The production and sale of shellfish for human consumption in WA is regulated by the Department of Health (DoH) through implementation of the Western Australian Quality Assurance Program (WASQAP). As a result, testing for the presence of biotoxins is a mandatory requirement under the WASQAP. The...
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Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) WA
The Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) has just invested $855,000 into SafeFish, a partnership of seafood experts assisting the industry to maintain market access.
Maintaining and enhancing market access for Australian seafood is critical for future industry growth....
Fishers and their reasons for fishing are as diverse as the species targeted, but Western Australian research is uncovering common values around restocking estuaries
By Bianca Nogrady
The social and economic benefits of commercial and recreational Blue Swimmer Crabs fishing are being...
Historically Australian Lobster (both Southern Rock Lobster and Western Rock Lobster) and Abalone exported to mainland China have been routed via Hong Kong. (Australian exporters consign to Hong Kong importers). Most of the product is exported live. Imports to Hong Kong are duty free however...
New initiatives are targeting mislabelling, fraud and quality control throughout the supply chain
Illustration: Sonia Kretschmer
By Annabel Boyer
Many Australian seafood producers target high-value markets, achieving premium prices by trading internationally on Australia’s reputation as a...