Title: Proposal for new inspection methods of fish quality and safety in Estonia
Author(s): Els Ulman-Kuuskman
Type:
Final project
Year of publication:
2003
Publisher:
UNU-FTP
Place of publication:
Reykjavík
Number of pages:
56
Keywords:
Estonia; fisheries inspection system;
Abstract
The fisheries inspection system in Estonia is reviewed in the light of Estonia inception into the EU. A comparison is made between the Danish and the Icelandic fisheries inspection systems in order to better understand and appreciate of the Estonian system. A proposal is put forward for an improved inspection system and cooperation of competent authorities in Estonia, where the main emphases is on better registration of vessels and reduction in the number of landing sites. The role of different competent authorities is better defined within in a new inspection system.