One of the major issues prevailing in the fisheries and aquaculture industry in Sri Lanka is the high loss and waste of fish, and it has become necessary to introduce strategies aimed at preventing and...

What happens to fish after it is caught has a big impact on its quality. This guide is for fishers, vessel owners, extension services, and anyone interested in how to maintain fish quality.

The Codex Alimentarius, “the food code”, has a fundamental role in protecting consumers and ensuring fair practices in food trade, and provides technical guidance on the activities related to fish and fishery products.

The animal health conditions governing the placing on the market of aquaculture animals and products are defined and have been amended several times to update EU legislation to new situations and scientific knowledge. 

RASFF enables information to be shared efficiently between its members and provides a round-the-clock service to ensure that urgent notifications are sent, received and responded to collectively and efficiently.