EU lists 102 more Indian seafood units

Next story · 9 SepECGC supports record ₹8.55 lakh crore of exports

What happened

The EU added 102 Indian fishery establishments to its approved export list in 2025 [PIB].
This widens access for aquaculture shrimp and cephalopods such as squid, cuttlefish and octopus [PIB].

Background

Controls are run by the Export Inspection Council (EIC) [PIB].

Why it matters

EU listing is the gate to a premium market; more units means wider sourcing.

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Agriculture: cropping, MSP, PDS, food processing, land reforms

As per PIB (2025-09-09): the EU added 102 Indian fishery establishments to its approved export list in 2025.
EU listing is the gate to a premium market; more units means wider sourcing.

Quotable data point
The EU added 102 Indian fishery establishments to its approved export list in 2025.
PIB: EU lists 102 new Indian fishery establishments, 9 Sep 2025

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

New Indian fishery establishments listed by EU in 2025

Answer (b) & explanation

PIB.

Practice · UPSC

Official control for seafood exports is run by