EU includes India in revised draft list for continued export of aqua products 

 
The European Union has included India in the revised draft list for the continued export of aquaculture products to the EU market. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the earlier regulation had not included India among third countries authorised to export products of animal origin intended for human consumption to the EU from September 2026. The revised draft list follows compliance measures undertaken by India in line with the European Commission Delegated Regulation. These regulations require exporting countries to ensure that animals and animal products exported to the EU are free from the use of antimicrobial medicinal products for growth promotion and antimicrobials reserved for human treatment. The Ministry said that India’s proposed inclusion is a major positive development for the country’s seafood export sector. This reflects the European Union’s confidence in India’s regulatory systems, residue monitoring mechanisms and food safety standards. 
The development also recognises sustained efforts undertaken by the Department of Commerce through organisations such as the Marine Products Export Development Authority and the Export Inspection Council to strengthen regulatory compliance and promote responsible aquaculture practices. The European Union is one of the key destinations for Indian seafood exports.