Indian Seafood exporters are advised to seek certification by a trusted organization such as BRCGS as UK retailers often use those certifications as part of the process to find new suppliers. Being certified by, for example, BRCGS and being able to comply with UK retailer requirements will help Indian seafood exporters to stand out from the competition which could generate a potential export growth of up to 60% and a potential profit increase of 6%*.
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Six Steps to Preventing Physical Contamination in Seafood Applications |
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to transform the landscape of the seafood trade between the two countries. Indian seafood exports will likely see an explosion in demand as the UK eliminates the 4.2% tariff on Indian frozen shrimp. For Indian seafood producers and exporters, this is an enormous opportunity to expand operations and gain significant market share in the UK. Breaking into the UK market, however, presents a few challenges for manufacturers.
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The first challenge is that the UK has its own set of food safety standards, which differ from the ones in place in India. That means manufacturers seeking to enter the UK market need to understand those standards and make the necessary changes to bring themselves into compliance. UK retailers have stringent requirements about foreign body detection and removal, which might require Indian seafood exporters to update their existing food safety programs before they can begin exporting to the UK.
Another challenge is being a step ahead of the competition for these new trade opportunities as the elimination of tariffs means that the cost of entering the UK market has been significantly reduced. It follows that Indian seafood manufacturers are very interested in entering the UK market as a result. A manufacturer who wants to be successful will need to find a way to give themselves an edge over the competition.
How to comply with UK retailer requirements
Critical Control Points
In order to achieve compliance Seafood exporters have to identify potential physical contamination risks on their production line and the critical control points where these can occur by performing a HACCP-analysis.
Steps to Preventing Physical Contaminants
To support this process, METTLER TOLEDO has developed an eGuide specifically for seafood companies. The eGuide is titled "6 Steps to Preventing Physical Contamination." The eGuide identifies the different types, and common causes of contamination and explains how to prevent and future-proof your production line. By following this eGuide it will put you on the right path to achieving compliance with UK retailer requirements.
Finding the Right Equipment
A food safety program is only as good as the equipment supporting it. Having inspection equipment that is accurate, reliable, and easy to use is the foundation of effective food safety. The latest M31R AC metal detection system from METTLER TOLEDO offers a versatile and affordable solution. It is highly effective for detecting common physical contaminants. This system fits easily into existing production lines. For x-ray solutions, METTLER TOLEDO has the X2 series of systems, which are energy-efficient, effective, and easy to use, covering entry level through to challenging applications. For more information on building an effective contamination prevention program, you can download a guide. The guide is titled "Six Steps to Preventing Physical Contamination in Food." It includes tips on how to select the right inspection technology.
