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Fish Inspection Decree (No. 9 of 2002).

Country
Suriname
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
This Decree implements provisions of the Fish Inspection Act. It is based on guidelines of the EU.
The 33 article are divided into 8 Chapters: Definitions (1); Conditions for the placing on the market of fish products (2); Self-control (3); importation (4); Exportation (5); Inspection and control (6); Recognition and registration (7); Final provisions (8).
The Decree deals, inter alia, with the conditions to introduce fish products on the market, types of products, the way in which they should be handled within establishments, auto-control (HACCP), and import and export. The Decree also addresses inspection and testing procedures. Chapter 7 concerns recognition and registration of fish processing installations.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/sur42729.pdf
Date of text
Entry into force notes
Enters into force on 20 February 2002.
Repealed
No
Serial Imprint
Staatsblad van de Republiek Suriname.
Source language

English

Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Viskeuringsbesluit.
Implements
Fish Inspection Act, 2000 (SB No. 107).
Implemented by
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries containing rules regarding the implementation of internal health inspections (HACCP Order) (No. 13 of 2002).
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries concerning rules for the establishment of reference methods and conditions for the measurement of concentrations of basic volatile nitrogen (TVB - N - Order).(No. 12 of 2002).
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries containing rules for the establishment of quality requirements for processed water and clean seawater (No. 11 of 2002).
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries concerning rules for the use of food additives in the preparation of fish products (Food Additives Order) (SB No. 14 of 2002).
Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries containing rules regarding the implementation of quality requirements for fish products from the moment of catch (General requirements Order) (SB No. 10 of 2002).