REPORT/RAPPORT REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/39 : SF/2011/10 October 2011

INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF LABORATORIES AND QUALITY CONTROL AUTHORITIES IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA 2013

Funded by

European Union

Implementation of a Regional Fisheries Strategy For The Eastern-Southern Africa and India Ocean Region Programme pour la mise en oeuvre d'une stratégie de pêche pour la region Afrique orientale-australe et Océan indien

Initial assessment of laboratories and quality control authorities in Eastern and Southern Africa SF/2013/39 This report has been prepared with the technical assistance of Le présent rapport a été réalisé par l'assistance technique de

October 2012

Summary Report There are 9 concerned states grouped as follows: Eastern Africa • Uganda • Burundi • Kenya • Tanzania • Rwanda Southern Africa • Malawi • Zambia • Zimbabwe • Swaziland

TABLE OF CONTENTS METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................................6 1. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF PRESENT FISHING SECTOR......................... ..............8 2. LEGAL ISSUES IN TERMS OF FOOD LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS.......................12 3. EXISTENCE OF A NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY CONTROL BODY / COMPETENT AUTHORITY...............................................................................13 4. PRESENCE OF TESTING LABORATORIES (GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE)....................................................................................14 MAIN FINDINGS AND WAY FORWARD.............................................................................15 ANNEX 1: Summary of Data................................................................................................20 ANNEX 2: INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONNAIRES.......................................................................29 ANNEX 3: LIST OF EU APPROVED FISHERY PRODUCTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON EU WEBSITE......................................................73

METHODOLOGY A Questionnaire was prepared by SGS, and approved by COI, to serve as baseline for the data capture exercise done by different SGS affiliates as highlighted in the Profile sheet of the enclosed Summary of Data document. The idea is to identify the following main items in each of the concerned states: • Main characteristics of present fishing sector • Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations • Existence of a national food safety control body / Competent Authority • Presence of testing laboratories (government and private) And hence evaluate to the best of our possibilities the following: • Identify gaps in knowledge • Identify weaknesses related to quality control authorities • Identify weaknesses related to fish testing in public / private laboratories • Identify fast track approach – earmark selected countries for where to start • Earmark any potential recommendations for further action It is to be noted that this is above all a diagnosis phase to identify what exists in each of the above mentioned states in terms of testing laboratories and quality control authorities in line with suitable data that might be readily available. The scope does not provide for any field trip to concerned laboratories nor any further on-site assessment to confirm information provided.

As part of this exercise, the complete set of documents handed over to the COI in line with the above scope, over and above the enclosed Summary Report, consists of: Summary of Data (summarising the different information collected from the individual questionnaires) Questionnaires (8 different individual questionnaires as handed over by concerned SGS affiliates – no questionnaire for Swaziland, and for Mauritius it is just as info purposes) List of EU Approved Fishery products activities (Uganda, Kenya and Zimbabwe) Additional documents sent by affiliates (Zimbabwe Food safety situation – 2008 / Importance of fish sector in Malawi – 2007)

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MAIN CHARACTERISTICS OF PRESENT FISHING SECTOR All mentioned states, apart from Burundi, Rwanda and Swaziland, have a Fishing sector and the latter has more or less grown over the years, despite the fact that the quantity of fish caught might have been somehow declining overall due to overfishing. •

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some marine fisheries being coastal states. Tuna is the main fish species mentioned. The revenue derived from this sector and hence the size of the sector can be estimated as follows as per data collected - and somehow reworked for some in light of additional information obtained:

In Burundi it is stated that there is no fishing industry as such (just through NGO organisation and artisanal type with some limited aquaculture activities; fishing activity is mainly on Lake Tanganyika and primarily for local consumption). Same is applicable for Rwanda where the industry is very limited and mostly centred around local consumption; the tonnage of fish caught (Tilapia - on Lake Kivu) being relatively low (mention is made of 11 tonnes). For Swaziland also there is no fishing industry and if fish is caught it is consumed fresh.

Note: The quantity of fish caught and exported in Uganda has been declining since 2005 due mainly to overfishing. The fishing sector in the 6 remaining states is still dominated by a traditional and artisanal type industry, mostly geared towards local consumption and where most of the fishing is inland (fresh water) with the following main fish species concerned: • Nile Perch • Tilapia • Sardine Aquaculture is slowly making its way and most development is in terms of lake-based aquaculture. It is stated that aquaculture has great potential for expansion - in Tanzania, amongst others. Kenya and Tanzania would also be involved in

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Main Characteristics of Present Fishing Sector

Countries

Av. Tonnage / yr (MT)

Av. Revenue / yr ($)

Main fishing sectors

Type

Local versus Export

Uganda

371,200

85.3 Mio

Artisanal / Aquaculture

Fresh

55% - 45%

Tanzania

350,000

140 Mio

Artisanal / Aquaculture / Barachois / Vessel

Fresh & Marine

80% - 20%

Kenya

130,000

80 Mio

Artisanal / Aquaculture / Barachois / Vessel

Fresh & Marine

40% - 60%

Zambia

70,000

19.1 Mio

Artisanal / Aquaculture / Vessel

Fresh

85% - 15%

Malawi

50,000

150,000

Artisanal / Aquaculture / Barachois / Vessel

Fresh

95% - 5%

Zimbabwe

15,600

760,000

Artisanal / Aquaculture / Barachois

Fresh

82% - 19%

The following elements are also worth mentioning regarding those main countries exporting fish or fishery products, listed in terms of importance: Countries

Export to

Agreement

Type of fish exported

Uganda

EU / DR Congo / Japan / Korea / China

ACP Lome 2

Frozen fillets / Chilled fillets / Smoked / Dried fish

Kenya

EU: Italy / UK / France

EU Regulation

Mainly Frozen products

Tanzania

EU / Australia / USA / HK / Singapore / Japan

FQCSR 2000*

Frozen Fillets / Whole body (Nile Perch)

Zambia

DR Congo

N/a

Mostly unprocessed but frozen

Zimbabwe

EU / RSA / USA

SADC

Fillets / Salt fish / Dried fish

Malawi

Neighbouring countries (Mozambique)

N/a

Smoked / Dried fish

(*) To note that Fish Quality Control & Standards Regulations 2000 is harmonized with the EU Regulations

and lobsters while mention is also made of octopus and fingerlings for Kenya.

As per above information, the fishing sector is more developed in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. These countries seem to have a better organized export sector than the others and with fish processing being carried out. Though Uganda has the highest annual catch, it seems that Tanzania and Kenya are more on value-added fish and fishery products. The export of fish is mostly frozen type. In both Uganda and Kenya, there are some 10 main fish processing companies - approved by the EU - while in Tanzania there are approximately 16. All these 3 countries are involved in value added products such as fishmeal, fish oil and by-products like fish head and tail.

Zambia and Zimbabwe have just a few processing companies (around 3-5, of which 1 in Zimbabwe is EU approved) and Malawi apparently has only 1 fish processing plant. Worth mentioning that Burundi apparently exports (1% of catch – very niche) some grilled fish to Belgium and other African countries like Uganda and Rwanda. Some countries do import fish for their local consumption:

Tanzania also produces crabs, prawns, shrimps

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While for Rwanda it is quite significant (fish coming mainly from Uganda and Tanzania) For Tanzania it is rather minimal For Kenya (and same is applicable for Malawi) it is mainly in terms of canned products (Tuna / Salmon)

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For Burundi it is mainly in terms of fishing material, as peravailable data

All above mentioned states do have some import controls in place in terms of inspection and testing, except Burundi and Swaziland. •

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Mention is made of Rwanda Bureau of Standards / Tanzania Bureau of Standards / Zambia Bureau of Standards / Malawi Bureau of Standards In Kenya the above is covered under the present Product Verification of Conformity (PVoC) program, run amongst others by SGS.

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LEGAL ISSUES IN TERMS OF FOOD LEGISLATION / REGULATIONS All mentioned states have a local legislation in place and which is said to be enforced. There is a national food safety control body in all these states, except Uganda - to be further confirmed, unless it is a problem of interpretation. For the following countries involved in export activities, namely Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia, there is a separate entity overlooking the export of products. A quick summary of information compiled regarding Veterinary Services and related inspectors are as follows (but to note that inspectors are not necessarily attached to fish products only but to foods of animal origin in general):

Countries

Control body Ministry of

under Veterinary Services

No. of inspectors (CA)

Uganda

Agriculture, Animal Yes, with 5 key people Industry & Fisheries

Kenya

Trade / Fisheries

Tanzania

Livestock Development & No Fisheries

Approx. 100

Zambia

Agriculture Cooperative

and Yes, in all main towns

2

Zimbabwe

Health. Lands Agriculture

and Yes

Unknown

Malawi

Trade and Industry

10

Yes, dept with more than Approx. 50 100 staff

Yes

Approx. 100

What is surprising is that there are apparently no Veterinary services in Tanzania, again unless it is a problem of naming. In Burundi, there are no Veterinary services. There is a Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Trade / Environment. However, in Rwanda there is a Veterinary Service in place which is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources. No further information provided for Swaziland.

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Existence of a National Food Safety Control Body / Competent Authority

EXISTENCE OF A NATIONAL FOOD SAFETY CONTROL BODY / COMPETENT AUTHORITY In all mentioned countries (except Malawi and Swaziland) there is a Competent Authority (CA) which is responsible for official controls, that is verification / inspection / testing of fisheries products amongst others. It seems from information obtained that, on average, inspectors attached to the CA has the following educational background: • •

at least a Certificate in Fisheries most would be undergraduates with degree in Biological or Veterinary Sciences

This is probably not the case for Burundi, Rwanda and Malawi, while no information has been obtained regarding Zimbabwe. However, mentioned is made that it could be more the training and material that would be missing rather than the actual capabilities of the people. The Competent Authority usually falls under the Department of Fisheries within the Ministry of Agriculture or Trade, depending on the country. In Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania the Competent Authority is said to be recognised as such by the EU.

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PRESENCE OF TESTING LABORATORIES (GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE)

All below mentioned countries have got testing laboratories where some fish testing is done; the majority of these labs are Government owned and with the following capabilities: Countries

Total no. of (specify for fish)

Labs Main testing parameters ISO 17025 accredited categories

Kenya

20 Labs (SGS - p, KEBS Micro / Chemical (exc. Main ones accredited & PHL - g) histamine) / Specialised

Uganda

4 Labs (Chemiphar main Micro / Chemical (exc. Main ones accredited one - p) heavy metals)

Tanzania

6 Labs (5 involved in Micro / Chemical (exc. 3 are accredited fish - p & g) heavy metals)

Zambia

6 Labs (some involved Micro in fish – g)

Not accredited

Malawi

1 Lab (MBS - g)

Micro

Not accredited

Zimbabwe

2 Labs (g)

Micro

Not accredited

Burundi

8 Labs (p & g)

Micro

Not accredited

Note: p – private lab / g – government lab In Rwanda testing is usually done through the University, else for fish and fishery products it would be outsourced to SGS and KEBS in Kenya. No information obtained regarding Swaziland. In all above 7 listed countries, some basic microbiological parameters would be available within the local labs. For fish and fishery products these would be namely: • Coagulase positive staphylococci • Salmonella spp • µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli • Coliforms The chemical parameters mentioned, namely • Histamine • Heavy metals (cadmium / lead / mercury – would also include arsenic) Would be more linked to export of fish products to EU

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The specialised testing referred to is very specific and linked to a particular market and/or product, such as: • Dioxins / PAH – mostly for export to EU and done at least once annually (usually subcontracted to labs in Belgium or Netherlands) • Salt content – for salted type fish processed products • Tin / sterility – for canned type fish processed products

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are the only countries which have ISO 17025 accredited labs: ISO/IEC 17025 is the internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It is the basis for accreditation from an accreditation body. It specifies the general requirements for the laboratory to carry out tests and / or calibrations, including sampling. It specifies criteria for the development and assessment of management systems and laboratory technical controls that provide confidence in the results obtained. There are two main clauses in ISO/IEC 17025 – Management Requirements and Technical requirements. Management requirements are SmartFish Programme Report SF/2013/39

Presence of Testing Laboratories (Government and Private)

related to the operation and effectiveness of the quality management system within the laboratory and this clause has similar requirements to ISO 9001. Technical requirements address the competence of staff, testing methodology, equipment, reporting of test and calibration results. In these 3 mentioned countries testing guidelines for fish and fishery products and respective acceptable limits are clearly defined by own regulations / standards (which is not the case for the other countries). These 3 countries would also follow the EU Directive. Based on data received, labs in Kenya and Uganda (mostly private ones) seem to be the most competent ones. Kenya • Main testing labs for fish and fishery products are KEBS and Public Health Labs (these are Government labs) and SGS (private). • All parameters mentioned can be performed locally. • Histamine would be outsourced. Uganda • Main testing lab is Chemiphar (the only private lab). http://www.chemiphar.com/nl/over_chemiphar/ chemiphar_%28u%29_ltd-109.html • Other labs: UNBS / Dept. of Water Laboratory / University Lab Vet Public Health (Government labs, but not necessarily used for testing of fish and fishery products). • All parameters mentioned can be performed locally, except for heavy metals and Residual Chemicals, including PCBs and PAH, which would be outsourced, namely to Belgium and Netherlands. • It is worth noting that the fish species in Uganda are not known to produce Histamine Tanzania • Main testing labs for fish and fishery products are Fish QC Lab, TBS, TIRDO, TFDA and GCLA (both private and Government labs). • All microbiological parameters mentioned can be performed locally. • Chemical parameters will usually be outsourced to Chemiphar Lab in Uganda. • Pesticide PAH, Dioxin and heavy metals would be outsourced abroad.

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Main findings and way forward Fisheries and aquaculture play a vital role in the economic development of most of the concerned African states. Sector is dominated by fresh water type fishing with 3 main fish species and limited aquaculture. Only Kenya seems to be involved really in marine type fishing. Export on the whole is still very limited. Export products not really high value added products – more frozen type. 3 main countries involved in export, the rest mostly for local consumption (mainly whole fish – fresh), else fishing sector non-existent. Two major sources of fish for use as food or feed. Wild caught fish, providing the world with food and feed. Targeting wild fish stocks. Small to gigantic scale operations. Product comes as-it-is. Farmed fish, mainly providing the world with products for human consumption. Fish farming uses small fish from the wild or hatched fish as stock for growing. Farmed fish is fed with fishmeal or agricultural products. Small to large scale operations. Farming practice has major influence on nutritional quality, food safety and fish size. Choice of species is based on market demand and technical considerations. Connection between fishing and aquaculture industry Most farmed species eat products originating from fisheries, fish meal and fish oil.

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NGO’s, consumers, industry, retailers and governments have concerns about: Wild caught fish Stock depletion (also bycatch, discards) Habitat impact (coral reefs, sea bed, ETP species) Ecosystem impact (trophic level of target species – fish eats fish!) Farmed fish Food safety (animal drugs, hygiene) Animal welfare Environmental impact (biodiversity, waste water, feed production) Feed conversion It is interesting to know who’s driving the markets for quality control and analysis. Usually this is the local government (legislation), but it could also be clients such as EU-importers and the tourism sector. Hence, explaining the differences which exist between the 9 concerned states.

The more there is processing, the more control there should be. Also, if a country wants to export then there must be some quality control into place. If the fish is eaten quickly after fishing then quality can be controlled easily without much investment – can rely on basic inspection procedures. Keeping the fish cool at all times would be recommended. It is important to note that a whole fish always has a lot of bacteria, hence bacteria analysis as such is not of much use (the outside skin of the fish – mucus – contains bacteria at the start). However, once there is some processing being carried out (e.g. fillets) and the fish can be contaminated by some outside elements then some microbiological and histamine analysis would be important. Whichever the country’s level in terms of fishing activity, we would expect the pool of inspectors performing quality control to have basic knowledge to check the fish quality and freshness through some simple procedures / methodology; they should have followed at least an awareness course on HACCP which is a generic system of food safety and be acquainted with the fishing industry.

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For assessing freshness: • Fish should smell fresh and mild, not fishy, sour, or ammonia-like. • A fish’s eyes should be clear and bulge a little (except for a few naturally cloudy-eyed fish types) • Whole fish and filets should have firm, shiny flesh and bright red gills free from slime. Dull flesh could mean the fish is old. Note: Fish fillets that have been previously frozen may have lost some of their shine, but they are fine to eat. • The flesh should spring back when pressed. • Fish fillets should display no darkening or drying around the edges. They should have no green or yellowish discoloration, and should not appear dry or mushy in any areas. But this is just basic, and depending on the type of fish this can differ. Obviously: fillets don’t have eyes to look at. And this is why we would recommend some basic microbiological testing (in line with EU Directive 2073) as well as histamine analysis and/or Total Volatile Base Nitrogen (TVBN) to be carried out whenever there is some processing being done. Histamine gives an indication whether temperature has been altered during the process. TVBN can give an indication on the freshness of the fish. In frozen fish, acids and phosphates can be used to retain water after defrosting - there is a maximum amount of phosphates allowed in EU, and so this could be some test criteria too. For marine type fish we would definitely recommend testing on heavy metals to be carried out, including Arsenic. Testing on more specific parameters for export of fish and fishery products to EU, such as PAH and Dioxins as per EU requirements can be outsourced to an accredited lab outside the concerned state. These are much specialised testing requested usually once annually and they are rather expensive too. On the topic of food poisoning due to fish consumption one can find a good overview of agents including Histamine and Arsenic on: http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scombroid_food_poisoning FDA and FAO websites are good sources of information on the topic. As per information gathered, countries can be grouped as follows in terms of quality control and testing:

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1. 1Best organized ones (also the ones exporting outside Africa) – Uganda and Kenya / Tanzania also making its way 2. In-between ones – Zambia / Zimbabwe / Malawi 3. Least controls – Rwanda / Burundi / Swaziland (but also very limited fish industry with no import control on fish nor Veterinary Services necessarily available – fish would be mostly consumed fresh) For the first group of countries need to have a Competent Authority with official lab(s) attached to it together with Veterinary services familiar with sampling processes and well versed with the EU directive 2002/69. There is a need to understand how come Uganda is said not to have any Veterinary Services. Furthermore there is a need to get further information on the mentioned labs within these 3 countries - where are they situated: is it near the main fishing port areas / what time does it take to have the fish samples to the lab / how are samples conditioned to ensure they are not tampered / is there a proper sample reception policy in place at the lab / are there cold room facilities available at ports to keep fish / are those facilities monitored / etc Hence, the first place to start would definitely be within these 3 countries (the first group) to further assess the capabilities of the people there and current infrastructure. It could be worth starting within Uganda and Kenya: • The labs mentioned should be visited • The gaps to be fulfilled, if any, must be identified through proper on-site assessment • The CA / Vet services must be interviewed Once confident that they have the capabilities and the required expertise then could use these as basis for further training to the rest of the states moving into the second group of countries, then to the third one eventually afterwards. What has been highlighted from numerous studies is that there exists a huge potential for increasing fish production through capture fisheries and aquaculture in countries like Malawi and Zimbabwe. This will contribute towards food security, income and employment, with surplus

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production earmarked for the export market to earn foreign exchange, thereby propelling socioeconomic development. To achieve this goal, projects need to be initiated to eliminate constraints in fish production and limitations in fish export potential. These will include i) production and technology development ii) resource management and monitoring iii) fish quality management iv) capacity building and institutional strengthening and v) establishing viable financing mechanisms. Fish quality management through proper quality control and testing is definitely an important issue. As a final note, please find below the complete range of services available to help reduce risk, improve efficiency and ensure compliance to contractual or regulatory requirements. As quality expectations differ, it is important to decide on the best approach to ensure quality and hygiene conditions, specially related to fish export. Testing Services • Materials testing to confirm suitability of raw material and components • Performance testing to establish conformity to contractual requirements and claimed specifications • Safety testing to reduce liability exposure national or international regulations • Restricted substance testing to analyse restricted, hazardous substances • Comparative testing to benchmark one product against similar products in the market • Product certification to certify products against industry standards Inspection Services • Pre-production, Initial and During Production Check to inspect available for conformity against reference samples and specifications. Corrective actions can be taken before completion of whole consignment • Final Random Inspection to inspect statistically all criteria specified in the appearance, function, quality, quantity, marking and packing • Retail Store Check to evaluate products presentation and shelf life, including samples selection for testing Technical Assistance • Corporate Social Responsibility Solutions to support retailers and brands to develop their programmes and evaluate social, ethical,

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environmental compliance throughout the supply chain Factory Quality Assessment to evaluate capabilities of a manufacturer to deliver the product quality and quantities within a specified time frame Food Safety & Health Assessment to evaluate safety and quality issues during food production and processing Regulatory Advisory Service to provide information on regulations, standards and quality specifications for zspecific prodcuts and markets Training to educate client staff on quality assurance principles and other relevant topics Private Label Support to assist retailers to launch their own product lines

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ANNEX 1: SUMMARY OF DATA Characteristics Evaluation Report #

Requirements

Eastern Africa Uganda

Southern Africa Burundi

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe (Not Provided)

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

1

Is there a fishing industry?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

2

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/ decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

3

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

$85.3 Mio

(Not provided)

$80 Mio

$140 Mio (reworked)

(Not provided)

$150,000

$19.1 Mio

760,000

4

Please tick main fishing sectors: • Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

• Barachois / Ponds

N/A

√

√

√

√

√

N/A

√

• Aquaculture

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

N/A

√

√

√

N/A

√

√

(Not Provided)

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What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

(Not Provided)

Ndagara, Sangala, Mukeke, Capitain, …

Nile Perch, Tilapia, Tuna, Octopus and Fingerlings

Nile Perch, Tilapia, Lake Sardine ("dagaa")

Tilapia

Haplochromines, Tilapia, etc

Clupeids (sardines), Limnothrissa miodon, Stolothrissa tanganicae etc

Nile Tilapia, Kapenta, Cichlids, Cyprinid, Characid and Clarid

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Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

371,200

1,300

130,000

350,000

1,100

50,000

65,00070,000

15,600

7

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

55%

99%

40%

80%

90%

95%

85%

81.21%

8

% of annual catch used for exportation?

45%

1%

60%

20%

10%

5%

15%

18.79%

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To which countries are they exported?

EU, DR Congo, Japan, Korea, China

Belgium and some African countries like Rwanda, Uganda, ... (grilled fish)

Italy, UK, France

Europe, Australia, USA, Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan) & Middle East

Most of the catch is consumed locally.

Mozambique

DR Congo

South Africa, Europe, America

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Southern Africa

Eastern Africa Uganda

Burundi

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

None

(Not provided)

(Not provided)

Tanzania is a member of both EAC & SADC and operates within these frameworks

Most of the catch is consumed locally.

None

None

SADC Protocol on fisheries

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If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

ACP Lome 2

(Not provided)

EU Regulations

Fish Quality Control & Standards Regulations 2000 harmonized with the EU

N/A

N/A

None

(Not Provided)

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For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

Chilled fillets; Frozen fillets; Smoked whole; Dried fish maws

(Not provided)

(Not provided)

Nile Perch is the dominant fish species in exportfillet, whole body, fish maws and bladder

N/A

Smoked

Most sold unprocessed

Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is processed into fillets,skinless and boneless, fish belly and fish oil which is then frozen or chilled for the export market.

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How many main fish processing companies are there?

10

No companies

10

Approx. 16

No companies

1

Several

Lake Harbest, Cairns Fisheries, Kariba Prawns

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What are the main fishery products?

Frozen

Fresh

Frozen

Frozen

N/A

Fresh & Dried

Frozen

Kapenta (sardine like small pelagic) are processed through salting and drying, while bream and tiger fish from small scale and artisanal fishers is salted and dried but most sold fresh to the domestic market. Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) is processed into fillets,skinless and boneless, fish belly and fish oil which is than frozen or chilled for the export market. The small scale fisher sun-dry there fish before transport them to the domestic markets.

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How are the fish waste treated?

Offcuts are sold for drying and salting; and Fish meal

(Not provided)

By the fish processing companies

Sale of solid fish frames, burying underground

N/A

N/A

Fish is sold unprocessed

(Not Provided)

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Requirements

Uganda 16

Southern Africa

Eastern Africa Burundi

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Swaziland

Added value such as: • Fishmeal

√

√

√

√

N/A

√

N/A

(Not Provided)

• Fishoil

√

√

√

√

N/A

√

N/A

√

• By products such as fish head and tail

√

√

√

√

N/A

√

N/A

√

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Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

N/A

Yes

18

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

(Not provided)

Yes

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

(Not Provided)

Tanzania

Rwanda

Regulations Evaluation Report #

Requirements

Eastern Africa Uganda

Southern Africa Burundi

Kenya

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

NO QUESTIONNAIRE

1

Is there a local legislation in place?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

2

Is it enforced?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

3

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

4

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

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Southern Africa

Eastern Africa Uganda

Burundi

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

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The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries

Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Environment

Ministry of Trade

Ministry of Livestock Development & Fisheries - Competent authority in Fishery matters

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources

Ministry of Trade and Industry

Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperative

Various government departments and ministries of Health and Child Welfare, Lands and Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, local authorities and the consumer.

6

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

7

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

Yes

No

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No available information

65

All around the country

Unknown

If not, state otherwise?

8

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

The BBN is in charge of quality control

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No veterinary service at Burundi (for SGS)

Swaziland

Samples for checking veterinary residues are taken to acc. Labs abroad >100

Nil

23

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Requirements

Eastern Africa Uganda

Southern Africa Burundi

Kenya

Tanzania

Rwanda

Malawi

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Existence of a Competent Authority

NO QUESTIONNAIRE

1

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Refer to Link provided

2

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

MAAIF

Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Environment

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Livestock Development & Fisheries

Ministry of Trade

Ministry of Agriculture

Ministry of Agriculture

Inspectors from various ministries

3

The number of inspectors?

10

Department of Fishing

About 50

About 100 countrywide

No available information

About 100

2

Unknown

4

The average educational background of the inspectors?

Food Science; Vet Medicine; Environmental Hygiene

The background is sufficient but training and material is missing

Minimum undergraduate degree in Biological or Vertinary Sciences

Diplomas, Bsc & Msc

No available information

Secondary school level

Certificate in Fisheries

Unknown

24

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Are the fish and fishery products tested?

How many local laboratories are there?

2

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Report

Testing

Tanzania

Rwanda

4

Yes

8

Yes

About 20

Yes

6

Yes

Limited testing capability/ mainly University

Yes

Yes

6

1

Zambia

Yes

Malawi

Kenya

Uganda

Burundi

Southern Africa

Eastern Africa

2

Yes

Zimbabwe

NO QUESTIONNAIRE

Swaziland

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Are they accredited laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

4

5

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

6

Requirements

#

Evaluation Report

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Both (Private and Gvnt)

Burundi

Yes

1 private; 3 Govt

Uganda

Eastern Africa

Yes

Yes

Yes

Mainly government labs

Tanzania

Yes

Yes

Yes

Both

Rwanda

Zambia

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

No

Mainly the Government Universities/ No competent labs

Malawi

Southern Africa

Yes

Yes

No

Government

Zimbabwe

(Not Provided)

Yes

As of 2008, neither were ISO17025. Check on SANAS website - no food labs accredited in zimbabwe. Veterinary lab is accredited to ISO17025 - scope: http://www. sanas.co.za/schedules/ veterinary/V0009.11.10. pdf

Government Analyst Laboratory renamed now to National Health Laboratory Services (goverrment lab), Standards Association of Zimbabwe (private lab). Veterinary labs called Central Veterinary Laboratory - can do Total coliform and baterial count in fish

Swaziland

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Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

8

2

1

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

7

Yes

Yes

• Lead

• Mercury

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp Yes

Yes

No

No

No

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Cadmium

No

No

Yes

No

No

Tanzania

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rwanda

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Malawi

Burundi

Uganda

Yes

Southern Africa

Eastern Africa

• Histamine

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Requirements

#

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Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

Swaziland

Yes

Unknown

Yes

Unknown

Yes

Unknown

Unknown

(Not Provided)

(Not Provided)

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#

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Tanzania

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Rwanda

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Malawi

Burundi

Uganda

No

Southern Africa

Eastern Africa

• Tin

Requirements

Evaluation Report

Zambia

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Zimbabwe

No

No

No

No

No

No

No

Swaziland

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

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Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

% of annual catch used for exportation?

6

7

8

1%

99%

13000Tonnes

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√

• Aquaculture

5

√

• Barachois / Ponds

Grilled fish exported

Provide data for wild caught (marine and fresh water) and aquaculture if applicable

Ndagara, Sangala, Mukeke, Capitain, …

No vessel fishing, just some artisanal with engine on lake Tanganyika

Fresh water

A smal number (frech water)

Lake Tanganyika and other Fresh water

Please tick main fishing sectors:

4 √

Can grow significantly

1% of GDP

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

3

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

No industry in this domain in Burundi ( just some artisanal and NGO organisation)

No

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

Artisanal fishing organisation ( no real industry in this domain)

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

2

Isteebu statistics

Source info

No

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Brundi

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1

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

19

Yes

No

No

No specific control for fishing in term of testing

No specific control for fishing in term of inspection

Fishing material ( no statistics available)

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

Yes

very limited

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are Yes feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

Not used

Not produced

Not produced

Confirm if different processing plants involved other than those already listed above

List here your selection

List the agreements and export controls required

17

√

Added value such as:

16

• By products such as fish head and tail

How are the fish waste treated?

15

√

What are the main fishery products?

14

• Fishoil

Fresh

How many main fish processing companies are there?

13

√

List the main ones

No companies

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

12

• Fishmeal

Provide details

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

Confirm if derogations exist or not and export controls required

11

Belgium and some African countries like Rwanda, Uganda, ... ( grilled fish)

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

Source info

10

Answer(s)

To which countries are they exported?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

9

#

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Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

4

5

6

7

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

1

8

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

3

If not, state otherwise?

Is it enforced?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

2

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Department of fishing

Yes

N/A

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Answer(s)

Source info

The background is sufficient but training and material is missing

Ministry of Trade, Ministry of environment

(role: verification / inspection / testing)

No veterian service at Burundi ( for SGS)

The BBN is in charge of quality control

Trade Ministry, Environment Ministry

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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No No No

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

5

6

7

8

2

1

Yes

Are they accredited laboratories?

4

No

• Mercury

Yes Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

• Coliforms

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

No

No

• Cadmium

• Lead

No

Both (Private and Gvnt)

• Histamine

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

No

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

8

How many local laboratories are there?

2

Yes

Answer(s)

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire Source info

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

Provide details if ISO 17025 / Body of Accreditation / Scope of Accreditation

CNTA, FACAGRO; SAC; LACA; ISABU Laboratory,…

Elementary test are done ( just for bactery,..)

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

3

#

Yes

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

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No No No No No No No No

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

No

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

Answer(s)

• Salmonella spp

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Evaluation Questionnaire Source info

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

2

3

4

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

10

11

% of annual catch used for exportation?

8

To which countries are they exported?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

7

9

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

60%

40%

130MT

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

6

√

• Aquaculture

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√

• Barachois / Ponds

5

√

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

$80 Mio

Yes

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Kenya

Kenya Marine Fisheries

Kenya Marine Fisheries

EPZA, Kenya

EPZA, Kenya

CBS

CBS

CBS

Source info

EU Regulations

Confirm if derogations exist or not and export controls required

Italy, UK, France

Source- Central Bureau of Statistics,2004

Nile Perch, Tillapia, Tuna, Octopus and Fingerlings

Fresh water

Fresh water

Both Marine and Fresh Water

Provide any available data to back these trends

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

20

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

19 Yes

Yes

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

√

• By products such as fish head and tail

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are Yes feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

√

• Fishoil

17

√

Added value such as:

16

• Fishmeal

How are the fish waste treated?

15

Ministry Of Trade

Ministry Of Trade

Ministry Of Fisheries

covered under the PVoC Program.

Covered under the PVoC Program.

Mainly canned products e.g Tuna, Salmon

Provide any additional details

Same as above

Frozen

Frozen

What are the main fishery products?

14

Kenya Marine Fisheries

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Ltd, Kendag, Alpha Fine Foods Ltd, Sea Harvest…

10

How many main fish processing companies are there?

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

13

Kenya Marine Fisheries

Source info

Provide details

Answer(s)

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

12

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

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Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

3

4

5

6

7

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

3

4

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

2

1

8

Is it enforced?

2

If not, state otherwise?

Is there a local legislation in place?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

about 50

Yes

>100

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Answer(s)

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Fisheries

Ministry of Trade

Public Health Act,Cap 242

Source info

Minimum- undergraduate degree in Biological or Vertinary Sciences

Ministry of Fisheries

(role: verification / inspection

Inspections of foods of animal origin/garduate vertinary doctors ex Ministry of Livestock

Not applicable

Department of Vertinary Services handles exist

EC recognizes Marine and Fisheries Department as a competent authority re inspections

Ministry of Trade

Export Promotion Council/Zones

Enforcement through Public Offices

Covered under Public Health Act, Cap 242

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Yes Yes Yes

Are they accredited laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

4

5

6

7

8

2

1

Yes

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

Yes Yes

• Lead

• Mercury

Yes Yes Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Cadmium

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

Outsourced

Yes

• Histamine

There are Kenya Standards of for Fish and Fishery Products

Mainly to KEBS and SGS

SGS, Public Health labs, and KEBS

KEBS and KEPHIS are ISO 17025 accredited by UKAS and SANAS respectively.

Mainly government labs (see above)

Main labs, Kebs, SGS, Universities, Government Chemists , Public Health labs, Kephis.

Tested for Freshness/Toxicity / Chemical / Bacteriology

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

Ministry of Fisheries

KENAS

about 20

Ministry of Fisheries

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Yes

How many local laboratories are there?

2

Yes

Answer(s)

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

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3

#

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

Yes

Yes

Answer(s)

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Evaluation Questionnaire

KS 1516

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1399

KS 1516

KS 1516

KS 1399

Source info

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

2

3

4

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

% of annual catch used for exportation?

To which countries are they exported?

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

7

8

9

10

5%

95%

50,000

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

6

√

• Aquaculture

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√

• Barachois / Ponds

5

√

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

USD 150,000.00

Yes

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Malawi

Source info

Confirm if derogations exist or not and export controls required

List the countries eg Mozambique

Provide data for wild caught (marine and fresh water) and aquaculture if applicable

Haplochromines, Tilapiines,oreochromis karongae

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Provide any available data to back these trends. Yes there is growing domestic demand.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

19

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Is it enforced?

1

2

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Provide details related to volumes involved and species : Tinned fish is imported.

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Provide any additional details

Confirm if different processing plants involved other than those already listed above

List here your selection : Mainly fresh and dried

List the main ones

Provide details

List the agreements and export controls required

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are Yes feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

Smoked

Source info

17

√

• By products such as fish head and tail

Added value such as:

16

√

How are the fish waste treated?

15

• Fishoil

What are the main fishery products?

14

√

Dried

How many main fish processing companies are there?

13

• Fishmeal

1

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

12

Answer(s)

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

11

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

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The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

5

6

7

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

How many local laboratories are there?

1

2

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

1

8

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

4

If not, state otherwise?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

1

Yes

No

65

Yes

No

No

Yes

Answer(s)

Source info

List them : Malawi Bureau of Standards

Specify if tested for Toxicity / Chemical / Bacteriology

Malawi Secondary School Level

About 100 inspectors

It falls under Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources

(role: verification / inspection / testing)

List main functions / qualifications

Provide details

List relevant Ministry : Ministry of Trade and Industry

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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No No No

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

6

7

8

3

2

1

Yes

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

5

No No No

• Cadmium

• Lead

• Mercury

Yes Yes Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

No

• Histamine

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

No

Are they accredited laboratories?

4

Government owned

Answer(s)

Are they Government or private laboratories?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

#

Evaluation Questionnaire Source info

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

Provide details

Provide details

Provide details

Provide details

Provide details if ISO 17025 / Body of Accreditation / Scope of Accreditation

Provide details / names : It is a government body

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

2

3

4

USD 66 Millions

Yes

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire Answer(s)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

Pick From List

Answer(s)

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Mauritius

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

Source info

Source info

Provide any available data to back these trends

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

To which countries are they exported?

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

How many main fish processing companies are there?

What are the main fishery products?

How are the fish waste treated?

Added value such as:

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Choose From List

%

Seafood Hub

Board of Investment

% of annual catch used for exportation?

8

%

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

7

8,975 tonnes

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

√

• Aquaculture

6

√

• Barachois / Ponds

Source info

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√

Answer(s)

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

5

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Marine Biotechnology Products Ltd

Fresh, Chilled, Frozen, Salted, Smoked, Canned, Cooked, Fish oil, Fishmeal

Froid des Mascareignes Ltd, Thon des Mascareignes, Pelagic Process Ltd, Princes Tuna (Mtius) Ltd, MTC Seafood Ltd, Casamar, Mauritius Freeport Development, Ferme Marine de Mahebourg, Black River Seafood Ltd, Seskel Enterprises Ltd

Value added: canned products, frozen steaks, fresh loins tuna

Fishing agreements with the EU & Federation of Japan Tuna Fisheries Cooperative Associations. Bilateral agreements with Seychelles and Mozambique for fishing in their waters.

Confirm if derogations exist or not and export controls required

EU countries, Japan, South Africa, Dubai

Lethrinids (87,1%), Snappers/groupers (12,8%) and Tuna/others

Marine water

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Marine water

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Is there a local legislation in place?

Is it enforced?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

1

2

3

4

5

6

7 Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

20

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

19

Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

Import (2009) - 139,342 tonnes, value in MUR 7,108.3 Millions, Export (2009) 87,938 tonnes, value in MUR 9,014.2 Millions

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

√

• By products such as fish head and tail

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Provide any additional details

√

• Fishoil

Source info

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are No feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

√

Answer(s)

• Fishmeal

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

17

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The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

No Yes Yes

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

7

8

Yes

6

Are they accredited laboratories?

4

Both

Yes

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

5

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

How many local laboratories are there?

2

Yes

8

Yes

Answer(s)

5

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

1

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

If not, state otherwise?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

8

#

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Competent Authority Sampling Manual

Competent Authority Sampling Manual

SGS Belgium Ltd, SGS India Ltd, SGS Thailand Ltd

SGS (Mauritius) Ltd

Only MSB, NEL accredited: Mauritas & SGS (Mauritius) Ltd accredited by Singlas

Provide details / names

Food Technology Laboratory, National Environmental Laboratory, AFRC, SGS Mts Ltd, MSB

Chemical / Microbiological

8 officers: Veterinary Services, Technical Officer (Veterinary Science, BSc 9Hons) agriculture, BSc Biology

Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues

(role: verification / inspection / testing)

8 officers: Veterinary Services, Technical Officer (Veterinary Science, BSc 9Hons) agriculture, BSc Biology

Provide details

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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2

1

#

Yes Yes Yes

• Cadmium

• Lead

• Mercury

Yes Yes Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

Answer(s)

• Histamine

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Evaluation Questionnaire Source info

Outsourced

Outsourced

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

3

4

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

% of annual catch used for exportation?

To which countries are they exported?

6

7

8

9

10%

90%

11Tonnes

Pick from List

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

5

√

Most of the catch is consumed locally.

Tilapia

Fresh water

Fresh water

√

• Barachois / Ponds

• Aquaculture

Mostly imported

Very Limited

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Mainly fresh water ex Lake Kivu

Source info

Source info

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs) √

0.30%

Yes Yes

Is there a fishing industry?

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

1

Answer(s)

2

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

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#

Yes

Answer(s)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Rwanda

#

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How many main fish processing companies are there?

What are the main fishery products?

How are the fish waste treated?

Added value such as:

13

14

15

16

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

19

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Is it enforced?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

1

2

3

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

17

Pick from List Pick from List

• Fishoil

• By products such as fish head and tail

Pick from List

others?

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

12

• Fishmeal

No available information

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

11

Answer(s)

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

10

#

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RBS

RBS

Source info

Under Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)

Enforced through Rwanda Bureau of Standrads

Rwanda Bureau of Standard regulates the quality of products that enters the country

Rwanda Bureau of Standards

Mainly from Uganda and Tanzania

Small scale fish farming activities

Most of the fish is consumed fresh

Most of the catch is consumed locally.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

6

7

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

How many local laboratories are there?

Are they Government or private laboratories?

Are they accredited laboratories?

2

3

4

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

1

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

1

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

If not, state otherwise?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

5

8

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

4

#

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No

Yes

No available information

Yes

No available information

Yes

No

No

Answer(s)

RBS

RBS

MINAGRI

MINAGRI

Source info

Mainly the Universities/No competent labs

Limited testing capability/mainly University

Tested for Freshness and Bacteriology

No available information

Ministry of Trade

(role: verification / inspection

Not applicable

MINAGRI

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Yes Yes

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

7

8

3

2

1

Yes

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

6

Yes Yes

• Salmonella spp

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

No No

• Tin

No

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

No

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

• Coliforms

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes Yes

• Lead

Yes

• Cadmium

• Mercury

Outsourced

No

• Histamine

East Africa Standards

Rwanda as a member of EAC uses EAC Standards

Mainly to KEBS and SGS

SGS, Public Health labs, and KEBS

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

Ministry of Fisheries

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Yes

Answer(s)

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

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Any other insight information worth mentioning?

No No

• Listeria monocytogenes

No

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

No No

• Salt content

Answer(s)

• Moisture

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Source info

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

2

3

4

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

% of annual catch used for exportation?

6

7

8

20%

80&

350,000

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√ √

• Aquaculture

5

Fresh water

√

• Barachois / Ponds

Marine-70,000; Inland- 280,000

Nile Perch, Tilapia, Lake Sardine ("dagaa")

acquaculture sub-sector has great potential for expansion

contributes 98% of Tanzania's total catch-both marine & freshwater

Fish & fish products were 4.5% of total export earnings for the year 2010 GDP was 62.89b

fish products have assumed an increasingly greater role and is ranked among the top 5

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

√

Source info

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs)

2,830m

Yes

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Tanzania

Fisheries play very limited role in Rwanda's development/Low activity in Fishing and Fisheries Products.

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1

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

19

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

√ No

• By products such as fish head and tail

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

√

• Fishoil

17

√

• Fishmeal

Added value such as:

16

Frozen

What are the main fishery products?

How are the fish waste treated?

How many main fish processing companies are there?

13

14

Vickfish Ltd, Tanzania Fish Processors Ltd, African Fish Packer Ltd, Mara fish packers

approx.16

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

12

15

Nile Perch is the dominant fish species in export-fillet, whole body,fish maws and bladder

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Tanzania Food & Drug Authority responsible for testing

Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Tanzania Food & Drug Authority regulates

minimal fish imports.

Provide any additional details

produced from the remains of the Nile Perch filleting frames & low quality sardines

Sale of solid fish frames, burying underground

nile perch fillets,crabs, prawns, lobster shrimp

Fish Quality Control & Standards Regulations 2000- harmonized with the EU

Tanzania is a member of both EAC & SADC and operates within these frameworks

11

Europe, Australia, USA, Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan) & Middle East

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

Source info

10

Answer(s)

To which countries are they exported?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

9

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The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

5

6

7

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

2

3

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

1

8

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

4

If not, state otherwise?

Is it enforced?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

2

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

#

approx. 100 countrywide

Yes

nil

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Answer(s)

Samples for checking vetinary residues are taken to acc. Labs abroad

Ministry of Livestock Development & FisheriesCompetent authority in Fishery matters

Source info

Ministry of Livestock Development & Fisheries

List main functions / qualifications

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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Yes Yes Yes

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

5

6

7

8

2 Yes Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

• Coliforms

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Chemiphar labaratory - Uganda + local labs but not accredited

Yes Yes

• Lead

• Mercury

Local labs -accredited

Local labs -accredited

Chemiphar labaratory - Uganda + local labs but not accredited

Chemiphar labaratory - Uganda + local labs but not accredited Chemiphar labaratory - Uganda + local labs but not accredited

Yes Yes

• Histamine

• Cadmium

Fisheries Division

Fisheries Directive and EEC/EU regulations

Pesticide PAH, Dioxine & Heavy metal testing referred to accredited lab abroad

Fish QC Lab, TBS, TIRDO TFDA & GCLA

SANAS Accredited- fish QC lab, TBS & TIRDO

Fish QC Lab, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), TIRDO, TFDA, GCLA Govt. & Private- SGS ENV. LAB

Fish QC Lab, Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), TIRDO, TFDA, GCLA & SGS ENV. LAB

Diplomas, Bsc & Msc

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

both

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Yes

Are they accredited laboratories?

4

1

Yes

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

6

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

How many local laboratories are there?

Yes

Answer(s)

1

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

The average educational background of the inspectors?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

2

4

#

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Requirements

No

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

No Yes

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

No

• Moisture

• Listeria monocytogenes

Yes No

No

• Tin

• Salt content

Yes

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

Yes

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes Yes

• Salmonella spp

Answer(s)

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Source info

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

Chemiphar laboratory- Uganda

Chemiphar laboratory-Uganda +local lab but not accredited

Chemiphar laboratory-Uganda +local lab but not accredited

Chemiphar laboratory-Uganda +local lab but not accredited

Local labs -accredited

Local labs -accredited

.

Yes Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

2

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Uganda

Source info

Provide any available data to back these trends

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Sources: Bank of Tanzania, Fisheries Division, Tanzania Bureau of Standards, Fish Quality Control Laboratory, Tanzania Food & Drug Authority,Alfa Processors, Lake Victoria Fish Processors Association, Tanzania Fish Research Institute, FAO

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Provide details; Chilled fillets; Frozeen fillets; Smoked whole; dried fish maws

List the main ones: Greenfields; Uganda Fish Packers; Hwang Sung; Gomba Fish Industies

10 Frozen

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

How many main fish processing companies are there?

What are the main fishery products?

How are the fish waste treated?

Added value such as:

12

13

14

15

16

List the countries EU, DR Congo;Japan; Korea; China.

ACP Lome 2

Confirm if different processing plants involved other than those already listed above Offcuts are sold for drying and salting;and Fish meal

List here your selection

List the agreements and export controls required

Confirm if derogations exist or not and export controls required None

11

45%

To which countries are they exported?

% of annual catch used for exportation?

8

55%

Provide data for wild caught (marine and fresh water) and aquaculture if applicable 2010

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

7

37120 MT

10

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

6

List if Albacore / Yellowfin / Swordfish / Oysters …

9

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

Pick from List

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

5

√

• Aquaculture Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Pick from List

Figures for 2010

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

• Barachois / Ponds

UBOS

UBOS

Source info

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Please tick main fishing sectors:

4

85334000

Answer(s)

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs) √

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

#

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

20

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

3

4

5

6

7

8

Is it enforced?

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

If not, state otherwise?

Is there a local legislation in place?

1

2

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

19

5

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

√

• By products such as fish head and tail Yes

√

• Fishoil

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

√

Answer(s)

• Fishmeal

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

17

#

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List main functions / qualifications : Fisheries Inspectors; Vet Medicine; Enviromental Hygiene.

Provide details

The Department of Fisheries is recorgnised by EU as the Competent Authority.

List relevant Ministry: Agriculture Animal Industry & Fisheries

Provide details related to volumes involved and species

Provide any additional details

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

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The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

Yes Yes Pick From List

Are they accredited laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

4

5

6

7

8

1

Yes

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

The species in Uganda are not known to produce Histamine.

No Yes

• Histamine

• Cadmium

Provide details; EU Directive; UNBS

Provide details: EU Directive; UNBS

Provide details: Heay Metals and Residual Chemicals are outsorced to Belgium, & netherlands.

: Chemiphar is the main testing lab.

Provide details if ISO 17025 / Body of Accreditation / Scope of Accreditation; ISO 17025;SANAS;Microbiology.

Provide details / names Chemiphar is private Lab; others are Govt /University Lab.

List them; UNBS; Chemiphar; Dept of Water Laboratory; University Lab Vet Public Health.

Specify if tested for Toxicity / Chemical / Bacteriology

Provide details; Food Science; Vet medicine; Environmental Hygiene

List relevant Ministry: MAAIF

(role: verification / inspection / testing)

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab)

1 pricvate; 3 Govt

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Yes

How many local laboratories are there?

2

4

Are the fish and fishery products tested? Yes

10

Yes

Answer(s)

1

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

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Yes

• Mercury

Yes Yes Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

• β-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

Yes

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

Answer(s)

• Lead

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Source info

UNBS does it in routine testing.

Tested on water used in processing plant once every 6 months

PCB's and PAH Hydrocarbons are tested quarterly.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

The Lake water where the fish is caught is tested once a year for PAH. Municipal water is tested for Chlorine, FactoryHygiene Audits are performed quartery by UNBS, and DOF; The quantity of Fish caught and exported has been declining since 2005 ( see data on next sheet) due to overfishing.

3

2

#

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What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Please tick main fishing sectors:

3

4

5

Yes

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

2

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

√

• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

FAO country Clupeids (sardines) Limnothrissa miodon,stolothrissa tanganicae etc profile

FAO country profile

Fresh water

√

• Aquaculture FAO country profile

FAO country Identify if Marine or Fresh water profile

Pick from List

• Barachois / Ponds

Fresh water

Fisheries contribute 3% of what agriculture contributes to the GDP

FAO country profile

Zambia Country Report

FAO country Provide any available data to back these trends profile

FAO country all data from internet profile

Source info

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs) √

USD 19.087 million

Yes

Answer(s)

Is there a fishing industry?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

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Zambia

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

FAO country profile FAO country n/a profile

SEVERAL Frozen

To which countries are they exported?

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

How many main fish processing companies are there?

What are the main fishery products?

How are the fish waste treated?

Added value such as:

• Fishmeal

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

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Pick from List

15%

None

No there are no derogation

Great lakes,capital,northern,st george and mpende fisheries etc

FAO country fish is sold unprocessed profile

FAO country fresh,frozen,dried,and salted profile

FAO country profile

FAO country Most sold unprocessed profile

INTERNET

FAO country profile DRC

% of annual catch used for exportation?

FAO country profile

8

85%

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

FAO country 85% artisanal fishery and 15% industrial fishery profile

Source info

7

65,000 -70,000Tonnes

Answer(s)

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

6

#

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

19

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Is it enforced?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

1

2

3

4

5

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Pick From List

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Pick From List

Pick from List

• By products such as fish head and tail

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

Pick from List

Answer(s)

• Fishoil

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

17

#

Evaluation Questionnaire Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

ministry of agriculture and cooperative

zambia bureau of standards

FAO country ministry of agriculture and cooperative profile

FAO country fisheries presveration law 1974 profile

FAO country all imports are generally tested by zambia bureau of standard profile

FAO country by zambia bureau of standards profile

FAO country Provide details related to volumes involved and species profile

FAO country n/a profile

FAO country n/a fish is sold unprocessed profile

FAO country n/a profile

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The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

The number of inspectors?

The average educational background of the inspectors?

2

3

4

No Yes

How many local laboratories are there?

Are they Government or private laboratories?

Are they accredited laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

2

3

4

5

Government

6

Are the fish and fishery products tested? Yes

2

Yes

all around the country

Yes

No

Answer(s)

1

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

1

8

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

7

If not, state otherwise?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

6

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Evaluation Questionnaire

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

ministry of agriculture

ministry of agriculture

ministry of agriculture

ministry of agriculture

Source info

only when it is required by a client

the work under ISO 17025 standards

zambia food & drug,university of zambia,national institute for science,veterinary research

zambia food & drug,university of zambia,national institute for science,veterinary research

tested for Toxicity / Chemical / Bacteriology

Certificate in Fisheries

each town has an inspector and his assistant

Ministery of Agriculture

(role: verification / inspection / testing)

inspectors in all towns

Provide details

under the ministry of agriculture and cooperative

n/a

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

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Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

8

3

2

1

No

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

7

Yes

• Mercury

Yes Yes Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Lead

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

They are performed by zambia bureau of standards but not on fish

They are performed by zambia bureau of standards but not on fish

They are performed by zambia bureau of standards but not on fish

Yes

• Cadmium local laboratory

They are performed by zambia bureau of standards but not on fish

Yes

• Histamine

no clear limits have been outlined as the fisheries is mostly locally consumed

None

only when it is required by a client

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab) local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Yes

Answer(s)

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

6

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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Yes No

Is there a fishing industry?

Is the fishing industry growing? Is there an increasing/decreasing demand for fishery products (for export or domestic use)?

2

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

1

#

Evaluation Questionnaire Answer(s)

Yes

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

Yes

Answer(s)

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Zimbabwe

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ZIMBABWE

Source info

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

local laboratory

Source info

http://www.fao.org/fishery/statistics/global-commodities-production/en

http://www.fao.org/docrep/013/i1890t/i1890t.pdf

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer.

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Done on request

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

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• Offshore Fishery (Fishing vessel)

Nile Tilapia( Oreochromis niloticus) is processed into fillets,skinless and boneless, fish belly and fish oil which is than frozen or chilled for the export market. Lake Harbest, Cairns Fisheries, Kariba Prawns

% of annual catch used for exportation?

To which countries are they exported?

If countries of export are within Africa are there any known derogations between the states?

If countries of export are outside Africa are there any known agreements to abide to?

For export market - are products mostly value added ones (filleted / breaded / smoked / etc.) or sold unprocessed

How many main fish processing companies are there?

8

9

10

11

12

13

18.79%

81.21%

% of annual catch used for local consumption?

Unknown

SADC Protocol on fisheries

2003 FAO

2003 FAO

List the agreements and export controls required

http://www.sadc.int/index/browse/page/150

South Africa, Europe, America

http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/FI-CP_ZW/en

http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/FI-CP_ZW/en

aquaculture - 2400 tonnes

7

2003 FAO

Estimation of the average annual catch (in tonnes)?

6

Nile Tilapia, Kapenta, Cichlids, Cyprinid, Characid and Clarid

What are the main species of fish / fish products caught?

5

15600 tonnes

√

• Aquaculture Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

√

http://www.fao.org/fishery/countrysector/FI-CP_ZW/en; Less than 10% according to http://www.infosa.org.na/dloads/restrict/country%20profile/ Zimbabwe.pdf

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

• Barachois / Ponds

http://www. infosa.org.na/ dloads/restrict/ country%20 profile/ Zimbabwe.pdf

Total Agriculture

Source info

Identify if Marine or Fresh water

Please tick main fishing sectors:

4

762 million

Answer(s)

• Artisanal Fishery (Fish, Shell Fish, Molluscs) √

What is the overall annual revenue in terms of GDP (USD)?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

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Are there import controls conducted in terms of inspection?

Are there import controls conducted in terms of testing?

19

20

Is there a local legislation in place?

Is it enforced?

1

2

Legal issues in terms of food legislation / regulations

Yes

Is there any import activity of fish and fishery products into the country?

18

Yes

Yes

Pick From List

Yes

Yes

Regarding aquaculture (if applicable) are feed, colorants, veterinary drugs used?

√

• By products such as fish head and tail

17

√

• Fishoil

Added value such as:

16 Pick from List

How are the fish waste treated?

15

Choose From List

Answer(s)

• Fishmeal

What are the main fishery products?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

14

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

See pg 2 of ftp://ftp.fao.org/ docrep/fao/ meeting/009/ ae905e.pdf

For local market due to low price

For export market

Unknown

Source info

Control of Goods (Import and Export) Regulations, 1982 (S.I. No. 557 of 1982).

Legislation allows for appointment of inspectors for permits and related records. http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/zim95089.pdf

Provide details related to volumes involved and species

According to lakeharvest.com they feed cereal-based feed, with small amounts of fishmeal, no additives

Confirm if different processing plants involved other than those already listed above

Kapenta (sardine like small pelagic) are processed through salting and drying, while bream and tiger fish from small scale and artisanal fishers is salted and dried but most sold fresh to the domestic market. Nile Tilapia( Oreochromis niloticus) is processed into fillets,skinless and boneless, fish belly and fish oil which is than frozen or chilled for the export market. The small scale fisher sun-dry there fish before transport them to the domestic markets.

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

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The entities are answerable to which Ministry?

Is the National Food Safety Control Body recognised by the European Commission?

Is there a veterinary services to ensure effective enforcement of all necessary health controls and monitoring programmes?

5

6

7

The number of inspectors?

3

1

Are the fish and fishery products tested?

Presence of testing laboratories (Government and Private)

The average educational background of the inspectors?

The competent authority falls under which Ministry?

2

4

Is there a Competent Authority which is responsible for official controls?

Existence of a Competent Authority

Number of persons attached to the veterinary services?

1

8

Is there a separate entity for control of export products?

4

If not, state otherwise?

Is there a National Food Safety Control Body?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

3

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

Yes

Unknown

Pick From List

Unknown

Yes

Pick From List

Pick From List

Yes

Answer(s)

Source info

Specify if tested for Toxicity / Chemical / Bacteriology

Unknown

Inspectors from various ministries. See doc for more info.

See pg 2 of ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/009/ae905e.pdf

List main functions / qualifications

Provide details

Central Veterinary Laboratory

I suspect not, as it's not formal

various government departments and ministries of Health and Child Welfare, Lands and Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, local authorities and the consumer.

But no budget - just committee ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/009/ ae905e.pdf . But Plans to set up new authority reported in Sep 2011: http:// www.thestandard.co.zw/business/31572-govt-to-keep-eye-on-sold-foodproducts.html

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

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Is testing of fish and fishery products done by any of the above local laboratories?

Is testing of fish and fishery products outsourced to other laboratories?

Are testing guidelines clearly defined? If yes, by who?

Are acceptable limits defined? If yes, by who?

5

6

7

8

2

1

Yes

Are they accredited laboratories?

4

Pick From List

• Mercury

Are the following basic microbiological testing parameters performed?

Yes

• Lead Unknown

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

Pick From List

• Cadmium Unknown

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

Pick From List

• Histamine

Provide details

Provide details

Provide details

Provide details

As of 2008, neither were ISO17025. Check on SANAS website - no food labs accredited in zimbabwe. Veterinary lab is accredited to ISO17025 scope: http://www.sanas.co.za/schedules/veterinary/V0009.11.10.pdf

See above

Government Analyst Laboratory renamed now to National Health Laboratory Services (goverrment lab), Standards Association of Zimbabwe (private lab). Veterinary labs called Central Veterinary Laboratory - can do Total coliform and baterial count in fish

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

Specify if testing parameter is outsourced (i.e. not performed by a local lab) Unknown

and 2 veterinary

Source info

Are the following basic chemical testing parameters performed?

Testing parameters

Pick From List

Are they Government or private laboratories?

3

2

Answer(s)

How many local laboratories are there?

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

2

#

Evaluation Questionnaire

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#

Pick From List Yes Yes

• Coliforms

• Salmonella spp

• µ-glucuronidase positive Escherichia coli

Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List Pick From List

• PAH ( Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)

• Tin

• Total Volatile Base Nitrogen

• Salt content

• Moisture

• Enumeration of sulfite-reducing bacteria

• Listeria monocytogenes

• Examination of canned foods (Sterility)

Any other insight information worth mentioning?

Pick From List

• Control of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs levels

Any other testing parameters performed?

Yes

Answer(s)

• Coagulase positive staphylococci

Main Characteristics of present fishing sector

Requirements

Evaluation Questionnaire

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Source info

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=66

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=65

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=64

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=63

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

GAL - ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/009/ae905e.pdf

GAL - ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/009/ae905e.pdf

http://www.nhls.org.zw/index.php or http://www.saz.org.zw/index. php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=62

GAL - ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/009/ae905e.pdf

Please give details / documentary evidence to support your answer

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON EU WEBSITE

ANNEX 3: LIST OF EU APPROVED FISHERY PRODUCTS

Annex 3: List of Eu Approved Fishery Products Currently Available on Eu Website

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LIST OF PUBLICATIONS – LISTE DES PUBLICATIONS SmartFish Programme 1. Report of the Inception / Focal Point Meeting of the SmartFish Programme – Flic en Flac, Mauritius, 15th-16th June 2011. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/01. August/Août 2011. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 2. Report of the First Steering Committee Meeting of the SmartFish Programme – Flic en Flac, Mauritius,17th June 2011. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/02. August/Août 2011. SmartFish Programme Indian Ocean Commission. 3. Rapport de la réunion de présentation du programme SmartFish aux points focaux – Flic en Flac, Ile Maurice, 15-16 juin 2011. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/03. August/Août 2011. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 4. Eco-Certification for the Tuna Industry, Technical Assistance for Implementation of a Regional Fisheries Strategy for ESA-IO (IRFS). REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/04. May 2011. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 5. Regional Market Assessment (Supply and Demand). REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/05. March/Mars 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 6. Trade Assessment Study. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/06. March/Mars 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 7. Gouvernance des Pêches Maritimes dans l’Ouest de l’Océan Indien. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/07. June/Juin 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 8. Value Chain Assessment of the Artisanal Fisheries – Mauritius. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/08. June/Juin 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 9. Kenya Fisheries Governance. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/09. June/Juin 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 10. Training Needs Analysis – Quality and Hygiene: REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/10. June/Juin 2012. SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 11. A Review of Somalia’s & (Semi-Autonomous Regions) Fisheries Legislation and Management. REPORT RAPPORT: SF/2012/11. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 12. Assessment of IUU Activities On Lake Victoria. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/12. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 13. Review Of The Legal Framework for the ESA-IO Region. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/13. June/ Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 14. Comprehensive capacity review to implement effective MCS in the ESA-IO Region. REPORT/ RAPPORT: SF/2012/14. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 15. Assessment of IUU Fishing in Lake Tanganyika. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/15. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission.

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16. Spirulina – A Livelihood and a Business Venture. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/16. SmartFish Programme. June/Juin 2012 Indian Ocean Commission. 17. Diversification Study (Eco-Tourism and Recreational Fisheries). REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/17. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 18. Value Chain Analysis of Fisheries Sector for Rodrigues. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/18. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission (78 pages). 19. Dagaa Value Chain Analysis and Proposal for Trade Development. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/19. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 20. Operationalization of Fish Auction Market. (Feasibility Study). REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/20. December/Décembre 2011 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 21. Options to Reduce IUU Fishing in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar: REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/21. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 22. Revitalization of Fisheries Research in Mauritius. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/22. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 23. Preparation of Draft Kenya Fisheries Management and Development Bill: REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/23. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 24. Une Analyse Globale de la Chaîne D’approvisionnement de la Pêcherie du Crabe de Mangrove (Scylla serrate) à Madagasar. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/24. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 25. Analyse Globale de la Gouvernance et de la chaîne D’approvisionnement de la Pêcherie du concombre de mer à Madagasar. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2012/25. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 26. Processing and Marketing of Small-Sized Pelagics in Eastern and Southern Africa. REPORT/ RAPPORT: SF/2012/26. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 27. Report of the Second Steering Committee Meeting of the SmartFish Programme. REPORT/ RAPPORT: SF/2011/27. August/Août 2012. SmartFish Programme Indian Ocean Commission. 28. The Farming of Seaweeds. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/28. August/Août 2012. SmartFish Programme Indian Ocean Commission. 29. Culture d’Algues Marines. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/29. August/Août 2012. SmartFish Programme Indian Ocean Commission. 30. Report of the Focal Point Meeting of the SmartFish Programme – Livingstone, Zambia, 28th – 29th February 2012. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2011/30. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 31. Appui a l’Elaboration d’une Strategie Nationale de Bonne Gouvernance des Peches Maritimes a Madagascar REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/31. June/Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission.

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32. A Review of Bycatch and Discard Issues in Indian Ocean Tuna Fisheries. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/32. 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission 33. The Feasibility of Aquaponics in Mauritius. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/33. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 34. National Governance and Value Chain Analysis of Shark Fisheries in Madagascar. REPORT/ RAPPORT: SF/2013/34. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 35. Partners Meeting on Fisheries Strategy for the Esa-Io Region. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/35. July/Julliet 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 36. Potential for Energy Saving Measures in the Tuna Industry in the Southern Eastern Indian Ocean Region. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/36. August/Août 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 37. Gestion des Ressources en Eau pour l’Industrie du Thon. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/37. Octobre/ October 2011 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 38. Implementation of a Regional Fisheries Strategy ESA-IO. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/38. June/ Juin 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission. 39. Initial assessment of laboratories and quality control authorities in Eastern and Southern Africa. REPORT/RAPPORT: SF/2013/39. 2012 SmartFish Programme. Indian Ocean Commission.

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