[Certificate of Origin Example] Natural Shrimp - Measures to Prevent Origin Fraud

Imported shrimp mistakenly labeled as domestic shrimp! A case of verifying whether it is Australian or imported as a measure to prevent origin fraud.

As a measure to prevent mislabeling of origin, we will introduce an example of a countermeasure implemented by the Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries, which involves certification of the origin of wild-caught shrimp. There have been cases where domestic shrimp were substituted with imported shrimp and falsely marketed as domestic, leading to high prices for consumers. Additionally, there have been instances where domestic shrimp were mixed or diluted with imported shrimp and sold as domestic. Wild-caught tiger prawns are captured in specific geographical locations (fishing areas authorized by catch quotas) and undergo trace element analysis. By constructing a reference database using trace element data and matching samples, it is possible to verify whether the shrimp is of Australian origin or imported. [Summary of Countermeasure Examples (Partial)] ■ Issues - There have been cases of mislabeling of origin, leading to high prices for consumers. - Instances of mixing or diluting imported shrimp and selling them as domestic have occurred. - Due to the inability to determine whether shrimp is domestic or not, trust and demand for domestic shrimp are undermined. - Impact on the reputation of the taste and quality of domestic wild shrimp. - Decrease in income for domestic shrimp fishers (and related parties). *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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