The FFAW has been stalled in its attempts to establish a standardized food traceability system.

Oceana Canada released a report last year on the country’s seafood supply chain.

It found that close to $94-million in taxes are lost each year due to illicit trade in seafood products.

The Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union has long been a proponent of a program to help consumers identify what they’re purchasing or consuming and how it got to their plate, but has faced resistance from processors in getting involved.

Secretary Treasurer with the FFAW, Robert Keenan says they met with some interest from both levels of government, but there’s been no real progress to date.

He says the provincial government is “partially” on board with the concept, but wants the union to partner with the processors and that, he says, has proven to be a challenge.