Guidance on Monitoring Algal Toxins in Bivalve Molluscs – Including Monitoring of Harmful Algae and Management of Harvesting and Production Areas

This document provides general guidance developed by FAO, IOC-UNESCO, and IAEA on monitoring algal toxins in bivalve molluscs to address the risks posed by harmful algal blooms (HABs) to ecosystems and human health. The content focuses on supporting the development of sampling methods, analytical procedures, and toxin risk management measures at both pre-harvest and post-harvest stages to meet stringent market requirements.

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Title Guidance on Monitoring Algal Toxins in Bivalve Molluscs – Including Monitoring of Harmful Algae and Management of Harvesting and Production Areas
Description This document provides general guidance developed by FAO, IOC-UNESCO, and IAEA on monitoring algal toxins in bivalve molluscs to address the risks posed by harmful algal blooms (HABs) to ecosystems and human health. The content focuses on supporting the development of sampling methods, analytical procedures, and toxin risk management measures at both pre-harvest and post-harvest stages to meet stringent market requirements.
Agroecology Category
  • Sustainable food system
  • Supportive policies
  • Knowledge and values
Agroecology Keyword
  • Quality standard
  • Sustainable food system
  • Food security
  • Enabling policy
  • Knowledge intensive
  • Local adaptation systems
  • Local knowledge
Contributing organisations the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO (IOC)
Author FAO
Year 2026
Type of document Scientific & Research
Language English
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Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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