Seafood

Meet buyer and regulatory requirements for safety, quality, and sustainability with comprehensive testing and verification services for seafood.

Demands for better safety, quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility mean consumers are better educated and increasingly choosing seafood that can demonstrate conformity to their needs and compliance with recognized industry standards. At the same time, regulatory policies enforced around the globe can make it difficult for suppliers to successfully access target markets.

Support at every stage of the seafood supply chain

We provide comprehensive solutions to support you at every stage of your seafood supply chain. We cover everything from guidance on basic safety standards such as hazard analysis critical control point (HACCP) and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognized schemes to industry-specific benchmarking schemes that provide recognition for your seafood’s excellence, such as Global Seafood Assurance (GSA) Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), the Marine Stewardship Council’s Chain of Custody (MSC CoC), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC), GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture and FISH (Fairness, Integrity, Safety, Health) Standard for crew welfare.

Substantiate the authenticity and quality of your seafood with our testing solutions, covering:

• Microbiological testing for indicator organisms and pathogens
• Nutrition and composition analysis
• Contaminants
• Allergens
• Integrity and authenticity
• Testing for third-party standards

Our global network of inspectors provides a range of organoleptic and physical examinations for seafood, in addition to production checks, container inspections and fishing vessel catch verifications. All inspection and testing data is managed via a secure portal.

With decades of experience, including active participation in the development of third-party fishing vessel standards, we also provide guidance on the latest corporate responsibility issues relating to subjects such as forced and child labor, grievance mechanisms, work agreements and recruitment.

Why choose seafood services from SGS?

We are recognized as the benchmark for quality and integrity. With an unrivalled network of industry experts and state-of-the-art testing facilities, we support you in delivering safe, effective and compliant products to global markets. In addition, stay current with the latest regulatory changes with our powerful intelligence platform – SGS DIGICOMPLY.