Minor changes to the NSSP Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish

Please be advised: On January 22, 2013, the Interstate Shellfish Sanitation Conference (ISSC) Executive Board approved minor changes to the NSSP Guide for the Control of Molluscan Shellfish. These minor changes are in addition to the Interim changes adopted on October 11, 2012 which had an implementation date of December 1, 2012. These changes involve:

NSSP Guide Definitions:

1. Adequate Icing
2. Processing
3. Receipt of Shellfish

NSSP Guide Model Ordinance Requirements:

1. Chapter VIII. Control of Shellfish Harvesting @ .02 Shellstock Time to Temperature Controls A. (3)
2. Chapter XIII. Shellstock Shipping .01 Critical Control Points B. (4)

NSSP Guidance Documents:

Cooler Process Studies Guidance Document

The link below reflects all Interim Time/Temperature Controls adopted by the ISSC Executive Board. The effective date of the most recent changes is February 28, 2013.

Time/Temperature Model Ordinance Changes

Should you have any questions please contact Ken Moore at (803) 788-7559.