EU traders flag falling no. of Indian shrimp exporters after strict tests

EU has stringent norms on accepting consignments has deterred Indian suppliers.

European Union (EU) importers of Indian shrimp feel the number of Indian exporters shipping to the 28-member bloc has shrunk because of stringent testing norms.

“Importers in Europe have been complaining that the number of Indian exporters willing to export to the EU has shrunk. This is for warm water shrimp or prawn exporters. Apparently, Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and Exports Inspection Council (EIC) are telling the exporters to export to the US instead of the EU where there is less chance of rejection and less hassle. But I have not heard anything official from MPEDA or EIC. Perhaps,