Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries will launch a special investigation that affirms whether "Cultivation" display of a fresh fish and shellfish of aquaculture is correctly from May 10. Objects of the investigation are 3000 nationwide stores such as department store, super, and fish shops.
Center for Food Quality, Labeling and Consumer Services succeeded in the practical use of the analytical technique that distinguished whether it was a cultured fish of a fresh fish and shellfish. The ministry uses and affirms the technology reacting on its success.
When an unsuitable display is found, the ministry executes the inspection in cooperation with administrative divisions, and makes the name of enterprise public.