EU lists 102 new Indian fishery establishments for seafood exports
The European Union has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for exports to EU member countries, the Commerce Ministry said on 9 September 2025, expanding market access for shrimp and cephalopods.
Summary
The European Union has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for export to EU member countries, the Commerce Ministry said on 9 September 2025. The ministry said the expansion reflects growing confidence in India's food safety and quality assurance systems and will improve market access for Indian seafood, especially aquaculture shrimp and cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish and octopus. The listing followed meetings in the EU and New Delhi involving Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials, which built confidence in the official control mechanisms implemented by the Export Inspection Council (EIC). The ministry expects the move to raise export volumes, create jobs and increase foreign exchange earnings.
Key facts
- Announcement
- 9 Sep 2025, Commerce Ministry
- New EU-listed establishments
- 102 (in 2025)
- Key products
- Aquaculture shrimp; cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish, octopus)
- Control agency
- Export Inspection Council (EIC), with EIAs
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many new Indian fishery establishments did the European Union list for exports, as announced in September 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 102
The EU listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for export to EU member countries in 2025.
Which Indian body implements the official control mechanisms whose robustness led to the EU listing of 102 new fishery establishments?
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Correct answer: B — Export Inspection Council (EIC)
The ministry said the meetings built confidence in India's robust official control mechanisms implemented by the Export Inspection Council (EIC).