| Abstract : |
The SFPA was established under the provisions of the Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Act 2006 and is Ireland's competent authority for Seafood Safety and Sea-Fisheries ProtectionEach year the FSAI coordinates the sampling and analysis of fish and fish products on sale through various outlets in Ireland. This work is carried out to ensure that consumers can have confidence that the fish which is declared on the label or in associated advertisement material is actually contained in the product they purchase. DNA technology can identify the particular species of fish present in various fish products on the market in Ireland and is used by FSAI to ensure that it matches that on the label or in advertisements. |
