Inspection Ensures Newfoundland Produces Top Quality Seafood

CANADA - The Provincial Government’s comprehensive fish inspection programme continued to safeguard Newfoundland and Labrador’s reputation as a high quality source of seafood again this year.Throughout the course of 2013, more than 3,500 inspections were carried out during harvesting, processing, handling, transportation and storage of provincial seafood products.“The Provincial Government is dedicated to maintaining the high quality of our seafood products, and our strong reputation in the international market. Our highly trained inspection staff and rigorous inspection protocols help ensure our provincial seafood will consistently meet the standards and expectations of consumers throughout the world,” said Keith Hutchings, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture.