At a time when Christians celebrate Easter and the call is increased fish consumption, the authorities reported the seizure of a shipment of imported fish show signs of decomposition. The Panamanian Food Safety Authority (AUPs) reported, in a press release that potential flaws in the cooling system soured 25 000 900 kilograms (about 57 000 99 pounds) of fish that were to enter Panama for consumption national to offset the high demand season.
The cargo identified by the National Verification Aupsa was in the early stages of decomposition, so we proceeded to seal the container carrying the load and take it to the town of Aguadulce for later destruction. The positive aspect of cases like this, said Gilberto Real Aupsa manager, "is that every day importers become more aware of the need to ensure the entry into the domestic food market healthy and together with our institution, seeking to generate corrective to these situations warrant for possible anomalies.
addition to inspect products and punish the importers, the entity carries out prevention, the latest of which was made at the International Fair of San José de David. So far this year, the Aupsa been evaluated and authorized to enter Panama from 27 000 729 kg (61 000 131 pounds) of fish of all types. On January 11, 2007, the Aupsa adopted a resolution that established sanitary requirements for imports of canned fish or shellfish. It requires, for example, that the product comes from an eligible country and a plant approved, and that their income is reported to the authorities 48 hours before arrival. La Prensa, March 17, 2008.
