Number: RL34124
Title: Seafood Marketing: Combating Fraud and Deception
Authors: Eugene H. Buck, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: Congress is facing questions of whether the law applicable to fraudulent seafood sales and marketing is clear and enforceable, whether agency enforcement efforts targeting seafood fraud are adequate, and whether the penalties for seafood fraud are a deterrent. Congress may become involved in oversight of how federal agencies are addressing these issues, and legislation related to these concerns may be considered. In the 110th Congress, provisions have been introduced in H.R. 3115 and H.R. 3610 that would amend the FFDCA to restrict the use of carbon monoxide in meat, poultry, and seafood. This report reviews recent incidents of fraud and deception and examines related policy issues.
Pages: 13
Date: September 12, 2008