Malaysia, Thailand in final talks on shrimp import ban
Fisheries department says technical teams from both countries have completed joint inspections of farms and laboratories.
Malaysia and Thailand are in the final stages of negotiations over Malaysia's ban on five species of shrimp imported from Thailand, according to the fisheries department director-general Adnan Hussain. The negotiations are nearing completion following joint evaluations and inspections of farms and facilities conducted by technical teams from both countries.
The five shrimp species subject to the ban are black tiger shrimp, whiteleg shrimp, banana shrimp, brown shrimp, and blue shrimp. Inspections encompassed shrimp farms, hatcheries, and laboratories, assessing fish and shrimp diseases, food safety, and the usage of prohibited chemicals under the Food Act 1983. Adnan stated that both parties are satisfied with the inspection outcomes, and the final decision on the process will be determined during the Thai side's negotiations.
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