FEED SAFETY AND QUALITY
FEED EXPORT
Does the law require a prospective exporter of feed products to obtain an export permit/export certification for each shipment?
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Section 24.2 For the purpose of meeting the requirements of the importing country for the export of terrestrial animals, terrestrial animal products or commodities, the Authority may - (e) issue international veterinary certificates.
Section 35. For the purpose of ensuring that the requirements of the importing country are met for the import of aquatic animals, aquatic animal products and commodities, the Authority may - (d) issue international aquatic animal health certificates.
Section 29. No person shall export aquatic animals, aquatic animal products or commodities from Guyana unless the person is registered as an exporter in accordance with this Act.
Does the law prescribe the costs and procedures for applying for such an export permit?
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SCHEDULE I. International Veterinary Health Certificate- Litter, fodder & refuse G$4,500 per permit application
Does the law require that shipments must be made available for inspection prior to export if determined necessary by the competent authority following a risk analysis?
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Section 24. (2) For the purpose of meeting the requirements of the importing country for the export of terrestrial animals, terrestrial animal products or commodities, the Authority may -
(a) carry out biological tests, vaccinations or disinfection procedures; (b) carry out inspection, approval and certification procedures of animals and establishments;
(c) observe terrestrial animals during transport to the place of shipment and at the point of departure;
(d) send advance notice to the importing country; or
(e) issue international veterinary certificates.35. For the purpose of ensuring that the requirements of the importing country are met for the import of aquatic animals, aquatic animal products and commodities, the Authority may -
(a) carry out diagnostic tests;
(b) observe the aquatic animals, aquatic animal products or commodities during transport to the place of shipment and at the point of departure;
(c) send advance notice to the importing county; or
(d) issue international aquatic animal health certificates.
Does the law prescribe a timeframe within which shipments must leave the country after inspection?
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