UFPEA

UFPEA is committed to sustainable management of fishery resources.As a measure to control the illegalities that have led to a reduction in fish stocks, in 2007 the industry started a self policing and control programmes that carries out impromptu inspection in all fish processing establishments... UFPEA works hand in hand with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) to implement the fish industry's commitment to cleaner production and to mitigate possible environmental impacts... The fish industry in Uganda boasts of maintaining a high level of quality and safety in fish products. UFPEA has offered all members opportunities for training in implementation of HACCP, as well as ISO standards such as ISO 9001:2000 management standard, ISO 14000 Environmental standard, ISO 2200: 2005 food safety focussed standard and BRC standards. Traceability is a key component of the safety control system throughout the fish supply chain...

Also known as: Uganda Fish Processors & Exporters Association

Primary location: Kampala Uganda