SANITARY CERTIFICATION OF FISHING VESSELS

As the Competent Authority, the Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) is responsible for the Registration, Sanitary Certification of Belize Flag fishing/factory vessels and the sanitary certification of their product.  Please see the link below for the procedures to carry out sanitary inspection/certification.

• Protocol for the Registration, Sanitary Certification of Belize Flag Fishing/Factory Vessels and the Sanitary Certification of their Product.
• Annex 1 – High Seas Fishing Vessels – Sanitary Certification and Inspection Fees
• Application for the Issuance of a Registration Certificate for a Fish Processing Establishment or Fishing Vessel.

In accordance with the aforementioned Protocol, all request or information regarding sanitary certification should be forward to BAHA through IMMARBE.  However, anyone wishing to deal directly with BAHA may do so by contacting the following:

Dr. Michael Deshield
Director Food Safety
Food Safety Services
Central Investigation Laboratory
P.O. Box 181, St. Joseph Street
Belize City, Belize
Tel:224-4794
Fax: 224-5230
Email: foodsafety@btl.net, deshield@gmail.com
 
OR

Mr. Endhir Sosa
Food Safety Inspector
Food Safety Services
Central Investigation Laboratory
P.O. Box 181, St. Joseph Street
Belize City, Belize
Tel:224-4794
Fax: 224-5230
Email: foodsafety@btl.net, endsosa@btl.net endhirsosa@yahoo.com

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