In addition to physically checking the freshness of the caught fish, with the characteristics of the fish meat still chewy and the eyes of the fish are still bright. They also take fish samples to be examined in the laboratory.
According to him, all laboratory facilities owned by SKIPM Padang have been accredited by the National Accreditation Agency to ensure that the quality of fish to be consumed by the public and exported is guaranteed.
“In the laboratory, we will make sure the fish is free from formaldehyde, histamine, heavy metals and in accordance with the demands of the destination country. If they are free, they will be given a certificate stating that the fish is free from disease and suitable for export,” he said.
