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Seafood exports to the US face quality issues

he US is the top destination for Indian seafood export

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Nirmalya Behera Bhubaneswar
Among seafood exporters to America, those from India and Vietnam had the highest number of consignment rejections between January and May this year.

 The US is the top destination for Indian seafood export. Of 47 rejections of consignments by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), those from India and Vietnam were 12 each, according to data compiled by CARE Ratings. 

“Export rejections from India have been on the higher side, primarily due to lack of proper infrastructure facilities with regard to adequate quality check at various levels. Shrimp farmers who procure the broodstock for cultivation need to ensure the stock procured