# Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, Division 2

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

As soon as possible after they are taken on board, fishery products must be protected from contamination and from the effects of the sun or any other source of heat. When they are washed, the water used must be either potable water or, where appropriate, clean water.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/853/annex/III/section/VIII/chapter/I/division/II/division/2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-853/annex-III/section-VIII/chapter-I/division-II/division-2
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