Fisheries dept to endorse operators using extra measures in bid to boost confidence in seafood
The Department of Fisheries is issuing certificates to stores that comply with additional measures to curb Covid-19 contamination, with the first going to Siam Makro.
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.
