Silliker provides a wide range of services specifically suited to the fishing industry. These services cover the areas of seafood safety, nutrition and quality. We also offer professional expertise in consulting, auditing and contract research.
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Seafood Safety:

Our laboratories provide food safety tests covering all areas required for formal regulatory compliance, for the fulfillment of QMPI commitments and for in-house QMP or HACCP monitoring and verification. These tests include safety parameters for ready-to-eat products, container integrity for low acid and canned products, complete physical and sensory evaluation, as well as, specialized tests for pathogenic bacteria, pesticides, natural toxins, heavy metals, food additives, antibiotics and other potential chemical contaminants.

Seafood Nutrition:

In the area of seafood nutrition we provide a complete range of tests necessary to meet the requirements of Canada and the United States, as well as specialized tests to meet unique customer requirements. Tests include protein, ash, moisture, calories, total fat, fatty acids such as triglycerides, saturated fatty acids, unsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, carbohydrates, sugars, starch, dietary fibre, essential elements and vitamins.
Seafood Quality:

Our staff has extensive experience in the physical and sensory evaluation of fish and fish products. Testing covers all aspects of product quality as required in the "Canadian Regulations" including all "Standard Tests", required of QMP importers. Testing services include:

Consulting:

Silliker consultants have over 30 years experience in the fishing industry and can provide professional services to resolve specific problems and to address new concepts. Our experienced team of microbiologists are ready to help you in many areas of food processing, including GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and pre-requisite program evaluations. One of our experts will visit your facility and evaluate your program. Our global auditing team can further assist you in verifying your suppliers' risk management programs.

Auditing:

Our auditors have years of experience in almost every food industry and segment of the food chain. Silliker Auditors are among the most highly trained in the industry. They participate in annual calibration programs to ensure consistency from auditor to auditor, regardless of background. Buyers and suppliers know Silliker auditors are tough, but fair. Through our comprehensive reports you can identify potential risks in your safety and quality programs and implement corrective actions.

Contract Research:

Silliker offers a wide range of expertise in areas of contract research from shelf-life studies to multi-disciplinary projects. We have a pilot scale laboratory for the processing of fish and the preparation of fish products. This facility is supported by a full range of chemical and microbiological services. Our staff can assist at all stages from the development of experimental design to analyzing data and evaluating progress through to completion of the project.

Contact Us to learn how Silliker can support your safety and quality programs.