Fisheries Dept Confirms Canned Fish is Nile Tilapia, Not as Advertised

Khaosod•Economy•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Government confirms canned fish mislabeling in Samut Sakhon, identifying Nile tilapia instead of advertised varieties.

•The Department of Fisheries has confirmed that canned fish tested in Samut Sakhon contained Nile tilapia.
•This finding contradicts the product's label, which indicated different fish species.
•The manufacturer has admitted fault and faces legal consequences under the Food Act B.E. 1979.
•The Food and Drug Administration initiated the investigation following public concerns.

•On May 5, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration inspected a canned fish company in Samut Sakhon.
•The inspection was prompted by public rumors that Nile tilapia or Black Chin Tilapia were used, not mackerel as labeled.
•The Department of Fisheries conducted scientific tests on samples sent by the FDA.
•The Department of Fisheries confirmed the tested fish was Nile tilapia, refuting online claims of it being Black Chin Tilapia.
•The manufacturer admitted to the error.
•The manufacturer is in violation of the Food Act B.E. 1979 for producing counterfeit food.
•The investigation was a response to public concerns about product mislabeling.
•The incident occurred after rumors circulated on social media.

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ฐิติพร หลาวประเสริฐ

"The test results found the said fish was Nile Tilapia, not Black Chin Tilapia as spread on social media."

ผลการตรวจพบว่าปลาดังกล่าว เป็นปลานิล ไม่ใช่ปลาหมอคางดำตามที่มีการเผยแพร่ในสื่อสังคมออนไลน์

Department of Fisheries(กรมประมง)

A Thai government agency that confirmed the identity of fish found in mislabeled canned products.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการอาหารและยา (อย.))ℹ️

The agency that initiated the inspection of a canned fish company following public concerns.

A canned fish manufacturing company(บริษัทผลิตปลากระป๋องแห่งหนึ่ง)

The company whose canned fish was found to contain Nile tilapia, leading to legal action.

Samut Sakhon(สมุทรสาคร)ℹ️

The province where the canned fish company under investigation is located.

Mrs. Thitiporn Laoprasert(นางฐิติพร หลาวประเสริฐ)

Director-General of the Department of Fisheries who confirmed the test results.

Food Act B.E. 1979(พระราชบัญญัติ (พ.ร.บ.) อาหาร พ.ศ.1979)

The legislation under which the canned fish manufacturer is being prosecuted for producing counterfeit food.