4 Molluscan Shellfish Safety in South America
45
Conclusions
According to Regulation (CE) 2076/2005, laboratories had to be accredited before
December 31, 2009. As already stated, accreditation requires a significant investment for our countries. Besides this, other challenges lie ahead. They are stated
below:
– In 2014 the EU reference mouse bioassay method used for the detection of
the lipophilic toxins complex will be replaced by the LCMS/MS method,
which means a large investment that our countries probably will not be able to
afford (11).
– Regulations of the importing markets frequently change and methods and
equipment have to adapt to these situations: this means additional investment.
– Human resources have to receive training on new regulations and methods, so
enough qualified staff will be available.
– The high cost of intercalibration exercises, standards and reagents.
– Travel costs to participate in ICMSS and or other international congresses, and
the language barrier, represent an important hurdle for many professionals from
our countries to attend these events. In this regard, one of the proposals is to
incorporate Spanish translation in these events, in order for the information to be
accessible for scientists of Latin America countries.
These problems, common to Latin American countries, led to the creation of a
network on shellfish safety in 2008. This network is called “Molluscs inoc”, and has
the support of the Infopesca organization (www.redmolluscus.infopesca.org). One
of its goals is to reach agreements on safety standards on bivalve molluscs.
Acknowledgements We wish to thank the members of the “Molluscs inoc” network, and
collaborators in general:
Argentina: Dr. Gabriel Mel´ endez, Lic. Liliana Figueroa and Dr. Gustavo P´ erez Harguindeguy
(SENASA); Lic. Marcela ´
Alvarez; Dra. Marina Kroeck (LABPATIBMP); Dra. Florencia Cremonte
and Nuria V´ azquez (CENPAT); Mar´ ıa Cielo Risoli (Professional illustrator)
Uruguay: Direcci´ on Nacional de Recursos Acu´ aticos (DINARA): Fishery products analysis
Laboratory (LAPP): Dra. Maria Salhi; I.Q. M.J. P´ erez; MSc. Marta Odizzio; MSc. Silvia M´ endez
(phytoplankton laboratory); MSc. Alfredo Pereira (illustration) Faculty of Veterinary (Fisheries
Research Institute): Dra. Estela Delgado
References
1. Argentina. Reglamento (Decreto 4238/68), Cap´ ıtulo XXIII, Productos de la Pesca. 23.24.moluscos bivalvos destinados a consumo humano. http://www.senasa.gov.ar/Archivos/File/
File753Capitulos.pdf
2. Chile. Procedure Manuals and Technical Norms (SMB/MP2, SMB/MP4, SMB/NT2,
SMP/NT3) for export of bivalve molluscs for export. http://www.sernapesca.cl/index.php?
option=com remository&Itemid=246&func=select&id=63
45
Conclusions
According to Regulation (CE) 2076/2005, laboratories had to be accredited before
December 31, 2009. As already stated, accreditation requires a significant investment for our countries. Besides this, other challenges lie ahead. They are stated
below:
– In 2014 the EU reference mouse bioassay method used for the detection of
the lipophilic toxins complex will be replaced by the LCMS/MS method,
which means a large investment that our countries probably will not be able to
afford (11).
– Regulations of the importing markets frequently change and methods and
equipment have to adapt to these situations: this means additional investment.
– Human resources have to receive training on new regulations and methods, so
enough qualified staff will be available.
– The high cost of intercalibration exercises, standards and reagents.
– Travel costs to participate in ICMSS and or other international congresses, and
the language barrier, represent an important hurdle for many professionals from
our countries to attend these events. In this regard, one of the proposals is to
incorporate Spanish translation in these events, in order for the information to be
accessible for scientists of Latin America countries.
These problems, common to Latin American countries, led to the creation of a
network on shellfish safety in 2008. This network is called “Molluscs inoc”, and has
the support of the Infopesca organization (www.redmolluscus.infopesca.org). One
of its goals is to reach agreements on safety standards on bivalve molluscs.
Acknowledgements We wish to thank the members of the “Molluscs inoc” network, and
collaborators in general:
Argentina: Dr. Gabriel Mel´ endez, Lic. Liliana Figueroa and Dr. Gustavo P´ erez Harguindeguy
(SENASA); Lic. Marcela ´
Alvarez; Dra. Marina Kroeck (LABPATIBMP); Dra. Florencia Cremonte
and Nuria V´ azquez (CENPAT); Mar´ ıa Cielo Risoli (Professional illustrator)
Uruguay: Direcci´ on Nacional de Recursos Acu´ aticos (DINARA): Fishery products analysis
Laboratory (LAPP): Dra. Maria Salhi; I.Q. M.J. P´ erez; MSc. Marta Odizzio; MSc. Silvia M´ endez
(phytoplankton laboratory); MSc. Alfredo Pereira (illustration) Faculty of Veterinary (Fisheries
Research Institute): Dra. Estela Delgado
References
1. Argentina. Reglamento (Decreto 4238/68), Cap´ ıtulo XXIII, Productos de la Pesca. 23.24.moluscos bivalvos destinados a consumo humano. http://www.senasa.gov.ar/Archivos/File/
File753Capitulos.pdf
2. Chile. Procedure Manuals and Technical Norms (SMB/MP2, SMB/MP4, SMB/NT2,
SMP/NT3) for export of bivalve molluscs for export. http://www.sernapesca.cl/index.php?
option=com remository&Itemid=246&func=select&id=63