New York Sea Grant (NYSG) supports a range of efforts aimed at supporting the sustainable development of the seaweed sector in New York and beyond. These initiatives include coordinating the NY Seaweed Processing and Marketing Task Force, leading a Seaweed Food Safety Training Workgroup, participating in regional and national seaweed collaborations, and leading the development of educational and regulatory resources for producers and consumers.
Since January 2021, New York Sea Grant (NYSG) has worked with industry, academic, and regulatory partners to address challenges in seaweed production, processing, and marketing. These collaborations have resulted in the development of practical resources to help producers navigate regulations and bring safe, high-quality products to market.
This webpage serves as a centralized resource for NYSG’s seaweed-related materials, offering guidance, tools, and information to support stakeholders throughout the seaweed value chain.
Seaweed Resources
Seaweed Food Safety Guidance: Guidance for Safe Seaweed Production | PDF | Word Version
Seaweed Guide 1: Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventative Controls for Human Foods | PDF
Seaweed Guide 2: Best Practices for Maintaining Quality in Seaweed | PDF
Seaweed Guide 3: Harvesting Food-Grade Seaweed in New York | PDF
Regulatory Guide to Processing and Marketing Seaweed in New York | PDF
Seaweed Food Safety: Comparing Compliance with Preventive Controls for Human Foods and Seafood HACCP | PDF
New York Sea Grant Kelp Value Added Processing Report (April 2024) | PDF
Webinar Series: Developing a Hazards and Controls Guide | Click Here
Additional Resources
More information and resources on seaweed can be found on the National Seaweed HUB website at seaweedhub.extension.uconn.edu