NOAA Issues SIMP Update; All Data Must Be Complete Before Entry Beginning April 7
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] by Amanda Buckle - February 13, 2018
The Seafood Import Monitoring Program, also known as SIMP, became mandatory for importers on January 1.
The new rule requires strict data reporting and record keeping of specific priority fish that are vulnerable to IUU fishing and seafood fraud. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has been lenient since the introduction of SIMP, allowing a temporary ease on entry rules in order to prevent disruption at the start of the year ...
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