A Study on Economic Impacts and Consumer\'s Perception of HACCP Implementation on Seafood Sector

Recent incidences of chemical residues were examined in exporting seafood products which hinder the future export to the European Union and Japan particularly. Hence, the perceptions of seafood quality and safety from a consumer point of view and international trade concerns are becoming important.

In fact, seafood inspection and certification are set into action on the world gradually. It is clear that international legislation is moving toward to make HACCP as a mandatory requirement for the food industry. In this study, questionnaire was designed to explore the perception of Taiwanese consumers about food safety and issues related to the HACCP system in the industry.