India’s inclusion in the EU’s amended authorised exporters list secures continued access for aquaculture, honey, eggs and animal casings beyond September 2026.
India has been included on the list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings to the European Union beyond September 2026, securing continuity of market access under the EU’s amended regulatory framework. The European Union notified an amendment to Regulation (EU) 2021/405 through Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1189, driven by growing concerns relating to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The revised regulation comes into effect from September 2026 and lays down additional requirements for countries exporting specified animal-origin products to the EU. The development is particularly significant for the fisheries sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the European Union are currently valued at approximately USD 1.59 billion.
The outcome is the result of sustained engagement by the Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, in close coordination with the Export Inspection Council (EIC). The Department of Commerce actively engaged with the European Commission to address regulatory requirements and market access issues, while the EIC strengthened India’s Official Control System through enhanced inspection, testing and certification mechanisms in line with EU regulations. The Department of Commerce, the EIC and the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) will continue to work with EU-approved establishments and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth implementation of the revised requirements and maintain high standards of quality and food safety in export products.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
