Need To Assess Quality of U.S.-Produced Seafood for Domestic and Foreign Consumption
CED-81-20
Published: Oct 15, 1980. Publicly Released: Oct 15, 1980.
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GAO is studying the adequacy of current Federal efforts to improve the quality and safety of seafoods processed in the United States for domestic and foreign consumption. The study includes an assessment of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) program and efforts to improve the quality and safety of seafood harvested and processed in the United States.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of Commerce | The Secretary of Commerce should direct the Administrator of NOAA to initiate a study to assess the quality of U.S. seafood produced for domestic and foreign consumption. |
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