Proceedings of the International Cyanide Detection Testing Workshop

Working Group 2
The Export Working Group
Infrastructure
Goal 1: Outline what to include in a robust scheme for monitoring exports to determine
whether a fi sh was caught using cyanide.
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Provide an outline for ideal testing infrastructure including:
o locations of offi ces and labs
o staffi ng
o budget
o equipment
o training
List existing cyanide detection facilities
List locations that do not, but should have cyanide detection facilities
List names of government bodies involved in each countries’ cyanide detection
Implementation
Goal 2: Identify steps, agreements, and/or partnerships that could be established between
exporting governments, the U.S. government, NGOs, certifi cation agencies, community
groups, and academic scientists to implement cyanide testing.
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List existing partnerships related to cyanide detection
List the fi ve most important entities (NGOs, governments, scientists) in export
countries that must be involved in establishment of revised cyanide detection system
Briefl y describe fi ve most important areas to improve in existing detection system
List alternate methods and programs that increase non-destructive catch practices
Enforcement
Goal 3: Provide recommendations with respect to the possibility and/or benefi ts of a
mandatory, government-issued, export certifi cation that states the fi sh were caught with legal
practices.
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Provide a brief description of requirements to enforce and or prosecute the use of
illegal fi shing practices in export countries
Provide recommendations regarding legal effi cacy of a test that identifi es the presence of
cyanide versus a test that provides a quantitative estimate of cyanide concentration
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