The Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations, 2024
This section lists the provision’s headings, including citation, application, interpretation, and Part II topics on aquaculture development.
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This section lists the provision’s headings, including citation, application, interpretation, and Part II topics on aquaculture development. This section concerns the criteria for establishing aquafarmer field schools. This section is titled “Collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders” in the Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations. This section is titled “Establishment of Aquaculture Information System” and sits within Part IV on aquaculture organisms. Section 13 is titled “Restriction to introduce or transfer of aquaculture organisms.”
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Section 3
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the provision’s headings, including citation, application, interpretation, and Part II topics on aquaculture development.
3. Citation. Application. Interpretation. PART II DEVELOPMENT OF AQUACULTURE Establishment of Aquaculture Development Centres. Functions of Centres. Supervision of Centres. Aquaculture Development Zones. Designation of Aquaculture Development Zones. Aquafarmer field schools.
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PART II
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Criteria for establishment of aquafarmer field schools
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the criteria for establishing aquafarmer field schools.
10. Criteria for establishment of aquafarmer field schools. - 11 Verify source ↗
Collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders” in the Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations.
11. Collaboration with local authorities and other stakeholders. 1 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations PART III AQUACULTURE INFORMATION SYSTEM - 4 Verify source ↗
There shall be established, in different parts of
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture Development Centres must be established in different parts of Mainland Tanzania, and the Minister determines where they are located.
4. There shall be established, in different parts of Mainland Tanzania, as the Minister may determine, Centres to be known as Aquaculture Development Centres for the primary purpose of promoting sustainable aquaculture development. - 5 Verify source ↗
(1) The functions of Aquaculture Development
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture Development Centres must carry out listed development, training, support, technology, and input-distribution functions, and may charge fees for prescribed services.
5.-(1) The functions of Aquaculture Development Centres shall be to- (a) promote investment for sustainable aquaculture production; (b) conduct capacity building programs through training and outreach activities on various aspects of aquaculture; (c) provide business and technical support; 6 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (d) develop, adapt or validate appropriate aquaculture technologies; (e) demonstrate and transfer appropriate aquaculture technologies; and (f) produce and distribute various aquaculture inputs for stimulation of aquaculture development. (2) The Centres shall, in implementing the functions under these Regulations, have powers to charge fees at a rate and for such services as may be prescribed by the Minister. Supervisio n of Centres - 6 Verify source ↗
(1) An Aquaculture Development Centre shall be
AI-assisted research summary: An Aquaculture Development Centre must be supervised by an Officer In-charge appointed by the Director.
6.-(1) An Aquaculture Development Centre shall be supervised by an Officer In-charge who shall be appointed by the Director. (2) An Officer In-charge appointed under sub regulation (1) shall have the responsibilities to- (a) conduct capacity building programs through training and outreach activities on best appropriate management technologies for aquaculture; practices and (b) plan and supervise all production activities to be conducted at the centre according to standards that guarantee best results; (c) dispose of aquaculture products in accordance with disposal guidelines; (d) collect information and maintain records on daily routine activities with respect to usage of inputs, production, water quality and fish health; (e) promote the formation of aquaculture associations; (f) collect information and maintain records on aquaculture activities; (g) create public awareness on services and products available at the aquaculture development centre; and (h) perform any other activities geared towards promoting aquaculture development approved by the Director. Aquacultur e Developme - 7 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister may designate public land or water as an Aquaculture Development Zone, but must first meet specified requirements and get consent from the land-use planning Minister.
7.-(1) The Minister- (a) may, subject to paragraph (b), designate an area 7 GN. No. 885 (Contd) nt Zones Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations of public land or water as an Aquaculture Development Zone; (b) shall, before making any designation under paragraph (a)- (i) ensure the requirements of sub regulation 8 (2) are complied with; and (ii) obtain the consent of the Minister responsible for land use and planning. (2) An area designated as an Aquaculture Development Zone under subregulation (1) shall be used for Aquaculture activities in accordance with these Regulations. (3) The Minister may, after consulting relevant ministries, agencies and stakeholders as considered appropriate, revoke a designation in respect of part or all of or an Aquaculture Development Zone. Designatio n of Aquacultur e Developme nt Zones - 8 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister shall, upon the designation of an
AI-assisted research summary: Before an Aquaculture Development Zone is designated, the Director must do assessments, prepare a plan, and consult stakeholders. After designation, the Minister must publish it in the Gazette and tell the public.
8.-(1) The Minister shall, upon the designation of an Aquaculture Development Zone publish the designation in the Gazette and communicate designation to the public. (2) The Director shall prior to the designation under regulation 7(1)- (a) undertake suitability study based on bio-physical and socio-economic assessment of the proposed Aquaculture Development Zone; (b) undertake strategic environmental assessment on the proposed designation; (c) develop a plan for the proposed Aquaculture Development Zone and taking account of the assessment under paragraph (a); and (d) consult relevant ministries and agencies and any other relevant stakeholders on the plan; and Aquafarme r field schools - 9 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be aquafarmer field schools for
AI-assisted research summary: Aquafarmer field schools are to be provided for training, and anyone wanting to establish one must submit a proposal to the Director for approval.
9.-(1) There shall be aquafarmer field schools for training on best management practices and practical appropriate technologies in areas potential for aquaculture. (2) An entity that intends to establish an aquafarmer field school shall submit its proposal to the Director for approval. Criteria for - 10 Verify source ↗
The establishment of an aquafarmer field school
AI-assisted research summary: Approval for collaboration on an aquafarmer field school depends on meeting listed site and capability criteria.
10. The establishment of an aquafarmer field school 8 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations establishm ent of aquafarmer field schools Collaborati on with local authorities and other stakeholder s shall be approved on the following criteria: (a) accessible site with adequate water supply, impervious soil or substrate; (b) availability of aquaculture inputs and market for products; and (c) presence of a person with adequate knowledge or qualification in aquaculture. - 11 Verify source ↗
The Director shall, in collaboration with local
AI-assisted research summary: The Director must work with specified institutions and stakeholders to monitor aquaculture practices, handle reports of threatening events, take action to reduce those threats, share information, and promote organizations among aqua farmers.
11. The Director shall, in collaboration with local institutions, academic research authorities, Ministries, institutions and other stakeholders - (a) monitor and keep record of aquaculture practices; (b) receive and provide remedial measures on reports aquaculture threatening events concerning activities; (c) take appropriate the action elimination or minimisation of events threatening aquaculture activities; facilitate to (d) generate or share with community, information to ensure sustainable aquaculture practices; and the (e) promote of organisations among aqua farmers. formation the aquaculture PART III AQUACULTURE INFORMATION SYSTEM Establishm ent of Aquacultur e Informatio n System
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PART III
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Establishment of Aquaculture Information System
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Establishment of Aquaculture Information System” and sits within Part IV on aquaculture organisms.
12. Establishment of Aquaculture Information System. PART IV AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS Introduction or transfer of aquaculture organisms. - 12 Verify source ↗
(1) There shall be established an Aquaculture
AI-assisted research summary: An aquaculture information system must be established, and every officer responsible for aquaculture must keep a register of aquaculture establishments in their area.
12.-(1) There shall be established an Aquaculture Information System which shall be a database of aquaculture practices and statistics for the effective management and development of a sustainable aquaculture industry. (2) The Aquaculture Information System in subregulation (1) shall include the following: (a) information regarding aquaculture production, hatcheries, ornamental fish, breeding and trade; 9 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (b) existing permit holders and aqua farmers; (c) aquaculture service providers and aquaculture associations; and (d) aquaculture development centres, aquaculture field schools, aquaculture development zones, aquaculture service aquaculture inspectors, providers and aquaculture associations. (3) Every Officer responsible for aquaculture shall keep and maintain a register of aquaculture establishments within his area of jurisdiction in the prescribed Form REG/AQ/01 of the First Schedule to these Regulations. PART IV AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS
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PART IV
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Restriction to introduce or transfer of aquaculture organisms
AI-assisted research summary: Section 13 is titled “Restriction to introduce or transfer of aquaculture organisms.”
13. Restriction to introduce or transfer of aquaculture organisms. - 16 Verify source ↗
Penalties for introducing or transfer of aquaculture organisms
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns penalties for introducing or transferring aquaculture organisms without a permit.
16. Penalties for introducing or transfer of aquaculture organisms without a permit. PART V MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF AQUACULTURE PRACTICES - 13 Verify source ↗
A person shall not, unless he possesses a valid
AI-assisted research summary: A person must not introduce or transfer certain aquaculture organisms into water bodies unless they have a valid permit.
13. A person shall not, unless he possesses a valid permit- (a) (b) (c) (d) introduce or cause any person to introduce exotic aquaculture organism into any water body; introduce or cause any person to introduce any Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) into any water body; introduce or cause any person to introduce any locally absent aquaculture organism from one catchment to another; and transfer or cause transferred any aquaculture organism for restocking or stock enhancement into any natural water body. to be Restriction s regarding aquaculture organisms Introductio n or transfer of aquaculture organisms - 14 Verify source ↗
(1) A person who intends to introduce or transfer
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to introduce or transfer an aquaculture organism must apply in the prescribed form, and any permit is valid for 30 days from issue.
14.-(1) A person who intends to introduce or transfer any aquaculture organism in prescribed in regulation 13 shall make an application as prescribed in Form APP/AQ/01 set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Permit shall- (a) be valid for a period of thirty days from the date of issue. (b) not be granted to the application unless - (i) the intended aquaculture organism to be transferred has been introduced or 10 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations subjected to assessment with regard to ecological and genetic risks; and (ii) in the case of an export, the competent authority of the exporting country certifies that the aquaculture organisms: (aa) originate establishment; and (bb) are not from an approved infected, infested or contaminated with pathogens or disease-causing agents. (c) be as prescribed in Form PMT/AQ/01 set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations. Conditions for granting permit - 15 Verify source ↗
A person who has been granted a permit to
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder who introduces or transfers aquaculture organisms must make sure they do not harm the environment or human health.
15. A person who has been granted a permit to introduce or transfer aquaculture organism shall ensure that such organisms do not harm, cause injury or loss to the environment and human health. Penalties for introductio n or transfer of aquaculture organisms without permit - 16 Verify source ↗
A person who contravenes the requirements of
AI-assisted research summary: A person who violates regulation 13 commits an offence and may be fined, imprisoned, or both if convicted.
16. A person who contravenes the requirements of regulation 13, commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than three million shillings and not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than two years but not exceeding ten years or to both such fine and imprisonment. PART V MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF AQUACULTURE PRACTICES Control of aquaculture practices
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PART V
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Conditions for conducting aquaculture practices
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the conditions for conducting aquaculture practices.
18. Conditions for conducting aquaculture practices. - 19 Verify source ↗
Permit to operate commercial aquaculture establishment
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns a permit to operate a commercial aquaculture establishment.
19. Permit to operate commercial aquaculture establishment. - 20 Verify source ↗
Grant of permit for commercial aquaculture establishment
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the grant of a permit for a commercial aquaculture establishment.
20. Grant of permit for commercial aquaculture establishment. - 21 Verify source ↗
Conditions for operating an aquaculture hatchery
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about the conditions for operating an aquaculture hatchery.
21. Conditions for operating an aquaculture hatchery. - 22 Verify source ↗
Permission to produce, distribute and sell aquaculture feeds
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Permission to produce, distribute and sell aquaculture feeds.”
22. Permission to produce, distribute and sell aquaculture feeds. - 23 Verify source ↗
Permission to import aquaculture inputs, gears or equipment
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns permission to import aquaculture inputs, gears, or equipment.
23. Permission to import aquaculture inputs, gears or equipment. - 24 Verify source ↗
Permission to offer services to aquaculture industry
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about permission to offer services to the aquaculture industry.
24. Permission to offer services to aquaculture industry. - 25 Verify source ↗
Performance report
AI-assisted research summary: Section 25 is titled “Performance report” in Part VI on the health and welfare of aquaculture organisms.
25. Performance report. PART VI HEALTH AND WELFARE OF AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS - 17 Verify source ↗
(1) A person who
AI-assisted research summary: A person who wants to do aquaculture must register the aquaculture establishment with the local aquaculture officer. The officer must register the establishment using Form REG/AQ/02 and send the form to the Director, who must keep a register of registered aquaculture establishments.
17.-(1) A person who to undertake aquaculture practices shall the aquaculture establishment with the Officer responsible for aquaculture within his area. register intends (2) The Officer responsible for aquaculture shall register an establishment where aquaculture practices are registration Form the prescribed undertaken using REG/AQ/02 as set out in the First Schedule to these Regulations and submit the form to the Director. (3) For the purposes of subregulation (2), the 11 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Director shall keep register of registered aquaculture establishments. Conditions for conducting aquaculture practices shall- - 18 Verify source ↗
A person undertaking an aquaculture practice
AI-assisted research summary: A person undertaking aquaculture must follow listed management, biosecurity, recordkeeping, and permit-related practices, and must not use human excreta or release aquaculture organisms into natural water bodies.
18. A person undertaking an aquaculture practice (a) endeavour to apply best management practices; (b) use appropriate technologies; (c) secure inlets to prevent the entry of wild fish and ensure outlets and overflows prevent aquaculture organisms escaping; (d) regularly monitor water quality parameters to ensure optimum levels for the survival and growth of to avoid the specific species unnecessary suffering or injury to aquaculture organisms; (e) obtain good quality seed from approved hatcheries or obtain permission from relevant Authorities to collect seed or broodstock from the wild; (f) use appropriate feed and feeding strategies to support optimum growth of aquaculture organisms and avoid unnecessary feed wastage; (g) not use human excreta or any other material objectionable by community as a production input; (h) not release aquaculture organisms into the natural water bodies; (i) dispose dead aquaculture organisms in a manner that prevents transmission of diseases and parasites; (j) ensure compliance with requirements from other for environment, water, land or any other similar requirements; relevant authorities responsible (k) put clearly visible mark 50 meters from the outermost end of any aquaculture establishment in public waters to create a buffer zone and demarcation with other activities; (l) seek permission from the Director to culture any aquatic specie which is classified as 12 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations endangered; (m) sort and grade aquaculture products in a clean environment, free from dust, moisture and any other contaminants; and Permit to operate commercial aquaculture establishmen t Grant of permit for commercial aquaculture establishmen t (n) collect and maintain records of production to officers activities and avail responsible for aquaculture whenever needed. the same - 19 Verify source ↗
A person
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not operate a commercial aquaculture establishment without a permit from the Director, must apply using Form APP/AQ/02 if intending to operate, and must pay prescribed fees before starting operations.
19. A person- (a) shall not operate a commercial aquaculture establishment without a permit issued by the Director. (b) who intends to operate a commercial aquaculture establishment shall apply for a permit using the prescribed Form APP/AQ/02 set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations; and (c) shall be eligible to be issued a permit if minimum requirements are met for design and management of a commercial aquaculture establishment as provided in Form CHK/AQ/01 set out in the Third Schedule to these Regulations. (d) before commencing operating an aquaculture establishment shall pay prescribed fees as provided under Part A of the Ninth Schedule to these Regulations. - 20 Verify source ↗
(1) The Director shall examine the application
AI-assisted research summary: The Director examines aquaculture permit applications, inspects the proposed site if satisfied, and may issue a permit to a successful applicant. Permit holders must report annually, follow prescribed best management practices, and may receive an annual compliance certificate if they meet the stated terms.
20.-(1) The Director shall examine the application and upon being satisfied, cause inspection of the proposed site to be conducted to determine compliance with the requirements of subregulation (3) and the successful applicant a permit to operate a commercial aquaculture establishment using the prescribed Form PMT/AQ/02 set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations. issue to (2) A permit holder shall report performance of the establishment annually- (a) in case the permit holder undertakes hatchery and ornamental fish breeding or trade, using Form PFM/AQ/01 set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations; and 13 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (b) in case the permit holder operates a grow out establishment, using Form PFM/AQ/02 set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations. (3) A permit holder shall ensure compliance with the best management practices prescribed in Form CHK/AQ/02 set out in Third Schedule to these Regulations. the purpose of determining satisfactory performance of a permit holder and ensuring compliance with subregulation (3), conduct a routine inspection of the aquaculture establishment. inspector shall (4) An for (5) The Director shall on an annual basis, issue a compliance certificate to a permit holder who has proven satisfactory performance of the terms prescribed in Form PMT/AQ/03 set out these Regulations. in Fourth Schedule to Conditions for operating aquaculture hatchery - 21 Verify source ↗
Every owner of an aquaculture hatchery shall
AI-assisted research summary: Every aquaculture hatchery owner must follow hygiene, biosecurity, broodstock, seed-quality, supervision, and quarantine requirements.
21. Every owner of an aquaculture hatchery shall- (a) maintain standard operational procedures for hatchery operations. (b) acquire quality broodstock from approved sources, free from parasites, diseases and malformations; (c) maintain and manage broodstock and seed in accordance with best management practices; (d) not sell or give out seeds unless they are clinically healthy without physical deformities; (e) ensure there is daily supervision by competent personnel with qualification in aquaculture or of proven aquaculture establishments; in management experience (f) ensure cleanliness and conditions that are satisfactory from hygienic point of view; (g) secure outdoor facilities against birds and other disease organisms avoid to similar transmission; (h) exercise special care when using medicated feed and disinfectants to ensure that personnel are well protected and effluents containing such substances the not environment without appropriate treatment; released into are 14 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Permission to produce, distribute and sell aquaculture feeds Cap 180 Permission to import aquaculture inputs, gears or equipment Permission to offer services to aquaculture industry (i) not compromise health and quality of seeds during sorting and grading; and (j) possess adequate facility including designated quarantine. - 22 Verify source ↗
Section 22
AI-assisted research summary: Production, distribution, and sale of aquaculture feeds must follow the Grazing Lands and Animal Feed Resources Act.
22. Production, distribution and selling of aquaculture feeds shall be undertaken in accordance with the Grazing Lands and Animal Feed Resources Act. (b) who - 23 Verify source ↗
(1) A person
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not import, sell, or distribute aquaculture inputs, gears, or equipment without a valid permit, and must apply for a permit using Form APP/AQ/03 if they intend to do so.
23.-(1) A person- (a) shall not import, sell or distribute aquaculture inputs, gears or equipment’s unless he possesses a valid permit; and to intends import, sell or distribute aquaculture inputs, gears or equipment’s shall apply for a permit using the prescribed Form APP/AQ/03 as set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Upon approval of the application of a permit under subregulation (1), an import permit shall be issued in the prescribed Form PMT/AQ/04 set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations.
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PART VI
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Use of drugs, hormones, vaccines and chemicals
AI-assisted research summary: Section 27 concerns the use of drugs, hormones, vaccines and chemicals.
27. Use of drugs, hormones, vaccines and chemicals. - 29 Verify source ↗
Welfare of aquaculture organisms
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Welfare of aquaculture organisms.”
29. Welfare of aquaculture organisms. PART VII AQUACULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT - 26 Verify source ↗
(1) A person engaged in aquaculture practice
AI-assisted research summary: People engaged in aquaculture must put bio-security measures in place and report disease or harmful organisms immediately; aquaculture establishment owners must also take preventive steps and follow any control measures ordered by the Director.
26.-(1) A person engaged in aquaculture practice shall put in place bio-security measures to prevent disease outbreaks in an aquaculture establishment as prescribed in the Sixth Schedule to these Regulations. (2) A person who is engaged in aquaculture practice shall immediately report to the Director or any other Officer responsible for aquaculture, the presence of any disease or signs of disease or harmful organisms in an aquaculture establishment. (3) An aquaculture establishment owner shall- (a) at his own expense, take all possible measures to prevent the spread of disease or of any harmful organism aquaculture from or establishment; and the in (b) be required to comply with any control measure that may be put in place by the Director in accordance with sub regulation (4). (4) Where a situation poses a significant risk to aquaculture organisms or to the environment, the Director shall, upon consultation with Director of responsible for veterinary services from the Ministry of Livestock, invoke control measures in accordance with the Animal Diseases Act. Cap. 156 (5) A person who contravenes this regulation, commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine of not less than one million Tanzanian shillings but not exceeding to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months or to five million Tanzanian shillings or 16 GN. No. 885 (Contd) both. Use of drugs, hormones, vaccines or chemicals Cap. 156 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations - 27 Verify source ↗
A person shall not
AI-assisted research summary: A person must not administer certain substances to aquaculture organisms or establishments without a written permit, and must not dispose of expired versions of those substances without approval and guidance from relevant authorities.
27. A person shall not- (a) administer drugs, hormones, vaccines, chemicals or any other similar substances to aquaculture organisms or aquaculture establishments without a written permit issued in accordance with the Animal Diseases Act; or (b) dispose any expired drugs, hormones, vaccines, chemicals or any other similar substances without approval and guidance from relevant authorities. Health certificate (2) A person who contravenes this regulation, commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not less than two million shillings not exceeding twenty-five million shillings or to a term of imprisonment not less than six months but not exceeding two years or to both. - 28 Verify source ↗
A person shall not
AI-assisted research summary: A person must not import or export a live aquaculture organism unless the required health certificate conditions are met.
28. A person shall not- (a) import a live aquaculture organism without a health certificate from the relevant authority responsible for aquaculture from the country of origin; and issued by (b) export a live aquaculture organism without a the Director health certificate responsible for veterinary services from the Ministry of Livestock upon payment of appropriate fees as prescribed under Part C of the Ninth Schedule to these Regulations. Welfare of aquaculture organisms - 29 Verify source ↗
An Aaquaculture establishment owner shall
AI-assisted research summary: An aquaculture establishment owner must keep aquaculture organisms at the minimum welfare standards set out in the Seventh Schedule.
29. An Aaquaculture establishment owner shall maintain the minimum standards of welfare of aquaculture organisms as prescribed in the Seventh Schedule to these Regulations. PART VII 17 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Management of aquaculture effluents AQUACULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENT
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PART VII
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Management of aquaculture effluents
AI-assisted research summary: This section is about managing aquaculture effluents.
30. Management of aquaculture effluents. 2 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) - 31 Verify source ↗
Control of escapees
AI-assisted research summary: Section 31 is titled “Control of escapees” and appears in Part VIII on ownership, harvesting, and marketing of aquaculture products.
31. Control of escapees. PART VIII OWNERSHIP, HARVESTING AND MARKETING OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS - 30 Verify source ↗
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a person shall
AI-assisted research summary: A person must not discharge aquaculture effluent with harmful pollutants, and effluent for discharge must be treated and analysed before a permit is issued. The Director must also establish and maintain a biotic and abiotic monitoring system.
30.-(1) Subject to subregulation (2), a person shall not discharge or cause to be discharged any aquaculture effluent containing harmful levels of nutrients, chemical products, pathogenic agents, organic matter or any other waste material that may cause environmental pollution or impairment. (2) An effluent to be discharged shall be treated appropriately and analysed or in accredited laboratory before given a discharge permit by relevant authorities. tested (3) The Director shall, upon consultation with other relevant authorities, cause a biotic and abiotic quality monitoring system to be established and maintained to provide timely information on the occurrence or imminent occurrence of any pollution or natural phenomenon which may have a harmful or detrimental effect on the aquatic environment or any aquaculture establishment. Control of escapees - 31 Verify source ↗
(1) An aquaculture establishment owner shall
AI-assisted research summary: An aquaculture establishment owner must prevent stock escaping, respond quickly to escapes or damage, and notify the Director or nearest authorised officer within 24 hours if an escape may impair environmental integrity.
31.-(1) An aquaculture establishment owner shall- (a) prevent or minimize the risk of aquaculture stock escaping into the wild; (b) where there has been an escape or damage to the aquaculture establishment, immediate measures to minimize the damage to the extent possible to rescue the situation; take (c) within twenty-four hours from the occurrence of an escape of aquaculture organism that may lead to impairment of environmental integrity, notify the Director or nearest authorised officer of the escape aquaculture establishment. damage the or of (2) Any aquaculture establishment owner who contravenes this regulation, commits an offence and on conviction shall be liable to a fine not less than one million shillings and not exceeding five million shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not less than six months and not exceeding one year or to both. 18 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations PART VIII OWNERSHIP, HARVESTING AND MARKETING OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS Ownership of aquaculture organisms and products Harvesting and marketing of aquaculture products Export of aquaculture products
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PART VIII
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Ownership of aquaculture organisms and products
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Ownership of aquaculture organisms and products.”
32. Ownership of aquaculture organisms and products. - 33 Verify source ↗
Harvesting and marketing of aquaculture products
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns the harvesting and marketing of aquaculture products.
33. Harvesting and marketing of aquaculture products. - 35 Verify source ↗
Quality and safety of aquaculture products
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading for quality and safety of aquaculture products.
35. Quality and safety of aquaculture products. PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTIES - 32 Verify source ↗
Aquaculture organisms and products
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture organisms and products belong to the establishment owner until they are sold, traded, transferred, or otherwise disposed of.
32. Aquaculture organisms and products- (a) are exclusive property of the establishment owner until sold, traded, transferred or otherwise disposed of by the establishment owner; and (b) referred to in paragraph (a) which are released, the natural escaped, or dispersed environment shall be considered wild unless the owner proves ownership by identity. into - 33 Verify source ↗
(1) Harvesting gear shall not be shared between
AI-assisted research summary: An officer responsible for aquaculture must issue a movement permit for transporting aquaculture products when an aquaculture establishment owner requests it.
33.-(1) Harvesting gear shall not be shared between aquaculture establishments unless it has been thoroughly disinfected to prevent disease transmission. (2) Harvested aquaculture products shall not be transported unless with a movement permit issued in accordance with these Regulations upon payment of fees under Part D of the Ninth Schedule to these Regulations. (3) An Officer responsible for aquaculture shall upon request by an aquaculture establishment owner, issue a movement permit for transportation of aquaculture products using the prescribed Form PMT/AQ/06 set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations. (4) Farm processing, handling, transporting and storing of aquaculture organisms and aquaculture products shall not be carried out under the hygienic conditions as specified in the Act. (5) Aquaculture products requiring sun-drying shall be placed on raised platform or racks and protected from any form of contaminants. - 34 Verify source ↗
(1) A person who
AI-assisted research summary: People exporting aquaculture products must apply for the required permit or licence, using the prescribed forms and paying the required fees where applicable.
34.-(1) A person who to export an aquaculture product shall apply for permit in the manner prescribed in Form APP/AQ/05 set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. intends (2) An export permit shall be issued in the manner prescribed in Form PMT/AQ/07/ set out in the Fourth 19 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Schedule and subject to payment of appropriate fees as provided under Part C of the Ninth Schedule and have regards to quality standards specified in these Regulations. (3) Notwithstanding subregulation (1), a special export permit may be granted to a successful applicant for purposes of research, museum collections, education or market promotion. (4) An aquaculture establishment owner who intends to export aquaculture products shall apply for licence in the manner prescribed in Form APP/AQ/06 set out in the Second Schedule subject to payment of appropriate fees as provided under Part C of the Ninth Schedule to these Regulations. (5) A licence to export aquaculture products shall be in the form prescribed in form PMT/AQ/08 set out in the Fourth Schedule to these Regulations. Quality and safety of aquaculture products
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PART IX
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Appeals
AI-assisted research summary: Section 39 is titled “Appeals” and appears within Part X on the appointment and powers of aquaculture inspectors.
39. Appeals. PART X APPOINTMENT AND POWERS OF AQUACULTURE INSPECTORS - 36 Verify source ↗
A person who unlawfully alters, destroys, erases
AI-assisted research summary: A person commits an offence if they unlawfully alter, destroy, erase, or obliterate covered declarations, certificates, documents, labels, or marks.
36. A person who unlawfully alters, destroys, erases or obliterates any declaration, certificate or other document made or issued under these Regulations, or any label or mark placed on any container in accordance with these Regulations, commits an offence. General offences - 37 Verify source ↗
A person who contravenes any of the provisions
AI-assisted research summary: A person who breaches a regulation with no specific penalty commits an offence and may be fined or imprisoned, with higher penalties for repeat offenders.
37.-A person who contravenes any of the provisions of these Regulations for which no specific penalty is prescribed, commits an offence and on conviction- (a) in case of first offender, shall be liable to a fine of not less than two hundred thousand shillings but not exceeding three million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than three months and not exceeding one year or to both; and (b) in case of a second and subsequent offender, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five hundred thousand shillings but not more than five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year and not more than two years or to both. Compoundin g Offences - 38 Verify source ↗
(1) An Officer responsible for aquaculture may,
AI-assisted research summary: An aquaculture officer may compound certain offences, and must complete specified forms after compounding, seizure, or disposal orders.
38.-(1) An Officer responsible for aquaculture may, for purposes of these Regulations, compound the offences as set out in Part A of the Eighth Schedule of these Regulations after accepting a sum of money not exceeding one half of the amount of the fine to which such person would otherwise have been liable to pay if he had been 21 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations convicted of an offence. (2) An Officer responsible for aquaculture shall, upon compounding an offence specified under Part A of the Eighth Schedule of these Regulations, fill and issue a Compounding Form No. 1 and Compliance Form No. 2. (3) An Officer responsible for aquaculture shall, after seizure of Aquaculture products fill seizure form No.3 and apply to the court within the same day or the next working day whichever is practical for an order for disposal of the seized Aquaculture products by using Form No.4 as set out in the Eighth Schedule to these Regulations. (4) Upon issuance of disposal order under subregulation (3), the Officer responsible for aquaculture shall– (a) in the case of disposal by destruction, fill Form 4A as set out in the Eighth Schedule to these Regulations; and (b) in the case of disposal by distribution, fill Form 4B as set out in the Eighth Schedule to these Regulations. Appeals - 39 Verify source ↗
A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the
AI-assisted research summary: An aggrieved person may appeal a Director’s decision to the Minister within 30 days after receiving the confirmed written decision.
39. A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Director under these Regulations may, within thirty days from the date of receiving the confirmed decision in writing, appeal to the Minister. Appointment of inspectors PART X MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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PART X
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Savings
AI-assisted research summary: Section 43 is titled “Savings.”
43. Savings. ________ SCHEDULE ________ 3 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP. 279) ___________ REGULATIONS ____________ (Made under section 57) FISHERIES (AQUACULTURE) REGULATIONS, 2024 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation - 40 Verify source ↗
(1) The Minister shall, designate
AI-assisted research summary: The Minister must appoint qualified inspectors and publish their names in the Gazette; appointed inspectors must answer to the Director, do their duties as prescribed, and wear identification cards while working.
40.-(1) The Minister shall, designate inspectors among officers with qualifications in aquaculture, fisheries or related fields within central or local government to exercise powers as provided under regulation 40 and, cause to be published in the Gazette the names of the designated inspectors. (2) Appointed inspectors under sub regulation (1) shall be- (a) accountable to the Director and discharge their duties as prescribed under these Regulations; and 22 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Powers of inspectors (b) issued with identification cards to be worn when discharging their duties. - 41 Verify source ↗
(1) Inspectors shall have powers to
AI-assisted research summary: Inspectors have power to inspect aquaculture premises and products, question people, require assistance, seize risky items, and issue Sanitary Certificates when standards are met.
41.-(1) Inspectors shall have powers to - (a) enter and inspect any aquaculture establishment for the purpose of monitoring of aquaculture practices therein; (b) stop, enter and search any vehicle which may be and aquaculture products transporting aquaculture inputs; (c) question any person who, in the opinion of the inspectors, may be capable of furnishing any required information, which the inspector may require; (d) require any person employed in any aquaculture establishment to assist in the examination of such aquaculture establishment or any document in order to ascertain compliance with these Regulations; (e) inspect aquaculture products and issue Sanitary Certificate upon compliance with quality, safety and traceability standards; and (f) seize any aquaculture organisms or aquaculture products or aquaculture inputs or any sample thereof, which inspectors diagnosed to pose risk to public health. the aquaculture (2) Where an inspector on reasonable grounds suspects that an offence under these Regulations has been committed, the inspector may - (a) seize any vessel or equipment or any other means the Inspector reasonably suspects has been used in the commission of that offence or where such seizure is reasonably necessary to preserve evidence; and (b) require any person who may have information concerning a possible offence to furnish his or her name and address. (3) Where any aquaculture organism or aquaculture product seized under sub regulation (1) is found not to be diseased or infected with parasites: 23 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (a) the inspector shall return it to the owner; and (b) the product may shall be disposed off in the manner prescribed in these Regulations. (4) Every inspector shall, when performing duties under these Regulations, consult and collaborate with any relevant regulatory entity having functions which relate to aquaculture Revocation of permit - 42 Verify source ↗
(1) The Director may, at any time revoke a
AI-assisted research summary: The Director may revoke a permit for specified grounds, and a revoked permit must be returned within 7 days of notification.
42.-(1) The Director may, at any time revoke a permit on any of the following grounds - (a) failure to observe the terms and conditions imposed upon by the permit; (b) failure to comply with the best management practices under regulation 18; (c) the permit was granted through fraud; and (d) Any unauthorised transfer or misuse of the permit, Provided that: (i) the Director shall issue notice of intention to revoke the permit and require the permit holder to show reason as to why revocation should not be affected or to remedy terms of the default paragraph (a) and (b); and in Savings (ii) where a permit holder fails to remedy the default, in case of a violation of paragraph (a) the Director shall proceed to revoke the permit. (2) A person whose permit has been revoked shall surrender the permit to the Director within a period of seven days from the date of notification of the revocation. - 43 Verify source ↗
Notwithstanding the provision of Regulations
AI-assisted research summary: Existing Aquaculture Development Zones keep their designation and remain in force until they are disestablished.
43. Notwithstanding the provision of Regulations 7(1) or any other Regulations that establish Aquaculture Development Zone, any Aquaculture Development Zone established prior to the commencement of this Regulations, shall be deemed to be designated as such and continue in force as if it was established under these Regulations until it is disestablished by these Regulations or any other Act. 24 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ____________ FIRST SCHEDULE ___________ THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM REG/AQ/01 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP.279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 12 (3)) INFORMATION THAT SHALL BE COLLECTED AND KEPT BY OFFICERS RESPONSIBLE FOR AQUACULTURE District ……………………………….……..…….. Region ……………………………….……………… Name of Authorised Officer………………………….. Designation……………………………….……… S/ N Na me 1 A ge S e x Cate gory2 Loca tion (Vill age) Typ e of cult ure syst em3 Num ber of Produ ction Units Size of Produ ction Units 4 Sou rce of See d5 Typ e of Spec ies Cult ured Produ ction per year (kg) Mo bile Nu mbe r Ty pe of Fe ed Us ed6 Signature of Authorised Officer……………………………………………Date…………………………………… ……………………. Official Stamp…………………………. __________________ - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: The text appears to refer to a group and the number of its members, but the rule is incomplete in the source excerpt.
1. If group provide number of members 25 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations - 2 Verify source ↗
Subsistence, Small-Scale or Commercial (For commercial specify if it is Hatchery,
AI-assisted research summary: This section labels categories for subsistence, small-scale, or commercial activity, and says commercial entries should specify whether they are hatchery, grow-out, or ornamental, using m2 or m3.
2. Subsistence, Small-Scale or Commercial (For commercial specify if it is Hatchery, Grow-out or ornamental) In m2or m3 - 3 Verify source ↗
Ponds, cages, tanks, ponds, raceways
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Ponds, cages, tanks, ponds, raceways.”
3. Ponds, cages, tanks, ponds, raceways. - 5 Verify source ↗
Government hatchery, Private hatchery, Own hatchery, Other Fish Farmer, wild
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists these fish-source or production categories: Government hatchery, Private hatchery, Own hatchery, Other Fish Farmer, and wild.
5. Government hatchery, Private hatchery, Own hatchery, Other Fish Farmer, wild. - 6 Verify source ↗
Natural Food, Farm – made, Commercial imported, Commercial local
AI-assisted research summary: This provision sets out forms and required details for aquaculture registration and permit applications.
6. Natural Food, Farm – made, Commercial imported, Commercial local. 26 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations REGISTER OF AQUACULTURE FEED PLANTS District …………………..………. Region ……………………………….……………… Name of Authorised Officer……………… Designation……………………………….……… S/N Name Location (Village) Installed Production Capacity per Year (Kgs) Actual Production Capacity per Year (Kgs) Number of Employees Mobile Number Signature of Authorised Officer………………………………Date………………………………………………… …… Official Stamp…………………………. REGISTER OF AQUACULTURE HATCHERIES District ………………………… Region ……………………………….……………… Name of Authorised Officer………………… Designation……………………………….……… S/N Name Location (Village) Installed Production Capacity per Year (No.) Actual Production Capacity per Year (No.) Number of Employees Mobile Number Signature of Authorised Officer……………………………………………Date…………………………………… …… Official Stamp…………………………. 27 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM REG/AQ/02 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, 279 THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 17(2)) REGISTRATION FORM FOR AN AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT (To be filled in duplicate with one copy remaining at District and the other submitted to the Director) PART ONE: DETAILS OF ESTABLISMENT OWNER (a) Legal status1: rIndividual rCorporate1 rPartnership (b) Full Name2: ………………..………………………………………… (c) Gender: …………………………… (d) Region: ………………. District: ……………………. Ward: …………………. Village: ………………. (e) Postal address: …………………………………………………GPS Coordinates: …………………… (f) Telephone: Land Line: ………………………. Mobile phone: ……………………. (g) E-mail: ……………………………….……… (h) Nationality: …………………………………… (i) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (j) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ………………………………… PART TWO: DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT (a) Scale of Production: rSubsistence r Commercial (b) Type of production system: rPond rCage r Tanks rOthers (specify)……………………. (c) Location of Establishment (Region/District/Village) … …………………………………....... (d) GPS coordinates: ………… ……………………………… (e) Type of species cultured: ……………………………………………… (f) Source of water: rTap water r Ocean rLake r River rSpring water rShallow well rBorehole rSurface run-off rOthers (specify)……………………. (g) Land Area (acres): ……………………………………… (h) Number of Production Units: ………………………………… (i) Size of Production Units (m2) No Size Production per year (kg/year) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 28 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) Use more space if necessary PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… Signature of District Officer…………………………………Date………………………………………. Official Stamp…………………………. __________________ 1Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association 2Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 3For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card 4For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 29 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations _______________ SECOND SCHEDULE ______________ THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM APP/AQ/01 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP. 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 14 (1)) APPLICATION TO INTRODUCE OR TRANSFER AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT (a) Legal status: rIndividual, rCorporate1 rPartnership (b) Full Name 2: ………………..………………………………………………………………… ………… (c) Postal address: …………………………………………………………………………………… …… (d) Telephone No: ………………………..Mobile phone: …………………….E- mail: ………………… (e) Nationality3: ……………………………………………………………………………………. .. (f) Reasons for introduction or transfer of aquaculture organisms: ………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………….……………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………. PART TWO: DETAILS OF AQUACULTURE ORGANISM(S) I/we ......................................................................hereby apply for permit(s) to introduce/transfer aquaculture organisms detailed below No. Species Stage of development Origin Destination in Tanzania Number Average weight (g) 30 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Attach the following if applicable: (a) Certificate of approval of the establishment by Competent Authority of originating country (b) (c) (d) (e) establishment Purchase Invoice Three Passport size photos Health/Sanitary/certificate Permit to operate commercial/hatchery/ornamental PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name .............................................. Date:.......................... Signature:.................................. Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to: Permanent Secretary (Fisheries), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Mtumba Government City, Ulinzi Street, P. O. BOX 2847, 40478 DODOMA PART FOUR: APPROVAL This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Full name …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable ________________ 1Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association 2Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 3For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 31 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM APP/AQ/02 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 19(1)(b)) APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
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PART I
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These Regulations may be cited as the Fisheries
AI-assisted research summary: This section says the Regulations may be cited as the Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations, 2024.
1. These Regulations may be cited as the Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations, 2024. Applicatio n Interpretati on Cap. 279 - 2 Verify source ↗
These regulations shall apply to all aquaculture
AI-assisted research summary: These regulations apply to all aquaculture activities in Mainland Tanzania.
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In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise
AI-assisted research summary: This section defines key terms used in the Regulations.
3. In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- “Act” means the Fisheries Act; “aquaculture” means the practice of breeding and raising aquatic aquatic environment until they attain the appropriate size as per need, and includes the raising of marine, brackish or freshwater organisms, either caught from their natural or artificial environment as seed and kept until they reach the desired size; organisms controlled in a “aquaculture establishment” means any premise in which aquaculture practices are undertaken; “aquaculture inspector” means a person appointed under regulation 40; “aquaculture organism” means an aquatic organism of any species and includes the reproductive products and body parts kept, used or intended for use for aquaculture purposes; “aquaculture product” means an aquaculture organism or a 4 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations part thereof, whether alive or dead resulting from aquaculture practices or establishment; “aquaculture practices” such includes activities as broodstock collection, hatchery operations and rearing of aquaculture organisms including those for ornamental purposes, establishment of aquaculture production systems including cages, ponds, raceways and tanks; management of health and welfare of aquaculture organisms, record keeping; manufacture, transportation, importation, export, storage and distribution of aquaculture inputs; movement of aquaculture organisms; seeding and harvesting for ranching purpose; and integrated aquaculture extension services; aquaculture “broodstock” means an aquaculture organism kept for breeding purposes; “cage culture” means raising of aquaculture organisms using public water resources such as ocean, lakes, dams, rivers and ponds but confines the fish inside a mesh enclosure which allows the water to pass freely between the confinement and the water resource; “Centres” means Aquaculture Development Centres established under regulation 4; “commercial aquaculture” means aquaculture which is undertaken for the primary purpose of making profit and covering an area of over 2.5 hectares or productivity of more than 10 tons per hectare per production cycle or productivity of more than 50 kg per m3 per production cycle; aquaculture an aquaculture establishment used for commercial purposes, and includes any form of cage fish farming in public waters or hatchery establishments; establishment” means “commercial “Director” means a director of aquaculture responsible for aquaculture value chain activities; “exotic aquaculture organism” means an aquaculture organism which is not native to Mainland Tanzania and any other particular water catchment therein, and includes native species that have been genetically improved outside Mainland Tanzania; 5 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations “genetically modified organism” means any aquaculture organism whose genetic material has been altered either by using biological, chemical or genetic engineering techniques; “Minister” means the Minister responsible for fisheries; “pollution” means any direct or indirect alteration of the physical, thermal, chemical, biological, or radio- active properties of any part of the environment by discharging, emitting or depositing of wastes so as to adversely affect any beneficial use, to cause a condition which is hazardous to public health, safety, or welfare, or to animals, birds, wildlife, fish, or aquatic life or to plants or to cause contravention of any condition, limitation, or restriction; “seed” means an egg, fry, fingerling, spat, post-larvae, cutting or any other similar material intended for stocking or planting in an aquaculture establishment; ‘‘subsistence aquaculture” means aquaculture is undertaken with a primary purpose of providing household nourishments; and that “Zone” means Aquaculture Development Zone established under regulation 7. PART II DEVELOPMENT OF AQUACULTURE Establishm ent of Aquacultur e Developme nt Centres Functions of Centres
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Schedule to these Regulations.
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(1) A person
AI-assisted research summary: A person may not provide aquaculture services unless registered and permitted by the Director, and an intending provider must apply in the prescribed form.
24.-(1) A person- (a) shall not offer advisory, technical or any other services to aquaculture industry unless he is registered and issued with a permit by the Director; (b) who intends to offer aquaculture services shall make an application as prescribed in Form APP/AQ/04 as set out in the Second Schedule. (2) Upon approval with the application under sub regulation (1), a permit shall be issued as prescribed in Form No. PMT/AQ/05 set out in the Fourth Schedule subject to payment of appropriate fees as provide under Part B of the Ninth Schedule to these Regulations. (3) The Director shall cause all particulars contained in the application form be entered in a register kept for that 15 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations purpose, and such register shall be uploaded in the Ministry’s website and inspected in the office during working hours for free. Performance report - 25 Verify source ↗
A permit holder shall furnish an annual
AI-assisted research summary: A permit holder must submit an annual performance report of its activities in the prescribed form.
25. A permit holder shall furnish an annual performance report of its activities as prescribed in Form PFM/AQ/03 set out in the Fifth Schedule to these Regulations. PART VI HEALTH AND WELFARE OF AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS Health of aquaculture organisms - 35 Verify source ↗
(1) A producer of aquaculture products shall
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture product producers must meet quality, safety, traceability, packaging, labelling, and certification requirements.
35.-(1) A producer of aquaculture products shall comply with the following quality, safety and traceability conditions: (a) hygienic handling of aquaculture organisms during harvesting, post-harvest, transportation and marketing; (b) monitoring and quality management program and application of Hazard Analysis and Critical commercial (HACCP) Control Point aquaculture establishment; for (c) certification on through the quality of aquaculture sanitary products certificate before they are placed on the market and health certificate for live aquaculture organism; and issuance of a (d) appropriate packaging aquaculture products intended for market. labelling and of Cap. 339 (2) Operation of a cold storage and warehouse for aquaculture products shall be undertaken as specified in the Act and in accordance with the Warehouse Receipt Act respectively. (3) Sorting and grading of aquaculture products destined for warehouse or cold storage shall be conducted 20 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations in a clean environment free from dust, moisture or any other contaminants. (4) For the purpose of quality and safety assurance, owner of aquaculture products may, at any time, be required to collect water, sediments, feeds and product samples for physical, biological and chemical analyses in an approved laboratory at own cost as required by the Act and submit the report to the Director. PART IX OFFENCES AND PENALTIES False documents
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PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
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Legal status: r Individual, r Corporate1 r Partnership
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form asking the respondent to indicate legal status and provide personal or contact details.
1. Legal status: r Individual, r Corporate1 r Partnership (a) Full Name2 :………………..……………………………………………………………………… …… (b) Postal address………………………………………………………………………………… ……… (c) Telephone: Land Line………………………. Mobile phone……………………. (d) E-mail……………………………….……… (e) Nationality…………………………………… (f) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (g) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ………………………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Type of application: r New r Re-newal
AI-assisted research summary: This form requires the applicant to complete the application details, certify the information is true, and submit the form with attachments and a covering letter to the Permanent Secretary (Fisheries).
2. Type of application: r New r Re-newal PART TWO: DETAILS OF ESTABLISHMENT (a) Name of establishment: …………………………………………………………….. (b) Type of Establishment: rHatchery rGrow-out rOrnamental rOthers (specify)……………………. (c) Type of production system: rPond rCage r Tanks rOthers (specify)……………………. (d) Location of Establishment5 (Region/District/Village/GPS)…………………………………………………… (e) Species to be cultured …………………………………………….. (f) Source of seed…………………………………………… (g) Source of water: rTap water r Ocean rLake r River rSpring water rShallow well rBorehole rSurface run-off rOthers (specify)……………………. (h) Land ownership6: rFreehold rLeasehold (i) Land Area (acres):………………………………………… (j) Number of Production Units ……………………………….. (k) Size of Production Units (m2) No 6 2 1 3 5 4 7 8 32 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) Size Use more space if necessary (l) Total number of employees: ……………… Permanent……. Casual…………... (m) Expected date of commencement of production: ……………………………. (n) Expected production per year i. Production (kg/year)……………………………. ii. Seeds (number/per year)…………………………. iii. Ornamental fish per year (number/year)………………. (o) Please attach following if applicable: i. Business plan which includes marketing strategy ii. Certificate of environmental impact assessment; and iii. Water use permit from relevant Basin Water Board. PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to: Permanent Secretary (Fisheries), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Mtumba Government City, Ulinzi Street, P. O. BOX 2847, 40478 DODOMA PART FOUR: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… Full name of Director …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable __________________ 1Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association 2Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 3For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card 33 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations 4For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 5For Cage, indicate water body 6Insert proof of ownership 34 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations FORM APP/AQ/03 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 23(1)(b)) APPLICATION TO IMPORT AQUACULTURE INPUTS, GEARS OR EQUIPMENT PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT (a) Legal status: rIndividual rCorporate1 rPartnership (b) Full Name2 ………………..……………………………………………………………………… …… (c) Postal address………………………………………………………………………………… ……… (d) Telephone No………………………. .Mobile phone……………………. (e) E-mail………………………………………. Nationality…………………………………………………………………………… ………... (f) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (g) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ………………………………… (h) Reasons for importation of aquaculture inputs / equipment………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …… PART TWO: DETAILS OF PRODUCT(S) (a) Name of Product(s): ……………………………………………………. (b) Net weight……………………………………………………. (c) Number of carton/packages: ……………………………………………………. (d) Type of Packaging: ……………………………………………………. (e) Intended use: ……………………………………………………. (f) Country of origin: ……………………………………………………. (g) Name of Consignee: ……………………………………………………. (h) Port of Entry: ……………………………………………………. (i) Date of arrival: ………………………………………………………… (j) Attach the following if applicable: (i) Purchase Invoice (ii) Three Passport size photos (iii) Health/Sanitary certificate 35 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (iv) Quality certificate (v) Permit to operate commercial aquaculture establishment (vi) Valid business licence for imported input/equipment PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name .............................................. .......................... Signature: .................................. Date: Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to: Permanent Secretary (Fisheries), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Mtumba Government City, Ulinzi Street, P.O.BOX 2847, 40478 DODOMA PART FOUR: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… Full name of Director …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable ____________________ 1Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association 2Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 3For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card 4For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 36 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM APP/AQ/04 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 24(1)(b)) APPLICATION FORM TO OFFER SERVICES TO AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANTS - 1 Verify source ↗
Legal status: rIndividual rCorporate rPartnership
AI-assisted research summary: This is an application and inspection form for exporting aquaculture products, with applicant details, attachments, declaration, district recommendation, and director approval.
1. Legal status: rIndividual rCorporate rPartnership (a) Full Name ………………..…………………………………………………………………………… (b) Postal address……………………………………………………………………………………… … (c) Telephone No………………………..(d) Mobile phone…………………….(e) E- mail………………… (f)Nationality……………………………………………………………………………… ……. (g) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (h) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ……………………… PART TWO: DETAILS OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS TO BE EXPORTED Aquaculture products to be exported ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Destination Country (ies) ……………………………………………………………………………… Attachments: (i) Permit for Large Scale Aqua Farming (ii) Performance report of the usage of previous export licence – if applicable (iii) Income Tax Clearance Certificate (iv) Tax Identification Number PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify that to the best of my knowledge what is stated above is true. Full name and signature of applicant ...............…………………………………... Date .................................................... Official stamp ………………........………. 42 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations PART FOUR: RECOMMENDATION BY DISTRICT OFFICIAL (To be filled in by officer responsible for aquaculture in the District) This application is recommended/Not recommended Reasons for not recommending: ................................................................................................................................................ ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………….…… Full name of Officer Responsible for Aquaculture……………..…………………Signature ………………… Date………………………… …………………………………………………………………… Official Stamp PART FIVE: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………..… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………… Full name of Director …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable 43 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ______________ THIRD SCHEDULE _______________ FORM CHK/AQ/01 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 19(1)(c)) CHECKLIST FOR PRE-APPROVAL INSPECTION OF COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT
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PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANTS
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Legal status: r Individual r Corporate1 r Partnership
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form asking the applicant to state their legal status and provide personal, contact, nationality, and ID/permit details.
1. Legal status: r Individual r Corporate1 r Partnership (a) Full Name2 ………………..……………………………………………………………………… …… (b) Postal address………………………………………………………………………………… ……… (c) Telephone No………………………..Mobile phone…………………….E- mail………………… (d) Nationality…………………………………………………………………………… ………... (e) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (f) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ………………………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Attach the following
AI-assisted research summary: An applicant for an aquaculture product export permit must attach specified supporting documents and submit a completed application form with attachments and a covering letter to the Permanent Secretary (Fisheries).
2. Attach the following: (a) Curriculum Vitae (b) Certified copies of Education Certificates (c) Description of intended services to be offered and geographical coverage. PART TWO: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to: Permanent Secretary (Fisheries), 37 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Mtumba Government City, Ulinzi Street, P.O.BOX 2847, 40478 DODOMA PART THREE: RECOMMENDATION BY DISTRICT OFFICIAL (To be filled in by officer responsible for aquaculture in the District) Recommendation.................................................................................................................... ...... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Full name of Officer Responsible for Aquaculture……………..…………………Signature ………………… Date………………………… …………………………………………………………………… Official Stamp PART THREE: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………… Full name of Director …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable __________________ 1Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association 2Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 3For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card 4For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 38 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations 39 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations FORM APP/AQ/05 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 34(1)) APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO EXPORT AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT (a) Legal status: rIndividual rCorporate1 rPartnership (b) Full Name 2 ………………..……………………………………………………………………… …… (c) Postal address………………………………………………………………………………… …… (d) Telephone No………………………..(d) Mobile phone…………………….(e) E- mail………………… (e) Nationality3…………………………………………………………………………… …… (f) National Identity Number3 (For Tanzanians): …………………………………………… (g) Residence Permit and Work Permit Numbers4 (For Non – Tanzanians): ………………………………… (h) Reasons for exportation of aquaculture product(s)………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………… …… PART TWO: DETAILS OF PRODUCT(S) (a) Name of Product(s): ……………………………………………………. (b) Net weight……………………………………………………. (c) Number of carton/packages: ……………………………………………………. (d) Type of Packaging: ……………………………………………………. (e) Country of destination: ……………………………………………………. (f) Name of Consigner: ……………………………………………………. (g) Port of exit: ……………………………………………………. (h) Date of departure: ……………………………………………………. Attach the following if applicable: (a) Permit to operate commercial aquaculture establishment (b) Export licence (c) Three Passport size photos 40 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to the Permanent Secretary responsible for aquaculture PART THREE: DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I certify to the best of my knowledge that, the above particulars are true. Full name ...................................... Signature: .................................. Date: ......................... Submit dully filled application form with attachments and covering letter to: Permanent Secretary (Fisheries), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Mtumba Government City, Ulinzi Street, P. O. BOX 2847, 40478 DODOMA PART FOUR: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR This application is Approved/Not Approved Reasons for not approving…………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … Full name of Director …………………………………Signature ………………… Date………………………………… ………………………………………………. Official stamp * Delete whichever is not applicable __________________ Indicate names of all partners and principal contact
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PART FOUR: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR
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Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association.”
1. Attach Articles and Memorandum of Association - 3 Verify source ↗
For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card
AI-assisted research summary: Tanzanians must attach a copy of their national identity card.
3. For Tanzanians, attach copy of national identity card - 4 Verify source ↗
For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and
AI-assisted research summary: Non-Tanzanians applying for a licence to export aquaculture products must attach copies of a residence permit, work permit, and investment permit.
4. For non-Tanzanians, attach copy of residence permit, work permit and investment permit from relevant authorities 41 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations FORM APP/AQ/06 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 34(4)) APPLICATION FOR LICENCE TO EXPORT AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS PART ONE: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
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PART FIVE: APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR
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Full
AI-assisted research summary: The text appears to be a section heading or form label only, with no rule stated.
2. Full Name……..…………………………………………………………………………… - 3 Verify source ↗
Postal
AI-assisted research summary: 3. Postal addres………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Postal addres……………………………………………………………………………….. - 4 Verify source ↗
Telephone No…………………Mobile phone……………………E
AI-assisted research summary: A form line for contact details: telephone number, mobile phone, and email.
4. Telephone No…………………Mobile phone……………………E- mail………………… - 5 Verify source ↗
Application number: ……………………….Date of
AI-assisted research summary: This section is an inspection form heading for recording an application number, date of inspection, and inspection elements marked yes or no.
5. Application number: ……………………….Date of Inspection…………………………... ELEMENTS FOR INSPECTION Mark ý Yes No - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether an establishment may contain or capture wild organisms because of facility construction, impoundment of water use, or existing culture settings.
1.1 Is there any possibility of the establishment to contain or capture wild organism(s) as a result of facility construction, impoundment of water utilization or existing culture settings? - 1 Verify source ↗
2 Are there any predators likely to be present?
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a section heading asking whether predators are likely to be present.
1.2 Are there any predators likely to be present? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: Asks whether the site is well-drained and not prone to floods.
1.3 Is the site well-drained and not prone to floods? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether the water supply is sufficient and of acceptable quality.
1.5 Is there sufficient water supply with acceptable quality? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether there is adequate potential for effluent water disposal.
1.6 Is there adequate potential for effluent water disposal? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This provision asks whether there is adequate potential for solid waste disposal.
1.7 Is there adequate potential for solid waste disposal? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This text is a section heading asking whether there is an accessible market for aquaculture products.
1.8 Is there accessible market for aquaculture products? r r r r r r r r 44 r r r r r r r r GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether the site is accessible year-round for vehicles and machinery.
1.9 Is the site accessible year-round for vehicles and machinery? - 1 Verify source ↗
10 Are construction materials locally available?
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks whether construction materials are locally available.
1.10 Are construction materials locally available? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This provision asks whether electricity is available from the grid, solar, or a generator.
1.11 Is the electricity available (grid, solar, generator)? - 1
AI-assisted research summary: This provision asks whether there is a potential area for future expansion.
1.13 Is there potential area for future expansion? (if necessary) - 2
AI-assisted research summary: This text asks whether the establishment’s layout plan is available and adequate.
2.2 Infrastructure Is the layout plan for establishment available? Is the layout plan for the proposed establishment adequate? - 2 Verify source ↗
2.1 For Hatchery: Broodstock Facility, Hatchery Building,
AI-assisted research summary: This text asks whether specific hatchery facilities are available.
2.2.1 For Hatchery: Broodstock Facility, Hatchery Building, Rearing Facility, Quarantine Facility, Effluent Treatment Facility available? - 2 Verify source ↗
2.2 For farm: Nursery facility, Grow-out facility,
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a checklist asking whether a farm has specified facilities, controls, and a business plan.
2.2.2 For farm: Nursery facility, Grow-out facility, Quarantine Facility, Effluent Treatment Facility, water controls, Harvesting facilities, feed/chemicals storage facilities available? Is there office premises including wash rooms? Is septic and soak pit tanks position of the washroom allow seepage or spillage to the culture system? Is there garage or fuel tank which can encourage fuel seepage/contamination to the culture system? Production and marketing Is there a business plan? Is the business plan adequate? - 3 Verify source ↗
2.5
AI-assisted research summary: This section is an inspector checklist asking whether there is a robust production plan, a good marketing plan, adequate capital, and appropriate risk management strategies.
3.2.5 Is there a robust production plan? Is there a good marketing plan? Is there adequate capital? Is there appropriate risk management strategies? r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INSPECTOR ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …... ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … 45 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (NB: In case of limited space, please write REMARKS on the back page) Name………………………….................. Designation………………………………….. Signature…………………………………... Date……………………………………… __________ - 1 Verify source ↗
Indicate names of all partners and principal contact
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a checklist heading for routine monitoring of a commercial aquaculture establishment and asks for the names of all partners and the principal contact.
1.Indicate names of all partners and principal contact Official rubber stamp 46 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM CHK/AQ/02 THE FISHERIES ACT, CAP 279 THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 20(3)) CHECKLIST FOR ROUTINE MONITORING OF COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT - 1 Verify source ↗
Full
AI-assisted research summary: This section appears to be only a heading or placeholder and does not state a rule.
1. Full Name1……………………………………………………………………………… … - 2 Verify source ↗
Postal
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Postal address.”
2. Postal address……………………………………………………………………………… - 3 Verify source ↗
Telephone No…………………..Mobile phone………………….E
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists fields for telephone number, mobile phone, and email.
3. Telephone No…………………..Mobile phone………………….E- mail………………… - 4 Verify source ↗
Name of Establishment ………………………... Certificate Number: APP
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form-style label for the establishment name and certificate number.
4. Name of Establishment ………………………... Certificate Number: APP No………...... - 5 Verify source ↗
Current production capacity…………..….. Date of
AI-assisted research summary: This text appears to be a form section for recording current production capacity and inspection date, with checkboxes for inspection elements.
5. Current production capacity…………..….. Date of Inspection…………………………… ELEMENTS TO INSPECT Mark ý Yes No - 2
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a checklist asking whether infrastructure, storage areas, records, and farm practices are properly maintained.
2.2 Infrastructure Are buildings and surroundings adequately maintained? Are culture units well maintained Does the feed storage room have pallets for hygienic feed storage? Does the chemical store room restricted from free entry? Do all necessary infrastructure for commercial establishment in good working condition? Culture practice Are farm records well maintained? Does the establishment adhere to the best management practices? r r r r r r r - 2 Verify source ↗
2.1 Compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations. r
AI-assisted research summary: This provision says compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations is required.
2.2.1 Compliance with all applicable legislation and regulations. r r - 2 Verify source ↗
2.2
AI-assisted research summary: Engender good relations with local communities, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups.
2.2.2 Engender good relations with local communities, including disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.3 Decent and safe working environment
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Decent and safe working environment.”
2.2.3 Decent and safe working environment. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.4 Aquaculture systems are properly constructed and
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture systems must be properly constructed and maintained.
2.2.4 Aquaculture systems are properly constructed and r r maintained. 47 r r r r r r r r r r r GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations - 2 Verify source ↗
2.5
AI-assisted research summary: Seedstock and genetics used in aquaculture must comply with applicable legislation and suit the environment where the activity is carried out.
2.2.5 Seedstock and genetics used comply with applicable legislation and appropriate to the environment in which the aquaculture activity is being undertaken. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.6 Good husbandry practices are implemented at all times
AI-assisted research summary: Good husbandry practices must be implemented at all times.
2.2.6 Good husbandry practices are implemented at all times. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.7 Utilisation of appropriate feeds and implement appropriate
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Utilisation of appropriate feeds and implement appropriate feeding protocols.”
2.2.7 Utilisation of appropriate feeds and implement appropriate feeding protocols. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.8 Minimal use of drugs and therapeutic agents
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Minimal use of drugs and therapeutic agents.”
2.2.8 Minimal use of drugs and therapeutic agents. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.9 Minimal mortalities and routine removal and appropriate
AI-assisted research summary: This provision refers to minimal mortalities, routine removal, and appropriate disposal of dead organisms.
2.2.9 Minimal mortalities and routine removal and appropriate disposal of dead organisms. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.10 Practical steps to prevent escapes
AI-assisted research summary: This section concerns practical steps to prevent escapes.
2.2.10 Practical steps to prevent escapes. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.11 Measures to manage interactions with predators
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Measures to manage interactions with predators.”
2.2.11 Measures to manage interactions with predators. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.12 Comprehensive effluent management plans
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is titled “Comprehensive effluent management plans.”
2.2.12 Comprehensive effluent management plans. - 2 Verify source ↗
2.13 Facilities operated and maintained in an economically
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists operational and biosecurity checks for aquaculture facilities, including record keeping, reporting infections, quarantining new stock, hygienic harvesting, and proper storage.
2.2.13 Facilities operated and maintained in an economically efficient, legally compliant and environmentally sustainable manner. Standard Operation Procedures for various activities in the establishment. Health management of aquaculture organisms Is the record of signs or epidemic diseases infection to aquaculture organisms kept? Is the emergence of infections reported to Competent Authority in time? Is new stock quarantined on arrival? Biosecurity plan and measures available? Post-Harvest Handling Hygienic product handling during harvesting. Proper storage facilities. - 4
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a comments and recommendations form for the inspector, with spaces for remarks, name, designation, signature, date, and official rubber stamp.
4.2 r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r COMMENTS/RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INSPECTOR ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………..…….............................. ....... 48 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … ……………………………………………………………………………………………… … (NB: In case of limited space, please write REMARKS on the back page) Name………………………….................. Designation…………………………………………… Signature…………………………………... Date…………………………………………… Official rubber stamp ______________ - 1 Verify source ↗
Indicate names of all partners and principal contact
AI-assisted research summary: This text contains aquaculture permit and form templates, plus a biosecurity requirement for aquaculture establishment owners.
1.Indicate names of all partners and principal contact 49 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ________________ FOURTH SCHEDULE _______________ FORM PMT/AQ/01 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Affix recent coloured passport size photogra ph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 14(2)(c) PERMIT TO INTRODUCE OR TRANSFER AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS is Permit Name) of ..................…………….. (Physical business address) to introduce/transfer the following aquaculture organisms: to..........…………………….. granted hereby (Full No. Species Country of Origin Number Weight (g) Destination in Tanzania This permit is valid from.................... (date) to .....................(date)…………………………… …………………………. ………………………………………………. Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 50 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PMT/AQ/02 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 20(1)) A PERMIT TO OPERATE COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT Affix recent coloured photograph passport size is hereby granted permit ..................…………….. (Full Name) This to of operate (hatchery/cages/ponds/tanks/raceways) for ………………… (seed/grow-out) of …………………….. (common name/species) valid from....….....(date) to .........................………(date) to..........…………………….. ……………………….. (Physical business address) …………………………… ……………………………… Full name of the Director Date …………………………. Signature …………………………………. Official Stamp 51 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PMT/AQ/03 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 20(5)) COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE FOR OPERATING COMMERCIAL AQUACULTURE ESTABLISHMENT is Certificate (Full This Name) ..................…………….. (Physical business address) to fulfill requirements of Regulation from.......................(date) of 14 to .........................………(date). to..........…………………….. Regulations granted hereby these (6) …………………………… ………………………….……………………………… Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 52 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PMT/AQ/04 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 23(2)) PERMIT TO IMPORT AQUACULTURE INPUTS/EQUIPMENTS permit This to..........…………………….(Full Name) of ..................…………….. (Physical business address) to import the following aquaculture inputs/equipment: granted hereby is No. Item Country Origin Type of packaging Number Weight (g) This permit is valid from...................…... (date) to .........................………(date) …………………………… ……………………………………………………… Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 53 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PMT/AQ/05 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under Regulation 24(2))) A PERMIT TO OFFER SERVICES TO AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY Affix recent coloured passport size photograp h is hereby ..................…………….. Permit of offer………………aquaculture to .........................………(date) granted to..........…………………….. (Physical business Name) (Full to address) from.......................(date) services …………………………… ………………………………………………………… Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 54 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PMT/AQ/06 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 33 (3)) MOVEMENT PERMIT FOR AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS PART A (To be kept by the aquafarmer) Permission is hereby granted to……………………..……………………………… (name of aquafarmer) to transport aquaculture product(s) namely (common name) ……………………………………..…………… Quantity/Number of pieces ………………………………… type of species …………………………….….….. From ………………………….…..…….….… (source) to ………………………….………………….. (destination) Means of transport used ……………………………………………….……………………………… Vehicle/Vessel Registration No. ………………………..………………...…………………………… Full name of driver/vessel operator ……………………………………………..… Driving Licence No. ……………… Date of issue of the permit .……………………………………………..……………………………… Expected date of departure ………………………………………………………………….…… Signature of aquafarmer …………………………………………………….……… Date ……………………………… Full name of Officer responsible for aquaculture (at point of dispatch) …………………………………..…………….. Signature…………………………………………………… Date……………………………………………………………………… Office stamp………………………………………….. (Cut here) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PART B For official use only (To be kept by the Officer responsible for aquaculture at point of destination) This is to confirm that the fish or fishery products (type) …………………… described in part A above weighing / number of pieces ……………… have been unloaded / verified for the destined market at ……………………………………………….. Name of Officer responsible for aquaculture at point of destination ……………….…………… Signature…………………………………….. 55 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Date ……………..…………………………………………….. Official stamp…………………………………. Conditions attached to the Permit: (1) This permit shall be accompanied by the respective product consignment and shall be presented to an Officer responsible for aquaculture, as it may deem necessary. (2) This permit shall not be re-used. (3) The permit is non-transferable. (4) An Officer responsible for aquaculture shall fill relevant parts according to prevailing circumstance. 56 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) FORM PMT/AQ/07 Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 34(2)) PERMIT TO EXPORT AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS permit This to..........…………………….(Full Name) of ..................…………….. (Physical business address) to export the following aquaculture products: granted hereby is No. Item Country of destination Type of packaging Number of packages Weight (g) Amount of fee paid ……………………… Receipt Number ……………………… This permit is valid from...................…... (date) to .........................………(date) …………………………… ………………………………………………………… Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 57 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) FORM PMT/AQ/08 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Affix recent coloured passport size photograph THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 34(5)) LICENCE TO EXPORT AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS is hereby Licence (Full Name) of ..................…………….. (Physical business address) to export the following aquaculture products ……………………………………. from.......................(date) to .........................………(date) to..........…………………….. granted …………………………… ………………………………………………………… Full name of the Director Signature Date …………………………………. Official Stamp 58 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations __________________ FIFTH SCHEDULE __________________ THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PFM/AQ/01 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024) (Made under regulation 20(2)(a)) PRODUCTION PERFOMANCE FORM FOR HATCHERY AND ORNAMENTAL FISH BREEDING/TRADE ESTABLISHMENTS Name of Aquaculture Establishment: ........................................................................................... Name of Aquaculture Establishment Owner................................................................................................................................ Village................................................... District....................................................................Region.................................................... ....... Approved certificate No:.............................................................................................................. Name of authorised officer:..............................................Designation..................................................... Mo nth Spec ies Cult ured Broodstock Nu mbe r of Mal es Nu mbe r of Fem ales Num ber of Broo ders Seed Production Num ber of Eggs Prod uced Num ber of Fry Prod uced Numb er of Finge rlings Produ ced Number of Fingerli ngs sold/dist ributed Rem arks Val ue (Ts hs) Number of monose x fingerlin gs sold/dist ributed (For Tilapia) Signature of Aquaculture Establishment Owner:.......................................................Date:................................................................. Signature of Authorised Officer:.................................................................Date:.......................................................... ...... 59 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PFM/AQ/02 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 20(2)(b)) PRODUCTION PERFOMANCE FORM FOR GROW-OUT ESTABLISHMENTS Name of Aquaculture Establishment Name of Aquaculture Establishment Owner................................................................................................................................ Village................................................... District....................................................................Region.................................................... ....... Approved certificate No:....................................................................................................... Name of authorised officer:................................................Designation..................................................... Mon th Product ion System Speci es Cultu red Date of Stock ing Size of Product ion Units m2 or m3 Harvest ing Date Amo unt of Feed Used Production Rema rks Quant ity (kg) Val ue (Ts hs) Stock ing Densi ty Fish/ m2 or Fish/ m3 Signature of Aquaculture Establishment Owner:.................................................................Date:.......................................................... ....... Signature of Authorised Officer:.................................................................Date:.......................................................... ...... 60 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM PFM/AQ/03 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 25) PERFORMANCE REPORT OF AQUACULTURE SERVICE PROVIDERS Name of Aquaculture Establishment Name of Aquaculture Establishment Owner................................................................................................................................ Village................................................... District....................................................................Region.................................................... .................. Approved certificate No................................................................................................................ Name of authorised Officer:................................................Designation..................................................... Month Type of Service Offered Number of Clients Location Remarks Signature of Aquaculture Establishment Owner:.................................................................Date:.......................................................... ..... Signature of Authorised Officer:.................................................................Date:.......................................................... ...... 61 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ______________ SIXTH SCHEDULE ______________ (Made under regulation 26(1)) MANAGEMENT OF BIOSECURITY RISKS Aquaculture establishment owners shall put mechanisms of identifying biosecurity risks within and outside the facility, and measures to manage these risks to minimise the introduction and spread of infectious pathogens and diseases. The biosecurity risk management shall inter alia include the following: S/N
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Section 1
AI-assisted research summary: Post a sign about the biosecurity plan, disease control efforts, and site rules, and keep a visitors log book in the farm.
1. BIOSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT Post a sign explaining the biosecurity plan, disease control efforts and the rules of the site in place. Maintain visitors log book in the farm. - 3 Verify source ↗
Farm management
AI-assisted research summary: This section says farm facilities should be built and placed to support safe, practical management, including durable non-toxic materials, exclusion of exotic aquaculture organisms, easy access, available water, spacing, and avoiding nearby activities like swimming, fishing, or boating.
3. Farm management: (a) facility should be constructed of durable non-toxic materials; (b) facility should be constructed to exclude exotic (intruders) aquaculture organisms; (c) facility should be placed in areas of easy access to encourage regular feeding and monitoring; (d) facility should be located where water is readily available and for cages water circulates freely; (e) facility should be spaced at least three feet apart; (f) activities such as swimming, fishing or boating should be avoided near the cage. - 4 Verify source ↗
Aquaculture organisms movement and health
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture organisms must be sourced, handled, quarantined, monitored, disinfected, and recorded with health safeguards.
4. Aquaculture organisms movement and health: (a) aquaculture organisms must be obtained from reputable, experienced, disease-free hatcheries; (b) health inspections and certification of their absence for diseases should be in place; (c) aquaculture organisms should be inspected for signs of stress before introducing them to the system; (d) aquaculture organisms are quarantined in area away from resident fish for not less than two weeks; (e) vaccinate fish against infectious diseases where possible; (f) aquaculture organisms heath should be monitored visually and fish health experts contacted if questions arise every day (morning and evening); (g) maintain correct stocking densities as per aquaculture system e.g. cage size; (h) keep stress to a minimum (careful handling, suitable water quality); (i) remove dead or dying fish and dispose in accordance to regulations and consult for pathogen examination; (j) maintain records of daily mortality; (k) disinfect equipment e.g cage nets between each lot of aquaculture organisms; 62 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (l) notify in cases of unusual occurrence such as high escape numbers, fish deaths or flooding; (m) when handling or feeding; healthy fish are attended first and diseased aquaculture organisms last; (n) records should be maintained of daily mortality. - 5 Verify source ↗
Water sources
AI-assisted research summary: Water sources should be high quality, tested, and kept free of contaminants.
5. Water sources: water should be of high quality is tested and maintained free of contaminants including parasites, pathogenic disease or any other environmental impurities - 6 Verify source ↗
Aquaculture facilities
AI-assisted research summary: Disinfect tables, floors, and walls in hatcheries and other farm buildings used for broodstock, hatchery, and processing.
6. Aquaculture facilities- disinfect tables, floors, walls of the hatcheries and other farm buildings in the broodstock, hatchery and processing. - 7 Verify source ↗
Access control
AI-assisted research summary: Farm staff must use the main entrance, disinfect hands and feet, limit vehicle/boat movement, clean permitted vehicles before entry, avoid infected facilities, and not transfer soil or water from them.
7. Access control: (a) staff must enter and leave through the main entrance; (b) disinfect hands; (c) disinfect feet in foot dips; (d) restrict boats and vehicle movement into the farm site; (e) disinfect all permitted boat and vehicles before entering the farm; (f) personal or farm vehicles are not driven to facilities known to be infected with fish pathogens; (g) any vehicle exposed to a site containing prohibited pathogens is cleaned and sanitized before entering the premises; (h) in case of disease outbreak, divide the farm into epidemiological units; (i) personnel avoid visiting facilities known to be infected with fish pathogens; (j) no soil or water is transferred from these facilities. - 8 Verify source ↗
Predator control
AI-assisted research summary: Predator control measures include covering the facility, such as cages with bird nets, and, where appropriate, removing trees to reduce nesting and perching sites for birds if the law allows it.
8. Predator control: (a) cover the facility e.g. cages with bird nets to control birds and animals (e.g. heron, king fisher, osprey, otters); (b) where appropriate, trees should be removed to reduce nesting and perching sites for birds (if legislation permits). - 9 Verify source ↗
Equipment
AI-assisted research summary: Equipment used at the premises must be disinfected, cleaned daily or after each use, kept from off-site use on the premises, separated by facility, and stored in a well-maintained, pest-free area.
9. Equipment: (a) disinfect hand nets, harvesting equipment and weighing equipment; (b) clean equipment daily or after each use; (c) no equipment from off-site is used on the premises; (d) separate sets of equipment, such as waders, nets, etc, are used at each facility e.g cage; (e) equipment should be stored in a well-maintained area, free of pests. - 10 Verify source ↗
Fish feeds
AI-assisted research summary: Fish feeds must be sourced, stored, protected, and labelled to keep them safe and traceable.
10. Fish feeds: (a) feeds must be obtained from reputable feed source; (b) feeds must be kept free from weather effects and vermin proof rooms; (c) integrated pest management programme to control rodents; (d) feed containers should be secure and kept out of reach of predators; (e) feed stores restricted to unauthorised persons; (f) feed storage facility protects feed from weather, pests, predators, and chemical or physical contamination; (g) feed containers clearly labelled to facilitate traceability. - 11 Verify source ↗
Chemicals
AI-assisted research summary: The provision lists chemical-handling and storage requirements for aquaculture facilities.
11. Chemicals: (a) facilities and equipment for measuring and mixing chemicals only used 63 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) for purpose; (b) existence of an inventory of all chemicals available at the facility; (c) emergency procedures clearly posted within chemical storage facility in case of accident; (d) medication securely kept avoiding contamination with other inputs, waste and fish; (e) only legal and approved medications should be used at the facility; (f) entry to chemical stores restricted to unauthorised person; (g) storage facility sited in such manner that minimizes the likelihood of contamination of fish; (h) chemicals stored in appropriate containers that are clearly labelled; (i) storage site for chemicals should be tidy and well organised. - 12 Verify source ↗
Personnel hygiene
AI-assisted research summary: In a hatchery, clothing should be changed in the permitted exchange room by removing personal clothing and wearing clean farm clothes.
12. Personnel hygiene: change clothing in the permitted exchange room (remove personal cloth and wear clean farm clothes) in case of hatchery. - 13 Verify source ↗
Waste management
AI-assisted research summary: Aquaculture establishment owners must keep live aquaculture organisms in good welfare conditions.
13. Waste management: (a) disinfect slaughter house effluents; (b) waste material and products stored or disposed of properly to avoid cross contamination of ponds and environment; (c) waste clearly separated from other farm products and properly disposed off. 64 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ______________ SEVENTH SCHEDULE ______________ (Made under regulation 29) WELFARE OF AQUACULTURE ORGANISMS Aquaculture establishment owners shall ensure that live aquaculture organisms are kept under good welfare conditions. This shall include the following: - 1 Verify source ↗
Section 1
1. Husbandry techniques- (a) water quality (physical, chemical parameters): poor water quality or rapid changes of water parameters can lead to both acute and chronic health and welfare problems. Aquaculture establishment owners shall ensure optimum levels of water temperature, conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen concentration, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate in culture systems; (b) stocking density (aquaculture organisms/m³): stock aquaculture organisms at a recommended rate for the specific species; (c) rearing environment: rearing environment is constructed in a way that prevents damage to aquaculture organisms. The tanks should allow an easy and effective removal of faeces, avoiding disturbance of the aquaculture organisms as much as possible; (d) feeds and feeding: feeding should consider nutritional requirements, feeding time, feed quality and quantity. Handling and transport: handling includes the transfer of fish within the rearing system as well as for transport between farms and for marketing, slaughter and grading. As aquaculture organisms are very sensitive to handling, handling should therefore be kept at an absolute minimum. Slaughter: the process of harvest for slaughter involves many working steps that are stressful to the aquaculture organisms and may compromise aquaculture organisms welfare and product quality. Before killing, fish have to be stunned. The farmers must select an appropriate method for effective and fast stunning that reliably induces unconsciousness of the aquaculture organisms until killing. It also requires well-trained personnel who are able to recognize signs of re- consciousness in the aquaculture organisms after stunning. For stunning and killing, manual or automated techniques may be used. Disease prevention and prophylaxis: disease prophylaxis is a major aspect of safeguarding aquaculture organisms welfare. As a first step, any introduction of disease agents through the transfer of infected fish, the use of contaminated equipment or contamination by personnel should be avoided. This includes the separation of infected fish populations during a disease outbreak and the removal of carcasses of aquaculture organisms 65 - 4 Verify source ↗
Section 4
AI-assisted research summary: This text describes biosecurity measures for aquaculture, including keeping vermin away from rearing units and vaccinating aquaculture organisms against relevant diseases.
4. GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations from the rearing units in order to avoid displacement by vermin. A further measure of disease prophylaxis is the vaccination of aquaculture organisms against the most relevant bacterial and viral diseases for the cultivated species in order to prevent a disease outbreak although the number of registered vaccines for aquaculture organisms is rather limited. 66 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations _______________ EIGHTH SCHEDULE _______________ PART A THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, ________ (CAP. 279) ________ (Made under regulation 38(1)) LIST OF COMPOUNDING OFFENCES S/N Type of Offence Fine (Tshs) not exceeding
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Section 7
AI-assisted research summary: This provision lists aquaculture-related offences and the associated monetary penalties.
7. Collecting or trading Aquaculture products without a Permit 2,000,000 Exporting of Aquaculture product without export a permit 10,000,000 Failure to register an aquaculture establishment 1,000,000 Import of aquaculture inputs, gears/equipment without a permit Failure to provide information of Aquaculture establishment. Introducing or transfer of Aquaculture organisms without approval Operating Aquaculture establishment without a permit 10,000,000 500,000 5,000,0000 5,000,000 67 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM 1 THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP. 279) ________ (Made under regulation 38(2)) COMPOUNDING OFFENCE (To be filled in triplicate) - 1 Verify source ↗
Particulars of person whose offence is being compounded
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists the details to record about the person whose offence is being compounded.
1. Particulars of person whose offence is being compounded: Full name …………………………………………………Nationality …………………… Residential............................................................................................................................. Address……………………………………………………………………………………... Place/village ………………..……… District ……………….……… Region …………. Time of arrest……………………… Date …………………Sex ……………................ Type of fish/fishery product/species ………………………………………………………... Condition of fish/fishery products ………………………………………………………...... Weight (kilogram) /Number of fishes ……………………………………………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Declaration of person whose offence is being compounded
AI-assisted research summary: This form is for a person to declare that they committed an offence and agree to have it compounded by paying a fee within 14 days.
2. Declaration of person whose offence is being compounded: (A) I (three names), ………………………………………………………………………… residents of …….………………………………………………………………………….... Age (years) …………… sex ……….willingly admit and accept that I have committed an offence of… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… and willingly agree to be compounded by paying a fee of Tshs...…………within 14 days (B) In case the offence has been made upon Aquaculture product(s): (i) (ii) State the common name/species …………………………………………………… Condition of the aquaculture products, …………………………………………....... ........................................................................................................................................... 68 Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations GN. No. 885 (Contd) (iii) Weight (kg)…………………………………………………………........................ (iv) Number of Aquaculture product ………………………………………………… Signature of a person whose offence has been compounded............ Date………........... Full name of Witness (if any)……………………………………………………… Residential Address ………………………………………………………………… Signature of Witness…………..……………………………………………………. - 3 Verify source ↗
For Official use
AI-assisted research summary: For official use, this section records the amount paid for a compounded offence, the Exchequer Receipt Voucher number and date, and the names and signatures of the authorised officer, enforcement officer, or fish inspector.
3. For Official use Amount of money paid for the compounded offence Tshs…………………………… Exchequer Receipt Voucher (ERV/HW5) No…………… Date…………………..… Full name(s) and signature(s) of Authorised Officers/Enforcement Officer/Fish Inspector compounding an offence - 1 Verify source ↗
Name: ……………………............ Signature: ………...…… Date ……
AI-assisted research summary: This section provides spaces for a name, signature, and date.
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Name: …………………………… Signature: ……………… Date ……………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a signature block asking for a name, signature, and date.
2. Name: …………………………… Signature: ……………… Date …………… - 3 Verify source ↗
Name: …………………………… Signature: ……………… Date ……………
AI-assisted research summary: This is a compliance form to be filled in triplicate, with space for name, signature, date, and official stamp.
3. Name: …………………………… Signature: ……………… Date …………… ……..……………………… Official Stamp 69 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM. 2 THE FISHERIES ACT, _______ (CAP 279) (Made under regulation 38 (2)) COMPLIANCE FORM (To be filled in triplicate) - 1 Verify source ↗
Particulars of Compliant
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks for a compliant person's personal details, including name, address, location, and arrest details.
1. Particulars of Compliant: Full name ………………………………………..………………………………………… Residential Address………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………. Place/village …………….... District ………....... Region ………….………………….. Time of arrest…………………………………… Date………………………............... - 2 Verify source ↗
Particulars of Offence
AI-assisted research summary: This section asks for the offence type and, if the case involves illegal possession, the number or weight.
2. Particulars of Offence. Type of offence……………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………… …. In case of illegal possession: Number /Weight………………………………………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Declaration of Compliant
AI-assisted research summary: This form records a person admitting an offence and agreeing to pay a penalty within a stated number of days.
2. Declaration of Compliant: (A) I (full names)…………………………………., resident of …………………………………………………………………………………… Aged (years) …………… sex ………………… admit to have committed an offence of ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ….. ................................................................................................................................................ .... and have accepted to pay the total amount of TZS (in words)…………………………….in a period of …………………days as a penalty for the offence committed. List of things/vessel /vehicle or article seized in connection with committed offence. 70 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ……………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………..…………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………............................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ............................. Signature of Compliant ……………………… Witness Date …………………………… - 1 Verify source ↗
Name: ………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section provides spaces for a name, signature, and date.
1. Name: ……………………………………… Signature: ………………… ………. Date …………………… - 2 Verify source ↗
Name: ……………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a signature block with spaces for name, signature, and date.
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Name: …………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a seizure form template with fields for name, signature, date, and official stamp, and it is to be filled in triplicate.
3. Name: …………………………………………………......... Signature: ……………………….. Date ……………… …………………………………….. Official Stamp” 71 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM NO.3 THE FISHERIES ACT, _______ CAP. 279 (Made under regulation 38 (3)) SEIZURE FORM (To be filled in triplicate) A. Particulars - 1 Verify source ↗
Place (village/ward/Aquaculture practice
AI-assisted research summary: A form field asks for the place, district/municipal/city, region, date, time, and a description of aquaculture products seized.
1. Place (village/ward/Aquaculture practice area) ……………………………………………………… District/Municipal/City………………………………Region…………................ ...... Date……………………………………… Time………………………………………… B. Description of Aquaculture products been seized: - 2 Verify source ↗
Common/Commercial/Scientific name of fish .………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section is titled “Common/Commercial/Scientific name of fish.”
2. Common/Commercial/Scientific name of fish .……………………………………… - 3 Verify source ↗
Type of Product……… Weight/number of fish………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section lists form fields for describing the type of product, the weight or number of fish, and the description of the vessel, vehicle, or receptacle.
3. Type of Product……… Weight/number of fish……………………… C. Description of vessel/vehicle/receptacle - 5 Verify source ↗
Model
AI-assisted research summary: Section title only: “Model.”
5. Model..................................................................................................................... - 6 Verify source ↗
Registration number/serial number………………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: Section heading: Registration number/serial number.
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Dimensions/tonnage……………….……………………………………………
AI-assisted research summary: Section 7 is titled “Dimensions/tonnage.”
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In case of fishing vessel, whether wooden/steel/fibre glass…………………………
AI-assisted research summary: This section references a fishing vessel and a declaration by the person whose item is being seized.
8. In case of fishing vessel, whether wooden/steel/fibre glass………………………… E. Declaration of person whose above item is being seized : - 9 Verify source ↗
Full name and address: of person(s) found in illegal possession of Aquaculture
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for listing people found in illegal possession of aquaculture products or related items, and for seeking court consent to dispose of seized perishable products.
9. Full name and address: of person(s) found in illegal possession of Aquaculture product(s), vessel/vehicle/ implement/utensil, material(s) or other article(s) or thing(s) which was/were used in commission of Offence: 72 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations (i) Name……………….………………………………….Age……Sex…Resid ent of…………Signature……………………Date………….. (ii) Name……………….…………… ………….Age……Sex…………..Resid ent of…………Signature……………………Date…………. (iii) Name…………………...............................…........Age……Sex……..Reside nt of…………Signature……………………Date………….. F. Officer Responsible for Aquaculture Full name …………………………………………………………………………….. Designation ………………………………Signature…………………………………..Dat e…………………………………...… ……………………………………………… Official Stamp Full name(s) of Witness (es) (if any): (i) ………………………………Signature……………………….Date................................ (ii)……………….…………Signature……………………………Date ………………… …… (iii)…………………….……Signature………………………...….Date ……..................... ...... *Delete whichever is not applicable 73 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM NO.4 THE FISHERIES ACT, _______ (CAP 279) (Made under regulation 38 (3)) APPLICATION FOR DISPOSAL OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS (To be filled in triplicate) Place………………………..District……………………………..Region………………… … Date………………………………………….. Time……………………………………… I, hereby apply for consent of the ……………………………... Court the……………………………………………........................... dispose/forfeiture to of which were seized on ……………………………………..due to their perishable nature. *Proposed action to be taken for fish or fisheries products requested to be disposed is- (a) Selling (b) Destroying (c) Distribution * In case of disposal by sale, the court shall direct the procedures to be followed, in case of destroying or distribution an Officer responsible for aquaculture shall be required to fill relevant forms Reason for proposed action………………………………………………………………… value Estimated Tshs………………………………………………………… Full name of Officer responsible for aquaculture ……………………………………………………………… Designation ………………………………… Signature……………………………………… Date………………………………….. the of product(s) …………………………………………… 74 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Official Stamp Consent of the ………………………………………District/Resident Magistrate Court. I………………………………………… hereby give consent to dispose the above- mentioned product(s). Given under my hand this………………………….day of……………………………………. Full name of presiding Magistrate……………………………………………………………... Signature…………………………………………………………………………………… …. Date………………………………………………………………………………………… … …………………………………………… Official Stamp *Delete whichever is not applicable 75 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations FORM 4A Serial Number………….. THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP. 279) (Made under regulation 38(4)(a)) DISPOSAL OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS BY DESTRUCTION (To be filled in triplicate) - 1 Verify source ↗
LOCATION
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for recording location, district, region, date, time, product type, weight, date of seizure, and reason for disposal.
1. LOCATION Place………………………..District……………………………..Region………………… …. Date………………………………………….. Time……………………………………… Type of Product(s)………………………..Weight…………………………………………...... Date of Seizure……………………………………..................................................................... Reason for disposal (attach evidence if any)……………………………………….................... - 2 Verify source ↗
OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR AQUACULTURE
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for the officer responsible for aquaculture to provide a full name, designation, signature, date, and official stamp.
2. OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR AQUACULTURE Full name ………………………………………………………………..................................... Designation ………………………………….............................................................................. Signature……………………………………… Date………………………………….......... …………………………………………… Official Stamp - 1 Verify source ↗
DISTRICT/COUNCIL OFFICER
AI-assisted research summary: This section is a form for a District/Council Officer to record disposal details, name, designation, signature, date, and official stamp.
1. DISTRICT/COUNCIL OFFICER Location of disposal ……………………………………………………………………………… Permit of disposal………………………………………………………………………………… Full name ……………………………………………………………............................................ 76 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Designation………………………………………………………………………………… …... Signature…………………………………………………………………………………… …... Date………………………………………………………………………………………… …... …………………………………………… Official Stamp - 2 Verify source ↗
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER/GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
AI-assisted research summary: This is a form for recording disposal of aquaculture products for human consumption, including permit, officer details, signature, date, and stamp.
2. ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER/GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL Location of disposal ……………………………………………………………………………… Permit of disposal………………………………………………………………………………… Full name ……………………………………………………………............................................ Designation………………………………………………………………………………… …...... Signature…………………. Date………………………… …………………………………………… Official Stamp THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA FORM 4B THE FISHERIES ACT, _______ (CAP. 279) _______ (Made under regulation 38(4)(b)) DISPOSAL OF AQUACULTURE PRODUCTS BY DISTRIBUTION FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION (To be filled in triplicate) - 1 Verify source ↗
LOCATION
AI-assisted research summary: This provision is a form page for recording location and delivery details, including place, district, region, date, time, beneficiary, receiving officer, type and quantity, signature, and official stamp.
1. LOCATION 77 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Place………………………..District……………………………..Region………………… … Date………………………………………….. Time……………………………………… S/N BENEFICIARY RECEIVING OFFICER TYPE AND QUANTITY SIGNATURE OFFICAL STAMP - 2 Verify source ↗
OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR AQUACULTURE
AI-assisted research summary: This schedule sets fees for aquaculture-related services, permits, licences, imports, exports, movement permits, and boat registration.
2. OFFICER RESPONSIBLE FOR AQUACULTURE (i) Full name ……………………………………………………………… Designation …………………………………....................................... Signature……………………………… Date……………………..... (ii) Full name ……………………………………………………………… Designation ………………………………… Signature……………………………… Date…………….... …………………………………………… Official Stamp WITNESS Government Official and or other stakeholder Name…………………………………………………………............... Designation…………………………………………………………...... Date………………………………...Signature………………………..... NB: The Distributed Fish or Aquaculture Products is NOT FOR SALE. 78 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations ______________ NINTH SCHEDULE ______________ THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA THE FISHERIES ACT, (CAP 279) THE AQUACULTURE REGULATIONS, 2024 (Made under regulation 19(d), 24(2),28(b), 33(2) and 34(2) & (4)) FEES FOR VARIOUS SERVICES PART A: Fees for Operating Commercial Aquaculture Establishment Item Tanzanian (TZS) Non-Tanzanian (TZS) Annual fees to operate commercial aquaculture establishments (Including hatcheries, commercial aqua-farm including cages) 100,000 250,000 PART B: Fees for Permit to Offer Services to Aquaculture Industry Category Sole proprietor Company Approval (TZS) Annual Renewal (TZS) 30,000 50,000 30,000 50,000 PART C: Fees for Export of Aquaculture Products Item Export licence fee for sole proprietor (annually) Export licence fee for companies (annually) Category - Small scale Large scale 79 Fees (TZS) 50,000 100,000 200,000 GN. No. 885 (Contd) Fisheries (Aquaculture) Regulations Non-Tanzania 400,000 Export permit fee (per consignment) 2% of Consignment Value Health/sanitary/phyto-sanitary certificate fee (per consignment) 30,000 PART D: Fees for Import of Live Aquatic Organisms Item Fees (TZS) Import permit fee (per consignment) 30% of Invoice Value PART E: Fees for Movement Permit of Aquaculture Products Item Movement permit fee (per kg) Movement permit fee (per kg) for seaweed Fees (TZS) 25 10 Movement permit fee for aquaculture seeds (per consignment) 5,000 PART F: Fees for Operating Boat for Aquaculture Activities Category Boat registration Approval (TZS) Annual Renewal (TZS) 20,000 20,000 Dodoma, ULEGA ............................, 2024 Fisheries ABDALLAH HAMIS Minister for Livestock and 80
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