Brazil suspends imports of Vietnam's tilapia fillets, amid virus concerns and net weight issues

Frozen Tilapia Fillet

Published Feb 8, 2024

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The Brazilian government has suspended imports of frozen tilapia fillets from Vietnam due to phytosanitary concerns and pressure from local producers. The decision was made by Brazilian Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Andre de Paula following the arrival of the first shipment of 25 metric tons of tilapia from Vietnam. The move comes after the Brazilian aquaculture producers trade body, Peixe BR, raised concerns about the lack of a risk assessment in Vietnam.

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The Brazilian government has suspended imports of frozen tilapia fillets from Vietnam, citing phytosanitary concerns following pressure from local producers. The announcement was made in a video by Brazilian Fisheries and Aquaculture Minister Andre de Paula following the arrival of the first ever 25 metric tons consignment of tilapia from the Asian nation. "Our concern is that the Brazilian government did ...

Source: Intrafish

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