Which agency is responsible for grading of fish and seafood?

• A. FDA
• B. NOAA
• C. USDA
• D. EPA

Answer: (B)

Grading seafood is a quality assessment carried out by NOAA, specifically through the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Seafood Inspection Program. This program provides voluntary grading standards to indicate attributes like appearance, freshness, and overall quality to help buyers compare products. It’s different from safety inspections, which are handled by the FDA. USDA handles grading for meat, poultry, and eggs, not seafood, and the EPA doesn’t grade seafood.