Chile''s Fish Vet Group (FVG) is joining the list of official fish health laboratories recognised by the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca), helping it to set a new benchmark for sustainable aquaculture in Chile.
The accreditation means that the laboratory can now make the appropriate official analysis for specific Sernapesca programmes related to major disease challenges in the production of salmonids.
Javier Moya, commercial and operations manager, Fish Vet Group, said: “Obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation for our analysis and veterinary samples guarantees the highest level of quality for our customers and Sernapesca. Our reports are analytically correct and reliable, giving customers a full understanding of their actual health status.”
He added that receiving the accreditation from Sernapesca will help the company to reach its potential and ambition to provide the best holistic, expert-led health services supported by the latest diagnostic technology.
“We are a world-class laboratory in a strong position to make a difference to the health of the Chilean aquaculture industry,” he added.
FVG’s programmes include ISAv, SRS (P. salmonis), Epidemiological Surveillance Programs and Screening for broodstock (BKD-IPNv-ISAv) which are working towards allowing FVG to certify the health status of fish farming nationwide.
