The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have put out a call for experts for the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Consultation on the Risks and Benefits of Fish Consumption.
Consumer Reports (CR) recently tested canned tuna from popular brands, and observed varying levels of mercury, a toxic heavy metal found in foods, on a can-to-can basis.
A recent study has raised alarm bells regarding the levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in U.S. freshwater fish, with findings suggesting that consuming a single serving of fish could have the same effect as drinking heavily PFAS-contaminated water for a month.
A recent study has estimated the annual microplastics intake by adult humans based on the presence of microplastics found in the gastrointestinal tracts of 160 fish species
Following food fraud investigations, the European Commission (EC) recently set new limits on certain antioxidants in tuna; specifically, ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbate, and calcium ascorbate.
Global Seafood Alliance's Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) label is the most comprehensive third-party certification system in the industry. It covers the entire aquaculture production chain and follows the four pillars of responsible seafood: environmental responsibility, social accountability, food safety, and animal health and welfare.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated parts of its guidance on Hazards Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) for fish and fishery products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to amend the current Compliance Policy Guide on decomposition and histamine in fish and fishery products.
European and other national agencies should acknowledge that different fish production methods come with different food safety risks, according to the Aquaculture Advisory Council.
