Controversial Fish, Pangasius, Reintroduced on the Market

It was the center of a controversy there two years. The pangasius fish prized for its subtle taste, was withdrawn from the market because it was deemed unfit for consumption. But the authorities have now given the green light to dealers and importers for it is again sold on the stalls.

A decision stemming from a visit by a delegation from the Ministry of Fisheries in Vietnam, the main exporter of pangasius. "We ensured that Vietnamese farmers meet European standards of hygiene. Consumers have nothing to fear ", provides a framework of the ministry.

He adds that the first shipment of pangasius arrived in Mauritius there a month. The fish is currently stored in a cold room of the importing company, "but he has not been on the market " .

An importer of fish, for its part, that "we are against the sale of this product on the local market because the methods used by farmers were heavily criticized in the past. Why should we take such risks? "

Jayen Chellum, spokesman for the Consumers' Association of Mauritius, sees nothing, meanwhile, no problem, " if the Department is satisfied that the standards of hygiene are met. "He deplores However, " the total lack of communication from the authorities. A statement would certainly reassured consumers. "