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European Union may widen scope of testing for Indian marine products

The outcome of the EU's audit was discussed at two standing committee meetings of the European Commission last month

India largest seafood exporter in 2016: FAO
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Nirmalya Behera Bhubaneswar
The European Union is considering to widen the scope of testing of Indian aquaculture products after finding deficiencies in the control of residues and contaminants in animals and animal products from India.

The Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) of the European Commission had conducted an audit in India (April 16-27, 2018) on the control of residues and contaminants in live animals, animal products and veterinary medicines.

The outcome of the EU's audit was discussed at two standing committee meetings of the European Commission last month.

"The official summary of one of these meetings has now been published.

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