Fishing consumption in Kosovo, AUV comes up with notification

The Food and Veterinary Agency through a media communique has announced that fish on the Kosovo market pose no danger to public health.

From AUV, it reveals that in the Kosovo market, imports with shipments of fish from the US, Canada, Spain, Croatia, Northern Macedonia, in the Republic of Kosovo come frozen in more than -18 C and with health certificates as insurance from authorities in these countries.

Until they add that the species of fish, Merluc, found on the market, is not sold as a fresh or molten product.

“Based on EU scientific assessments and relevant legislation from the Republic of Kosovo, Chapter III Point of Section V III of Appendix No. 122011 Determination of the Special Rules of Hospital Food Hygiene, raw fish products should be treated in an adequate way to eliminate parasites that may pose a threat to consumer health. The recommended methods include freezing at low temperatures C) for certain periods and thermal treatment at temperatures above 60 °C, considering the type of parasite and the thickness of the product”, report from AUV.

Meanwhile, an independent AUV commission has taken into account the practices used in various European countries, where fish products with the presence of parasites or untreated enough to be annihilated to protect public health.

“Starting with this practice, the Commission has made a decision to eliminate fish, thus providing food safety and public health protection”.

“from 1209,2025. document 07679680. In respect of this decision, AUV along with the company is making preparations for the annihilation of 35,170kg of fish to ensure consumer health safety and respect for international standards. This process is important for the protection of public health and the integrity of the food market in Kosovo”, followed./Periscopi/