Seafood Industry Begins Assessing Impact of 2026 MMPA Import Restrictions
As NOAA Fisheries prepares to enforce strict import rules starting January 1, 2026, industry stakeholders across the seafood supply chain are ramping up efforts to understand the potential disruptions stemming from the agency's recent comparability findings.
With 46 nations facing import restrictions, denial, partial ratings, or pending reapplication, buyers, sellers and processors are closely monitoring how these regulatory changes could impact their businesses.
On August 28, NOAA Fisheries effectively established a deadline for countries to meet the standards under the Marine Mammal...
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