These Measures provide for the inspection and quarantine of exit aquatic animals from aquaculture or wild fishing, as well as their supervision and administration. The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine shall uniformly supervise and administer the inspection and quarantine of exit aquatic animals nationwide and shall be responsible for formulating a monitoring plan for the epidemic disease, toxic and harmful substances in exit aquatic animals. The Measures set out requirements, terms and conditions that aquaculture farms or transit farms of exit aquatic animals shall meet in order to apply for registration. In addition, the Measures empower inspection and quarantine agencies to implement the inspection and quarantine of exit aquatic animals. Agencies shall test aquatic animals intended for exportation to make sure they are free from epidemic diseases and if they pass the inspection an Animal Health Certificate shall be issued by the inspection and quarantine agency as required by the import country. The Measures further provide for the supervision and administration of registered aquaculture farms and transit farms, and for legal liabilities.
China · 2007-08-27