This page provides a summary of regulatory frameworks and legislation in force in a variety of countries and regions to facilitate international trade of bivalve mollusc and ease the exporting and importing processes.

The summaries provide requirements related to inspection procedures, recall procedures and traceability systems, as well as health certification documents required at borders. In addition, the summaries provide information about maximum residue levels (MRLs) for pesticides, antibiotics, and other veterinary drugs, and maximun levels for histamine, heavy metals and marine biotoxins among other, as well as information about microbiological criteria.