Jeongeup-si Conducts Guidance and Inspection on Pharmaceutical Use in Freshwater Aquaculture Farms

Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 19th that it conducted joint guidance and inspections on the use of aquatic animal drugs with the Jeonbuk Seafood Safety Center.

This guidance and inspection were promoted to eradicate the misuse and illegal use of prohibited drugs among aquatic animal drugs used in local fish farms and other facilities.

Jeongeup City is conducting joint guidance and inspection on the use of aquatic veterinary drugs with the Jeonbuk Seafood Safety Center on the 19th.
[Photo by Jeongeup City]

The inspection was conducted on 13 inland aquaculture farms in the region.

The city focused on checking whether unapproved drugs for aquatic use were held, the actual usage of aquatic animal drugs, and compliance with safety usage standards such as dosage, administration method, withdrawal period, and expiration date.

In addition, on-site guidance on proper drug use, including the "Top 10 Rules for Drug Use," was also provided to the inspected aquaculture farmers.

A city official stated, “We will continue to thoroughly ensure the production of safe seafood by establishing a proper culture of aquatic animal drug use through continuous guidance and inspections of fish farms.”

Meanwhile, the use of unapproved drugs may result in imprisonment for up to three years or a fine of up to 30 million KRW, and failure to comply with safety usage standards may incur a fine of up to 1 million KRW.

Jeongeup = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kim Jaegil baekok@asiae.co.kr

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