The oyster, scallop and mussel industries currently export product to the EU. Due to the periodic occurrence of Okadaic Acid (OA) and Saxitoxin (STX) group toxins in Australian shellfish the implementation of reduced regulatory levels would reduce the amount of product eligible for EU export....

A National Seafood Emergency Plan was produced in 2001 and the individual States (apart from South Australia) have not tested their capability to handle an emergency that could jeopardise the future of the seafood industry. There is a commitment from Industry leaders throughout Australia to develop...