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EU draft list keeps India eligible for aquaculture exports beyond September 2026
The European Union included India in its revised draft list on 12 May 2026, allowing continued seafood exports beyond September 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 12 May 2026, the European Union included India in its revised draft list, allowing continued export of aquaculture products and seafood to the European market beyond September 2026.
Key specifics
- The EU was India’s third-largest seafood export market in 2025-26, accounting for 18.94% of total export value.
- India’s seafood exports to the EU were valued at US$ 1.593 billion in 2025-26.
- Exports to the EU rose 41.45% in value and 38.29% in volume during 2024-25.
- Compliance was aligned with European Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/905 on restricted antimicrobial medicinal products.
- MPEDA, EIC and the National Residue Control Programme (NRCP) are the key monitoring institutions named in the source.
Exam lens
Question type: International trade and regulatory compliance, EU market, 18.94%, US$ 1.593 billion, Regulation (EU) 2023/905. TNPSC may ask which Indian bodies monitor residue compliance for seafood exports.