3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the consultation were:
- To contribute to the development and application of risk assessment:
- Examine the current scientific knowledge concerning L. monocytogenes in fish and
fishery products;
- Identify incidence, survival and growth patterns concerning L. monocytogenes in
different fishery products and its geographical distribution.
- To discuss the impact and suitability of existing regulations relating to Listeria
in fish and fishery products and to make recommendations for the development of risk-based
policies;
- To discuss the impact Listeria contamination of fish and fishery products has on
trade and to recommend measures to prevent/control contamination;
- To identify gaps in the current knowledge relating to L. monocytogenes in fish
and fishery products