Crawfish is considered an invasive alien animal which coud harm the country’s bio-diversification and agricultural productions (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hasurged local authorities, the General Department of Vietnam Customs andthe Market Watch General Department to tighten control over the trade andconsumption of crawfish.
The move followed media reports that red-clawcrawfish or crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) is being imported andsold as food in many localities in Vietnam.
According to the ministry, crawfish isconsidered an invasive, alien animal to Vietnam. It can harm thecountry’s bio-diversity and agricultural production as it can eatboth live and dead animals and plants. Crawfish can also easily carry andspread disease to shrimp, and can burrow in and destroy dykes.
Crawfish is not on the list of aquaculturespecies eligible for trade in Vietnam, the ministry said.
Online stores are offering crayfish at prices of350,000–500,000 VND (15-22 USD) per kilo. The crawfish are reportedly importedfrom China and the US.-VNA
The move followed media reports that red-clawcrawfish or crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus) is being imported andsold as food in many localities in Vietnam.
According to the ministry, crawfish isconsidered an invasive, alien animal to Vietnam. It can harm thecountry’s bio-diversity and agricultural production as it can eatboth live and dead animals and plants. Crawfish can also easily carry andspread disease to shrimp, and can burrow in and destroy dykes.
Crawfish is not on the list of aquaculturespecies eligible for trade in Vietnam, the ministry said.
Online stores are offering crayfish at prices of350,000–500,000 VND (15-22 USD) per kilo. The crawfish are reportedly importedfrom China and the US.-VNA
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