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Quality control is crucial in the seafood industry. Whether you are a distributor, importer, retailer, or food service provider, ensuring that your products meet regulatory, quality, and hygiene standards to prevent illness and food poisoning is imperative.

HQTS Seafood Quality Control Services
HQTS is a third party inspection agency for seafood. We specialise in auditing, testing, and inspecting seafood at every stage, ensuring strict adherence to national and international regulatory requirements.

We have a team of skilled and certified food inspectors who are dedicated to providing accurate evaluations for various types of seafood, including:

Fish
Shellfish
Cephalopods
Smoked and Cured Seafood
Prepared Seafood

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Seafood Inspection Services
Our seafood inspection process includes pre-product inspection (PPI), during-product inspection (DUPRO), pre-shipment inspection (PSI) and loading and unloading supervision (LS/US).

Seafood Surveys
Seafood surveys have become increasingly important because of the longer transportation periods and higher chances of quality loss during extended transit.

We offer seafood surveys to assist you in identifying the cause and extent of any damage that may have occurred during transportation. These surveys involve:

Pre-inspection survey – The inspector examines the seafood before it reaches its destination
Damage survey: Determine the cause of any damage sustained during transit and provide helpful solutions for the future.
Seafood Audits
Our Seafood Factory Audits enable you to choose suitable suppliers and evaluate them based on various aspects as needed. These audits include:

Seafood Supplier/Factory Audit
Seafood Safety Audit Services
Factory Technical Capability Audit
Food Hygiene Audit

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Seafood Testing
We can test your seafood based on national and international standards to confirm whether they are by relevant contracts and regulations in seafood testing laboratories.

Chemical Component Analysis
Microbiological Test
Physical Testing
Nutrition testing
Almost any operation concerning the quality monitoring of fish or fish products might be included in this description. The buyer on the port market selecting fish that fit his customers’ informal standards is engaging in a basic form of quality control, and this type of informal activity is common in the sector; often, this is all that is needed. QC, on the other hand, usually refers to something more formal, based on written processes or standards intended to decrease errors, and the phrase is used in this meaning in the following article.

The goal of quality control is to aid in the preservation or enhancement of competitiveness by reducing customer complaints about quality and, as a result, avoiding wasted revenue.

The Purpose of Seafood Quality Control
Customer complaints are usually the result of a drop in quality; thus, the goal of QC is to keep output quality at an acceptable level. Fish items that do not meet local or national regulations can also result in a loss of income; QC can help here as well. Quality control is especially crucial for branded items since a brand name is connected with a certain degree of quality, and any drop in that level leads the client to lose trust in the brand; other goods sold under the same brand could also be decreased as a result.Other Quality Control Services for Seafood

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Why is quality control for seafood important?
Ensuring the quality of seafood through inspections serves several crucial purposes:

Safeguarding health: Seafood, being perishable, is vulnerable to contamination by harmful substances and microorganisms. Inspections identify hazards, meet safety standards, and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses, thereby protecting consumer well-being.
Inspiring trust: Consumers seek assurance that the seafood they consume is safe, fresh, and of high quality. Inspections foster trust, instill confidence in the seafood industry, and promote customer satisfaction, leading to repeat business.
Regulatory adherence: The seafood industry must comply with diverse regulations concerning safety, labeling, and traceability. Inspections ensure adherence to these standards, ensuring that seafood meets prescribed criteria and sidesteps legal and regulatory complications.
Curbing fraud: Fraudulent practices, such as mislabeling species or origin, undermine industry integrity. Inspections, including species identification tests, detect and prevent seafood fraud, ensuring consumers receive the expected product without misleading labeling or deceptive marketing tactics.
Preserving freshness and quality: Effective handling and storage are crucial to maintaining the freshness and quality of seafood. Inspections encompass sensory evaluation and temperature monitoring, guaranteeing that seafood retains its nutritional value, flavor, and texture throughout the supply chain. This provides consumers with a positive eating experience.
Facilitating trade: Import regulations and standards for seafood vary across nations. By adhering to quality inspections, exporters meet these requirements, enabling market access and facilitating international trade. Complying with quality standards further enhances the reputation and competitiveness of