Belize
Belize
Regulations & Legislations
Belize Argicultural Health Authority Act , Chapter 211 (2003)
Establishes BAHA as the statutory body responsible for animal, plant, and food safety, granting authority over inspections, certifications, recalls, and lab testing. It sets the legal framework for SPS measures in line with WTO standards
https://baha.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Cap-211-Belize-Agricultural-Health-Authority-Act.pdf
BAHA (Food Safety) Regulations, S.I. 25 of 2001
Defines mandatory HACCP systems, establishment registration, import/export certification, lab testing requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. It designates BAHA’s Central Investigation Laboratory (CIL) as the official authority for food testing
https://baha.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BAHA-SI-25-of-2001.pdf
BAHA Fish & Fishery Products Inspection Regulations, S.I. 173 OF 2001
Sets HACCP-based hygiene, traceability, and permit requirements specific to fish and seafood imports/exports. Critical limits, sampling protocols, export certificates, and inspection procedures are clearly defined
https://baha.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/BAHA-SI-173-of-2001.pdf
BAHA Poultry Health Regulations, S.I. 121 of 2022
Outlines health and biosecurity standards for poultry production, slaughter, processing, and domestic trade. It includes occupational licensing, certification, lab inspection mandates, and disease control protocols
https://baha.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/SI-No-121-of-2022_BAHA-Poultry-Health-Regulations.pdf
Veterinary Drugs and Pesticides Regulations
Regulates registration, maximum residue limits, licensing procedures, and enforcement for all veterinary drugs, pesticides, and animal feeds. It ensures compliance with national MRLs, labeling, and periodic review
https://baha.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Belize-Veterinary-Drugs-Regulations.pdf
State Agencies
Belize Agricultural Health Authority
We serve Belize by ensuring safe and wholesome food, strengthening national food security and facilitating trade and commerce by providing efficient competent and professional services to protect human, animal health and plant health, animal welfare and the environment.
The Belize Bureau of Standards is committed to be the center of excellence in quality by providing internationally recognized quality infrastructure services, leveraging technological advancements, and ensuring public welfare and fair trade for national development.
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprises
The Belize Bureau of Standards is committed to be the center of excellence in quality by providing internationally recognized quality infrastructure services, leveraging technological advancements, and ensuring public welfare and fair trade for national development
https://www.agriculture.gov.bz/
Address:
East Block Building, Independence Plaza, Belmopan, Belize
Email:
informationofficer@health.gov.bz
Phone:
+501 880-2363
Laboratories
BAHA PCR Laboratory
Specializing in animal-disease diagnostics, this ISO-accredited (17025:2017) lab offers PCR-based pathogen testing and participates in inter-regional proficiency schemes
Location:25 Hummingbird Hwy
Belmopan City, Belize Phone:
+501 822-0818
+501 822-0197
Email:
admin@baha.org.bz
permitunit@baha.org.bz