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• Government
• HACCP
• Industry associations
• Training
• Videos
• Miscellaneous

Government

• Agri-Food Trade Service (ATS) Agri-food export arm of Team Canada Inc., full range of market access, market development and investment services to Canadian agri-food companies; request ATS Bulletin about upcoming local events and market summaries
• B.C. Center for Disease Control Food Protection Services Resources and strategies to minimize food safety risks to the public
• B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Lands Fish and fisheries management, fisheries inventory, aquaculture and commercial fisheries management; Infobasket for Micro Food Processors (resources on food processing, business management/finance, marketing/trade, regulations/legislation, directories/contacts, stats/market data); Food Safety and Quality Unit provides information and technical support 
• B.C. Trade Events Calendar Listing of local trade events; also links to contacts and organizations of B.C.'s Regional Trade Network
• Canada Fish Inspection Act and Regulations Apply to federally-registered fish processing plants
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Federal inspection services for food, animal health and plant protection 
• CFIA Fish List Canadian list of acceptable common names for fish and seafood
• CFIA - Fish, Seafood and Production Acts & regulations, Canadian Shellfish Sanitation Program, Import Inspection Program, US/EU export lists, Quality Management Program (QMP), product inspection, Facilities Inspection Manual (QMP Reference Standard, plus plant, equipment, sanitation, hygiene, recall requirements), other manuals
• CFIA Food Safety Consumer, HACCP, import, labelling, reference and retail information
• CFIA Inspection Manuals, Codes of Practice Methods manuals, guidelines, inspection manuals, etc.; includes Metal Can Defects Manual and Flexible Retort Pouch Defects Manual
• Codex Alimentarius, Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Codex standards for various food products
• Department of Fisheries and Oceans Reports/policies, publications, fisheries management, science, regions, statistics
• EU Food Safety Authority Includes advisory forum, notifications, press room, and scientific panels on assessment of EU food and feed safety
• EU Food Safety Legislation Summaries of EU market, consumer, public health, and environment legislation
• FAO Fisheries World fisheries news, resource & production info., statistics, et cetera
• Health Canada - Food and Nutrition Nutrition labeling, nutrition content claims, policies and programs, et cetera
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Jobs, workers, training, careers, financial assistance, employers, entrepreneurs, grants, contributions, et cetera
• Labelling Regulations Q&A on labelling, with links to Canadian and other regulations; includes nutritional labelling, common names, imported product, et cetera
• National Marine Fisheries Service US seafood product grade standards, plant sanitation standards, US Dept. of Commerce (USDC) approved fish establishments and products, USDC seafood inspection program
• National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program Value-added technological and business advice, financial assistance, other innovation assistance, with local Industrial Technology Advisors; Institute for Marine Biosciences conducts research in the life sciences, mainly marine biotechnology
• US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Country of Origin Labelling (COOL) Mandatory COOL rules for fish and shellfish
• USDA Food and Nutrition Information Center Food nutrient data, safety, dietary guidelines, resource lists
• US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Home Page
• US FDA Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition Information on foodborne illness, labeling, nutrition, imports, exports, inspections, recalls, canned foods, HACCP, pesticides and chemical contaminants; U.S. Bioterrorism Act - Food Safety; Actions on New Bioterrorism Legislation; Prior Notice Compliance Summary Information
• US FDA Seafood Information and Resources Foodborne pathogens and contaminants; inspections, compliance, and HACCP; EU export certificate lists, foreign processors lists; National Shellfish Sanitation Program, shellfish shippers list
• US FDA Seafood List Existing market names, plus scientific, common and regional names for seafood
• US FoodSafety.gov Gateway to U.S. gov't food safety information
• US Government Index and search engine helps find info on almost any federally-run program
• Workers Compensation Board Workers' health and safety resources, including WHMIS, courses, events, claims, regulations, et cetera
• World Health Organization, Food Safety Info on food safety risks, food standards, consumer education tools, et cetera [top]

HACCP

• Alaska Sea Grant: Common Mistakes in HACCP For those trained in HACCP, single-page handouts tell how to avoid mistakes commonly made in seafood processing plants
• B.C. Center for Disease Control Food Protection Services Food safety hazard and HACCP information for food processors
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency Quality Management Program (QMP) for seafood; Food Safety Enhancement Program for agri-foods; sites include example QMP and HACCP Plans
• Canadian Shellfish Quality Resource Shellfish safety, HACCP and links
• Codex Alimentarius Commission HACCP Principles - Principles and general guidance for the application of HACCP 
• Seafood HACCP Discussion Mailing List (USA) E-mail discussion group, over 850 subscribers worldwide from industry, government, research, academia; enquiries, responses, and news on seafood HACCP, quality, safety, processing, technology, training
• Seafood Network Information Center, UC Davis Generic HACCP Plans, rapid test methods for seafood hazards; Compendium of Fish & Fishery Products Processes, Hazards & Controls; Powerpoint presentation on HACCP
• USDA/FDA Foodborne Illness Education Information Centre - HACCP training programs and resources
• US FDA Fish and Fisheries Products Hazards and Controls Guidance Helps seafood processors identify hazards and controls when developing a HACCP Plan; order the manual online
• US FDA HACCP Information HACCP information for seafood and several other food products; Operator's Manual for managing food safety using HACCP in foodservice and retail establishments; Regulator's Manual for HACCP application in retail and foodservice inspections. 
• What the Heck is HACCP? Powerpoint presentation explaining HACCP principles and Canada's Quality Management Program [top]

Industry associations

• Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Resources on seafood quality, handling and marketing
• B.C. Food Processors Association Industry initiative providing opportunities to develop or participate in strategic projects under the Agri-Food Futures Fund
• B.C. Food Protection Association Forum for exchanging information on protecting the food supply (events, links, conferences, career information)
• B.C. Food Technologists Upcoming events in the B.C. food industry; employment info
• B.C. Functional Food and Nutraceuticals Network Links, events, news
• B.C. Salmon Farmers Association Recipes, publications, producers, industry facts and figures
• B.C. Salmon Marketing Council Salmon facts, market database, recipes, suppliers, training material (videos, posters, quality & marketing manuals), related links
• B.C. Seafood Alliance Works with industry to promote the high quality of B.C. seafood products and advocate for effective management of the B.C. seafood resource
• B.C. Shellfish Growers Association Industry overview, production technology, and statistics
• B.C. Spawn on Kelp Operators Association Information on harvesting, monitoring program, resource management, and marketing
• Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association (UK) Resources for the food and drink industry, including publications, software, training, and news on industry issues
• Food Marketing Institute (USA) Food safety, training, videos, regulations, and marketing
• Food Processors Institute (USA) Resources for food processors (video, print, and software); courses on HACCP, thermal processing, packaging, et cetera
• Food Products Association (USA) Food safety, processing, health and nutrition information
• International Association of Fish Inspectors Newsletters, conferences, discussion forums, research, and education; serving the world fish inspection community
• National Fisheries Institute (USA) Seafood nutrition, health and safety info, industry news, Internet links
• National Seafood Sector Council Non-profit, industry driven organization; develops training for Canadian seafood processors
• Safe Quality Food Institute (USA) Certification program of the Food Marketing Institute; includes standards, auditing and training for all food commodities
• Small Scale Food Processor Association Links growers, entrepreneurs, buyers and supplies; monthly newsletter [top]

Training

• Seafood Processing Orientation Guidelines [PDF, 57 KB] To help processors orient new employees on company background, fish inspection regulations, sanitation and hygiene, occupational health and safety regulations, company policies/rules; download Microsoft Word format [DOC, 80KB] to use for your company
• BCIT Food Technology Courses such as Food Safety for the Plant Worker (classroom or online), Introduction to Food Microbiology (correspondence course), Food Safety: The HACCP System, Prerequisite Programs for HACCP, Associate Certificate in Food Safety Management, et cetera; CD-ROM training on metal can defects 
• B.C. Shellfish Growers Association Current training for shellfish growers and farm workers
• Food Processors Institute (USA) Courses on HACCP, thermal processing, packaging, et cetera; training videos on HACCP, sanitation, canning and online safety
• Guelph Food Technology Center Short courses for the food industry including food safety, sanitation, quality systems, process control, et cetera
• Malaspina University College Fisheries and Aquaculture Program; also Center for Shellfish Research 
• National Seafood Sector Council Develops training for Canadian seafood processors; NSSC/HRDC Youth Internship Program has funding assistance for seafood processors to hire new graduates across Canada 
• North Island College Salmon Farm Technician Program
• Open Learning Agency Course on How to Start a Small Scale Food Processing Business; also networking opportunities, resources on business planning and food processing, video clips of working small-scale food processors
• Oregon State University Surimi Technology School (Astoria, OR) Chemistry, microbiology, and rheology of surimi, and the functional applicability of surimi additives; for practicing surimi technicians/technologists (QC and R&D), operators, and marketers
• Seafood HACCP Alliance Internet Training Course (USA) Online Seafood HACCP course hosted by Cornell University; twelve Modules on the seven principles of HACCP, FDA Seafood HACCP regulations and FDA Guidance materials which help develop a HACCP plan
• Seafood Network Information Center, UC Davis Lists training resources for the seafood industry (print, video, and Internet); also Powerpoint presentations on HACCP and Sanitation Control Procedures

Videos

• Alaska Sea Grant College Program Videos on marine safety and survival; also one on hanging a gillnet and one on halibut dressing (see Marine Education, Safety and Survival, and Seafood Handling)
• Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) Videos on handling seafood in the retail and foodservice sectors
• BCIT Fish Harvesting & Processing Technology Cannery worker videos; for more information, or to order, contact us.
• Germ Busters [PDF, 602 KB]- Shows food processing workers why good hygiene practices are important and how to follow them; takes place in food cannery; ideal for international audiences, all presented in mime (no speaking); VHS or PAL format; CAD$50+tax (international orders CAD$60+tax)
• It's in the Can [PDF, 397 KB]- Post retort handling guidelines for workers in any food cannery; English or French, VHS or PAL format; CAD$50+tax(international orders CAD$60+tax)
• Final Check: The Screening Line [PDF, 79 KB]- Theory and operation of a can screening line; English or French, VHS or PAL format; CAD$50+tax (international orders CAD$60+tax)
• Set of all three videos - CAD$120+tax (international orders CAD$150+tax)
• B.C. Salmon Marketing Council
• Retail Handling Guidelines - Hands-on practical guide for seafood sellers
• Quest for Quality - Onboard quality guidelines for fishermen
• Fishing for a Living - All aspects of the salmon industry from gear types to cooking tips
• Copesan Videos on food industry pest management 
• Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Videos on food safety
• Food Processors Institute Video Store (FPI)
• Cleaning and Sanitizing in Food Processing Plants: Do It Well, Do It Safely!
• HACCP: A Simple Way to Prevent Problems - A Guide to Seafood Safety
• On the Line - Food plant sanitation guidelines
• Sanitation in Frozen Food Plants: Essentials of Safe and Effective Cleaning and Sanitizing
• National Fisheries Institute (NFI) Contact NFI, as videos are not shown on web site
• Sanitation for Seafood Processing Personnel
• Seafood Plant Sanitation - Part 1 and Part 2
• HACCP - An Introduction for Seafood Production Employees
• Also, numerous videos on seafood processing and quality plus seafood retail and foodservice handling
• National Seafood Sector Council (NSSC) Videos on:
• Personal Hygiene and the Fish Fillet
• Factory Clean-up
• HACCP, Safe Seafood for a Thriving Industry
• Seafood HACCP Alliance, Sanitation Control Procedures for Processing Fish and Fishery Products Free streaming videos on sanitation practices regarding water safety, cross contamination, food contact surfaces, hygiene, pest control, records, et cetera
• Seafood Network Information Center, UC Davis Lists over 50 videos on seafood quality, processing, sanitation, food safety, HACCP, and shellfish handling
• Silliker
• GMP Basics Series - Series of five videos on cross-contamination, GMP principles, employee hygiene, process control practices, and guidelines for maintenance personnel
• A Lot on the Line
• Smart Sanitation: Principles and Practices for Effectively Cleaning Your Plant
• Controlling Listeria: A Team Approach
• Inside HACCP: Principles, Practices & Results [top]

Miscellaneous

• Fast Track Newsletter Development of traceability standards for foods grown, manufactured and sold in Canada; issued by Can-Trace 
• Gold Seal Wild salmon spotlight with general salmon info, also nutrition, conservation, et cetera
• B.C. Seafood On-Line Database with the latest information on the B.C. seafood industry; searchable by company, processing capacity, species, or product
• Fish Technology Knowledge Base Over 38,000 bibliographic records and other documents covering most aspects of fish technology; portal supported by United Nations FAO
• Fishbase (USA) Information on fish species and common names
• Fishport Technical info on food safety, quality, processing and products from aquatic species
• Food Information Service / Food Industry Service No-charge info service on food-related topics (UBC/BCIT initiative)
• Food Processing Resource Centre Well-equipped pilot plant with equipment and space for lease, and access to food technology experts; contact Gary Sandberg at 604-432-8561
• MD Associates Ltd. (UK) Practical books on How to HACCP, How to Audit, How to Clean, et cetera
• National Sea Grant Library Searchable database with Sea Grant reprints, conference proceedings, advisory and technical reports, handbooks, et cetera
• Seafood Network Information Center, UC Davis Extensive information on seafood processing and quality, sanitation & SSOPs, HACCP, and training resources
• Seafood Spoilage and Safety Predictor Predicts shelf-life and growth of bacteria in fresh and lightly preserved seafoods; includes online version
• Seafood Technology Project Bibliography of research articles from government, university and industry research (U.S. west coast), developed by Oregon State University [top]

For more information on Fish Harvesting & Processing Technology at BCIT contact Denise DeLeebeeck, Coordinator. Phone: 604-432-8948. Fax: 604-434-6986.