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  • Marine biotoxins

    Marine biotoxins can occasionally contaminate some species of seafood, particularly filter feeding species.
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  • Histamine

    Histamine may develop in some species of seafood. Its presence is controlled by legislation.
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  • Radionuclides

    When a situation arises that leads to levels of radioactivity in food that are higher than natural levels, there is legislation to limit exposure.
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  • Brominated Flame Retardants

    Although there is no specific legislation on brominated flame retardants (BFRs), the European Commission continues to monitor their toxicity and prevalence.
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  • Food hygiene legislation

    Food hygiene legislation ensures the safe handling of food. We have created guidance on all legislation relevant to seafood businesses.
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  • Marine and Fisheries Management Regulation

    Marine environment and fisheries regulations relevant to the seafood industry in the UK. Seafish is not responsible for regulation.
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  • Marine Environmental Regulation

    The UK vision is for a “clean, healthy, safe, productive, biologically diverse marine and coastal environments.
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  • Key Marine Environmental Legislative Requirements

    Summary of key legislation and international commitments regarding the marine environment of relevance to the fishing and aquaculture industries.
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  • Regulation in aquaculture

    The aquaculture industry is growing in the UK. Find information on how to get started and regulations to help you farm seafood safely.
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  • Aquaculture water quality and classification for shellfish

    We’re working with aquaculture producers, regulators and researchers looking at UK water quality to increase production of high quality shellfish.
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  • Aquaculture Regulatory Toolbox for England

    England's aquaculture industry is currently made up of a diverse range of mostly small and medium sized enterprises that are close to local markets.
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  • Delivering Safe Bivalves to the Market

    There are specific requirements to ensure bivalve molluscs are safe for us to eat by reducing the risks from microbial contamination and biotoxins.  
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  • Legislation on veterinary residues in aquaculture

    Residues from veterinary medicines used by culturists to treat fish and shellfish can sometimes be detected in seafood. Our guidance explains more.
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  • Permitted substances

    Below is a list of pharmacologically active substances permitted in seafood, alongside their MRLs. These figures are adapted from Regulation 37/2010.
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  • Banned substances

    Some pharmacologically active substances have no fixed MRLs; these constitute a hazard to consumers when present in food at any level.
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  • Promoting UK seafood internationally

    Seafood from the UK has a great story to tell to overseas buyers. We can help you promote your products through trade shows and marketing toolkits.
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