What information should be recorded by the retailer for the fish sold, according to the European Union directives?
According to the European Union directives for labeling already in force since January 2002, every single fish sold in the market by retailers (supermarkets, fish vendors) MUST BE properly labeled – in other words, it must provide the consumer with basic information on its provenance. Specifically, the above labeling directives require that: the commercial name of each fish be listed the scientific name for the species be listed the mode of production of the fish be listed – that is, whether it is free range or aquaculture fish, if it is free range fish, its provenance should be listed – that is, where and when it was caught, if it is an aquaculture product, the country of production should be listed, whether it is in the European Union or a third country SELONDA hails this important step by the European Union as one in the direction of increasing responsibility in informing the consumer on products. The company is moreover ready to take it one step further by making its own products f
