The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MPA) has made progress in qualifying the national fishing fleet for export. At the end of this year, three vessels successfully completed the Official Certificate of Conformity process, joining the list of boats authorized to supply fish to demanding international markets, such as the European Union and the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n
The certification was conducted by the Department of the Fish Industry (DIP\/SNPI), in accordance with the\u00a0MPA Ordinance No. 75<\/a>, dated May 26, 2023, amended by MPA Ordinance No. 340, dated August 26, 2024. The processes began in the second half of 2025 and followed a rigorous technical procedure, with support from\u00a0National Platform for the Fish Industry (PNIP)<\/a>.<\/p>\n During the initial phase, non-conformities were identified, resulting in the development of action plans by the vessels. The adjustments made were subsequently verified through evidence presented by the responsible technicians. The use of the PNIP application ensured greater speed and reliability in the initial on-site verifications carried out by the DIP\/SNPI technical team.<\/p>\n After the outstanding issues were resolved, the MPA's technical area analyzed the processes, approved the requests, and issued the certifications. With the update, the number of primary vessels authorized to join the export chain to the European Union and the United Kingdom increased from seven to ten.<\/p>\n \u00a0According to the director of the Department of Fish Industry, Jos\u00e9 Luis Vargas, the new certifications reflect the productive sector's commitment to international requirements. \u201cIn 2026, Brazil will undergo an audit by the European Union, and only certified vessels will be able to supply fish to that market. Negotiations with the United Kingdom are ongoing, and we expect progress soon,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n Vargas also highlighted that the MPA's goal for 2026 is to increase the number of certified vessels. "The Ministry calls on the productive sector to begin its certification processes. It is essential that vessels possess the..."\u00a0Official Certificate of Good Hygienic and Sanitary Practices on Board<\/a>as established by\u00a0SAP-MAPA Ordinance No. 310<\/a>", of 2020," he concluded.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nTHE Bela Cereais<\/strong> works with the best grains on the market and also keeps you up to date with the latest news and analyses on agribusiness.
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