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Sector 04 — Regulators

A taxonomy built for policy and enforcement.

I-CADMUS gives regulators a workable seven-category framework aligned with AS 5300 and international Codex standards — structured for interagency coordination, legislative drafting, and field enforcement briefings.

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7
Defined fraud categories
AS 5300
Codex-aligned standard
Bespoke
Engagement by arrangement
Regulator Pathway

Policy, enforcement, and interagency coordination

Tailored engagement for government agencies, food safety authorities, and fisheries enforcement bodies.

  • Five-pillar policy playbook
  • Codex alignment notes and references
  • Regulator-specific enforcement briefings
  • Interagency coordination frameworks
  • Legislative drafting support material
  • Direct access to the author team
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Why it matters to you

A taxonomy that enforcement can actually use.

Seafood fraud is systemically under-prosecuted — not because it is hard to detect, but because the legal and institutional vocabulary for classifying it is inconsistent. I-CADMUS gives regulators a shared taxonomy: seven precisely defined categories that align with Codex standards and map directly onto existing legislative frameworks.

01

Classify incidents with precision

Each of the seven I-CADMUS categories is defined with the specificity needed for formal enforcement action. Move from "suspected seafood fraud" to a named, documented category that supports prosecution, penalty assessment, and interagency reporting.

02

Align with Codex and AS 5300

I-CADMUS terminology and category definitions are cross-referenced to Codex Alimentarius standards and AS 5300. This alignment enables regulators to use the same language as trading partners, importers, and international enforcement bodies.

03

Brief enforcement teams efficiently

The seven-category structure is designed to be taught in a single session. Field officers, border biosecurity staff, and food safety inspectors can apply the taxonomy from day one — reducing inconsistency in how incidents are categorised and recorded.

Your enforcement quick guide

The seven categories — regulatory actions

Each I-CADMUS category maps to specific regulatory levers — from import controls and border checks to prosecution thresholds and interagency referrals.

I
Illegal · 01
IUU Laundering

Mandate catch documentation at point of import. Coordinate with fisheries agencies and flag-state authorities to verify vessel compliance records.

Full guidance
C
Counterfeit · 02
Fake Labels

Enforce certification body accreditation standards. Establish legal thresholds for forged origin documentation as a distinct offence category.

Full guidance
A
Adulteration · 03
Chemicals & Water

Set and enforce maximum permitted levels for phosphates and retained water. Fund periodic surveillance sampling of imported and domestically processed seafood.

Full guidance
D
Dilution · 04
Glazing & Mixing

Require glaze percentage declaration on all retail and import documentation. Implement species-commingling disclosure requirements for processed and frozen product.

Full guidance
M
Misrepresentation · 05
False Origin

Require mandatory country-of-catch labelling distinct from country-of-processing. Implement harvest-method verification at import for priority species.

Full guidance
U
Unreported · 06
Grey Channels

Close off-the-books supply pathways through mandatory electronic catch reporting. Require reconciliation of import volumes against declared catch records.

Full guidance
S
Substitution · 07
Species Swap

Mandate DNA testing as an enforcement tool for high-risk species at border inspection. Require species identity records from processor to retail for premium categories.

Full guidance
All 7

Download the full policy playbook covering all seven categories with Codex alignment notes and enforcement action guides.

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Engagement pathway

Tailored engagement — by arrangement.

Regulatory engagements are structured to the specific mandate of each agency — from single-agency briefings to multi-department policy workshops and legislative support.

Pathway 04 — Regulators
Bespoke
By arrangement · agency-wide · flexible scope

Five-pillar policy playbook, Codex alignment, and enforcement briefings tailored to your mandate.

All regulator engagements are designed around your agency's existing legislative framework. Deliverables are adapted to your jurisdiction, your priority species, and your enforcement model.

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  • Five-pillar policy playbook
  • Codex alignment notes and cross-references
  • Regulator-specific enforcement briefings
  • Interagency coordination frameworks
  • Legislative drafting support material
  • Direct access to the I-CADMUS author team
  • Jurisdiction-specific risk assessment support
Resources for your agency

Tools built for policy and enforcement.

From enforcement briefing packs to Codex alignment guides — every resource is designed for use in regulatory and legislative contexts.

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Regulator · Briefing

Enforcement Briefing Pack

A structured seven-category briefing document for field officers and border inspection staff. Maps each I-CADMUS category to observable indicators, documentary evidence, and applicable legislative provisions.

24 pages · PDFRequest access
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Regulator · Policy

Five-Pillar Policy Playbook

A framework for building or strengthening national seafood fraud prevention policy. Covers legislative foundations, enforcement capacity, industry standards, consumer disclosure, and interagency coordination.

36 pages · PDFRequest access
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Reference · PDF

Codex Alignment Guide

Cross-reference document mapping all seven I-CADMUS categories to relevant Codex Alimentarius standards and AS 5300 provisions. Essential for jurisdictions seeking international harmonisation.

20 pages · 1.4 MBRequest access

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Talk to the I-CADMUS author team about tailoring the taxonomy and policy playbook to your agency's mandate, jurisdiction, and priority enforcement areas.

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