Fish Inspection & Quality Control, Chattogram

• Background of Fish Inspection & Quality Control, Chattogram ( RCA )
• Jurisdiction of RCA, Chattogram
• Mandate of the RCA (FIQC, CTG)
• Organizational Structure of RCA, Chattogram
• Existing Manpower
• Qualification and experience of technical manpower
• Quality policy of FIQC (RCA), Chattogram
• Major activities of FIQC (RCA), Chattogram
• General information of Establishments
• Export to EU and other countries  (2020-21 to 2022-23)
• Export to EU countries  (2020-21 to 2022-23)
• Legal power conferred to RCA
• Product Inspection & Sample Collection Procedure (For Export)
• Product Certification Procedure (For Export)
• Pre Export Test (PET) Results from 2020  to 2022 exported to EU
• Official Control on Food Business Operator
• Official Control on Factory vessels & Freezer vessels
• Implementation of National Residue Control Plan ( NRCP )
• Residue Monitoring Procedure
• NRCP Results till 2023
• Training of Official Staffs on NRCP
• Awareness Programs Carried out by RCA
• Photo gallery of several activities.
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• The FIQC, Chattogram was established in 1975 – 76. It got its legal backing in 1983, when govt. enacted a comprehensive legislation entitled “The Fish & Fish Product (Inspection & Quality Control) Ordinance, 1983.”
• The driving forces for establishing FIQC at that time were to tackle the quality problems (detection of Salmonella, filths and extraneous substances) of Frog legs and Shrimps detected at the US ports.
• Initial focus was on Microbiological analysis of the collected samples from the processing establishments and to some extent chemical analysis for issuing pre-shipment health certificate.

 Jurisdiction of RCA, Chattogram

• Cox’s Bazar
•  Chattogram
•  Noakhali
•  Feni
•  Laxmipur
•  Chandpur
•  Cumilla
•  B. Baria
•  Kishorganj
•  Hill Tracts Dist

Mandate of the RCA (FIQC, CTG)

• Regulatory authority for fish and fishery products
• Ensure Safe and quality  fish and fishery products
• Implement  and enforce the FIQC Acts   and relevant Rules
• Certify fishery products for export
• Licence Issue & Renewal
• Provide advisory service

   Existing Manpower

Quality policy of FIQC (RCA), Chattogram

• The Fish Inspection & Quality Control (FIQC), Chattogram is  committed to good professional practices and to the quality of its performance according to provisions provided by the “Fish & Fish Product Inspection & Quality Control) Rules, 1997”(Amended 2008, 2014, 2017).

• It updates its resource's skill by proper training as per needs and committed to continually improve the effectiveness of the management system by adopting emerging quality assurance    disciplines. In this concern top management continues to support and provide directions to achieve this goal.
• The organization's quality policy calls for " Quality first and Do the     work on time, Every time" following regulations.

• Enforcement of FIQC Acts and relevant rules i.e Implementation of FIQC Rules1997(Amended 2008, 2014, 2017)
• Inspection of the processing plants, fishing vessels and other establishments.
• Issuance & renewal of licenses for the establishments.
• Official controls on establishments to verify food safety compliances
• Collection of water, ice and SWAB samples from the establishments.
• Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) and Collection of samples from Fish processing plants and Fishing Vessels for issuing Health Certificate.
• Sending the collected samples to  Lab for analysis  (microbiological & chemical)
• Issuing health/salubrity certificate for export.
• Conducting training programs for all stake holders
• Implementation of HACCP, GAP and traceability system in shrimp value chain.
• Implementation of social compliance in shrimp value chain.
• Planning, coordination and implementation of NRCP
• Collection of samples for detection of residues (according to the “National Residue Control Plan-NRCP”).
• Training of RCA and LCA staffs
• Follow-up of RASFF and other non-compliances
• Assist CCA in formulation of acts/rules/guidelines and other food safety and export compliance related issues.
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• General information of Establishments(License Renewed)

                      Licensed  Establishment

Legal Framework for Official Control of RCA

• The Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Act, 2020
• The Fish and Fish Product (Inspection and Quality Control) Rules, 1997 (amended in 2008, 2014 and 2017)
• The Fish and Fish Product (Inspection and Quality Control) Rules, 2023 (under formulations)
• The Marine Fisheries Act, 2020
• The Marine Fisheries Rules, 2023
• Fish Quarantine Act, 2018
• Fish Quarantine Rules, 2023 (under formation)
• Fish Hatchery Act, 2010 and Fish Hatchery Rules, 2011
• Fish and Animal Feed Act 2010 and Fish Feed Rule, 2011

Main Areas covered by FIQC Rules Official Control of RCA

• Infrastructural facilities and operating procedures to produce safe food products are stated in Schedule-1, 2 and 3 which are equivalent to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 section VIII.
• QAP based on HACCP principles detailed in schedule-9 and rules-19 which is equivalent to Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 Chapter II. HACCP Regulation).
• Labeling information stated in the rule-8 which covers the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 Chapter VI.
• Rules-23 and Schedule-14 and rules-23 stated traceability which laid down in EC Regulation 178/2002 .
• Control over usages of Aquaculture Drugs which is stated in Schedule-17 and rules-21.
• Implementation of NRCP which is stated in rules-21 and it covers the requirements of Council Directives 96/23/EC Decision and EU Regulation 2022/1646 & 2022/931