TÜV SÜD South Asia

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Your challengesThe globalisation of food chains and suppliers has increased the complexity and potential risks of the seafood product business. International buyers in various markets have to verify that consignments of seafood such as shrimps or lobsters are free from antibiotic and microbiological contamination, while also complying with legal requirements. There also exists a risk of seafood fraud where seafood ingredients may be substituted for cheaper products. Since manufacturers are responsible for health risks and fraud arising from their products, they need to ensure traceability of raw materials throughout the supply chain. For seafood producers, it is important to meet the safety, quality and social compliance requirements of manufacturers.

What is seafood quality assurance?Seafood quality assurance addresses the issues of managing safety, quality and logistics throughout the supply chain. It involves auditing, testing and inspection of the product at each stage to verify that it satisfies food

safety and regulatory requirements. Preventing seafood fraud via DNA analysis for species identification is also integral to seafood quality assurance.

Why is seafood quality assurance important for your business?Seafood quality, safety and hygiene assurance are important factors for managing risk, maintaining brand reputation and improving customer confidence. Early detection of antibiotic or microbiological contamination minimises risks of legal penalties and costly product recalls. Seafood quality assurance enables manufacturers and suppliers to achieve the legal compliance necessary to access international markets. Independent third-party verification of your seafood products also helps to identify possible seafood fraud.

How can we help you?TÜV SÜD is a seafood quality partner with specialist knowledge and expertise. Our global reach and state-of-the-art laboratories will help you achieve traceability

Seafood quality assuranceEnsure safety and quality conformity throughout your supply chain.

of your seafood supply chain across all key markets. We help achieve complete quality assurance in your seafood supply chain with customised solutions such as microbiological and chemical testing, DNA analysis, factory audits and export inspections. We test to international and national standards, including China, Japan, U.S. FDA and EU standards. Our seafood testing services Chemical testing

– Proximate analysis – Toxin analysis (Mycotoxins, Aflatoxins)– Toxic heavy metal at trace levels (Pb, As, Cd, Hg, Cr, etc.)– Water analysis as per WHO, IS-4251, 10500,14543 & EC-98/83– Antibiotic residues (Nitro furans & Metabolites, Tetracyclines, Sulphonamides)– Pesticide residues– Organo metallic compounds – Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) – Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCBs)– Histamin – Oxolinic acid

Microbiological testing– Total aerobic plate count– Total coliform– E.coli – Staph. aureus count– Salmonella spp. – Listeria monocytogenese– Microbiological analysis – Genetically Modified Organism – Sampling and sensory analysis– DNA testing for identification of species

Our seafood certification services ISO 22000 BRC Global Food Standard BRC packaging FSSC 22000 HACCP ISO 9001 and HACCP IFS Food Supplier audit Regulatory and compliance audits Traceability certificate based on ISO 22005 Social compliance audits

Our seafood inspection servicesGlobally recognised seafood services include During Production (Dupro) Inspection: this inspection

is conducted, when 25% - 40% of the production is completed.

Initial Production Check (IPC): 5% - 10% of the goods are inspected under IPC.

Final Random Inspection (FRI): this detailed inspection is conducted, when total consignment is packed and ready for dispatch.

Hygiene Inspection (HI): inspection of worker personnel hygiene, building and equipment santitation, food handling , process inspections and audits are conducted.

Post shipment inspection. Loading Supervision (LS)/Container Stuffing (CS):

inspection of containers for cleanliness and product suitability.

Packaging, container and storage checks.

Inspection Quality Management SystemOur inspection activities are accredited as per international standard ISO/IEC 17020. All our inspection

TÜV SÜD SEAFOOD QUALITY ASSURANCE: A QUALITY GATE BETWEEN PRODUCERS, MANUFACTURERS AND BUYERS

Producers (farmers, aquaculture)

Manufacturers (packing, freezing, etc.)

Buyers

Producers Inspect water and feed for contamination Provide certification (HACCP, ISO 22000) Audit producers to verify social compliance requirements are met Ensure producers meet requirements of manufacturer

Manufacturers Ensure accurate product checks are carried out during pre-shipment and loading Test for water quality Provide certification (IFS, BRC, HAACP, ISO 22000) Provide second-party audits

Buyers Perform full suite of testing to ensure

quality conformity Test for quality according to buyers’ specifications and safety according to regulations

processes and procedures are audited by accreditation body (NABCB), assuring clients of strict adherence to the national and international laws and regulations.

Our accreditations and recognitions Agricultural and Processed Food Product Export

Development Authority (APEDA) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) DAkkS, Germany as per ISO/IEC 17021 Export Inspection Council Of India (EIC) Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) NABCB as per ISO/IEC 17020 and 17021 NABL as per ISO/IEC 17025 : 2005) Saudi Arabia Food and Drug Authority Tea Board of India

Your business benefits Manage risk – by minimising quality and safety issues

with independent testing. Benefit from global support – with our network of

seafood testing laboratories around the world. Shorten time to market – with help from our routine

process systems and advanced knowledge of regulations.

Enjoy an expert partnership – by working with our team of highly skilled chemists and microbiologists.

Inspire confidence – by ensuring your products and processes comply with international standards, you inspire greater confidence in your buyer.

Why choose TÜV SÜD?TÜV SÜD takes a holistic approach to seafood qualitymanagement. Our experts ensure that seafood productsmeet all the necessary regulatory and manufacturerrequirements throughout the supply chain. We facilitatetraceability management by providing a comprehensivesuite of services for seafood quality assurance at eachstage of the supply chain. With a global network ofdedicated experts and accredited test laboratories, weare ready to serve your quality and safety requirementsin a timely and effective manner.

Choose certainty. Add value.TÜV SÜD is a premium quality, safety and sustainabilitysolutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection,auditing, certification, training and knowledge services.Represented in over 800 locations worldwide, we holdaccreditations in Europe, the Americas, the MiddleEast, Asia and Africa. By delivering objective solutionsto our customers, we add tangible value to businesses,consumers and the environment.

Related services

TÜV SÜD provides the following related services: Social compliance Training Food packaging testing

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Location of food labs in South Asia

Bangalore lab

TÜV SÜD South Asia

No. A-1 51, 2nd C Main,

2nd Stage, Peenya Industrial Estate,

Bangalore - 560058, Karnataka, India

Benefit from our extensive network of labs and expertise in seafood quality management.

Mumbai lab

TÜV SÜD House,

Off Saki Vihar Road, Saki Naka,

Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400072,

Maharashtra, India

Gurgaon lab

TÜV SÜD South Asia

373, Udyog Vihar, Phase II,

Gurgaon - 122016,

Haryana, India.

TÜV SÜD South Asia Pvt. Ltd. Solitaire, 4th Floor, ITI Road, Aundh, Pune - 411 007, Maharashtra, India.1800-210-1000 info@tuv-sud.in www.tuv-sud.in