Seychelles

The Food Act 2014 refers to general provisions for the protection of foods from contamination, adulteration, and deception and prevents the sale of food that is injurious to health. However, the Act, on its own, does not provide the Authority with a clear direction on how to mitigate food safety risks associated with imported and exported foods.Hence, the need for a regulation on the importation and exportation of food, with the intention of addressing the existing gaps and weaknesses to augment public health protection and improve fair trade.

The notice relates to the decision taken by the Republic of Seychelles for a temporary ban on imports of all beef and beef products emanating from Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa due to the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD).

The notice relates to the decision taken in regard to Tomato Brown Rugose fruit virus (Tobamovirus - ToBRFV) which was reported in Turkey.Seycehlles Biosecurity Agency has decided to implement measures to prevent the entry, establishment and spread of the virus in Seychelles.With immediate effect, all consignment of tomato entering Seychelles from Turkey shall: Come from Green House production only. Tested, declared and certified free from Tobamovirus - ToBRFV

To address the need of having regulatory limits for keeping ready-to-eat and frozen food for sale to the public at a temperature range that would ensure their safety by preventing the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms or formation of toxins; To prevent temperature abuse during handling and transporting of high risk foods hence preventing spoilage and preserving the quality and integrity of these food.

The notice relates to the decision taken by the Seychelles Government for a temporary ban on all ready-to-eat meat products imported from South Africa due to the outbreak of Listeria contamination.