Inspections of European sea bass imports from Spain containing fishmeal/fish oil derived from West African small pelagic stocks 2018-March 2026/Non-compliant retailers in Scotland found selling sea bass with West African fishmeal

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Q1. Inspections of European sea bass (*Dicentrarchus labrax*) imports from Spain containing fishmeal/fish oil derived from West African small pelagic stocks (Senegalese sardinella per "Floundering Around" report) 2018-March 2026 

Q2. Non-compliant retailers in Scotland: Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, Tesco Scotland, Sainsbury's, high-end restaurants (Michelin-starred), fishmongers found selling sea bass with West African fishmeal 

Q3. Laboratory analysis results: Feed composition tests confirming African fishmeal markers in Scottish sea bass imports 

Q4. Enforcement actions: Product withdrawals, fines, or warnings issued to Scottish retailers/importers for sea bass feed non-compliance (Feed Regulations 2015/EU 2017/893) 

Q5. IPAFFS notifications: High-risk Spanish Sea bass consignments flagged for Scotland, including Aquanaria S.L. Gran Canaria origin

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