Download or read book Application of Modern Analytical Techniques to Ensure Seafood Safety and Authenticity written by Iciar Martinez and published by FAO. This book was released on 2005 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book examines traditional and modern methods for the detection and typing of agents implicated in seafood-borne diseases. Immunological analyses, molecular biology methods and protein-based analyses for detection and typing are discussed. as is the detection of strains carrier of resistance to disinfectants and some antibiotics. The second part deals with methods to ensure seafood authenticity, including current legislation related to traceability and labelling in the USA and Europe.