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Skills and knowledge related to food safety, appropriate handling and good hygiene practices, and the use of improved technology will improve standards and quality, and assist in the reduction of food loss and waste (FLW) during artisanal fish smoking.  

Some of the key knowledge and skills artisanal fish smokers require in order to prevent and reduce FLW include:  

• Good hygiene and sanitation practices including fish handling and personal hygiene 
• Good manufacturing practices 
• Identification of hazards, causes of fish spoilage, and quality deterioration 
• Pest Control and Waste Disposal management 
• Use of appropriate fish smoking technology 
• Proper food product packaging and storage  

National authorities such as Health Inspectorates and Food Standard Agencies require the skills and knowledge to be able to implement extension for processors and the enforcement of food law, regulations, standards and certification.