Аннотация:Background. Fish is a valuable food product, but its quality largely depends on the conditions ofits catch, storage, and transportation. Veterinary and sanitary examination helps to alleviate therisks of consuming unsafe products. Relevance. Safety control of fish and fish products is crucial in the context of market trade, where violations of temperature conditions and sanitary standards may occur. The aim of this work is to assess the quality and safety of fresh and frozen fish sold at retail outlets in Krasnodar. Methods. The study involved a comprehensive analysis of 200 fish samples (100 frozen marine specimens and 100 fresh freshwater specimens) belonging to 8 different species.It included organoleptic assessment, parasitological examination with calculation of prevalence and average intensity of infestation, and microbiological analysis. Primary emphasys was placed on assessing the safety of products according to veterinary and sanitary examination standards.Results. Organoleptic analysis showed that fresh fish generally met quality requirements,whereas frozen products exhibited minor defects. Parasitological examination revealed that58 % of the samples were infected with parasites. A total of 11 parasite species were found,belonging to 5 nosological groups, with Acanthocephala predominating (40 %). Of the parasites identified, only two species (Eustrongylides spp. and Anisakis simplex) pose a danger to humans.The microbiological parameters of fresh fish generally conformed to the regulatory standards,with the exception of Prussian carp, in which coliform bacteria were found. Conclusion.The investigation confirmed the general compliance of fish products with the establishedstandards, although individual cases of violation were identified. This fact indicates the needfor continuous monitoring and strengthening of quality control at all stages.Keywords: parasitological analysis, Krasnodar, frozen fish, fresh fish, biosafety, quality control, veterinary and sanitary examination
