The advocacy organization reviewed more than 200 published studies covering 55 countries.

They found mislabeling at retail, wholesale, distribution, import/export, packaging/processing and landing in an update to a 2014 analysis.

About 65% of the studies included evidence of economically motivated adulteration of seafood products. Cheaper or less desirable fish were mislabeled as more expensive varieties.

In 141 instances, pangasius was swapped for 18 different types but mostly perch, grouper and sole, said Oceana.

Seafood fraud includes species substitution - often a low-value or less desirable item swapped for a more expensive or desirable choice - improper labeling, including hiding the origin of seafood products, or adding extra breading, water or glazing to increase their weight.

 

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Food Labelling Services comments:

Due to improved traceability from net to plate in the EU, fish fraud has decreased from 23% in 2011 to 8% in 2015 in the EU. However, pertinent questions should always be asked when labelling products, to ensure that accuracy is maintained.