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In 1996, the
Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Quality Assurance Program was
introduced.
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Choice Snow Crab Sections |
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In 1999, a
Government / Industry Working Group was formed to formulate a long term
strategy on quality.
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This new
strategy included a series of workshops, videos and a cod grading pilot
project to raise quality awareness throughout the industry.
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A
$383,570 contribution was received from the Fisheries Diversification
Program (FDP) for the implementation of these quality-related projects.
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The
Department’s operating budget committed $250,000 to hire twelve (12)
temporary Fisheries Inspection Officers (in addition to the twenty-one
(21) permanent and seasonal staff) to help implement the Quality
Assurance Program. |
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Program
Scope |
Grade "A" Groundfish Fillets |
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The focus of inspection activity has been broadened, since the program’s
introduction to include:
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- landings by vessels,
- the transport of raw material, and
- ensuring quality in the pre-production
areas of
processing establishments.
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The
Department conducted 5,930 inspections (as of October 20, 2000)
throughout the province. This complements the role of the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency who monitor processing operations within a plant and
conduct final product inspections for export markets. |
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