Sanitary standards in the EU: the impact of Malaysian fishing industry

Alavi, Rokiah (2009) Sanitary standards in the EU: the impact of Malaysian fishing industry. Journal of Economic Cooperation Among Islamic Countries, 30 (4). pp. 51-86. ISSN 0252-953X

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Abstract

Malaysia seafod exports to EU faced blanket ban in 2008. The European union is known to have the most stringent regulations with regard to food safety and standards. This has caused significant impact on fisheries industry in Malaysia because the EU is the principal export market for the Malaysian seafood products and the fisheries sector is the second most important foriegn exchange earner of the country. This industry employ about 10,000 workforce who are directly involved in this industry in additon to 50,000 others who are indirectly employed in the sector.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	810/13448
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Sanitary, EU
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Economics
Depositing User:	amlan sidek
Date Deposited:	10 Feb 2012 17:55
Last Modified:	10 Feb 2012 17:55
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/13448

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