Results of a monitoring program have shown seafood imported into Norway in 2019 was generally safe.
A total of 129 samples were examined by different analytical methods and assays for microorganisms and undesirable chemical substances. Microbiological analyses were performed on 94 samples.
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) did the analytical work while sampling was by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet) at Norwegian Border Inspection Posts.
Sampling targeted hazards associated with each product, and took into account import volumes, compositional nature of products, results from previous monitoring, geographical origin of samples, and information in the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) portal.
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