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
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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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•
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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
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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:
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•
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
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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
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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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Presence of Testing Laboratories (Government and Private)
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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•
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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
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% of annual catch
used for local
consumption?
55%
99%
40%
80%
90%
95%
85%
81.21%
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% 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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Swaziland
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Requirements
Southern Africa
Eastern Africa
Uganda
Burundi
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda
Malawi
Zambia
Zimbabwe
10
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
11
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)
12
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.
13
How many
main fish
processing
companies are
there?
10
No
companies
10
Approx. 16
No
companies
1
Several
Lake Harbest,
Cairns
Fisheries,
Kariba Prawns
14
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.
15
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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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
√
17
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
19
Are there
import controls
conducted
in terms of
inspection?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
20
Are there
import controls
conducted
in terms of
testing?
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
(Not Provided)
Tanzania
Rwanda
Regulations
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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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Eastern Africa
Uganda
Burundi
Kenya
Tanzania
Rwanda
Malawi
Zambia
Zimbabwe
5
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
5
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
#
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
#
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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
#
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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sector
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#
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
#
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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
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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
#
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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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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)
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
#
Evaluation Questionnaire
Source info
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
#
Evaluation Questionnaire
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
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
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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
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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
3
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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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Source
info
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
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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
#
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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
Source info
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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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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
#
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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
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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
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#
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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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Pick From List
Pick From List
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
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3
#
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
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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
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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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