Decision Promulgating the Regulation on Management of Tra fish rearing zones and establishments

Decision Promulgating the Regulation on Management of Tra fish rearing zones and establishments

DECISION Promulgating the Regulation on Management of Tra fish rearing zones and establishments THE MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT Pursuant to the Government’s Decree No. 01/2008/NĐ-CP dated January 03,…

Main types of products originated from Pangasius?

Main types of products originated from Pangasius?

Live Tra and Basa fish are processed to different types of products, including frozen and added value ones. Following are types of Tra and Basa fish products for export: –…

Vietnam Pangasius was switched from ‘red list’ to ‘toward certification’ in WWF’s seafood guide for fish lovers in EU countries.

Vietnam Pangasius was switched from ‘red list’ to ‘toward certification’ in WWF’s seafood guide for fish lovers in EU countries.

WWF’s members in 6 EU countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Norway and Denmark put Vietnam pangasius in to the Red List” (product shouldn’t be used) from the Orange List (product…

Each Pangasius consignment intended for export is tested by Vietnamese Competent Authority for microorganism, chemicals and antibiotics residues?

Each Pangasius consignment intended for export is tested by Vietnamese Competent Authority for microorganism, chemicals and antibiotics residues?

In accordance with Vietnamese regulation (The circular No. 55/2011/TT-BNNPTNT dated August 3rd, 2011 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on seafood safety and quality inspection and certification), the…

The use of food additives in pangasius processing, is it in compliance with requirements of importing countries and controlled by Vietnamese competent authority?

The use of food additives in pangasius processing, is it in compliance with requirements of importing countries and controlled by Vietnamese competent authority?

Yes, it is! The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgated the Decision No. 01/2008/QĐ-BNN of January 4, 2008 regulating the labeling, glazing and use of food additives in frozen…

Inspections on hygiene conditions of pangasius processing plants

Inspections on hygiene conditions of pangasius processing plants

Does the Vietnamese Government regulate and carry out inspections on hygiene conditions of pangasius processing plants? Yes, it does! NAFIQAD, the competent authority in charge, has been recognized by the…

Have Vietnamese processing establishments been applying quality management programs and food safety guarantee?

Have Vietnamese processing establishments been applying quality management programs and food safety guarantee?

Yes, they have and very well! Vietnam is classified in the 2nd rank in the world, in term of the number of EU approved fishery processing establishments. In November 8th…

How many Pangasius processing establishments are there in Vietnam? Are the processing equipment and technologies of these establishments advanced?

How many Pangasius processing establishments are there in Vietnam? Are the processing equipment and technologies of these establishments advanced?

In Vietnam, there are nearly 100 processing establishments of Tra and Basa fish which are mostly located in the Mekong Delta. in which 49 pangasius processing companies have been granted…

Is it required that pangasius supplied to processing plants are alive? What are harvesting and transportation procedures?

Is it required that pangasius supplied to processing plants are alive? What are harvesting and transportation procedures?

Yes, it is! This is a technology requirement to ensure the freshness of pangasius fillet afterward. Despite ponds or floating cages can be located a dozen kilometres far away from…

How can we do to ensure that harvested fish for processing are totally free of antibiotics residues? 

How can we do to ensure that harvested fish for processing are totally free of antibiotics residues? 

Strict procedures have been respected during the aquaculture and sampling for banned antibiotics residues tests: