Shellfish Inspection Program
Mission
To protect the health of consumers by regulating the processing and distribution of molluscan shellfish.
What we do
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Participate in the National Shellfish Sanitation Program to promote and improve the sanitation of shellfish in interstate commerce through dealer certification.
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Partner with: Rhode Island shellfish industry, RI Departmental Management, (Marine Fisheries Section and Office of Water Resources, RI Environmental Police, RI Coastal Resources Management Council and the Interstaet Shellfish Sanitation Conference.
Rhode Island Department of Health