Commercial name
European Lobster.Genus and species
Homarus gammarus.Catch area
North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Central-North Sea, FAO 27.IV.b.North-Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Western English Channel, FAO 27.VII.e.
Catch metod
Wild caught.Alpha-3 code
LBE.Fishing gear
Pots and traps (FPO).Size
400/600 g.600/800 g.
800/1200 g.
1200 + g.
Maintenance in tank
Temperature from 12° C to 15° C.Density from 1.027 to 1.029.
Allergens
Crustaceans and products made with crustaceans.Shipping
Shipped refrigerated from 0° C to 4° C.Packaging
10 kg fixed weight.Polystyrene box 78x39x22 cm.
Lobsters are individually packed in tubes, the claws are protected.
Gel-pack, sponge or paper towel, paper and/or damp straw.
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.Updated
REV. n° 1 dated 25/05/2023.Seasonality \ Availability \ Fishing period
Jan
Feb
Mar
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May
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Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec
Unavailable
Reduced availabilty
Good availabilty
Excellent availabilty
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