Suitability of existing standards Submissions generally suggested that existing voluntary regulations, codes of practice and guidelines should be recognised, in some form, under the Standard. The suitability of using the industry-developed Australian Seafood Standard as a basis for development of the Primary Production and Processing Standard for Seafood was discussed, with views ranging across the spectrum. In general, most submissions suggested it would need modification or could be used, in part or in total, as a guideline to the Standard.
Submissions also expressed the view that other regulations and standards, Australian and international, should be taken into account in developing the Seafood Standard, and parts used, as appropriate, in the standard or in the guidelines. The NSW Seafood Safety Scheme, the AQIS Export Control (Processed Food) Orders and the Codex Code of Practice for Fish and Fishery Products were mentioned as examples of existing measures that might be drawn upon.
FSANZ considered all appropriate existing seafood standards, regulations and codes of practice when developing the draft Seafood PPP Standard. Many of the principles upon which the industry-developed Australian Seafood Standard is based, also underpin the draft Standard.
