Irish Langoustine Nephrops norvegicus

Commercial name

Irish Langoustine.

Genus and species

Nephrops norvegicus.

Catch area

North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Western English Channel, FAO 27.VII.e.

Catch metod

Wild caught.

Alpha-3 code

NEP.

Fishing gear

Pots and traps (FPO).

Size

01: 10 - 15 pieces per kg
02: 16 - 25 pieces per kg
03: 26 - 35 pieces per kg

Maintenance in tank

Temperature from 4° C to 8° C.
Density from 1.024 to 1.026.

Allergens

Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.

Shipping

Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.

Packaging

4 kg with variable weight.
PVC box 46x28x22,5 H.
Langoustines are individually inserted into tubes in PVC honeycomb separators.
Gel-pack, sponge towel, damp paper.

Chemical criteria

Cadmium ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Mercury ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Lead ≤ 0,50 mg/kg.
Reg. UE 915/2023, CE 420/2011, UE 488/2014.

Food safety

The products marketed comply with the process hygiene and food safety criteria established by: Reg. CE 2073/2005, UE 915/2023, CE 1441/2007. On request, test reports can be submitted proving the execution and outcome of the tests carried out as part of the annual supplier verification plan.