2015-05-18 (IPMA)
Traceability” is a European project that aims to set up a network of entities with an interest in the use of standardised, innovative analytical techniques to control genetic traceability and labelling of seafood products. Within this project one of the objectives is the analysis of fish labelling in markets of the Atlantic region (Portugal, Spain, France, United Kingdom and Ireland). This report summarizes the level of implementation of seafood labelling control across the Portuguese seafood sector. Main areas focused in the report include, (i) identification of the bodies involved in the control and evaluation of seafood labelling, (ii) assessment of the experience and results of the Portuguese administration in relation with the effective control of seafood labelling, (iii) survey of annual control plans and modus operandi and (iv) statistics of level of compliance.