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Seafood safety //
No residues of drugs have been found in farmed fish and the level of environmental pollutants was also consistently low. These are the findings of the annual surveillance programme carried out by NIFES on behalf of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
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Seafood safety //
Pollution of the marine environment can result in the presence of environmental toxins in seafood. The fisheries and fish farming make major contributions to the global dinner table, and an understanding of how undesirable substances, microorganisms and parasites affect seafood and those who eat it is therefore completely necessary to ensure that the consumers receive safe and healthy food from...
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Seafood safety //
A balanced diet is a requirement for good health. Seafood is a natural part of a balanced diet and has beneficial effects on our health. It contains high levels of several important nutrients, not naturally present in other food, and thus helps us maintain a good nutritional status.
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Seafood safety //
11.07.2008
On 1 January 2004 Norway’s food sector was fundamentally reformed. The national organization of the food sector, the rules covering food safety and food production, and the division of responsibility between various ministries were all remodelled. In addition, a risk assessment body was created. The main aim of the reform was to ensure food safety and to strengthen the focus on the consumer. Th...
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Seafood safety //
11.07.2008
Rules for ensuring the quality and safety of seafood are found in The Norwegian Quality Regulation relating to fish and fishery products, from 14 June 1996 . The regulation has its statutory basis in the Norwegian Food Act from 2004. Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) which unites the EU and three EFTA states. Norway is therefore obliged to implement EU rules pertaining to f...
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