India's seafood export sector faces critical compliance challenges. Fisheries experts warn that strengthening traceability systems is essential to maintain access to global markets and achieve the $10 billion export target by 2030. Current exports stand at $7.5 billion, but tightening international regulations, particularly from the European Union and upcoming US Food Traceability Law, threaten consignments lacking proper documentation. Digital solutions including QR codes, blockchain systems, and geospatial tracking are being recommended to track seafood from catch to final sale. Stakeholders emphasize that vessel registration, licensing, and gear records must be strengthened within existing digital frameworks. Failure to comply with new monitoring rules could result in export rejections and damage India's competitive position in global seafood markets.
