Shrimp Diseases Detection Kits (Rapid Test Kits, PCR Kits, Real-time PCR Kits) &Testing Services
21 July 2017
RM2 million-worth of meat was seized by the Department of Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) in Gelang Patah, Johor last Monday after inspection of the consignment found Halal meat and non-halal meat were stored together inside the same freezer containers.
White spot disease (WSD) is a highly contagious viral disease of decapod crustaceans including prawns, crabs, yabbies and lobsters. White spot disease is caused by white spot syndrome virus (WSSV).
As of January 2021, the Australian government is in discussion of regulating import of shrimps on a stricter basis of requirement including compulsory cooking of imported shrimp. This regulation is due to reports of shrimps in local habitat being infected with White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV).