Fish Vet Group wins accreditation
Benchmark’s Fish Vet Group today announced it is to join the list of official fish health laboratories recognised by Chile’s National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca).
This means that as well as performing its usual clinical examinations, the laboratory can make official analyses for specific Sernapesca programs related to major disease challenges in the production of salmonids.
Speaking from the Fish Vet Group laboratory in Puerto Montt, commercial and operations manager Javier Moya said: “Obtaining ISO 17025 accreditation for our analyzes and veterinary samples guarantees the highest level of quality for our customers and Sernapesca. Our reports are analytically correct and reliable, giving customers a full understanding of their actual health status.”
"Receiving this accreditation from Sernapesca is very encouraging, it helps us to reach our potential and ambition to provide the best holistic, expert-led health services supported by the latest diagnostic technology. We are a world-class laboratory in a strong position to make a difference to the health of the Chilean aquaculture industry.”
Sernapesca’s official programs include ISAv, SRS (P. salmonis), epidemiological surveillance programs and screening for broodstock (BKD-IPNv-ISAv), which will allow Fish Vet Group to certify the health status of fish farming throughout Chile.
