for human consumption originating in Turkey can be performed only if the laboratory examination of each shipment finds that the consignment meets the prescribed requirements in respect of Escherichia coli, and each consignment of frozen or processed bivalve molluscs meets the prescribed requirements in relation to the possible presence of known seafood biotoxins.
If consignments of bivalve molluscs do not meet the above mentioned requirements, these consignments shall be physically destroyed in appropriate manner.
The rukes here proclaimed are in forvce until 31 December 2021.
This text transposes the provisions contained in the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 743/2013 introducing protective measures on imports of bivalve molluscs from Turkey intended for human consumption.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force eight days after the day of its publication in the Official Gazette.
Repealed
No
Publication reference
Official Gazette of Montenegro 45/2020
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Naredba o sprovođenju mjera prilikom uvoza školjki porijeklom iz Turske namijenjenih ishrani ljudi.