TY - JOUR T1 - Species identification reveals mislabeling of important fish products in Iran by DNA barcoding TT - JF - IFRO JO - IFRO VL - 12 IS - 4 UR - http://jifro.ir/article-1-1338-en.html Y1 - 2013 SP - 783 EP - 791 KW - Food traceability KW - Forensic genetics KW - DNA barcoding KW - Fish product N2 - This study reports on the molecular identification of fish species from processed products which had a priori been classified as belonging to 5 important species in Iran for human consumption. DNA barcoding using direct sequencing of an approximately 650bp of mitochondrial Cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene revealed incorrect labeling of Narrow-barred Spanish mackerel samples. High occurrence of fraudulent fishery products, if left unchecked, can pose a negative impact on the economy. This investigation adds further concern on the trading of processed fish products in Iran from both health and conservation points of view. M3 ER -