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.
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?
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?
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
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?
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…