Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products

The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has posted a Final Supplement 512 for Fish and Fishery Products, which includes updates to the requirements for fish and fishery products. The supplement outlines the eligibility requirements for contractors, including the need for a USDC/NOAA SIP Approved Establishment and compliance with FDA regulations. The document also provides details on the technical proposal requirements, including the need for a quality control program and documentation of conformance with the checklist of requirements. The supplement applies to various fish and fishery products, including Atlantic Fish Fillet, Pacific Seafood, and Walleye Fillets. • The contractor must provide written proof of an approved USDC/NOAA SIP Product Management Plan (PMP) to support that finished products meet the criteria to bear the corresponding grade mark. • The contractor must develop and maintain an AMS-approved food defense plan. • The contractor must provide a technical proposal that includes a detailed description of the fish or fishery products offered and each of the production steps taken to meet or exceed the minimum product requirements. • The contractor must comply with all applicable FDA regulations and USDC/NOAA SIP requirements. • The contractor must provide a Certificate of Conformance for each shipment, certifying that the product conforms to the purchase order requirements.