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