Attention: genetically modified ornamental fish could have legal consequences!

Attention: genetically modified ornamental fish could have legal consequences!

Deutschland - The Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) has urged genetically modified decorative fish before buying and attitude. The striking mourning mantle seamers, which occur in bright colors such as orange, pink, green and yellow, are particularly affected. This warning follows on laboratory analyzes, which confirmed several illegal finds of these fish in Germany. The sale and breeding of such animals violate applicable law and are not approved in the EU. There are currently no legal permits for the distribution of these fish, which makes their attitude illegal, emphasizes .

Consumers who have unknowingly genetically changed ornamental fish have to expect legal consequences. These can range from fines to several years of prison. In view of this situation, the BVL recommends that aquarium fishing only be obtained from established specialist dealers to ensure that legal provisions are observed.

The BVL points out that not only mourning mantle, but also zebra -harsing and various types of salmlers could be affected. These fish also have unnaturally shining colors that indicate genetic engineering changes. The use of DNA analyzes (PCR technology) has demonstrated the genetic engineering changes in these animals, which increases the concern, explains regionalheute.de .

In the EU, attitude, breeding and sales are strictly regulated in genetically modified animals. These activities are classified as genetic engineering work and may only take place in systems provided. At the moment, genetically modified fish have not been discovered in commercial animal trade, but on private trading platforms, which further complicates compliance with existing legislation. The aim of these strict regulations is the protection of human health and the environment, as well as the guarantee of freedom of choice for consumers, according to the Environmental Federal Office .

recommended procedure for holder

holders who are already in possession of such ornamental fish is advised to contact the responsible authorities immediately. An early report may be able to defuse legal problems. The BVL again underlines the importance of transparency when purchasing such animals and asks consumers to pay attention to official certifications when buying.

Overall, the safety of consumers is in the foreground, and the applicable guidelines should help to efficiently evaluate and minimize risks through genetically modified organisms.