Prince Edward Aqua Farms is the only company on Prince Edward Island that operates a depuration facility. This facility utilizes salt-water wells to purify shellfish harvested from waters contaminated with unacceptable levels of bacteria. The depuration process is completed in 48 to 72 hours depending on the contamination levels of the product. All shellfish is tested in house at Prince Edward Aqua Farms HACCP approved and accredited microbiology lab.
All other plants are required to put the product out in a clear water relay for a minimum of 14 days. This filters out the bacteria from the shellfish.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc is HACCP certified, participates in Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism or C-TPAT, the company is also FDA registrated in relation to the U.S. Bio-Terrorism Act.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms is Import and Export ready to supply worldwide demand.