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SHELLFISH TECHNOLOGICAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN A Framework for the further development, dissemination and use of the results of EC RTD Projects (including also thematic networks and concerted actions) ACCELERATED DETOXIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LIVE MARINE SHELLFISH CONTAMINATED BY PSP TOXINS CRAFT CONTRACT N° QLK1-CT-2002-72076
DATA SHEETS SHELLFISH PROJECT
Preliminary version at mid-term (optional, programme per programme) Final version before final term (contractual obligation)
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Part 1
Overview and description of your project and its results
EC PROGRAMME : PROJECT TITLE & ACRONYM:
CONTRACT NUMBER : PROJECT WEB SITE (if any) : PARTNERS NAMES :
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CRAFT project ACCELERATED DETOXIFICATION SYSTEM FOR LIVE MARINE SHELLFISH CONTAMINATED BY PSP TOXINS QLK1-CT-2002-72076 http://shellfish.free.fr
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 B1 B2 B3
IDEE COM St Jean de Vedas France MARILIM Kiel Germany ATLANTIC SHELLFISH Carrigtohill Ireland TST La Garriga Spain BLUEBIOTECH Ellerbek Germany LARRIEU Bouzigues France GORO Italy IFREMER Nantes France INTEGRIN Barcaldine UK SYSTELIA Carqueiranne France
Executive summary
a) Original research objectives The production of live marine shellfish, and particularly of molluscs, is an important economic activity in the European Union. It must nevertheless deal with the health issues caused by algal toxins (phycotoxins) whose the most dreadful is the PSP (Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning) toxin. The object of the « Shellfish » project is to determine the effects of micro-algae diet in order to accelerate the detoxification of live shellfish (oysters and clams) in a system that overcomes the problems of PSP contamination. The innovative aspects of the system include this biological control method to reduce the detoxification time to 4 days (expected goal) instead of several weeks by natural depuration that is at the present time the single known method. It is based on a micro-algae diet, that has been successfully implemented in one Ifremer laboratory working on this topic for nearly 8 years. The users of the system will be shellfish producers and wholesalers, as well as shellfish depuration plants.
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b) Expected deliverables Task 1.1 Task 1.2 Task 2.1 Task 2.2 Task 3.1 Task 3.2 Task 3.3 Task 4.1 Task 4.2 Task 0.5
Functional analysis; specifications sheet Bibliography; blue print of the laboratory module; protocols; equipment of the laboratory module Laboratory modules Experiment reports (5); updated detoxification protocol Definition and blue print of the pre-industrial pilot Equipment made on site Pre-industrial pilot; conditions of receipt; trials report; receipt form pre-industrial pilot Validation reports Documentation Mid-term report; final report
c) Project s actual outcome ( in terms of technical achievements or if appropriate task per task) Task 1.1 : The functional analysis has been performed through a questionnaire sent by the A partners to their customers. Due to a too long form, intended to gather a lot of information, and although easy to fill (no writing), the return rate was lower than expected. Therefore it allowed to collect the main user requirements. The specifications have been delayed as it appeared that it was necessary to get the lessons from the experiments. So they are ongoing together with the fifth and last experiment (on oysters, following 2 experiments on oysters and 2 on clams). Task 1.2 : the preparation task covered a bibliographic survey and the preparation of the experiments. All these matters have been defined in due time. Task 2.1 : the installation of the laboratory modules was made for each laboratory (2) in order to be ready respectively for their first experiment (April 2003 and July 2003). Task 2.2 : the experiments themselves have been proceeded at times rather different than scheduled (some slightly before, some slightly later) due to the fact that the dates had been defined without knowing the actual starting time of the project : physiological reasons (no spawning) and various workload organisation of the laboratories induced these changes. They allowed to confirm that the main objective was reachable for oysters and for clams, to define more precisely which temperature was the best compromise (16°C), to show that the algal concentration had no significant influence. So four experiments out of five have been conducted, the fifth one is scheduled at the right time and should give information as to the choice of the appropriate fodder alga for the detoxification process.
d) Broad dissemination and use intentions for the expected outputs (such as industrial development, standards, regulations and norms, improvement of environment, health, working conditions, employment, net economic benefits, etc) On site demonstrations will be made for regulatory bodies and authorities (particularly if the process is not yet fully accepted), as well as for potential customers, who will be contacted before the end of the project as soon as the preindustrial pilot will be working. The industrialisation will required to have a financial structure still to be discussed. Consulting for technical explanation and elementary training will be managed for marketing and to support the customers. So some jobs could be created when the sales will begin. For the moment the occurrence of a bloom leads to rejection of shellfish, box closure and loss of earnings : the system will allow the producers to rescue their turnover thus saving money and protecting employment of their companies. A constant supply with a good flexibility thanks to an improved storage, and an easier management will enhance the quality of life of this profession used to rude conditions. Moreover, the confidence of the shellfish consumers, due to increased safety and quality, will benefit to the whole production chain. Finally the environment will profit by a better control of the recycling of the water with reduced waste.
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Overview of all your main project results
No.
Self-descriptive title of the result
Category A, B or C*
1.
New innovative accelerated detoxification system for live marine shellfish contaminated by PSP toxins
B
2.
Artificial toxification : protocol used to artificially toxify shellfish (oysters, clams) for experiment purposes
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN
3.
Ammonia monitoring and toxicity : definition of a toxic threshold level and periodicity of sea water renewal
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN
4.
Shell valve activity : control of feeding (clearance rate) behaviour in order to check bivalves physiological state
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN
5.
Siphon survey : control of feeding behaviour of clams
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN
6.
Fodder algae concentration : limited effect of different algae concentration on shellfish feeding behaviour
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN BLUEBIOTECH
GTX3 epimerization in GTX2 : considered either as a suitable marker for toxin degradation or as a complementary indicator of detoxification efficiency 8. Improved knowledge of shellfish physiology : effect of various parameters on shellfish behaviour, and their best values 9. Shellfish feeding parameters : analysis of the effect of shellfish density on feeding rate; water quality on feeding kinetics 10. Correlation between immunoassay and HPLC tests : interest to use cheap and quick tests for most of the verifications
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN
A
THE WHOLE CONSORTIUM
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN MARILIM
A
ATLANTIC SHELLFISH TST LARRIEU GORO IFREMER INTEGRIN
11. Shellfish feeding solutions : comparison of the different ways of shellfish feeding (live, slurry / paste, frozen)
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN BLUEBIOTECH
12. Algal culture : definition of a unit for culture of microalgae (either toxic or non-toxic)
A
IFREMER INTEGRIN BLUEBIOTECH MARILIM
7.
Partner(s) owning the result(s) (referring in particular to specific patents, copyrights, etc.) & involved in their further use THE WHOLE CONSORTIUM
* A: results usable outside the consortium / B: results usable within the consortium / C: non usable results
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Quantified Data on the dissemination and use of the project results
Items about the dissemination and use of the project results (consolidated numbers)
Currently achieved quantity
# of product innovations (commercial) # of process innovations (commercial)
Estimated future* quantity 1 1
# of new services (commercial) # of new services (public) # of new methods (academic) # of scientific breakthrough # of technical standards to which this project has contributed # of EU regulations/directives to which this project has contributed # of international regulations to which this project has contributed # of PhDs generated by the project # of grantees/trainees including trans-national exchange of personnel
1 1 1 1
1
# = number of ... / * Future means expectations within the next 3 years following the end of the project
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Comment on European Interest
All projects are expected to meet European interests. This section should provide an appraisal of your project in terms of European added value and support to the implementation of European Union policies.
1.4.1. Community added value and contribution to EU policies a. European dimension of the problem (The extent to which the project has contributed to solve problems at European level)
There are three main reasons for solving the detoxification problem at European level : 1. General problem : lot of European countries cultivating shellfish faces the same basic PSP problem as algal blooms do not know borders. Because it is Europe-wide, it is important for the system to meet international safety standards, in order to gain international acceptance. 2. Technical problem : the technical know-how, skills and market experience required for the project to succeed could not be found in a single country. Instead, partners have been found across Europe whose capacities in these respects are complementary. 3. Commercial problem : the market expected for the new treatment systems arising from the project is expected to be large. Commercial presence in a number of different countries is necessary so as to access markets effectively. Moreover conducting the project at European level is a means of sharing the risks and the benefits. b. Contribution to developing S&T co-operation at international level. European added value (Development of critical mass in human and financial terms; combination of complementary expertise and resources available Europe-wide)
The project is based on an innovative principle of using selected biomass and good seston to accelerate the natural PSP decontamination process of living shellfish. The work undertaken is going firstly to validate the innovative principle and other research findings, and secondly to use the data obtained to develop commercially viable shellfish detoxification concepts. To achieve these objectives, a very wide range of technical and commercial expertise is required, in fields such as Microbiology Algal toxins Micro-algae production and feeding Detailed knowledge of shellfish physiology Water purification and recycling techniques Testing and standards, and appropriate test equipment Technical and commercial experience relating to the distributors needs Shellfish farming and production. The partners of this project possess the balance of the skills mentioned above, through a partnership of 7 SME partners and 3 sub-contractors from 6 different countries (2 Germany; 4 France; 1 Ireland; 1 Italy; 1 Spain; 1 UK). Furthermore, European shellfish production will be made more competitive as a result of improvements due to the project, and technological exchanges with other sectors are likely to result (such as detoxification of other shellfish, especially mussels).
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c. Contribution to policy design or implementation (Contribution to one or more EU policies; RTD connected with standardisation and regulation at Community and/or national levels)
The project is related to the following policies and regulations : Facilitating the adoption of European Regulations or Directives Council Directive 91/492/EEC of 15 July 1991 lays down the health conditions for the production and placing on the market of live bivalve molluscs, as well as the maximum permissible levels of various toxins. Compliance with these directives are directly facilitated because the technology to be developed is expected to optimise the detoxification processes in a safe environment. Dissemination of code of best practice The first part of the project has identified the factors necessary for optimum detoxification. These findings are going to be translated into practical solutions making it possible to approach the best conditions. Generalisation of this knowledge should therefore help to improve the shellfish industry throughout Europe. Contacts have been made with AFSSA (Agence Française de Sécurité Sanitaire des Aliments) in order to validate the process by the Community Reference Laboratory and disseminate the technology through the European standardisation committees. Policies in favour of SME's Food SMEs play an important role in producing the great diversity of foods in Europe and the retail sector increasingly contributes to strengthen the links between production, processing and the consumer. The project will have particular impact on SME's at all levels of the shellfish industry, from small-scale producer to wholesaler and retailer. Policies for European Social and Economic Cohesion Shellfish production is becoming a major source of commercial activity in areas having a lower level of economic development, such as Northern Greece, Ireland, and the Northwest of Spain. By assisting the shellfish industry in these areas, this project makes a socio-economic contribution to the overall balance and cohesion of Europe. The Internal Market and Competition The cooperation of different industrial and research partners in different member states help ensure dissemination of the results across Europe, and thereby help promote competition within Europe. Environmental Policy The operating principles of the treatment system have particular regard to the environment : natural decontamination process, depending on the shellfish themselves, accelerated with natural algae; recycling of the water, instead of rejection of contaminated water into the environment, thus respecting Directives concerning marine and freshwater pollution, such as Directive 76/464/EEC of 4 May 1976 on the discharge of substances into the aquatic environment.
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1.4.2. Contribution to Community social objectives a. Improving the quality of life in the Community :
Clear contributions to the quality of life, and to health and safety are expected : Quality of Life The expected improvements will make the shellfish industry more efficient (higher quality, less waste), and therefore promote economic prosperity and a better standard of living for those associated with all sectors of the industry, from the producers, who will see amelioration in quality and productivity (fewer rejected shellfish), to the retailers who will see an increase in turnover due to the improved reputation of their products. And consumers will be more confident. Health and Safety Shellfish have always formed a part of the diet of populations living in coastal regions, offering a valuable and low-cost source of protein. However the risk of contamination of shellfish has increased, in our case due to absorption of algal bloom that has developed. The detoxification achieved by the systems should make a major contribution to redressing the balance. Moreover, particular emphasis will be placed on the reliability and ease of use of the systems, to ensure that the applicable standards will not be exceeded through accident or inadvertence. b. Provision of appropriate incentives for monitoring and creating jobs in the Community (including use and development of skills) :
Reducing technical unemployment The implementation of the new detoxification method leads to the reduction of technical unemployment as there is a continuous shellfish supply. Direct Impact on the Creation of Employment Employment is expected to be created in sectors such as : shellfish production : consumption will increase with the new treatment system, due as well to the greater level of security and to the best quality of shellfish products as to the reduction in price brought about by the convenience and the reliability of the system. the different industries supplying spare parts and supplies for the treatment systems. the SME group producing the new treatment systems. Promoting Skills for European Workers The system is a means to valorise the employees work by giving them responsibilities and turning them out to a high but easy to use technology. The SMEs involved in this project receive an enhancement of skills from participation in the project and from the training to be provided by the RTD performers, in fields such as : improved knowledge of shellfish biology improved knowledge of water purification and recycling technology experience in testing and in the application of standards transfer of knowledge and gain in experience relating to project management technical and commercial skills relating to the identification and fulfilment of the needs of potential customers.
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c. Supporting sustainable development, preserving and/or enhancing the environment (including use/conservation of resources) :
Environmental benefits and conservation of natural resources The systems developed as a result of the project will contribute to conservation of the environment and of natural resources by being more efficient, less wasteful, and so reducing contamination by sewage. Pollution reduction and prevention Toxic algal bloom are often considered as a result of excess fertilizers or animal waste coming from the land. If corroborated the shellfish detoxification system does not directly prevent the abusive practices leading to such pollution, but should, at least, ensure to treat one of the consequences of this pollution, which is its impact on the food chain and consequently on human health. A further important environmental aspect of the system is that the water in the system is cleaned and recycled. Effluents are lowered and controlled, so better preserving the environment. This is in contrast to many existing systems, in which water is rejected into the environment that is charged with toxins and bacteria, with consequent disruption of the local marine environment, and the risk of recontamination of other shellfish.
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Expected project impact (to be filled in by the project coordinator)
-Remark: by replying to the following questions, the coordinator is asked to express his best estimation regarding the impact of the project. Overall Policy Impact1 EU Policy Goals
I
II other
SCALE OF EXPECTED IMPACT OVER THE NEXT 10 YEARS2
Not applicable Project impact to project too difficult to estimate
-1 0 1 2 3 1.
Improved sustainable economic development and growth, competitiveness
2.
Improved employment
3.
Improved quality of life and health and safety
4.
Improved education
5.
Improved preservation and enhancement of the environment
6.
Improved scientific and technological quality
7.
Regulatory and legislative environment
8.
Other
1 1 2
1 2 1
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Coordinator should respond to section I or, if appropriate, to section II. If the project has had no impact, a "0" should be entered in section I. Scores other than zero in section I will prompt a more detailed subquestion on a separate screen.
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Indication for scale as follows: -1 represents negative impact, 0 no impact, 1 small positive impact, 2 medium positive impact , 3 is a strong positive impact
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Indicate your replies below by putting in each box the number corresponding to the score you chose: 1. Economic development and growth, competitiveness
a)
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
Increased Turnover for project participants - national markets
0
2
- international markets
0
1
b)
Increased Productivity for project participants
0
1
c)
Reduced costs for project participants
0
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d)
Improved output quality/high technology content
0
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2. Employment
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
e)
Safeguarding of jobs
0
1
f)
Net employment growth in projects participants staff
0
1
g)
Net employment growth in customer and supply chains
0
1
h)
Net employment growth in the European economy at large
0
0
3. Quality of Life and health and safety
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
a)
Improved health care
0
0
b)
Improved food, nutrition
0
1
c)
Improved safety (incl. consumers and workers safety)
0
2
d)
Improved quality of life for the elderly and disabled
0
0
e)
Improved life expectancy
0
0
f)
Improved working conditions
0
1
g)
Improved child care
0
0
h)
Improved mobility of persons
0
0
4. Improved education
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
a)
Improved learning processes including lifelong learning
0
0
b)
Development of new university curricula
0
0
5. Preservation and enhancement of the environment
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
a)
Improved prevention of emissions
1
1
b)
Improved treatment of emissions
2
2
c)
Improved preservation of natural resources and cultural heritage
0
0
d)
Reduced energy consumption
0
0
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Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
a)
Production of new knowledge
2
0
b)
Safeguarding or development of expertise in a research area
2
1
c)
Acceleration of RTD, transfer or uptake
2
0
d)
Enhance skills of RTD staff
2
0
e)
Transfer expertise/know-how/technology
2
0
f)
Improved access to knowledge-based networks
1
0
g)
Identifying appropriate partners and expertise
1
0
h)
Develop international S&T co-operation
1
0
i)
Increased gender equality
0
0
7. Regulatory and legislative environment
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3
a)
Contribution to EU policy formulation
1
1
b)
Contribution to EU policy implementation
1
1
8. Other (please specify)
Scale of Expected Impacts over the next 10 years (2) By Project After Project End End -1 0 1 2 3 -1 0 1 2 3 0
0
I, project co-ordinator, confirm the published information contained in this part 1 of the TIP. Signature :
Name : Frédéric BAILLY
Date : 16/01/2004
Organisation : IDEE COM
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