Fisheries dept to endorse operators using extra measures in bid to boost confidence in seafood

Meesak Pakdeekong, director-general of the Department of Fisheries, said the certificate of compliance was presented at the Makro Nakhon-In branch during the launch of a special programme to promote shrimp consumption. Also present at the ceremony were Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit and Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on.

People cut their consumption of seafood after a main shrimp market in Samut Sakhon was found to be the source of new Covid-19 infections. As a result, the fishing community has been suffering both economically and socially.

In a move to build confidence among consumers, the Department of Fisheries has come up with guidelines to ensure seafood is safe to consume. The new measures will be applicable to:

• Businessmen and manufacturers like aquaculture farms, fishermen and fishing boat;

• Delivery personnel;

• Fish market operators;

• Vendors;

• Exporters.

Businesses and operators that comply with the general measures set by the Public Health Ministry as well as the additional measures set by the Department of Fisheries will get a certificate of good practice.