National Fisheries Institute Statement on SIMP-Compliant Importers List

September 23, 2020 National Fisheries Institute

NOAA Fisheries has announced a new Seafood Import Monitoring Program component designed to highlight “Compliant Importers” and reduce the frequency of their audits. The SIMP-Compliant Importers List will be posted beginning in October of 2020.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on FDA Food Traceability Proposed Rule

September 22, 2020 National Fisheries Institute

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its proposed rule for traceability and recordkeeping, along with a draft “Food Traceability List” that catalogues which products would be subject to the requirements.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Seafood Trade Relief Program

September 10, 2020 National Fisheries Institute

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that it will provide $ 530 million to support the men and women who harvest seafood, whose livelihoods have been impacted by retaliatory tariffs, illustrates the Trump Administration’s ongoing focus on this important sector. Seafood starts in the oceans and making sure those Americans who work the water are supported is vital.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on Opening the EU Market to U.S. Lobster

Today’s announcement from the Trump Administration that tariffs on live and frozen U.S. lobster exports to the European Union (EU) have been immediately eliminated is a genuine breakthrough in efforts to open more markets to high quality, sustainable American seafood.

National Fisheries Institute Statement on the Rescheduling of the 2021 Global Seafood Market Conference

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) has decided to reschedule the 2021 Global Seafood Market Conference (GSMC) from January to May as part of an effort to ensure attendees are able to join this important annual event.