Europeche welcomes EU’s decision to ban products made with forced labor
European fishing body Europeche has welcomed the European Union's recent decision to ban products manufactured through forced labor
EU negotiators reach provisional agreement to ban products made with forced labor
Negotiators from the EU Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new regulations banning products made with forced labor from entering the EU market
Ecuador shrimp sector works on ‘internal protocols’ after China sulfite scuffle hits major exporters
China alerted Ecuador that it found higher-than-allowed levels of sulfur dioxide -- a residue chemical of sodium metabisulfite -- in some shrimp lots, plus improper labeling
Mercury levels in tuna unchanged since 1971, according to study
A recent study revealed that mercury levels in tuna have remained virtually static since 1971, despite global efforts to curb mercury emissions
Ecuadorian exporters face consumer backlash in China over sulfite shrimp
A Chinese blogger and 'professional anti-counterfeiter' found shrimp sold on a popular e-commerce platform contained execessive preservatives
California-based Ocean Group recalls salmon, tuna products over listeria concern
Los Angeles-based Ocean Group has initiated a recall of its salmon and tuna products due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes
Scientists present on paralytic shellfish poisoning’s role in Alaska’s marine die-offs
Recent data revealed detectable levels of PSP in predatory fish like cod and salmon, raising concerns about human consumption safety and its possible contribution to declines in marine populations
British Columbia to track sources of contamination in local shellfish harvests
Researchers aim to develop a microbial tracking tool for shellfish harvest sites in the Canadian province
Study shows microplastics present in Alaskan rivers, streams
A large share of the plastic debris consisted of pieces measuring less than 5 mm, or 0.2 inches
Mowi, Milarex warn EU proposal on smoked salmon ‘stiffening’ will jack up costs
A dispute has emerged over a new regulation that seeks to establish standardized guidelines for 'stiffening' in the processing of smoked salmon and trout, a 'key method' used by the largest salmon producers