Cameroon’s shrimp sector is working to regain access to European markets, which have been closed since 2009 due to failures to meet sanitary
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standards. To support this effort, industry stakeholders are turning to the Pasteur Center of Cameroon to help upgrade health and safety practices across the entire value chain. The initiative is led by FISH4ACP, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). It aims to restore confidence in Cameroon’s sanitary control system, a key requirement for reentering premium markets such as the European Union and the United States, both of which remain closed to Cameroonian shrimp exports. The Pasteur Center has been tasked with developing a comprehensive guide outlining the requirements for meeting international sanitary standards. The goal is to strengthen oversight at every stage of the chain—from fishing and handling to processing, storage, and export. At each step, the focus is on reducing biological, chemical, and physical risks that could compromise product quality. The broader objective is to demonstrate that Cameroon can supply shrimp that meets the strict ...