Shellfish monitoring

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• Classification of shellfish harvesting areas

  The classification of bivalve molluscs production areas as designated in accordance with the controls laid down in Annex II of Regulation 854/2004.

• Sanitary surveys

  Shellfish production areas are subject to multiple sources of pollution. Under EU regulations, an assessment of the sources of pollution must be undertaken and a sampling plan established for all new shellfish harvesting areas.

• Official control biotoxin monitoring (live bivalve molluscs) programme (England and Wales)

  The following is information relating to biotoxin testing within classified areas in England and Wales.

• Official control monitoring (live bivalve molluscs) programme (Scotland)

  Information relating to biotoxin testing within Scottish waters up to 10 May 2013.

• Official control monitoring (live bivalve molluscs) programme (Northern Ireland)

  Information relating to Official Control testing within Northern Ireland waters.

• Food hygiene regulations and the scallop industry

  The Food Standards Agency Scotland held a series of open meetings at the end of 2005 to discuss issues surrounding the introduction of the new EU hygiene regulations from 1 January 2006, and how they affect the scallop industry.