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Directive No. (1/98) on mercury content in fish products.

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The Directive sets the maximum residue level (MRL) for mercury in fish products for human consumption at 0.5 mg/kg fresh product. For species listed in the Annex, the MRL may be increased up to 1 mg/kg fresh weight. Tests shall be carried on selected samples and details on the sampling and testing procedures are indicated.
Title
Directive No. (1/98) on mercury content in fish products.
Country
Myanmar
Type of document
Regulation
Date of text
1998
Data source
FAO, FAOLEX
Glossary term(s)
food safety
ECOLEX region
Asia
Least Developed Countries
South-Eastern Asia
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX URL
ECOLEX
Attached files
PDF icon http://extwprlegs1.fao.org/docs/pdf/mya37045.pdf