FOOD SAFETY

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Does the law require prospective importers of meat/fish products to acquire an import permit for each shipment from the competent authority?

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Does the law require importers of meat/fish products to be licensed?

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Does the law clearly prescribe the requirements for importing meat/fish products, including costs and procedures?

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Does the law prohibit the import of meat/fish products unless accompanied by an international veterinary certificate issued by the competent authority of the exporting country confirming the safety of the product at the time of export?

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Does the law empower the competent authority to establish additional requirements for importation of meat/fish based on risk, for the purpose of preventing the introduction of disease or health risks into the country?

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Does the law prescribe that meat/fish products may only be imported from a list of approved establishments?

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Does the law prescribe specific storage requirements for meat/fish products upon arrival?

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Does the law prescribe that meat/fish products must be made available for inspection upon arrival and prior to release to the importer?

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Does the law empower the meat/fish inspector to refuse importation and dispose or require disposal of imported products following inspection?

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Which kind of sanctions are imposed in case of offences (criminal, administrative) related to meat/fish import regulations?

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