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US initiates comprehensive review of rules governing seafood product imports

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Thursday, July 30, 2026, 04:00 (GMT + 9)

NOAA Fisheries requests public comments on the evaluation system for marine mammal bycatch in foreign fisheries for potential regulatory updates Washington, United States. The US Government has initiated a comprehensive review of the rules governing the access of foreign seafood products to its market based on marine mammal protection. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) opened a public consultation to examine potential changes to the implementation of import provisions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Public comments may be submitted until 5:00 PM on September 28, 2026. The initiative does not yet alter entry conditions or suspend existing restrictions. It represents a preliminary phase through which NOAA Fisheries seeks to gather informat... FULL STORY

Ecuador Santa Priscila expands its integration with the acquisition of Ecuaprotein assets Jul 30, 00:20 The Ecuadorian competition authority approved the acquisition of assets to produce shrimp and fish hydrolysate... FULL STORY		Republic of Ireland Irish Fishing Sector Crisis Intensifies Pressure on EU Ministers Meeting in Cork Jul 30, 00:10 Seafood industry representatives warn of an existential threat and demand urgent government support amid multi... FULL STORY

United States 2026 Weekly Alaska Salmon Harvest Update #7 Jul 30, 00:10 Harvest Through 7/25/2026 (Statistical Week 30) Alaska commercial salmon harvest through July 25 remains well... FULL STORY		Brazil Exemption of 25% surcharge on fresh tilapia strengthens Brazilian aquaculture position Jul 29, 03:20 The measure increases predictability and legal certainty for exporters and strengthens growth prospects for th... FULL STORY

Japan
Japan Anticipates Another Critical Season for Pacific Saury Fishery
Jul 30, 02:00
Estimated quantity in zones feeding Japanese fishery falls to 429,000 tonnes, down 61% from 2025 and the lowest comparable level since surveys began i... FULL STORY

Viet Nam
Vietnamese tuna faces a new differential tariff race in the US market
Jul 30, 01:00
The application of an additional 12.5% tariff under Section 301 starting July 24, 2026 presents a complex scenario for tuna exporters, who must balanc... FULL STORY

Japan
Seven-Eleven brings prepared Norwegian herring to its national network in Japan
Jul 30, 00:20
The chain began selling a grilled, ready-to-heat portion of herring across its Japanese stores, seeking to position the species as a practical alterna... FULL STORY

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European Union Jul 29, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	EU and Seychelles reopen Indian Ocean tuna access for up to 38 vessels

France Jul 29, 02:00 (GMT + 9):
	One Rock completes the combination of Hana Europe and Eat Happy

Spain Jul 29, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Animal Welfare Observatory Questions Eyestalk Ablation and Ice Slaughter in Shrimp Farming

Kenya Jul 29, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Chinese aquaculture tech helps people chart a new future on Lake Victoria

United Kingdom Jul 29, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	NGO Blue Marine Foundation Warns of Collapse Risk in North Atlantic Mackerel Fishery

Japan Jul 29, 00:10 (GMT + 9):
	Nissui drives value-added aquaculture and international expansion of Kurose buri

Canada Jul 29, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| Fish Farmer: Canadian group launches new shrimp and salmon skillet range

Viet Nam Jul 29, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| WorldFishing: Aquafeed expansion targets global markets

Chile Jul 29, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| MundoAcuicola: Sernapesca announces the start of the Southern Hake closed season

Argentina Jul 29, 00:00 (GMT + 9):
	Other Media \| La Voz de Galicia: Argentina imposes massive fines on two Chinese vessels for illegal fishing

China Jul 28, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
	China increases seafood production in 2025, but expands its aquatic trade deficit

Australia Jul 28, 05:00 (GMT + 9):
	Australia Evaluates Environmental Sustainability of Western Trawl Fisheries, Putting Scampi and Deepwater Prawn Exports Under Scrutiny

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