India gets EU approval to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey beyond September

New Delhi: The European Union has included India in the list of countries authorised to continue exporting aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings to the 27-nation bloc beyond September under its revised regulatory framework.

The commerce ministry on Monday said that the European Union has notified an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/405 in view of growing concerns over antimicrobial resistance.

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The revised regulation will come into effect from September 2026 and lays down additional requirements for countries exporting specified animal-origin products to the European Union (EU).

India's inclusion in the list of authorised countries ensures continuity of exports of these products to the European Union market beyond September 2026, the ministry said.

This is particularly significant for the fisheries sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the EU are currently valued at about USD 1.59 billion.

The Department of Commerce has been actively engaging with the European Commission to address regulatory requirements and market access issues, while the EIC (Export Inspection Council) has strengthened India's Official Control System through enhanced inspection, testing and certification mechanisms in line with European Union regulations.