Traceability

8 Dec
2016

Obama Administration Announces Final Rule to Address Illegal Fishing and Seafood Fraud in United States

Source and Author: USA OCEANA Oceana Applauds Groundbreaking First Step towards Ensuring that All Seafood Sold in US is Safe, Legally Caught and Honestly Labeled

30 Nov
2016

EJF guides French retailers and firms to combat illegal fishing

Source & Author: FIS Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has issued a new advisory note for French industry, retailers and brands on the risks associated with illegal fishing.

15 Nov
2016

Seafood Traceability Systems

Source & Author: FAO Gap analysis of inconsistencies in standards and norms

9 Sep
2016

There’s a 1 in 5 Chance the Seafood You’re Eating Is Not What You Think

Source: EcoWatch Author: Oceana Oceana released a new report Wednesday detailing the global scale of seafood fraud, finding that on average, one in five of more than 25,000 samples of seafood tested worldwide was mislabeled.

2 Aug
2016

NOAA Fisheries Releases Final Rule for Electronic Reporting of Trade Data

Source & Author: NOAA Fisheries NOAA Fisheries published a final rule establishing regulations to integrate the collection of trade documentation within the International Trade Data System, and requiring electronic information through a single automated portal. The effective date for implementation is September 20, 2016.

19 Apr
2016

Threat of widespread fish laundering hanging over Europe’s restaurants

Source: The Parliament Author: Lasse Gustavsson One in three fish species served in restaurants in Brussels are not what they seem, reveals Lasse Gustavsson. This shocking and sad reality was revealed by Oceana in 2015 by testing fish from over 150 restaurants including the canteens of the European Commission and Parliament.

3 Nov
2015