Vietnamese Shrimp Exporters Face New Barrier in EU Market

Vietnam’s shrimp industry is set to face a new non-tariff barrier in the European Union from 2026, as major retailers introduce stricter animal welfare requirements for warm-water shrimp, according to the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP).
Starting in 2026, many leading retail chains in the EU and the UK will require warm-water shrimp to be completely stunned, most commonly through electrical methods, prior to ice immersion, replacing the traditional cold-shock approach, reported VASEP...
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