Urner Barry is sponsoring a series of three Seafood Import Workshops
across the U.S:
October 1, 2008 Seattle, Washington
December 3, 2008 Miami, Florida
February 27, 2009 East Rutherford, New Jersey
The course trainers are Richard Gutting, Jr. and Mary Snyder (well-known
US experts on importing seafood, agency requirements and compliance
policies). The Federal agencies involved with imports include: Customs
and Border Protection, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce - National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture.
This workshop offers training on how to:
o Identify and manage your compliance risks
o Monitor changes in U.S. regulatory requirements
o Conduct supplier audits
o Negotiate sales agreements
o Plan for and manage regulatory audits
o Use checklists and specifications
o Prepare a compliance program
o Comply with HACCP as an importer and how to manage a FDA
inspection
The workshop agenda covers:
Compliance Risks and Benefits
Regulatory Review
* Products and Labeling
* Production and Processing
* Entry Controls and Documentation
Strengthening Your Supply Chain
* Product Specifications, Certifications and Testing
* Supplier Qualification, Agreements and Audits
Targeting High-Risk Products & Suppliers
* How to Assess Your Product Risks
* How to Assess Your Supplier Risks
Gaining a Competitive Edge
For additional information and a link to the workshop registration page,
go to: http://www.urnerbarry.com/seafoodimport/
Pamela Tom
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Pamela Tom, Seafood Extension Program Manager
University of California
California Sea Grant
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