Moratorium on imported fish ban issued

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources announced on Friday a moratorium on its planned crackdown on vendors of imported fish in local markets effective immediately, which means selling imported pampano and pink salmon is still allowed in wet markets, groceries and online stores. BFAR officer-in-charge Demosthenes Escoto declared the moratorium on market crackdowns over the imported pink salmon, pompano and other frozen fish products after considering recommendations from fisheries stakeholders and lawmakers.