Africa: What's On Your Plate? How Certification Can Prevent Seafood Fraud

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About 30% of seafood products - like cod or salmon - across the world may be mislabelled, according to a recent review. The analysis showed that on average nearly a third of all fish products that were tested didn't match the species stated on the label or food menu.

Seafood fraud undermines consumer trust and threatens the reputation of seafood businesses and the sustainability of global fishery resources.

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