date:Jul 16, 2012
gulation would allow the industry to come back to life, the NRCS said.
The NRCS will now be responsible for the monitoring and testing of the product, to minimise the risks of transferring dangerous micro-organisms from abalone to consumers.
It would also be responsible for issuing health guarantees for export purposes.
The NRCS said this was in line with its mandate to protect health and the environment, while ensuring fair trade across markets.