Proposals For The Establishment Of A Federal Seafood Inspection Program

Abstract: This hearing seeks to develop an indepth knowledge of the seafood industry in order to develop a regulatory system to provide the consuming public with a safe product and the industry with new markets. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point concept is discussed as a method for establishing a regulatory system for the seafood industry.

Abstract: This hearing seeks to develop an indepth knowledge of the seafood industry in order to develop a regulatory system to provide the consuming public with a safe product and the industry with new markets. The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point concept is discussed as a method for establishing a regulatory system for the seafood industry.

Abstract: This hearing discusses the need for a mandatory seafood inspection program. The testimony reveals several occurrences of foodborne illnesses. Witnesses include representatives from FDA (Food and Drug Admonistration and the USDA (U.S. Dept. of Agriculture), several senators, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Fisheries Institute.