Seafood Requirements
Regulations
- Alaska Seafood Processing Regulations (18 AAC 34)
- State regulations for seafood processors.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Federal regulations. See New Applicants and Owners page for a list of regulations that apply to seafood operations.
Water and Food Testing
- Certified Water Testing Labs
- List of labs in Alaska that are certified to perform coliform testing on processing and drinking water.
- Ready-to-eat Seafood Product Sampling Requirements
- Information on product sampling requirements for ready-to-eat seafood processors, including how to apply for a waiver for operations with an established environmental monitoring program that meets program requirements.
Waste Disposal
- Disposal of Fish Waste on Land in Alaska
- Information on the requirements for disposing commercial fish waste on land. Contact the Solid Waste Program at 907-269-7802 for questions or to check if the landfill you wish to use can accept seafood waste.
- Disposal of Fish Waste to Waters of Alaska
- Information on the requirements for discharging seafood processing wastewater to surface waters. For questions or more information, email the Division of Water Seafood Processing & Hatchery Section at: DEC.Water.SeafoodPermitting@alaska.gov
Direct Market Operators (Vessel and Land-based)
- Commercial Marketing or Processing of Seafood on Vessels - Factsheet
- Information on what activities require a seafood processors permit, including specific requirements for Direct Market Vessels.
- Direct Market Inspection Preparation
- A handy checklist for Direct Market operators to help you prepare for your inspection with us!