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GAqP Training Presentations
Welcome to Good Aquaculture Practices Training
Day 1: 60 minutes
An introductory guide to the training program, including an overview of the instructors, agenda, and training timeline.
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Introduction to Good Aquaculture Practices
Day 1: 75 minutes
Introduces participants to Good Aquaculture Practices (GAqPs a voluntary, prevention-based program designed to minimize: Animal disease risks, Food safety hazards, Antimicrobial resistance, and Violations at import
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In-Country Presentation
Day 1: 30-45 minutes
A teaching tool that encourages participants to describe local aquaculture standards in their country using GAqP principles. Helps identify relevant regulations, policies, or informal standards in their region.
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Best Management Practices
Day 1: 4 hours
To provide aquaculture farmers with practical guidance on food safety, environmental protection, and sustainable production through the development and application of BMPs.
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Biosecurity
Day 2: 3 hours 45 minutes
Explains how drugs used in aquaculture are regulated, approved, and monitored in the context of ensuring seafood safety for U.S. consumers.
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Aquaculture Drugs Overview
Day 2: 30 minutes
Explains that aquaculture drugs must be FDA-approved, used only as directed, and carefully monitored to prevent unsafe residues and protect both food safety and public health.
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U.S. FDA Import Operations
Day 2: 45 minutes
Provides an overview of the U.S. FDA’s regulatory authority over imported seafood, the seafood safety process, and food safety oversight.
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Aquaculture Food Safety
Day 3: 4 hours
Focuses on practices that ensure safe aquaculture food products. Helps participants develop a GAqP Food Safety Plan that promotes transparency, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust.
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U.S. FDA Traceability Rule for Seafood
Day 3: 30 minutes
Introduces the FDA’s Food Traceability Rule and its application to the seafood and aquaculture industry.
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Why Consider GAqPs?
Day 3: 45 minutes
Explains the importance and benefits of implementing GAqPs for farms, producers, consumers, and global food systems.
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Farm Visit and Presentations
Day 4: 8 hours
Includes a hands-on farm visit where participants observe and assess aquaculture practices. Each group presents their findings to highlight good and bad practices. Followed by a post-test to evaluate understanding.
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