SEAFOOD Decomposition WORKSHOP

For Analytical Laboratories, Regulatory Personnel and the Seafood Industry

Sponsored by Hawaii State Department of Health, Food & Drug Branch

In cooperation with the United States Food and Drug Administration

The Seafood Decomposition Workshop is designed for all segments of the seafood industry (e.g. processors, distributors, brokers, importers, retailers, restaurants and analytical laboratories). The workshop provides hands-on participation in analyzing seafood samples. Through sensory (sniffing and visual) exams, participants will be able to detect samples that FDA accepts and rejects. Quality and safety issues will be addressed throughout the course. FDA's sensory experts will provide training in seafood sensory evaluation and quality attributes related to decomposition.

Please dress casually and avoid wearing perfume, cologne or scented lotions. These scents may interfere with the sensory analysis of the fish.

WHEN: Wednesday, July 12, 2000

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

WHERE: State Laboratories Division, 2725 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City, Hawaii

CONTACT: FDA Hawaii Resident Post Office at (808) 541-2662

or by FAX (808) 541-2678

TOPICS

¨ Histamine hazards and rapid test kits and methods

¨ Scombroid Species (Mahi-mahi, tuna, escolar) and other seafood (swordfish)

¨ Seafood analysis dos and don'ts for private labs and clientele

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PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY - SPACE IS LIMITED!

Due by June 30, 2000

FAX Registration to (808) 541-2678

There is no charge…

Name: Firm: _____________________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________

Phone: Fax: Email: _________________________

Seafood Decomposition Workshop

**If more than one person from your firm is attending please make a separate reservation for each