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Article 11 of the FAO Code of
Conduct is an integral element dealing with
post-harvest practices and trade. Separate
guidelines for utilization have been developed and
published as Technical Guidelines for
Responsible Fisheries.
These guidelines have been produced to support
the implementation of the Code of Conduct
particularly regarding the post-harvest sector of
the fish producing industry. The industry that
produces fish for food has three major areas of
responsibility:
- to the consumer to ensure that it is
safe to eat, is of expected quality and
nutritional value;
- to the resource to ensure that it is
not wasted and;
- to the environment to ensure that
negative impacts are minimized.
In addition, the industry has a responsibility
to itself to ensure the continued ability of many
millions of people throughout the world to earn a
gainful living from working within the
industry.
Guidelines on responsible international trade
and laws and regulations relating to fish trade are
currently being developed.
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