Decrease in shrimp export shipments flagged for chemical and antibiotic violations in 2024

The monitoring covered various indicators, including growth stimulants, banned antibiotics, restricted antibiotics, antiparasitic drugs, organochlorine pesticides, the insecticides Fipronil and Chlorpyrifos, heavy metals, and antifungal or dermatological treatments.

The results revealed that four samples contained chemical or antibiotic violations, accounting for 0.38%, a reduction of two cases compared to the previous year.

Additionally, throughout the year, 421 shrimp processing facilities in Vietnam were approved for export. Among them, 293 were eligible to export to the EU, 413 to China, 397 to South Korea, and 28 to Russia.

This data highlights an increase in the number of export-approved facilities compared to previous years, while the number of shrimp shipments flagged for chemical and antibiotic issues has declined. In 2024, Vietnam recorded only 27 shipments receiving warnings, with 15 of them related to antibiotic residues.

Looking ahead to 2025, the Department of Quality, Processing, and Market Development plans to organize policy consultation workshops aimed at encouraging the development of Vietnamese agricultural brands. Additionally, seminars will be held to discuss regulations on trademark protection and strategies for building agricultural product brands.

Furthermore, a trade connection conference will facilitate agricultural, forestry, and fisheries exports between border provinces and Yunnan and Guangxi, China. Key discussions will also take place at the Vietnam Shrimp Industry Development Solutions Forum during the VietShrimp Expo and at a seminar focused on promoting the circular economy and enhancing the value chain of aquatic products, including shrimp, pangasius, and seaweed, at the 2025 International Fisheries Exhibition.

VFM