Hello Tony,
Thanks for your comments, I know there´s no much written about this topic,
to be specific : I want to know about the sanitary procedures / conditions
related to the workers that fill the 20´/ 40´containers.
About IFOMA, of course we have contact with them , they were here in Lima as
you said.
In relation with the surveyors, all of them have differents ideas, methods,
conditions, etc, we work with SGS; INASSA;CESMEC; IIS; everybody has his own
policy, BUT THE REAL THING, THERE´S NOTHIG OFFICIALLY WRITTEN.
Regards
Ing. Alfredo Paredes Vera
Gerencia de Control de Calidad
Grupo Sindicato Pesquero del Perú
Av. Mariscal Miller 2621 - Lima 14
Tel (51-1) 411-6960 Anex 3241
Fax (51-1) 221-0339
E-mail AParedes@sipesa.com.pe
H-page http://www.sipesa.com.pe
> -----Mensaje original-----
> De: Anthony P. Bimbo [SMTP:apbimbo@crosslink.net]
> Enviado el: Miércoles 20 de Diciembre de 2000 02:10 PM
> Para: AParedes@sipesa.com.pe; seafood@ucdavis.edu
> Asunto: Re: POST HARVEST PRACTICES AND FISHMEAL TRADE
>
> Alfredo: There are a number of issues and regulations regarding the
> handling and shipment of fishmeal. Your request was rather vague.
>
> First of all, there are regulations (IMO) regarding the safe shipment of
> fishmeal over the ocean. Those regs cover antioxidant treatment, how to
> stow the product if in bags and or how to monitor for overheating in bulk.
> The surveyor companies in Peru (SGS, INASSA, CERPER) know about this and
> can
> give you guidance.
>
> There are also regulations on the import of fishmeal into various
> countries.
> As you know, the EU requires an import certificate from a recognized
> certified inspection agency in the country of origin regarding the
> presence
> or absence of salmonella etc. Again, the surveyor companies and their
> labs
> are certified to do this.
>
> The loading and handling of fishmeal whether in bulk, bags or containers
> should be done in a safe manner. There are no published regs that I know
> of
> (maybe someone else has that) but if done in a port with union workers, I
> am
> sure the safety is already set up. Dust is the usual problem and dust
> masks
> etc should be available. If the product is bagged, then it should be
> done
> in a sanitary manner to protect the fishmeal. In some countries,
> containers
> (20 and 40 ft) are lined with sanitary plastic liners to protect the
> product.
>
> SIPESA should consider joining IFOMA since these subjects are routinely
> discussed by their Scientific Committee. IFOMA just met in Lima last
> November and I know there were several people from SIPESA at the
> Conference.
>
> Finally, I would contact CONAM, they are in the process of updating the
> Best
> Practices Manual that we developed several years ago as part of the
> Paracas
> Pollution Project. While it does not cover the packaging and loading of
> fishmeal it should be of help to you. It is only in Spanish (in case some
> others want it).
>
> I have been in several of the SIPESA plants over the years so if you need
> anything further, contact me directly and we can discuss it.
>
> Regards
>
> Tony Bimbo
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alfredo Paredes" <AParedes@sipesa.com.pe>
> To: <seafood@ucdavis.edu>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2000 10:16 PM
> Subject: POST HARVEST PRACTICES AND FISHMEAL TRADE
>
>
> DEAR LIST MEMBERS / Dr. H. Lupin
>
> Does anyone knows if there are regulations / standards for safety and
> quality assurance about filling FISHMEAL into containers, in bags / bulk.
>
> Regulations, safety conditions for the people involved in this procedure
>
> Looking forward to hear from everybody
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Ing. Alfredo Paredes Vera
> Gerencia de Control de Calidad
> Grupo Sindicato Pesquero del Perú
> Av. Mariscal Miller 2621 - Lima 14
> PERU
> Tel (51-1) 411-6960 Anex 3241
> Fax (51-1) 221-0339
> E-mail AParedes@sipesa.com.pe
> H-page http://www.sipesa.com.pe
>
>
>
>
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