The European Union has included India in the list of countries that can continue to supply aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal carcasses to the EU after stringent quality measures imposed under the revised EU regulatory framework come into force in September 2026.
“The inclusion of India in the list of authorized countries ensures continuity of exports of these products to the EU market after September 2026. This is particularly important for the fisheries sector, as exports of fish and fishery products from India to the EU currently stand at around US$ 1.59 billion,” the commerce ministry said in a statement on Monday.
Apart from India, Armenia, Burkina Faso, Benin, Brunei, Belize, Guernsey, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Nigeria, Serbia, Eswatini, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, Uzbekistan and Wallis and Futuna have been included in the list of third countries or territories from which certain animals and products of animal origin may enter the Union.
The EU regulation aimed at addressing its concerns related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) will come into force in September 2026.
New Delhi is engaging with the European Commission to address regulatory requirements and market access issues, while the Export Inspection Council (EIC) has strengthened India’s official control system through enhanced inspection, testing and certification mechanisms in line with EU rules, the ministry said in a statement.
It added that the Commerce Department will continue to work closely with EU-approved establishments and regulatory authorities to ensure the smooth implementation of regulatory requirements and maintain high standards of quality and food safety in export products.
It said the inclusion of India under the revised EU regulation is expected to facilitate continued market access for Indian exporters, support trade growth and create new opportunities in related sectors.