1.
India
Secures Continued EU Market Access
o India has been included in the list of
countries authorized to export aquaculture
products, eggs, honey, and animal casings to the European Union
beyond September 2026.
2.
EU
Revises Import Rules
o The European Union has amended Regulation
(EU) 2021/405 through Commission
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189 to address concerns
related to Antimicrobial
Resistance (AMR).
3.
New
Rules Effective September 2026
o The revised regulation introduces
additional requirements for countries exporting specified animal-origin
products to the EU and will take effect from September 2026.
4.
Major
Relief for Indian Fisheries Sector
o India's inclusion ensures uninterrupted
exports of fish and fishery products to the EU, a key market for Indian seafood
exporters.
5.
Significant
Export Value Protected
o India's exports of fish and fishery
products to the EU are currently valued at approximately USD 1.59 billion, making
continued market access economically important.
6.
Department
of Commerce Led Engagement
o The achievement follows sustained efforts
by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, in engaging
with the European Commission on regulatory compliance and market access issues.
7.
Strengthened
Food Safety Controls
o The Export
Inspection Council (EIC) enhanced India's Official Control
System through improved inspection, testing, and certification mechanisms
aligned with EU requirements.
8.
Collaboration
with Industry Stakeholders
o The Department of Commerce worked closely
with the EIC, the Marine
Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), and other
stakeholders to meet the revised regulatory standards.
9.
Boost
for Indian Exporters
o Continued authorization is expected to
support export growth, preserve existing trade flows, and create new
opportunities in the aquaculture, honey, egg, and animal casing sectors.
10. Commitment to Quality and Compliance
o Indian authorities will continue working
with EU-approved establishments and regulators to ensure compliance with food
safety requirements and maintain high-quality export standards.
India's inclusion in
the EU's revised list of authorized exporting countries safeguards access to a
high-value market, particularly for the seafood sector, while reinforcing
confidence in India's food safety and regulatory systems. The decision helps
protect billions of dollars in exports and strengthens India–EU trade
relations.
[ABS News Service/09.06.2026]
In a significant development for India’s
agri and marine exports, India has been included on the
list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey, and animal
casings to the European Union beyond September 2026 under the amended European Union
regulatory framework.
The European Union has notified an amendment
to Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189
in view of growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). 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.
India’s inclusion in the list of authorised
countries ensures continuity of exports of these products to the European Union
market beyond September 2026. This is particularly significant for the fisheries
sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the European Union
are currently valued at approximately USD 1.59 billion.
The development is the result of sustained
efforts by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government
of India, in close coordination with the Export Inspection Council (EIC) and other
stakeholders. The Department of Commerce has been actively engaging with the European
Commission to address regulatory requirements and market access issues, while the
EIC has strengthened India’s Official Control System through enhanced inspection,
testing and certification mechanisms in line with European Union regulations.
The Department of Commerce, along with
the Export Inspection Council and other stakeholders, including the Marine Products
Export Development Authority (MPEDA), will continue to work closely with EU-approved
establishments and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the
regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of quality and food safety in
export products.
India’s inclusion under the amended European
Union regulation is expected to facilitate continued market access for Indian exporters,
support trade growth and create new opportunities across the concerned sectors.
The Government of India remains committed
to promoting exports, strengthening institutional capacities and deepening economic
cooperation with key trading partners, including the European Union.