This guide serves as the definitive regulatory reference for the standardized naming conventions of seafood products sold within the United States market. The document is compiled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to ensure transparency in commercial labeling and to prevent consumer deception regarding fish species. It provides a structured framework that aligns scientific nomenclature with acceptable market terminology for industry compliance.

Industry professionals and regulatory bodies utilize this text as the primary standard for legal compliance in seafood labeling. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose, as it is designed for administrative and commercial application rather than casual reference.