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problem solving of complex regional and national issues should be supported by those who can
contribute to identifying priorities and developing effective strategic, collaborative action plans.
The accomplishments of each coalition initiative demonstrate clearly the advantages of viable
public-private sector partnerships.
There is a growing body of information and knowledge being developed to aid processors
of various aquaculture products. These materials linked to educational programs at the state and
local levels should prove helpful in facilitating HACCP compliance requirements of processors. The
next challenge is further integrating and coordinating food safety and quality issues at the
aquaculture producer-processor interface. The linkage of producer-based quality assurance programs
to processor HACCP plans is a logical action and should be encouraged by all stakeholders. This
will require an interdisciplinary approach and thoughtful development of educational programs of
mutual benefit to both producers and processors and ultimately the consumer public.
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