Fish and shellfish safety research plan

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) in Scotland is commissioning five pieces of research that it says will help gather evidence to improve the hygiene standards of fish and shellfish consumed in Scotland.
The areas of research are to include a review of the processes in place throughout the processing chain that are designed to control the formation of histamine in at-risk fish species; investigation of the prevalence of parasitic nematodes in commercially farmed marine fish in Scotland; a survey of biotoxins in Scottish whole king scallops to assess whether current controls are effective in protecting public health; an assessment of the impacts of heavy rainfall and other environmental impacts on E. coli levels in shellfish.
As part of the project, the FSA is requesting applications for individuals to organise and facilitate a workshop to identify the key areas where research is needed.
The deadline for applications is 16 May 2011.
 

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