Seafood authenticity and traceability: a DNA-based pespective

✍ Scribed by Hanner, Robert; Naaum, Amanda

• Publisher: Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier
• Year: 2016
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 202
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: a DNA-based Pespective is a concise reference showcasing the latest developments in the field. Written for those in food authenticity who may not have a technical molecular biology background, the book covers methods used for DNA analysis and an overview of their applications in fish and seafood, also providing reviews of the technology and processes for each method. It offers a practical and succinct overview of the relationship between accurate identification, traceability, sustainability, and safety of seafood, including an overview of the supply chain and the industry's need for improved traceability. Presents current and future perspectives in the emerging field of traceability, including solid coverage of DNA analysis for origin detectionIncludes molecular authentication tools to improve species identification throughout the seafood industryProvides reviews of the technology and processes for each DNA analysis methodOffers a comprehensive overview for those in food authenticity who may not have an in-depth molecular biology background. Read more...

Abstract: Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: a DNA-based Pespective is a concise reference showcasing the latest developments in the field. Written for those in food authenticity who may not have a technical molecular biology background, the book covers methods used for DNA analysis and an overview of their applications in fish and seafood, also providing reviews of the technology and processes for each method. It offers a practical and succinct overview of the relationship between accurate identification, traceability, sustainability, and safety of seafood, including an overview of the supply chain and the industry's need for improved traceability. Presents current and future perspectives in the emerging field of traceability, including solid coverage of DNA analysis for origin detectionIncludes molecular authentication tools to improve species identification throughout the seafood industryProvides reviews of the technology and processes for each DNA analysis methodOffers a comprehensive overview for those in food authenticity who may not have an in-depth molecular biology background

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Front Cover
Seafood Authenticity and Traceability
Seafood Authenticity and Traceability: A DNA-based Perspective
Copyright
Contents
List of Contributors
Foreword
I --
The Need for Seafood Authenticity
1 --
Seafood Mislabeling Incidence and Impacts
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL TRENDS
ECONOMIC IMPACT
CONSERVATION IMPACT
IMPACT ON HUMAN HEALTH
SEAFOOD MISLABELING TRENDS IN THE UNITED STATES
AN EMBLEMATIC CASE STUDY OF COD MISLABELING: THE IMPACT OF DNA ANALYSIS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
2 --
Seafood Traceability and Consumer Choice
EVOLUTION OF TRACEABILITY
TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION. ILLEGAL FISHING AND SEAFOOD FRAUD CAMPAIGNSCHANGING CONSUMER PREFERENCES
SEAFOOD ECOLABELS IN NORTH AMERICA AND THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE FOR SEAFOOD SOLUTIONS
TRACEABILITY AND CONSUMER CHOICE
CONSUMER TRACEABILITY: RESPONSE RATES
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
3 --
Regulatory Frameworks for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability
TRACEABILITY DEFINED
FAO CODE FOR RESPONSIBLE FISHERIES
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SEAFOOD AUTHENTICITY AND TRACEABILITY IN THE EUROPEAN UNION
Food Traceability in the European Union
Current European Union Regulations for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability. Voluntary Certification Systems and Ecolabeling in the European UnionDNA Technology and Application in the Context of Legislative Frameworks in the European Union
THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR SEAFOOD AUTHENTICITY AND TRACEABILITY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A SOUTH AFRICAN PERSPECTIVE
The South African Fisheries Sector
Exposure of Seafood Market Fraud in South Africa
Current Regulatory Framework for the Control of Seafood Trade in South Africa
Challenges in Ensuring the Legality, Authenticity, and Traceability of Seafood in South Africa
Functional Fragmentation
Legislation Loopholes. Resource and Capacity ConstraintsFinancial and Human-Resource Constraints
Laboratory Capabilities
Positive Steps Toward Improving the Legality, Authenticity, and Traceability of Seafood in South Africa
Laying the Groundwork for Improved Seafood Authenticity Testing in South Africa
Seafood Awareness and Ecolabeling Programs
The Role of the Marine Stewardship Council
The Role of World Wide Fund Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative
Standardized Seafood Naming List
THE CHANGING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN THE UNITED STATES
CONCLUSIONS
REFERENCES. 4 --
IUU Fishing and Impact on the Seafood Industry ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING DEFINED
EXAMPLES OF ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
COMBATTING ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING
IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED AND UNREGULATED FISHING ON THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
REFERENCES
II --
DNA-Based Analysis for Seafood Authenticity and Traceability
5 --
An Introduction to DNA-Based Tools for Seafood Identification
DNA EXTRACTION
GEL ELECTROPHORESIS
POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION
Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphisms
Real-Time PCR
DNA Sequencing.

✦ Subjects

Seafood;Inspection.;Seafood;Contamination.;Food adulteration and inspection.;TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING;Food Science.