The State Government of South Australia is supporting the development of a new third party certification that will showcase the premium credentials of South Australia’s oyster industry.
The South Australian Oyster Growers’ Association (SAOGA) has received AUS$25,000 in State Government funding for the development of a new code which aims to provide further assurance to customers about the quality, health, and environmental credentials of South Australian oysters.
Acting Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Minister Kyam, said: “A new Code will ultimately see SAOGA members independently assessed against the third-party certification. The Code will align with relevant international ISO management standards, which will make it recognised globally with customers.”
SAOGA will partner with Total Quality Certification Services International (TQCSI) to develop the TQCSI SA Oyster Growers Association Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) Code.
The code will encompass quality and food safety of oysters, environmental sustainability, and workplace safety.
