This option will not impose costs on consumers or the community, over and above the costs incurred under the status quo.
It is considered that the additional compliance costs incurred by seafood businesses under this option are unlikely to be passed on to consumers. However, if it did occur, any increase would be minimal, as the wholesale price of seafood is frequently set by auction. Furthermore, industry bodies have advised that the majority of seafood businesses already undertake basic safety practices.
Therefore, for these businesses, the proposed provisions would not adversely affect their operating costs and there would be no costs passed on to the consumers.
