Fish Fraudsters, Beware (At Least in Canada)
Article By Susanne Kuehne Published October 25, 2021
Article Source: Fish Fraudsters, Beware (At Least in Canada) - FoodSafetyTech
Consumer concerns have finally been addressed by government.
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Fish and seafood mislabeling is rampant in Canada, according to a report published earlier this year by Oceana Canada. To address the rising concerns of Canadian consumers, the Canadian government is finally consulting with the seafood industry on traceability from boat to plate. These suggestions are supposed to tackle mislabeling, illegal fishing, sustainability issues and unregulated fishing. Even restaurant owners and chefs have called Congress for action.
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Taylor, P. (August 22, 2021). “After fraud report, Canada looks at seafood traceability”. Securing Industry.