• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

• Standards Australia audits have all been successful and FRDC operating procedures have been incorporated into the FNC operating procedures.
• Steps have been taken by the FNC to ensure that the approved names in the Australian Fish Names Standard are in harmony with the names used in reporting on the Status of Australian Fish Stocks (SAFS).
• There have been 8 FNC meetings held during the life of this project which has resulted in 100 agreed species names being added to the AFNS.
• The membership of the FNC has been further expanded to ensure a broader representation of stakeholder interests are being met.
• Stakeholder updates are now regularly prepared for distribution to affected stakeholders.
• A Stakeholder Consultation survey was undertaken in November 2018 which had a very high response and showed a high level of confidence in the FNC and its fish names processes.
• Further discussions and strategies developed by the FNC at the Fish Names Workshop held on 26 August 2016 are being held to continually improve the operating procedures of the FNC.
• The Australian Fish Names Standard is now recognised and accepted by all sectors of the Australian seafood industry.
• FRDC as an accredited SDO now has a bigger role in assisting to disseminate information through its vast number of contacts. This further facilitates processes such as public consultation and dissemination of results of final approval of applications.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.

The mass of scallops sampled from processing plants in Melbourne during the period November 1983 - December 1994 was found to vary according to fishing ground. Tasmanian scallops were larger (mean 11.6g) than those from Port Phillip Bay (9.9g) and Lakes' Entrance (9.4g).

Scallops caught in Port Phillip Bay or in Tasmanian waters had a higher moisture content than those caught off Lakes' Entrance; 78.94% and 78.67%, respectively, versus 77.60%.

Season did not affect moisture content, though it did affect mass; scallops taken in the winter months were larger than those caught in warmer seasons.

The present study quantified the practice of soaking scallops; all of 50 samples purchased had been soaked, irrespective of whether they were purchased from a market stall or a large supermarket chain. The pressure test can readily determine whether scallops have been soaked.

The present study underlines the need for more effective quality control during packing and freezing of export scallops, together with the need for a standard thaw test.