• Before packing bivalve molluscs should undergo visual inspection. Bivalve molluscs which are dead, with broken shells, with adhering soil or otherwise unwholesome, should not be passed for human consumption.
• The packaging material should avoid contamination and should be drained.
• Labels should be clearly printed and must comply with the labelling laws of the country where the product is marketed. The packaging material may be used to bear an indication as to how the bivalve molluscs should be kept from the time they were bought at the retailer. It is recommended to mention the date of packaging be included.
• All packaging material should be stored in a clean and sanitary manner. Product containers should not have been used for any purpose, which may lead to contamination of the product. Packaging material should be inspected immediately before use to ensure that they are in a satisfactory condition and where necessary disposed of or cleaned and/or disinfected; when washed they should be well drained before filling. Only packaging material required for immediate use should be kept in the packing or filling area