08 SEAFDEC/MFRD Publicationshttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/57642024-03-29T04:48:13Z2024-03-29T04:48:13ZA colour guide to the fishes of the South China Sea and the Andaman Seahttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/67232021-11-22T07:11:43Z1996-01-01T00:00:00ZA colour guide to the fishes of the South China Sea and the Andaman Sea
1996-01-01T00:00:00ZTraining manual on fish quality preservationLow, Lai KimNg, Cher Sianghttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/66462021-11-28T03:08:09Z1992-01-01T00:00:00ZTraining manual on fish quality preservation
Low, Lai Kim; Ng, Cher Siang
The use of fish begins from the time the fish is harvested, moves through an often long distribution chain, before it is finally presented to the consumer for his eating pleasure. Along the way, some forms of handling and processing is essential in preserving the quality of the fish.
The quality preservation of fish also serves to ensure that its commercial value is not lost, and therefore is a key factor in making fish an internationally traded commodity.
Ultimately, fish is consumed by man for his well being and pleasure. It is this factor that dictates the true value of the fish. Hence, all the objectives of quality preservation and its practice throughout the industry should be geared towards this goal.
This manual represents a continuing effort by the Marine Fisheries Research Department to provide useful guides for technical personnel. The manual was prepared as a teaching tool for educators and trainers who need to conduct courses in fish quality preservation, primarily to fish retailers and seafood handlers.
The subject coverage in this manual is broad, touching on many concepts that have a bearing on fish quality preservation. On the other hand, the language used is deliberately kept as non-technical as possible, so that the manual user can effectively relate with his students.
The manual is divided into 2 Modules. Module I introduces the idea of Total Fish Quality. It covers the fundamental concepts of what constitutes fish quality, the changes occurring during fish spoilage and the value of fish as food. Module II introduces the two major forms of fish quality preservation, namely icing and freezing, identifies the role of hygiene and sanitation practices in fish quality preservation, and the practical requirements for quality preservation at retail outlets. The Module Objective, Lesson Objectives, and time allocations for each lesson and practical session are listed to aid the trainers in their programme planning. Trainee’s notes and visual aids are provided in Annex 1 and Annex 2 respectively.
1992-01-01T00:00:00ZTechnical Compilation of Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region, Japanese Trust Fund V: Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region 2010 – 2015http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/65132020-06-26T21:14:47Z2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTechnical Compilation of Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region, Japanese Trust Fund V: Traceability Systems for Aquaculture Products in the ASEAN Region 2010 – 2015
Traceability has become a major concern of the aquaculture industry, especially since it has become a legitimate requirement in major international markets, such as the European Union (EU) and the United States of America (USA). Some countries in the ASEAN region which are major exporters of seafood have begun implementation of traceability systems for their aquaculture products such as Thailand (shrimps) and Viet Nam (catfish). However, with increasing requirements for traceability in the international seafood markets, there is an urgent need for all countries in the ASEAN region to implement traceability systems in their aquaculture industry so as to comply with the regulations of the importing countries. In addition, domestic consumers in the region who are becoming more affluent and educated also demand a higher level of food safety and quality in their seafood. In view of these developments, the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC), under its Marine Fisheries Research Department (MFRD) Programmes, implemented a project on traceability for aquaculture products in the ASEAN region. This project serves to provide a platform for the sharing of information and experiences among the ASEAN member countries on traceability systems, to better enable their aquaculture industries to implement appropriate traceability systems in aquaculture products and to meet international traceability requirements in the network of aquaculture production, marketing, and trade.
I hope that this Technical Compilation, which is a major output of the project, would be a useful resource to policy makers, technologists, scientists as well as extension and regulatory personnel in the fisheries aquaculture sector. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the fisheries officers in the Member Countries and the officers of the Post-Harvest Technology Center of the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore as the Collaborating Center for SEAFDEC / MFRD programmes for their hard work and effort in preparing this Technical Compilation. In addition, I would like to thank the Government of Japan for funding this project under the Japanese Trust Fund Program.
2016-01-01T00:00:00ZTechnical Compilation of Biotoxins Monitoring in ASEAN Region 2015-2017http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12066/62312020-06-16T12:44:58Z2019-01-01T00:00:00ZTechnical Compilation of Biotoxins Monitoring in ASEAN Region 2015-2017
The wholesomeness of fish for food safety and food quality has always been a primary concern for many in the fisheries sector in the region. Fish has always been a critical source of protein for the people in the Southeast Asia region. Sadly, we have seen an increase in number of cases of human poisoning from the consumption of contaminated shellfish and fish in the region and around the world. In view of the fact that marine biotoxins pose a significant and increasing threat to human health in the region, monitoring of seafood for toxicity is henceforth an important step in managing the risk of marine biotoxins.
For this reason, the SEAFDEC/MFRD programmes through the Post-Harvest Technology Centre of Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore, implemented the project “Chemical and Drug Residues in Fish and Fish Products in Southeast Asia – Biotoxins Monitoring and Harmful Algae Blooms in the ASEAN region” from 2009 to 2019 to expand and improve initiatives in monitoring, detecting and sharing of information on marine biotoxins in order to reduce the public health risks associated with the consumption of contaminated shellfish and fish.
This Technical Compilation, which is the final output of the project, would be beneficial to policy makers, technologists and scientists as well as regulatory personnel in the fisheries sector. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the fisheries officers in the Member Countries and the officers of MFRD for their hard work and great effort in making this Technical Compilation possible.
In addition, I would like to thank the Government of Japan for funding this project under the Japanese Trust Fund Program. I am sure this compilation would be a useful guide for the fisheries trade and industry in ensuring safe and quality seafood for the Southeast Asian region.
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