Does holding lobsters in a lobster pound constitute “holding” as defined in the HACCP regulation?
Yes, the practice of holding live lobsters until they are marketed is a form of processing, as defined by the regulations. Consequently, lobster pounds are subject to the sanitation and HACCP requirements of the regulation. At a minimum, safety concerns to consider in the development of a HACCP plan for these operations include water quality and use of animal drugs.
