Fish and Fishery Products Regulations

Fish and Fishery Products Regulations SRO 17 of 1999 Amended by SRO 24 of 1996 SRO 8 of 2004 SRO 11 of 2004 ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS PART I Citation, Definitions and Forms 1. Citation. 2. Definitions. 3. Forms. PART II General 4. Prohibition. 5. Requirements for vessels. 6. Transporting fish. 7. Restriction on export. 8. Marketing imported fish. 9. Certifying of establishment. 10. Export licence. 11. Import licence. 12. Notification by importer. 13. Conditions of licence. 14. Standard condition of licences. 15. Suspension or revocation of licence. 16. Exemption permits. 17. Performance bond. 18. Failure to comply. 19. Recall order. 20. Fees. 21. Non-payment of fees. 22. Offshore inspection arrangements. 23. Contents of arrangements. 24. Foreign government inspections. 25. Designation of methods and equipment. 26. Approved laboratories. PART III Specific Requirements for Handling Fish 27. Inspection and re-inspection. 28. Access by inspector. 29. Import and export. 30. Requirements for importation. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22jdvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gdt 31. Import licence requirements. 32. Cancellation or refusal of import licence. 33. Random inspection. 34. Packaging. 35. Detention. 36. Inspection certificate. 37. Appeal against decision. 38. Re-inspection. 39. Result of re-inspection. 40. Void certificate. 41. Establishment certificate. 42. Issue of inspection certificate. 43. Establishment of inspection fee. 44. Management of establishment. 45. Cancellation and re-establishment of certificate. 46. Factory vessels. 47. Frozen fish establishment. 48. Fresh fish. 49. Export of fish. 50. Preservation of fish. 51. Shell fish. 52. Record of export. 53. Canned fish. 54. Size and weight of cans. 55. Frozen and salted fish. 56. Sampling plans. 56A. Health certificate for products for sale in markets. 56B. Health certificate for products for human consumption. PART IV General Requirements for Establishments 57. Health certificate for products for sale in markets. PART V Specific Requirements for Establishments 58. Health certificate for products for human consumption. 59. Salted or dried fish establishments. 60. Fresh or frozen fish semi-preserved processing establishments. 61. Pickled, spiced and marinated fish establishments. PART VI General and Specific Operating Requirements for Establishments 62. General requirements. 63. Operating requirements in canneries. 64. Salted or dried fish establishments. 65. Fresh or frozen fish or semi-preserved processing establishments. PART VII Requirements for Vessels used for Fishing or Transporting Fish for Processing and Storing of Frozen Fish 66. Fish storage. 67. Frozen fish storing. PART VIII Requirements for Vehicles and Equipment used for Unloading, Handling, Holding and Transporting Fresh Fish for Processing 68. Requirements for vehicles and equipment. PART IX Miscellaneous 69. Offences. 70. Limitation. First Schedule Forms Second Schedule Requirements Respecting Quality Management Programmes Third Schedule Accepted Levels of Trace Metals, Pesticides and Chemicals for Fish and Fishery Products FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS [SRO 17 of 1999 amended by SRO 24 of 1996, SRO 8 of 2004, SRO 11 of 2004.] [30th April, 1999.] PART I Citation, Definition and Forms Citation These Regulations may be cited as the Fish and Fishery Products Regulations. 2. Definitions In these Regulations— “Act” means the Fisheries Act, Chapter 108; “aquaculture products” means all fishery products born and raised in controlled conditions until placed on the market as a foodstuff, seawater or freshwater fish or crustaceans caught in their natural environment when juvenile and kept until they reach the desired commercial size for human consumption; “certified establishment” means an establishment in respect of which an operating licence is issued under regulation 9; “Chief Fisheries Officer” means the person appointed as such by the Public Service Commission; “Competent Authority” means the Chief Public Health Inspector; “container” means a receptacle, package, wrapper or confining band used in marketing fish; http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22jdvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gds “decomposed” means fish that has an offensive or objectionable odour, flavour, colour, texture or substance associated with spoilage; “establishment” means any premises or place where fish or fishery products are prepared, processed, chilled, frozen, packaged or stored; “export” means to send or convey fish to another country for the purpose of marketing; “factory vessel” means any vessel on which fishery products undergo one or more of the following operations: filleting, slicing, skinning, mincing, freezing or processing, and includes packaging; “fish” means all sea water or fresh water animals or parts thereof and includes shellfish, crustaceans, marine animals and any parts of shellfish, crustaceans or marine animals; the eggs, sperm, spawn, larvae, sprat and juvenile stages of fish, shellfish, crustaceans and marine animals; and fish products or by-products; but excluding aquatic mammals, frogs and other aquatic animals; “fish inspector” or “inspector” means a person so designated under section 43 of the Act; “grade name” means a prescribed name or designation for a category or class of fish; “import” means to convey or bring into Grenada for the purpose of marketing; “inspection mark” means a prescribed mark, stamp or seal applied to any fish or its container or to an inspection certificate; “lot” or “batch” means a shipment or part of a shipment of fish that is of the same species, is processed in the same manner by the same producer, is packaged in the same size of container and bears the same label; “marketing” means preparing, advertising, purchasing, conveying, distributing, trading in and selling fish and any other act necessary to make fish available for consumption or use; “Minister” means the Minister of Health; “preparing” means processing, storing, inspecting, grading, assembling, packaging, pricing, marking, coding and labelling; “prescribed requirements” means such requirements as prescribed by these Regulations; “preserved” means any fish that has been prepared by salting, smoking, drying or any combination thereof with a moisture content not greater than twenty-four per cent; “processing” means cleaning, eviscerating, filleting, washing, shucking, chilling, icing, packing, canning, freezing, irradiating, pasteurising, preserving, smoking, salting, cooking, pickling and drying; “sterilised” means fish that has been treated with heat to prevent spoilage and to destroy all pathogenic organisms; “tainted” means fish that is rancid or has an abnormal odour or flavour; “transport” means conveyance by any vessel, aircraft, motor vehicle, cargo container, trailer or other means of transportation of goods or fish; “unwholesome” means fish that has in or upon it bacteria of public health significance or substance toxic or aesthetically offensive to man. 3. Forms The forms to be used for the purposes of these Regulations are contained in the First Schedule. PART II General 4. Prohibition (1) No person shall import, export or prepare fish for export without a licence or certificate, as the case may be, issued under regulation 10 or 11. (2) No person shall import, export or have in possession for export any fish that is tainted, decomposed or unwholesome, as defined in these Regulations, or any containers that do not meet the prescribed requirements. 5. Requirements for vessels No person shall catch fish from a vessel for the purpose of marketing, unless the vessel meets the prescribed requirements. . Transporting fish No person shall import or export fish or convey it to or from a certified establishment unless the means of transport and equipment used for loading, unloading, handling, holding or transporting the fish meet the prescribed requirements. 7. Restriction on export (1) No person who holds a licence issued under regulation 10 shall export or have in possession for export any fish that does not meet the prescribed requirements. (2) Each shipment prepared for export shall be accompanied by an export health certificate issued by the competent authority wherever applicable. 8. Marketing imported fish No person shall market or have in possession to market any fish that has been imported unless the fish meets the prescribed requirements. 9. Certifying of establishment (1) The Minister may issue to any person a certificate to permit such a person to operate an establishment for importing or exporting fish or preparing it for export. (2) The application for the issue of a certificate must be in Form 1 of the First Schedule and the certificate issued must be in Form 2 of the said Schedule. (3) No person shall operate a certified establishment unless it meets the prescribed requirements. 10. Export licence (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer may issue to any person who may not hold a certified establishment licence, a licence to prepare for export or to export fish prepared in a certified establishment. (2) The application for an export licence shall be set out in Form C of the First Schedule and the licence issued shall be in the manner set out in Form D of the First Schedule. 11. Import licence (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer may issue to any person a licence to import fish in Form E of the First Schedule. (2) The application for a licence to import fish shall must be in Form C of the First Schedule. 12. Notification by importer A person who holds an import licence shall notify the competent authority of each importation of fish in the form and manner prescribed and shall not market the fish without the Competent Authority’s approval. 13. Conditions of licence The Minister or Chief Fisheries Officer, as the case requires, after consultation with the Competent Authority, may attach such conditions as he or she considers necessary to any licence or exemption permit issued under these Regulations. 14. Standard condition of licences It is a condition of every licence issued under regulation 9 or 10 that all fish in an establishment operated by the licence holder are deemed to be for export and are subject to these Regulations. . Suspension or revocation of licence The Minister or Chief Fisheries Officer, as the case requires, may refuse to issue a new licence to a person, or may suspend or revoke a person’s licence or vary its terms and conditions, if such person contravenes— (a) any condition of the licence; (b) any provision of the Act, these Regulations or an Order issued pursuant to this Act. 16. Exemption permits The Minister may issue a permit to any person or class of persons exempting such person or persons from the application of any of the provisions of these Regulations, where the exemption is necessary in his or her opinion for— (a) the production or marketing of experimental or test products or pharmaceuticals; (b) the rework, reconditioning, culling or salvage of fish to enable such person or persons to meet the requirements of these Regulations; (c) the marketing, possession use of disposal of tainted, decomposed or unwholesome fish not intended for human consumption; (d) the re-use of containers or the use of labels that do not meet the prescribed requirements; (e) the labelling of products to accommodate particular cultural communities or foreign markets; (f) the production and supply of food in an emergency or for international aid. 17. Performance bond The Minister may require any person to whom a licence is issued to post a performance bond or provide other security that is satisfactory to the Minister as a guarantee that the person will comply with these Regulations and the terms and conditions of the licence. 18. Failure to comply Where a person fails to comply with these Regulations or any conditions of the licence, the Minister may enforce the performance bond or other security referred to in regulation 17 and forfeit the said bond or other security to the Crown. 19. Recall order Where the Chief Fisheries Officer believes that exported or imported fish pose a danger to public health and safety, he or she may, by notice served on any person importing, exporting or marketing the fish, order the person to recall it and send it to a place designated by the Competent Authority. 20. Fees The fees to be paid for a service or the use of a facility provided under these Regulations shall be as prescribed by the Minister. 21. Non-payment of fees The Minister, Competent Authority or the Chief Fisheries Officer, as the case may be, may— (a) withdraw or withhold a service, the use of a facility, a product or any conferral of a right or privilege under these Regulations from any person; or (b) cancel, suspend or refuse to issue a licence, if the person fails to pay prescribed fee and if consistent with public health and safety. 22. Offshore inspection arrangements The Minister may enter into an offshore inspection arrangement with one or more foreign governments, government agencies or trade organisations where he or she is satisfied, based on verification by the Competent Authority— (a) that the legal requirements, fish inspection systems and infrastructure for preparing fish for export in that country and that fish imported into Grenada meets the requirements of the Laws of Grenada; or (b) that any establishments in that country meet the requirements of these Regulations for certified establishments and that fish exported from those establishments to Grenada meets those requirements. 23. Contents of arrangements An offshore inspection arrangement may include authority for the competent Authority to— (a) issue foreign plant operating certificates to persons operating establishments in the other country for the purpose of exporting fish to Grenada; (b) inspect establishments in the other country and the fish prepared in those establishments; (c) establish compliance, monitoring and inspection requirements for imports from the other country or from establishments in that country; (d) recognise certificates of inspection issued by other countries; (e) implement any programme or project related to fish inspection and make funding arrangements for that purpose, including the sharing of revenues or the recovery of costs of the programme or project; or (f) prescribe fees for foreign plant operating certificates or for the recovery of the costs of delivery of offshore inspection services. 24. Foreign government inspections The Competent Authority may rely on the results of inspections conducted by the inspection agency of a foreign government or foreign trade organisation for the purposes of negotiating or implementing an offshore inspection arrangement or of determining whether fish imported pursuant to an arrangement meet the requirements of these Regulations. 5. Designation of methods and equipment The Competent Authority may designate methods and equipment to be used by inspectors to carry out their duties and functions under these Regulations. 26. Approved laboratories The Minister may approve, or engage the services of an approved laboratory or engage a standards organisation to approve private or government laboratory or any other place for use in grading, testing, analysis or experiments in science conducted for the purpose of carrying out inspections under these Regulations. PART III Specific Requirements for Handling Fish 27. Inspection and re-inspection All fish shall be subject to inspection and a fish inspector may take samples of fish free of charge for the purpose of inspection. 28. Access by inspector The owner of fish or person acting on his or her behalf shall make readily accessible to an inspector any fish or containers for which inspection or re-inspection is required under these Regulations. 29. Import and export No person shall import, export or process for import or export or attempt to import or export— (a) any fish that is tainted, decomposed, unwholesome or contains in whole or in part any parasites, or otherwise fails to meet the requirements of these Regulations; or (b) any live oysters, clams, mussels or other molluscs (except scallops) or raw products derived therefrom, whether frozen or unfrozen, unless the Competent Authority is satisfied on the basis of information submitted that the waters from which they are handled and processed are of such a nature as will ensure that the shellfish are wholesome. 30. Requirements for importation (1) No person shall import or attempt to import into Grenada any fish unless— (a) the identity of the establishment at which the fish is packed and the day, month and year of packing are legibly marked on one end of the cartoon or case in which the containers of fish are shipped; (b) in the case of canned fish, a list indicating the establishment and the number of containers for each production batch is provided to an inspector; (c) each container has a label on which the name of the country of origin is clearly identified; (d) that person is the holder of an import licence; and (e) written notification of each shipment of fish to be imported is provided to the Competent Authority prior to the importation. (2) The notification referred to in subregulation (1)(e) shall set out, in respect of each shipment of fish to be imported into and each type of fish contained in that shipment— (a) the quantity; (b) the producer; (c) the country or origin; and (d) the place where the fish will be held pending inspection or notification by an inspector pursuant to subregulation (3). (3) No person shall move or attempt to move fish that has been imported into Grenada from the place indicated in the notification referred to in subregulation (1)(e) unless the fish has been inspected and meets the requirements of these Regulations. (4) No person shall import into Grenada or attempt to import into Grenada any canned fish unless the cans are embossed or otherwise permanently marked in a manner that identifies the name of the establishment and day, month and year of processing. 31. Import licence requirements (1) Subject to subregulation (2), the Chief Fisheries Officer may issue an import licence on receiving an application and the applicant paying the prescribed fee, if any. (2) An import licence is not assignable and is valid for one year after the date of issue indicated on the licence. (3) An importer of fish shall maintain, at an address in Grenada and for not less than two years— (a) the name and address of the person to whom each shipment of fish was shipped from the importer and the date on which the fish was shipped; (b) http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%223evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/3evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ggg http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%223evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/3evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ggm http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%223evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/3evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ggg http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%224evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/4evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ggq all complaints that are received respecting the processing, sorting, grading, packaging or marking of imported fish, and the evaluations conducted and any actions taken as a result of each complaint; and (c) evidence of adequate processing of fish. 32. Cancellation or refusal of import licence (1) The Chief Fisheries Officer may cancel or refuse to issue an import licence where the holder of, or the applicant for the licence— (a) has provided false information for the purpose of obtaining a licence; (b) has failed to provide a written notification required pursuant to regulation 30(1)(e); (c) has provided false information to an inspector in a written notification required pursuant to regulation 30(1)(e). (2) Where a shipment of fish is imported into Grenada, the importer shall pay such inspection fee as may be prescribed. 33. Random inspection (1) Subject to subregulations (2) to (4), any fish imported into Grenada may be subjected, on random basis, to an inspection by an inspector. (2) Where a type of fish produced by a producer fails to pass an inspection— (a) the type of fish, the name of the producer and the date of inspection shall be recorded by the inspector on the import alert list maintained by the Competent Authority; and (b) shipments or lots of that type of fish that are produced by that producer and subsequently imported into Grenada shall undergo the same type of inspection until four consecutive shipments or lots have passed the inspection. (3) Where a type of fish that is produced by a producer fails to pass a label evaluation inspection, lots of that type of fish that are produced by a producer and subsequently imported into Grenada undergo a label inspection until one lot passes the inspection. (4) Where a type of fish that is produced by a producer is imported into Grenada and that type of fish produced by that producer has not been imported into Grenada within the previous two years, that importation shall undergo every type of inspection applicable to that type of fish. (5) Where a type of inspection is performed pursuant to any of subregulations (1) to (4), the importer shall pay the prescribed fee, if any. 34. 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Detention (1) For the purpose of preserving the identity of any fish, a fish inspector may detain the fish by attaching to any of the fish or any container thereof a numbered tag upon which shall be clearly written the following— (a) the word “HOLD”; (b) an identification number; (c) a brief description of the lot detained; (d) the date; and (e) the signature of the inspector. (2) Where any fish is detained pursuant to subregulation (1) the fish inspector shall deliver or mail to the owner or his or her agent a duly completed notice of detention. (3) Where any fish is detained pursuant to subregulation (1), on premises owned by a person who is not the owner of the fish, a copy of the notice of detention shall be delivered or mailed to that person. (4) No person shall alter, deface or remove a tag attached to any fish or container thereof pursuant to subregulation (1) or move, sell or dispose of any such fish or container thereof unless he or she has obtained a release from an inspector. (5) Notwithstanding subregulation (4), where it is necessary for any fish or container thereof referred to in that subregulation to be moved from one warehouse to another, or the owner of the fish or container or his or her agent has made a reasonable request for the fish or container to be moved under detention, an inspector may permit such fish or container thereof to be moved accordingly. (6) Where a fish inspector is satisfied that any fish detained pursuant to subregulation (5), meets the requirements of these Regulations, he or she shall prepare a notice of release and deliver or mail one copy to the owner of the fish or his or her agent and one copy to the person, if any, on whose premises the fish was found. 36. Inspection certificate (1) Where a person requests an inspection certificate for fish, a fish inspector shall— (a) where the person operates an establishment in which the fish was processed, inspect the processing record of the establishment to determine whether an inspection of the fish is required and, if required, inspect the fish; and (b) in any case, inspect the fish. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%228evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/8evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ghb http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%228evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/8evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ghb http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%228evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/8evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ghb http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%228evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/8evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ghj http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%228evkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/8evkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ghk (2) A fish inspector shall issue an inspection certificate for fish where the inspector determines, following an inspection of the fish, that the fish meets the requirements of these Regulations. (3) A person who requests an inspection certificate for fish shall pay an inspection service fee as prescribed. 37. Appeal against decision (1) Where a person interested in a decision of a fish inspector in respect of any inspection, grading, marking or other matter under these Regulations is not satisfied with that decision, the person may, within thirty days after such decision, by notice in writing, appeal against the decision to the Minister who may order a re-inspection. (2) Where a re-inspection is made pursuant to subregulation (1) and the Minister makes a decision as a result thereof, that decision shall be final. (3) A person who appeals a decision under subregulation (1), shall pay the applicable fee for re inspection as prescribed. 38. Re-inspection Where a fish inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that fish has deteriorated after the date on which it was inspected or that it otherwise fails to meet the prescribed requirements, he or she may re inspect such fish. 39. Result of re-inspection Where a re-inspection is made under regulation 38 and the fish is found not to be of the grade marked on the container, any inspection marks and quality designations on the container shall be removed or obliterated and any inspection certificate that may have been issued for the fish shall be void. 40. Void certificate No person shall use an inspection certificate if he or she is aware that the certificate is void. 41. Establishment certificate (1) No person shall export, process for export or attempt to export or process for export any fish unless all processing of that fish is carried out in an establishment that has been certified by the Minister. (2) A certificate for the purposes of this Regulation must be in Form F of the First Schedule. 42. Issue of inspection certificate The Competent Authority may issue a certificate in respect of an establishment where— http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22afvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/afvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ght http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22afvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/afvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#ght (a) the establishment meets the prescribed requirements; (b) a quantity management programme has been developed for use in the establishment; (c) the establishment’s quality management programme meets the requirements prescribed in Parts IV and V of these Regulations; and (d) the applicant pays the non-refundable application fee as prescribed, if any. 43. Establishment inspection fee Where a person who is the owner or operator of an establishment or of facilities intended for use as an establishment makes an application to determine whether the establishment or the facility meets the prescribed requirements, the person shall pay the prescribed fee as prescribed, if any. 44. Management of establishment (1) Any operator of an establishment in respect of which a certificate has been issued and in which fish is processed for export shall— (a) comply with the prescribed requirements; (b) implement and comply with the establishment’s quality management programme; (c) ensure that the establishment’s quality management programme meets the requirements set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations; (d) keep, and make available for inspection by an inspector for a period of not less than three years, detailed records of the inspections and evaluations conducted, or any actions taken within the establishment pursuant to its quality management programme; (e) keep up to date and make available to an inspector or request all required information and documentation; and (f) keep the certificate issued displayed in a prominent manner. (2) A certificate is not assignable and is valid for only one year after the date of issue indicated on the certificate. 45. Cancellation and re-establishment of certificate (1) The Minister may cancel the certificate issued in respect of an establishment where— (a) the establishment has serious contamination; (b) the establishment is not in compliance with the prescribed requirements; (c) the establishment’s quality management programme is not being complied with; (d) the establishment’s quality management programme does not meet the requirements set out in the Second Schedule; (e) any required information or documentation is falsified; and (f) the records referred to in regulation 44(1)(d) are falsified. (2) Where the Minister has cancelled a certificate under subregulation (1), the owner or operator of the establishment may request an inspection to determine whether the certificate may be re-instated. (3) The owner or operator of an establishment who requests an inspection under subregulation (2), shall pay the prescribed fee, if any, for such inspection. 46. Factory vessels (1) Subject to subregulation (2), no person shall use a vessel for fishing or for transporting fish for the purposes of processing unless the vessel displays a certificate sticker that has been placed thereon by the Competent Authority, certifying that the vessel meets prescribed requirements. (2) The certification sticker on a vessel may be removed by the Competent Authority where the vessel is not maintained or operated in compliance with the prescribed requirements. 47. Frozen fish establishment No person shall operate an establishment for storing frozen fish unless the establishment meets the prescribed requirements. 48. Fresh fish No person shall unload, handle, hold or transport fresh fish intended for processing unless the unloading, handling, holding or transportation meets the prescribed requirements. 49. Export of fish No person shall export, process for export or attempt to process for export any fresh fish unless the unloading, handling, holding and transportation of such fish have been conducted in accordance with the prescribed requirements. 50. Preservation of fish http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22ifvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/ifvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gii http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22ifvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/ifvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gip http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22jfvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/jfvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#git (1) Processed fish shall be protected from contamination and the weather during loading, unloading and transportation. (2) Fresh fish and semi-preserves, while under the control of a carrier, shall be kept properly chilled. (3) Frozen fish, while under the control of a carrier, shall be kept refrigerated in such a manner that, when it is delivered to its destination, the temperature of such fish will not have increased more than 5.5°C from the temperature at the time it was loaded. 51. Shell fish No person shall— (a) process crabs, lobsters, clams, oysters, mussels or whelks that are not alive; or (b) pack, sell, export or import clams, oyster, mussels or whelks in any form unless such molluscs are free from shellfish toxin when tested by a method approved by the Competent Authority. 52. Record of export Every person who exports fish from an establishment shall keep a record of the name and address of the person to whom, and the date on which, the fish is shipped from the establishment. 53. Canned fish (1) No person shall export or import or attempt to export or import cans of fish that— (a) have not been properly sealed; (b) the tops or bottoms of which have been distorted outwards; or (c) are otherwise defective. (2) Canned fish shall be sterilised by a method approved by the Competent Authority. (3) All canned fish shall have sufficient vacuum to ensure that can ends do not bulge when the product is heated to a temperature of 35°C. 54. Size and weight of cans The Competent Authority may, upon written request— (a) authorise the use of can sizes other than those approved by the Competent Authority; and (b) establish the nett weight and drained weight of the contents thereof. 55. Frozen and salted fish (1) No person shall mark or label any frozen gutted fish or any container thereof unless the fish conforms to the standard prescribed for that specie. (2) Frozen gutted fish shall be protected from oxidation and dehydration by a glaze of ice or a tightly wrapped membrane. (3) Salted fish containing “pink” or “red” and having a moisture content of twenty-four per cent or less at the time of inspection or packing, whichever last occurs, shall not be offered for human consumption. (4) The moisture content of boneless of semi-boneless salted fish shall not exceed fifty-four per cent. (5) No container of boneless or semi-boneless salted fish shall contain more than one species of fish. (6) Boneless or semi-boneless salted fish shall be packed in new, clean containers that are completely lined with parchment or wax paper or are impervious to moisture. (7) Boneless salted fish may be prepared as fibred fish by separating the fibres and shredding the fish. (8) Boneless salted fish shall have all bones removed. (9) Semi-boneless salted fish shall have all bones except the pin bones removed. (10) Salted fish for export from Grenada shall be kench or pickle cured and shall be packed according to moisture content. (11) The classes of salted fish are “light salted”, semi-preserved, having a salt content of six per cent to ten per cent and “heavy salted”, preserved having a salt content of more than ten per cent but not exceeding eighteen per cent. 56. Sampling plans (1) The Competent Authority shall establish and maintain sampling plans for fresh and frozen fishery products which take into account the following— (a) product type such as— (i) shark (all species), (ii) tuna (thunnus spp.), (iii) little Tuny (Euthynnus spp.), (iv) bonito (Sarda spp.), (v) swordfish (Xiphias gladius), (vi) sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus), (vii) marlin (Makaira spp.), (viii) rainbow runner (Elagatis bipinnulata), (ix) common dolphin fish (Coryphaeba hippurus), (x) jacks (Caranx spp.), (xi) robin (Decapterus spp.), (xii) snapper (Lutjanus spp.), (xiii) grouper (Epinephelus spp.) (Mycteropercea spp.), (xiv) grunts (Haemulon spp.), (xv) parrotfish (Scarus spp.), (xvi) squirrelfish (Holocentrus spp.), (xvii) triggerfish (Balistes spp.); and (b) other species. (2) The minimum number of samples to be taken per lot for each product category shall be— (a) in relation to the product type specified in subregulation (1)(a), ten samples taken from ten different individuals; (b) in relation to the product type specified in subregulation (1)(b), five samples taken from five different individuals. 56A. Health certificate for products for sale in markets (1) No person shall place on the market any fish or fishery products unless they have been subject to the health control and monitoring procedures contained in the following provisions. (2) The Competent Authority shall in respect of fish and fishery products carry out instructions— (a) at the time of landing; (b) before the first sale; and (c) during the stages of preparation, processing, storage and transport, http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22tfvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/tfvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gjt http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22tfvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/tfvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gkb to check whether the fish or fishery products are fit for human consumption in the domestic or export market. (3) The inspection referred to in subregulation (2) shall consist of an organoleptic check by way of sampling. (4) Where an organoleptic examination reveals that fish or fishery products are not fit for human consumption, the Competent Authority shall ensure that measures are taken without delay to withdraw them from sale and immediately dispose of them in a manner that renders their reuse impossible. (5) Where an organoleptic examination reveals doubt as to the freshness of the fish or fishery products, chemical checks or microbiological analysis shall be carried out on those products. 56B. Health certificate for products for human consumption (1) Before fish or fishery products are released for production for human consumption, they shall be subject to a visual inspection by means of a sample for the purpose of detecting any parasites that may be visible. (2) Any fish, or parts of fish, that are withdrawn as a result of them being infested with parasites shall not be placed on the market for human consumption. PART IV General Requirements for Establishments 57. Health certificate for products for sale in markets (1) The surface of floors in wet working areas where fish is received, held or processed shall be sloped for drainage purposes and constructed of concrete or such other material as the Competent Authority may approve. (2) Floors in dry working areas shall be properly constructed of such material as the Competent Authority may approve. (3) Drains shall be of a type and size sufficient to carry off process effluents and water from cleaning operations and shall be equipped with traps or other devices to preclude the entry of gases or vermin into the building through the drains. (4) Inside surfaces of walls in wet working areas where fish is received, held or processed shall be constructed of smooth, waterproof, light coloured material that is acceptable to the Competent Authority and that can be thoroughly washed up to a height of not less than four feet. (5) Natural or mechanical ventilation systems shall provide clean air, remove undesirable odours, steam and smoke and prevent condensation in rooms where work is performed. (6) Toilet facilities of types and in numbers approved by the Competent Authority shall be provided. (7) Rooms in which toilet facilities are located shall have doors of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (8) Sanitary washbasins equipped with hot and cold running water, liquid or powdered soap, hand sanitisers, foot operated faucets and air dryers or single service towels, of types shall be provided. (9) A foot bath shall be placed at each entrance to the processing area and maintained with an adequate supply of an appropriate sanitiser. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22ufvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/ufvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gvm (10) An adequate supply of safe, sanitary water that has a residual chlorine level of 5 ppm and a zero coliform bacteria count, determined by the membrane filter method shall be provided under a minimum operating pressure of 20 pounds per square inch. (11) An establishment may use water other than water referred to in subregulation (10) for fire protection, boilers or auxiliary services if there is no connection between the water systems providing water to the establishment. (12) The frames and legs of all equipment on which fish is processed shall be constructed of metal or other material approved by the Competent Authority. (13) Tables shall be so constructed that they and the areas beneath can be readily cleaned. (14) Bins or receptacles in which offal is stored shall be water tight, constructed of metal or other material approved by the Competent Authority and, where necessary, to prevent contamination of the establishment or any fish processed therein, be equipped with well-fitted covers. (15) A concrete or other suitable surface, sloped for drainage purposes, shall be placed under elevated offal bins. (16) Wood shall not be used for the construction of any part of a conveyor that comes in contact with fish. (17) Flumes for conveying fish shall be constructed of non-corrodible material other than wood, and in such a manner that they can be properly cleaned. (18) A minimum illumination intensity of 2151m/m2 shall be provided on all working surfaces in processing rooms. (19) Lights over processing areas shall be shatterproof or covered with protective shields particularly in areas where food is exposed at any stage of processing. PART V Specific Requirements for Establishments 58. Health certificate for products for human consumption (1) Rooms in which fish is processed shall have ceilings that are free from cracks, crevices and open joints, constructed of smooth, washable, light coloured material and are of a height acceptable to the Competent Authority. (2) There shall be no exposed pipes over any working surface on which fish is processed. (3) Hot water shall be provided and maintained at a minimum temperature of 43°C in sufficient quantity for the operations of the cannery. (4) Facilities shall be provided, at a convenient location, for disinfecting the protective hand coverings used in the processing area. (5) Cutting, filleting and skinning boards shall be made of material that is smooth and without cracks and shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Competent Authority. (6) Roller devices used for extracting lobster or crab meat shall be constructed of non-corrodible material approved by the Competent Authority. (7) Surfaces on which fish is processed shall be made of non-corrodible materials, other than wood, and all joints on such surfaces shall be smooth and watertight. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%22wfvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/wfvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gku (8) All receptacles, trays, containers and utensils used for processing fish shall be on non-corrodible material, other than wood, and shall have smooth surfaces free from cracks and crevices. (9) Boxes, carts, bins and other receptacles used in a cannery for holding fish, other than live fish, before it is further processed or shipped shall be constructed so as to provide drainage and shall be of a material approved by the Competent Authority. (10) Conveyor belts that come in contact with fish, other than canned fish, shall be fitted with a spray washer and, where practical, a scraper. (11) Wire mesh utensils shall not be used in processing except for the handling of shellfish and crustaceans in the shell. (12) Enamelled utensils shall not be used in processing. (13) An adequate supply of steam shall be maintained at a sufficient pressure for the operations of the cannery. (14) Every cannery shall be equipped with one or more— (a) sealing machines of a type approved by the Competent Authority; and (b) retorts equipped with properly installed— (i) mercury-in-glass thermometer, (ii) pressure gauge, (iii) steam spreader, and (iv) venting valves. 59. Salted or dried fish establishments (1) Inside surfaces of walls in dry working areas where salted or dried fish is processed or stored shall be constructed of light coloured material that is acceptable to the Competent Authority. (2) Ceilings of working areas where fish is processed shall be of a height and constructed of material acceptable to the Competent Authority. (3) Cutting surfaces on which fish is dressed or split shall be made of material that is smooth and without cracks and shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Competent Authority. (4) Table surfaces, other than cutting and cleaning boards, on which fish is processed shall be made of non-corrodible material, other than wood, and all joints on such surfaces shall be smooth and watertight. (5) All receptacles, tyres and utensils used for holding salted fish, other packaged fish, shall be constructed of material approved by the Competent Authority. (6) Receptacles, trays and utensils in which pickled fish is held shall be constructed in such a manner that the contents thereof can drain. (7) Containers used in the processing of fish shall be constructed of material approved by the Competent Authority. 0. Fresh or frozen fish semi-preserved processing establishments (1) Rooms in which fish is processed shall have ceilings that are free from cracks, crevices and open joints, constructed of smooth, washable, light coloured material and are of a height acceptable to the Competent Authority. (2) Hot water shall be provided and maintained at a minimum temperature of 43°C in sufficient quantity for the operations of the fresh or frozen fish establishment. (3) Facilities shall be provided at a convenient location, for disinfecting the protective hand coverings used in processing areas. (4) Cutting, filleting and skinning board shall be made of material that is smooth and without cracks and shall be constructed in a manner approved by the Competent Authority. (5) Roller devices used for extracting lobster or crab meat shall be constructed of a non-corrodible material approved by the Competent Authority and shall be equipped with spray washers. (6) Surfaces, other than cutting, filleting and skinning boards, on which fish is processed shall be made of non-corrodible material, other than wood, and all joints on such surfaces shall be smooth and watertight. (7) All receptacles, trays, containers and utensils used for processing fresh fish, frozen fish or semi preserves shall be of non-corrodible material, other than wood, and shall have smooth surfaces free from cracks and crevices. (8) Boxes, carts, bins and other receptacles used in a fresh fish, frozen fish or semi-preserves establishment for holding fish, other than live fish, before it is further processed or shipped shall be constructed so as to provide drainage and shall be of a material approved by the Competent Authority. (9) Conveyor belts that come in contact with fish, other than packaged fish, shall be fitted with a spray washer and, where practical, a scraper. (10) Wire mesh utensils shall not be used in processing except for handling shellfish and crustaceans in the shell. (11) Enamelled utensils shall not be used in processing. (12) Freezing facilities for processed fish shall be capable of reducing the temperature at the centre of a 25 mm thick block of unpackaged fillets to 18°C or less, in two hours or less. 61. Pickled, spiced and marinated fish establishments (1) Regulation 58(1) to (5), and (7) to (12) of these Regulations apply to pickled, spiced and marinated fish establishments. (2) Inside surfaces of walls in dry working areas where fish is processed shall be constructed of light coloured material that is acceptable to the Competent Authority. (3) Sufficient space, acceptable to the Competent Authority, shall be provided for the storage of curing ingredients. (4) Sufficient warehouse space shall be provided to protect the product from freezing or overheating during curing. PART VI General and Specific Operating Requirements for Establishments 62. General requirements (1) No person who— (a) is known to be suffering from any communicable disease; (b) is a known “carrier” of any disease; or (c) has an infected wound or open lesion on any part of his or her body, shall be employed in any working area of an establishment. (2) Every person engaged in handling or processing fish shall wash his or her hands immediately after each absence from duty. (3) No person, who with their bare hands handle fish, shall wear fingernail polish. (4) All waterproof garments shall be properly cleaned after each work shift. (5) No person shall chew, eat, smoke or spit in a working area of an establishment. (6) Toilet facilities shall be maintained in a manner satisfactory to the Competent Authority and a supply of toilet tissue shall be available in each toilet room. (7) Sewerage, including liquid waste from fish processing operations and the water supply of the establishment must be disposed in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority. (8) Offal and other refuse shall be removed from the processing area at least once daily and be handled in a manner satisfactory to the Competent Authority. (9) Offal bins or receptacles shall be used only for offal. (10) Dogs, cats and other animals shall not be allowed in an establishment. (11) A rodent and insect control program satisfactory to the Competent Authority shall be maintained in every establishment and, where pesticides are used, the application thereof shall be made under the supervision of a responsible operator using proper equipment in a manner that prevents contamination of fish. (12) Pesticides referred to in subregulation (11) shall be of a kind approved by the Competent Authority. (13) Unnecessary material or equipment shall not be stored in a working area of an establishment. (14) The area surrounding and under the control of an establishment shall be kept clean. (15) Brushes, brooms, hoses and other equipment and material necessary for proper cleaning shall be available at all times in an establishment and stored in a manner acceptable to the Competent Authority. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%221fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/1fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gmv (16) Every owner or operator of an establishment shall keep a record of each delivery of fish to the establishment and the record shall include— (a) the common name of the fish; (b) the quantity by weight of the fish; (c) the location from which the fish were harvested; (d) the date the fish were harvested; (e) the name and address of the person who harvested the fish; (f) the date the fish were received by the establishment; (g) the manner in which and the date the fish were processed in the establishment; and (h) the name and address of the person to whom and the date the fish were shipped from the establishment. (17) The record required pursuant to subregulation (16) shall be kept— (a) in the case of fresh fish, for a period of not less than two years; or (b) in the case of frozen fish, for a period of not less than three years. (18) In fish and fishery products— (a) the acceptable levels of chemicals, trace metals and pesticides for fish and fishery products must correspond to the levels as set out in Table 1 of the Third Schedule; (b) the list of tests and the maximum acceptable limits for the assessment of fish and fishery products shall be as set out in Table 2 of the Third Schedule. 63. Operating requirements in canneries (1) A record of the sterilisation treatment used for each batch of fish shall be kept on file at a cannery for a period of not less than twenty-four months. (2) Water used for cooling fish shall be chlorinated to give a chlorine residual of at least two parts per million, except where canned fish is cooled in a retort using a water supply approved by the Competent Authority. (3) Fish shall be washed prior to canning. (4) When lobster meat has been shucked, it shall be washed in cold running water before it is processed further. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%221fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/1fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gn0 (5) Only clean ice made of water from a source approved by the Competent Authority may be used in a cannery. (6) Containers in which shellfish or crustaceans are boiled shall be drained and cleaned at intervals of two hours or at such shorter intervals as may be deemed necessary by an inspector. (7) Shellfish and crustaceans shall be removed from the cooking utensils immediately after they have been cooked. (8) When a batch of lobster, crab or shrimp has been cooked, it shall be cooled immediately in clean, cold water and, if further processing does not commence within one hour, it shall be— (a) rapidly chilled and stored at a temperature between 0°C and 2°C and processed within eighteen hours; or (b) frozen immediately and held at a temperature of 26°C or lower until it is processed further. (9) Protective hand coverings worn by employees in any processing area shall be disinfected immediately after each break during the work shift. (10) Workers engaged in fish processing operations shall wear overalls, smocks or coats, and headgear of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (11) Protective outer garments worn by employees in fish processing operations shall be clean. (12) Utensils that come in contact with fish before it is canned shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once during and at the end of each work shift by a method approved by the Competent Authority. (13) At the end of each working day, the utensils referred to in subregulation (12) shall be air-dried and stored in a sanitary manner. (14) Equipment, including conveyor belts and tables, that come in contact with fish before it is canned, shall be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each work shift by a method approved by the Competent Authority. (15) Floors in wet working areas shall be kept clean and shall be thoroughly washed and disinfected daily. (16) Canneries and all equipment and utensils used in the operations of a cannery shall be kept in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. 64. Salted or dried fish establishments (1) Workers engaged in fish processing operations shall wear outer garments and headgear of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (2) Workers in wet working areas shall wear waterproof aprons, coats or pants. (3) Floors in all working areas shall be kept clean at all times. (4) Adequate storage space for packaging material for salted or dried fish shall be provided. (5) Salt used for curing fish shall be of food-grade quality and stored in a location approved by the Competent Authority. (6) Processed fish shall be stored in a location approved by the Competent Authority. (7) Salted or dried fish establishments and all equipment and utensils used in the operations of such establishments shall be kept in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%222fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/2fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gnt 65. Fresh or frozen fish or semi-preserved processing establishments (1) It is mandatory that— (a) before processing, all fish susceptible to parasitic infestation must be examined for same; (b) where parasites are found, fish should not be permitted to further processing. (2) All fish shall be adequately washed prior to further processing in running water before it is processed further. (3) Only clean ice made of water from a source approved by the Competent Authority shall be used in a fresh fish, frozen fish or semi-preserves establishment. (4) All processing establishments shall cause— (a) the containers in which shellfish or crustaceans are boiled to be drained and cleaned at intervals of two hours or at such shorter intervals as may be deemed necessary by an inspector; (b) shellfish and crustaceans to be removed from the cooking utensils immediately after they have been cooked. (5) When a batch of lobster, crab or shrimp has been cooked, it shall be cooled immediately in clean, cold water and, if further processing does not commence within one hour, it shall be— (a) rapidly chilled and stored at a temperature between 0°C and 2°C and processed within eighteen hours; or (b) frozen immediately and held at a temperature of 26°C or lower until it is processed further. (6) Protective hand coverings worn by employees in the filleting and packaging areas shall be disinfected at each break during the work shift. (7) Workers engaged in fish processing operations, except filleters, skinners, scalers, handlers of round and dressed fish and workers in frozen storage rooms shall wear clean overalls, smocks or coats, and headgear of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (8) Filleters, skinners, scalers and handlers of round and dressed fish shall wear clean outer garments, and handgear of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (9) Workers in frozen storage rooms shall wear clean outer garments. (10) Floors in wet working areas shall be kept clean and shall be thoroughly washed and disinfected daily. (11) Utensils that come in contact with fish that is being processed, other than packaged fish, shall be cleaned and disinfected at least once during and at the end of each work shift by a method approved by the Competent Authority. (12) At the end of each working day, the utensils referred to in subsection (11) shall be air-dried and stored in a sanitary manner. (13) Equipment, including filleting machines, conveyor belts and tables, that come in contact with fish that is being processed, other than packaged fish, shall be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each work shift by a method approved by the Competent Authority. (14) Fresh fish, frozen fish and semi-preserve establishments and all equipment and utensils used in the operations of such establishments shall be kept in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. (15) All curing ingredients shall be thoroughly mixed and evenly distributed throughout the fish at the time of preparation. (16) Fish in the process of being cured shall be processed under conditions which would prevent its deterioration. PART VII Requirements for Vessels used for Fishing or Transporting Fish for Processing and Storing of Frozen Fish 66. Fish storage (1) Areas where fish and ice are stored shall— (a) have covers to protect the fish and ice from the sun and weather; (b) be provided with drainage to effectively remove melted ice and ensure that fish and ice do not come into contact with bilge water or other contamination; (c) where it is necessary to prevent physical damage to the fish, be divided into pens, which shall be shelved vertically at intervals of 90 cm or less; (d) be insulated and any pipes or conduits passing through the holde shall be sunken flush; and (e) be used exclusively for that purpose. (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)— (a) refrigerated seawater, refrigerate brine systems should be designated to ensure adequate cooling and permit ease of cleaning; and (b) refrigerated seawater, refrigerated brine and ice mixtures should have adequate circulation and be able to maintain the temperature of the fish at -1°C. (3) Subject to subregulation (4), fish and ice storage areas shall be of non-absorbent, non-corrodible materials, other than wood, and so constructed as to preclude physical damage to the fish and facilitate cleaning and any surfaces that come into contact with fish shall be smooth and free from cracks and crevices. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%225fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/5fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gov http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%225fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/5fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gp5 (4) In the case of vessels having no below deck storage areas, built-in fish and ice storage areas shall be so constructed as to preclude physical damage to the fish and surfaces should be smooth, free from cracks and crevices and coated with a durable, light coloured paint or coating of a type approved by the Competent Authority. (5) Boxes for fish other than live shellfish shall be of smooth, non-absorbent, non-corrodible material, other than wood, free from cracks and crevices, and so constructed as to provide drainage and protect the fish from damage by crushing when the boxes are stacked. (6) Fresh fish storage areas shall be separated from engine compartments and other heated areas of vessel by watertight, insulated bulkheads and wall surfaces; bulkheads and deckheads in frozen storage areas of a vessel shall be well insulated. (7) Fish handling equipment, such as chutes, conveyors, fish washers, tables and utensils, shall be of smooth, non-absorbent, non-corrodible material, other than wood, free from cracks and crevices and so constructed as to facilitate cleaning. (8) Forks, pumps, tools or other equipment and practices that pierce, tear, or otherwise damage or contaminate the edible portion of fish shall not be used. (9) Fish, while on board a vessel used for fishing or transporting fish, shall be— (a) preserved by the use of finely divided ice sufficient to reduce and hold the temperature at 4°C or lower, and such ice shall be made from potable water or clean sea water; (b) preserved by such other methods as the Competent Authority may approve; and (c) at the conclusion of each fishing trip all unused ice should be discarded before cleaning begins. (10) Where chilled water systems are installed on a vessel, such systems shall be of materials approved by the Competent Authority and be constructed to facilitate proper cleaning and be capable of holding fish at -1°C. (11) Freezing facilities on a vessel shall be capable of freezing the daily catch of fish at a rate equivalent to at least the freezing rate of a 25 mm thick block of fish when the temperature of the thermal centre is reduced from 0°C to -20°C in two hours or less. (12) It is necessary that— (a) fish on board a vessel shall be frozen at a freezing rate not less than the rate prescribed by subregulation (10); (b) in the case of a packaged fish product on board a vessel, the time required to reduce the thermal centre of the packaged product to -20°C shall not exceed thirty-six hours. (13) In removing fish— (a) except for brine frozen fish, the thermal centre of the fish on board a vessel shall be reduced to a temperature of -18°C or lower before the fish can be removed from the freezer to the cold storage area; (b) in the case of brine frozen fish on board a vessel, the thermal centre of the fish shall be reduced to 12°C before the fish can be removed from the freezer to the cold storage area. http://grenada.mylexisnexis.co.za/Content/Content?navigationString=%7b%22DomainId%22:%225fvkc%22,%22DomainPath%22:%22zb/qlfub/0m7jc/1m7jc/2m7jc/3m7jc/v8dkc/svukc/wbvkc/jdvkc/5fvkc%22,%22ZoneId%22:7%7d&tokenString=%7b%22TokenID%22:%220bda4a4b-ad9f-4dc2-9cb0-7a9197444153%22,%22SubscriberID%22:%227079893%22,%22DeviceID%22:%22df3e3ae0-5cd9-4017-8cef-ee7b17897b8b%22%7d#gpe (14) After freezing, fish on board a vessel shall be glazed or packaged to protect it against dehydration and oxidation. (15) Storage areas in which frozen fish is held on board a vessel shall be maintained at a temperature of -26°C or lower. (16) At least once daily, fish receiving areas and all equipment, containers and utensils used in the handling of fish on board a vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned with water from a potable water source and (17) Following the discharge of fish from a vessel, all equipment and utensils used in the handling of fish and the storage areas, chilled water systems, fish containers, pen-boards and shelf-boards shall be forthwith thoroughly cleaned with water from a potable water source and disinfected. (18) A storage record of the fish catch shall be kept on all fishing vessels and the identity of each day’s catch shall be maintained. (19) Hand-washing and marine type toilet facilities shall be provided on vessels 13.7 m or more in overall length that have sleeping accommodation and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. 67. Frozen fish storing (1) Rooms in which frozen fish is stored shall be maintained at a temperature of -30°C or colder. (2) For the purpose of measuring temperature— (a) each storage room shall be equipped with an accurate thermometer or other temperature measuring device that is located in such a place that it indicates the average air temperature of the room; and (b) temperatures in a storage room shall be read, recorded and dated at least once each day and a record of such temperatures shall be maintained for a period of not less than twelve months. (3) Frozen fish shall be protected to minimise rises in the temperature of the fish when it is outside a refrigerated area. (4) No odoriferous substances shall be stored with fish in holding or storage rooms. PART VIII Requirements for Vehicles and Equipment used for Unloading, Handling, Holding and Transporting Fresh Fish for Processing 68. Requirements for vehicles and equipment (1) Forks, pumps, tools or other equipment and practices that pierce, tear or otherwise damage or contaminate the edible portion of fish shall not be used. (2) Fish handling equipment, such as chutes, conveyors, fish washers, tables and utensils, shall be of smooth, non-absorbent, non-corrodible material, other than wood, free from cracks and crevices and so constructed as to facilitate cleaning. (3) In transporting— (a) fish shall be transported in covered containers approved by the Competent Authority or enclosed vehicle bodies; and (b) the contact surfaces of fish storage areas in vehicles and of containers used for transporting fish shall be smooth, free from cracks an crevices and made of non-corrodible material. (4) In the vehicles transporting fish— (a) the containers and vehicle bodies used to hold or transport fish shall be filled to a level no higher than 90 cm of its depth; (b) the body of a vehicle used for transporting fish in bulk shall be divided at intervals of 1 m along its length. (5) The fish— (a) held prior to being transported shall be iced or chilled after unloading from a vessel and be protected from the sun and weather and from contamination; and (b) shall be iced or chilled while being transported. (6) Water used for washing of vehicles and equipment, used in the unloading or transporting fish shall be clean and obtained from a potable water source and approved by a Competent Authority. (7) Offal and other refuse shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to an inspector. (8) Areas where fish is landed or handled and all surfaces that come into contact with fish during unloading, handling, holding and transportation shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. PART IX Miscellaneous 69. Offences Any person who contravenes any of the Regulations commits an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a fine of five hundred dollars and to imprisonment for three months. 70. Limitation Prosecution under regulation 69 shall be instituted with twelve months from the date of the subject matter of the prosecution arose. First Schedule Forms FORM 1 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Application for Certification of Establishment [Regulation 3.] PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION MINISTRY OF HEALTH GRENADA Name of Applicant (Surname first, if a person) Address of applicant Address of Premises to be certified I/We (Being owners/operators) hereby apply to the Public Health Division for a certificate to use the above premises for the preparation and processing of Fish and Fishery Products in accordance with the Fish and Fishery Products Regulations, 1999. The receipt for the prescribed fee of dollars is submitted with this application Applicant Date FORM 2 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Certification of Establishment [Regulation 3.] PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION MINISTRY OF HEALTH GRENADA A certificate is hereby granted to prepare and process fish and fishery products for a period of Dated this day of , 20 Minister of Health ORM 3 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Application for Licence to Import/Export Fish and Fishery Products [Regulations 10 and 11.] PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION MINISTRY OF HEALTH GRENADA Name of Applicant (Surname first, if a person) Address of Applicant Nature of business: (Tick where appropriate) Importer Wholesaler Exporter Research Processor Other I/We hereby apply to the Chief Fisheries Officer for a licence to import/export Fish and Fishery Products in accordance with the Fish and Fishery Products Regulations. Name of Establishment The receipt for the prescribed fee of dollars is submitted with this application. Applicant Date ORM 4 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Licence to Export Fish and Fishery Products [Regulation 10.] A licence is hereby granted to to export fish and fishery products for a period of Conditions subject to which licence is granted Other Information Licence No. Dated this day of , 20 Chief Fisheries Officer FORM 5 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Licence to Import Fish and Fishery Products [Regulation 11.] A licence is hereby granted to to import Fish and Fishery Products for a period of Conditions subject to which licence is granted Other information Licence No. Dated this day of , 20 Chief Fisheries Officer FORM 6 FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Certification of Establishment for Processing of Fish [Regulation 41.] These premises situate at and owned/leased by are certified as from for a period of one year (from the date of issue hereof) for the preparation and processing of fish and fishery products and as prescribed by the Fish and Fishery Products Regulations, 1999. Licence No. Minister of Health This certificate must be prominently displayed. econd Schedule FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS Requirements Respecting Quality Management Programmes [Regulation 45.] 1. The quality management programme of an establishment must be based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) or any other approved Quality Control Standard and must include the following information and documentation— (a) the name and title of the person responsible for the quality management programme at that establishment; (b) for each applicable control point set out in paragraph 2— (i) a description of the standards and monitoring procedures that are used during inspections, (ii) the frequency of monitoring, (iii) samples of the forms that are used during inspections and of the forms that are used to record actions taken to correct deficiencies, and (iv) a description of the plans developed for correcting deficiencies and maintaining compliance with the prescribed regulations; (c) in respect of ingredients added to fish during processing— (i) a list of all of the ingredients that are added to the fish, (ii) a description of the procedures for the preparation and use of those ingredients that, if not prepared or used correctly, could taint the fish or render it unwholesome, and (iii) documentation that clearly establishes that each ingredient meets all applicable requirements of Acts of Parliament and regulations made thereunder, or the results of any tests done by or for the operator of the establishment that verify that the ingredient complies with those requirements; (d) in respect of the packaging materials that are used to package fish— (i) a list of all of the packaging materials, and (ii) documentation that clearly establishes that the packaging materials meet the requirements of prescribed regulations; (e) in respect of labels used on packaged fish, a description of the approval process in the establishment with respect to labels; (f) in respect of all compounds used in the cleaning, sanitising, lubricating and maintenance of equipment and plant facilities and in pest control— (i) a list of the compounds that are used in the establishment, and (ii) documentation that clearly establishes that the compounds have been approved by an agency of the Government of Grenada for use in food processing establishments; (g) in respect of fish shipped from the establishment, a description of the system used to trace fish to their first destination; (h) in respect of retort operations, a description of the training of the persons who supervise those operations; and (i) in respect of general operations a written documentation of good manufacturing practices and sanitary standard operating procedures approved by the Competent Authority. 2. For the purposes of this Schedule, a control point is any one of the following stages in the processing of fish at which the operator of an establishment determines compliance with the prescribed regulations— (a) the inspection of fish arriving at the establishment for processing; (b) the inspection of ingredients prior to their addition to fish; (c) the inspection of fish packaging material prior to its use; (d) the inspection of labels prior to their application onto packaged fish; (e) the inspection of cleaning agents, sanitisers, lubricants and pesticides prior to use in the establishment; (f) the inspection of the construction and maintenance of production facilities and processing equipment; (g) the inspection of the fish canning process; (h) the inspection of the retort operations; (i) the inspection of the cold storage of fish; (j) the inspection of any other process or operation in the establishment; and (k) the inspection of fish prior to shipment from the establishment. hird Schedule FISHERIES ACT FISH AND FISHERY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS TABLE 1 Accepted Levels of Trace Metals, Pesticides and Chemicals for Fish and Fishery Products [Regulation 62(18)(a).] The following lists the maximum permitted or guideline levels for the presence of Trace Metals, Pesticides and Chemicals in Fish and Fishery Products in Grenada. Metal Maximum Value Lead 0.2mg/kg Copper 20mg/kg Zinc 50mg/kg Mercury 0.5mg/kg Cadmium 0.5mg/kg Pesticides Maximum Value (ppm) 5. Insecticides 0.1 Organo Chlorides Organo Phosphates Carbamates 6. Herbicides 0.5 7. PCB, PCT 0.5 Chemicals Maximum Value 8. Sodium bisulphite – 150mg/kg sulphite for crustaceans 9. Tripolyphosphate in flesh of frozen fish – 5g/kg 10. the total Volatile Basic Nitrogen – 25-30 milligrams of Nitrogen/100 grams of flesh of fish depending on species type. 11. Histamine – 100 ppm. TABLE 2 Accepted Levels of Trace Metals, Pesticides and Chemicals for Fish and Fishery Products [Regulation 62(18)(b).] The following is a list of microbiological tests and their respective maximum acceptable limits used for assessment of fish and fishery products for use for human consumption— Product Aerobic Plate Count per g Faeccal Coliforms Staph Aureus Salmonella V Cholerae Fresh and Frozen fish 5×105/g 10/g 1.0×103/g 0 0 Fresh and frozen crustaceans 1×106/g 10/g 1.0×103/g 0/g 0 Smoked fish including kippered herring 1.0 × 105/g 4/g 1.0×103/g 0/gg 0 Frozen cooked crustaceans 5.0×105/g 10/g 1.0×103/g 0/g 0