A pre-statutory voluntary notification scheme for fish and fish-product importers and distributors will be launched on December 1, the Centre for Food Safety says.

The scheme will help the trade become familiar with the future mandatory registration requirement. It also helps the centre identify importers and distributors so it can trace the food source and take follow-up action in the event of a food incident.

Importers and distributors are encouraged to notify the centre of their business registration number, address, telephone number and person-in-charge. The list of importers and distributors will be uploaded to the centre's website. Application forms can be downloaded here.