Export Control (Fish and Fish Products) Rules 2021
5‑27 Identification as not for export as5‑27 Identification as not for export as food—fitness for human consumption etc.
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5‑27 Identification as not for export as food—fitness for human consumption etc.
(1) Fish and fish products that are not fit for human consumption (other than manufacturing grade fish or fish products) must: (a) be identified as not for export as food; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed fish and fish products; and (c) either: (i) be disposed of so that they do not contaminate prescribed fish or fish products, their ingredients or the water supply; or (ii) be treated to make them fit for human consumption. (2) Manufacturing grade fish and fish products that are not fit for human consumption must: (a) be identified as manufacturing grade and not fit for human consumption; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed fish and fish products. (3) Fish and fish products for use as animal food must: (a) be identified as for use as animal food and not fit for human consumption; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed fish and fish products. (4) If, in relation to prescribed fish or fish products: (a) an export permit for the fish or fish products is revoked; or (b) the holder of the approved arrangement for operations to prepare the fish or fish products is given a direction under subsection 305(1) of the Act that the fish or fish products are to be dealt with as not for export for food; the fish or fish products must: (c) be identified as not for export as food; and (d) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed fish and fish products; and (e) not be loaded for export. (5) Any other fish or fish products that, under this instrument, must be dealt with as not for export as food must: (a) be identified as not for export as food; and (b) be kept in a way that ensures they are not a source of contamination of prescribed fish and fish products. (6) If prescribed fish or fish products do not meet importing country requirements of one or more countries, the following must be readily ascertainable: (a) the country or countries to which the fish or fish products are intended for export; (b) whether the importing country requirements relating to the fish or fish products for each of those countries are met.