Seafood Consulting
- Overview
- Why Work With NSF?

NSF can provide you with solutions to your most complex issues. Our team of experts brings a wealth of seafood knowledge and experience ranging from regulatory to industry. We work closely with you to develop strategies that help you stay ahead of the game and ideas to set you apart in the complex and diverse seafood industry.
Our seafood consulting services include:
- Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan development and validation or review
- Product specification development or review
- Pre-assessment of processing facilities in preparation for Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification, including Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP)
- Development of supplier standards
- FDA related areas of concern and compliance
- Complete seafood program design for all seafood business segments
- Importer compliance reviews
- Quality manuals or programs
- Good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOPs) development or review
We offer a variety of consulting services to help improve your business with innovative solutions.
Why Work With NSF?
Since our founding in 1944, NSF International has become the global leader in food safety consulting. Our reputation has been built upon our principles of integrity, commitment to quality, professionalism and customer service.
Our seafood consultants are carefully selected for their technical knowledge and experience. They are rigorously trained in various methodologies and calibrated frequently to ensure consistency and accuracy. Our team receives ongoing annual training in sensory, auditing and FDA requirements to ensure they have the latest information and most up-to-date skillsets.
Additionally, when you choose NSF, you’ll gain access to our proprietary NSF Connect data management system which enables you to access reports and certifications whenever you want, wherever you are.
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What types of audits does NSF provide?
Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), supplier assurance and seafood HACCP.
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My company is looking for SQF certification but we need more information about what is required to be ready for the audit. We also need guidance in regards to our facilities. Can NSF help?
Absolutely. Our staff can analyze your situation and facilities and provide all the information required to prepare your company for SQF audits and certification.
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Is consulting and auditing offered worldwide?
Yes. Through our network, we can provide these services in most parts of the world where seafood trade is common.
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Do auditors have experience specific to the audit they are conducting?
Yes. Auditors are required to have significant knowledge, experience and training in relation to the audit they are conducting.
- Trident Seafoods has utilized the services of NSF Seafood since 1991. They have provided consistent, reliable and professional service. We have found NSF Seafood to be thorough, professional and responsive. Our customers trust them, and so do we.John van Amerongen, Chief Sustainability Officer, Trident Seafoods
- Tradex Foods has been using the seafood product inspection services of NSF Seafood for over 15 years. Their reports represent the quality completely and always give us the confidence of knowing what we are purchasing.Michael Warren, VP & Director Quality Control Management, Tradex Foods