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Seafood traceability systems: gap analysis of inconsistencies in standards and norms

Year of publication 2016

Pages 39 p.

Author Melanie Borit; Peter Olsen; Victoria Chomo (supervised by)

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-109337-5

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Circular

Series number C1123

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This report identifies and analyses gaps and inconsistencies in the current fish traceability standards and regulations. As a first step in reaching this goal, the key terms in understanding the concept of traceability were explained and this concept was described in connection with related notion. The second step consisted in performing a comprehensive literature review on which the gap analysis of the traceability standards and regulations was built on. The last step in this study was performi ng a content analysis of selected international standards and guidelines, regulatory standards, and industry and NGO non-regulatory standards. By employing this multi-method analysis several awareness, commitment, implementation, technology and standards gaps were identified and described. In addition, specific inter- and intra-institutions inconsistencies were highlighted. Finally, recommendations for governments and stakeholders along the value chain were discussed.

Language English

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