Are molluscan shellfish wet storage facilities covered by the Seafood HACCP Regulation?
Yes, if the shellfish are harvested from the growing water and moved to another body of water (natural or artificial) in which they are then held awaiting marketing, the wet storage would be considered processing, as defined by the regulation, in that it constitutes “holding” or “storage.” However, if, for example, aquacultured shellfish are harvested and then temporarily resuspended in a container in the same area during the remainder of the harvesting operation, the temporary storage would not be considered “holding,” but rather a necessary part of the harvesting operation. 19.Does the exemption for transportation include company trucks, contract haulers, drayage firms and middlemen i.e., firms that buy products from various harvesters at the dock, load product directly into their trucks, ice the product, and transport the product to market? The Seafood HACCP Regulation specifically exempts common carriers from coverage. Furthermore, it is not FDA’s intent to seek compliance with the
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