Study Finds Endangered Sharks in Pet Food, Calls for Stricter Labels
A recent study has raised concerns about the use of endangered sharks in pet food products. The research suggests that vague ingredient labels may be contributing to overfishing of these threatened species.
The study, conducted by international researchers, found genetic material from endangered sharks in cat foods from popular brands like Fancy Feast, Sheba, Whiskas, Kit Cat, and Aixia Yaizu, available in Singapore. Blue sharks (Prionace glauca), not listed as threatened, were the most common, followed by silky sharks (Carcharhinus falciformis), which are listed under CITES Appendix II.
None of the pet foods listed sharks explicitly in their ingredient decks. Instead, terms like 'ocean fish' or 'white fish' were used. The study suggests that better labeling and supply chain accountability could help prevent this issue. However, it remains unclear how these sharks entered the pet food supply chain.
The study's findings highlight the need for stricter regulations and better transparency in the pet food industry. By using vague ingredient labels, companies may inadvertently contribute to the decline of endangered shark populations. Further investigation is needed to determine how pet food companies can avoid using endangered sharks in their products.
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