Charges laid for operating an unlicensed seafood business

Charges have been laid against two people for allegedly operating a seafood business without holding a current and valid seafood safety licence.

PrimeSafe alleges that the couple, from Dandenong, transported and stored seafood sold for human consumption without being licensed under the Seafood Safety Act 2003.

The Seafood Safety Act requires that all sectors of the seafood supply chain – including those who supply and transport seafood for human consumption – manage food safety risks in accordance with the relevant standards.

PrimeSafe Chief Executive Officer Michael Coffey said:

“Licensing seafood businesses and monitoring their compliance with food safety requirements is critical to ensure that seafood remains safe to eat. This prosecution sends a clear message that PrimeSafe will hold to account those who operate meat or seafood businesses unlawfully”.

Anyone with information about non-compliant meat or seafood processing and sale should contact PrimeSafe at info@primesafe.vic.gov.au

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