The Agency to review advice on fish

The review reflects growing concern about the sustainability of fish stocks and the wider environmental impact of fishing and fish farming. It also reflects the Agency's commitment to take sustainable development into account in all of its activities and policy decisions. Current nutritional advice given to consumers by the FSA is that they should be eating more fish and should be aiming to eat at least two portions of fish a week, one of which should be oily. Rosemary Hignett, head of the Agency's Nutrition Division, commented on the advice given so far: "We are aware that fish consumption and sustainability is a key issue for many consumers and current advice can be confusing." Interested stakeholders, including other Government departments, consumer health groups, environmental organisations, as well as representatives of the fishing and food industries will be involved in the discussing this issue. The Agency aims to publish the findings of the discussion before the end of this year. Weblink: www.food.gov.uk