Seafood Inspection

Since 1973, Biomarine has been providing quality inspections on the full spectrum of seafood products, from cod fillets to crab meat. We have extensive hands-on experience with all the major fish commodities, regular inspecting IQF (Individually quick frozen) items as well as block, vacuum packaged and added value items. We work with many of the major importers, processors, distributors and food chains. We are accredited to perform Net Weight determinations (percent glaze) by method AOAC 963.18 as well as the common microbiological and chemistry analyses. Contact us for more information on how we can help you determine and document the quality of your seafood products

Common Evaluations & Tests we Perform

We perform accredited seafood evaluations with careful attention to weight, sizing, quality, sensory condition, and temperature abuse indicators. Each inspection is designed to document product integrity, identify potential issues, and support compliance from receiving through shipment.

Net & Drained Weight, Counts, and Sizing

Full Quality Inspection & Organoleptic Evaluation

Temperature Abuse Assessments

USFDA LAFF accredited weight, count, and sizing data collection for net and drained product

Full quality inspections & organoleptic evaluation (odor, flavor, color, texture) workmanship, and abnormal attributes

Temperature abuse assessment including evaluation for frost, dehydration fusing, and spoilage.

From the Dock to a Detailed Report

We provide clear yet highly detailed reports that follow conventional seafood specifications or individual customer specifications. Reports include remarks specific to your products.

Insurance adjusters and surveyors regularly hire Biomarine to provide assessments related to potential cargo loss and insurance claims. We regularly work with surveyors and insurance companies to provide our unbiased assessment related to the condition of goods, general quality and fitness for consumption.

Picture of the typical fish inspection report

More Services we Offer

Shelf-life assessments

We perform several variations of refrigerated shelf-life determinations, custom to your needs. Generally, our shelf-life studies assess the product for microbiological quality and organoleptic quality at each test interval. We work with you to design a logical shelf-life study to meet your marketing and financial needs.

Sampling and On-site Assessments

Some projects require a third-party inspector to be present at the warehouse. When this situation is necessary, often due to an insurance claim or regulatory work, Biomarine can provide inspections and sampling at the cold storage warehouse. Contact us for availability and pricing.