India Retains EU Market Access for Animal-Origin Exports

Recently, India secured continued access to the European Union market after being included in the list of countries authorised to export specified animal-origin products under the European Union’s revised regulatory framework on antimicrobial resistance.

Key Points

EU Authorisation: India has been included among countries permitted to export:
- Aquaculture products
- Eggs
- Honey
- Animal casings to the European Union beyond September 2026.
Regulatory Change: The European Union amended Regulation (EU) 2021/405 to strengthen safeguards against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Implementation: The revised regulation will come into force from September 2026 and introduces additional requirements for exporting countries.
Export Continuity: India's inclusion ensures uninterrupted exports of the specified animal-origin products to the EU market.
Major Beneficiary: The development is particularly significant for the fisheries sector.
Fishery Exports: India's fish and fishery product exports to the European Union are currently valued at approximately USD 1.59 billion.