HACCP Workshops for Seafood Importers

Updated: 9/22/97

In response to industry demand three HACCP workshops for seafood importers are scheduled:

September 30, 1997 - Baltimore, MD (co-sponsors: FDA and National Fisheries Institute [NFI]) Call NFI at 703/524-8883; fax: 703/524-4619
October 9, 1997 - Boston, MA (co-sponsors: FDA, NFI and New England Fisheries Development Association) Call NFI at 703/524-8883; fax: 703/524-4619
October 15, 1997 - Oakland Federal Bldg., 1301 Clay St., (Conference Rooms A-B-C), Oakland, CA (sponsored by: Calif. Fisheries and NFI) Call CFSI at 916/441-5560 fax: 916/446-1063

The one-day workshops will help importers understand the FDAs HACCP regulation which becomes effective on December 18, 1997. Geared toward regulatory affairs, quality control and purchasing personnel the workshop covers FDA Import Law, importer verification procedures and FDA import inspection procedures and compliance policy. The agenda also includes an introduction to the Fish and Fishery Products Hazard and Control Guide. Importers need to understand the contents of the Guide because regulators who conduct HACCP verification inspections will rely heavily on it.

Representatives from NFI, FDA District Offices, FDA Office of Seafood, FDA, Division of Import Operations and Policy and the California, Maryland, North Carolina and Virginia Sea Grant Extension programs will participate at the workshops. Each workshop provides time to discuss HACCP issues with industry representatives.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The workshops are designed to assist regulatory affairs, quality control and purchasing personnel in understanding those portions of the FDA HACCP regulations that affect importers. Customs brokers may also benefit from participating in the workshops.

REGISTRATION: The registration fee (industry rate: $45/person; government rate: $25/person) covers: workshop handouts, A.M. and P.M. breaks and administrative costs. Seating is limited. Since seating for onsite registrants cannot be guaranteed, advanced registration is strongly urged
and must be received five business days prior to the scheduled workshop.

Cancellations made in writing will be fully refunded up to five business days prior to the workshop. Cancellations made less than five business days before the scheduled workshop will be refunded at two-thirds the

Note: Workshop sponsors reserve the right to cancel workshops due to insufficient pre-registration. If cancelled, workshop fees will be fully refunded.

SCHEDULE:

8:00 am Registration
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Workshop

TOPICS:

Welcome and Objectives - FDA District Representatives
Introduction to HACCP - NFI or Sea Grant Representative
The FDA HACCP Regulation -- An Overview - FDA, Office of Seafood Representative
FDA Law Covering Imports - FDA, Division of Import Operations and Policy Representative
Importer Verification Procedures (Product Specifications) - FDA Office of Seafood and NFI Representatives
The FDA HACCP Regulation -- An Overview - FDA, Office of Seafood Representative
FDA Law Covering Imports - FDA, Division of Import Operations and Policy Representative
Importer Verification Procedures (Product Specifications) - FDA Office of Seafood and NFI Representatives
Introduction to the Fish and Fishery Products Hazards and Controls Guide - FDA, Office of Seafood Representative
Importer Verification Procedures (Affirmative Steps) - FDA Office of Seafood and NFI Representatives
Import Inspection Procedures and Compliance Policy - FDA, Division of Import Operations and Policy and Local FDA District Officials

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