Brazil opens up to Norwegian salmon
The Oslo government has persuaded Brazil to fully open its market to Norwegian seafood, most notably salmon.
With a population of more than 215 million, Brazil represents a huge opportunity for Norway’s fish farmers and its fishermen. Currently Chile is the main provider of salmon to Brazil.
The Norwegian Food Safety Authority and the Brazilian authorities last week agreed on the conditions for the export of aquaculture products to Brazil.
From today, the Authority can issue health certificates for products from aquaculture to Brazil.
The health certificate covers all species and products from aquaculture, from fillets to whole, gutted fish and all forms of preservation, including smoked products.
However, aquaculture facilities that have suspected or proven ISA or pancreatic disease will not be included.
Midttun Godal, CEO of the Norwegian Food Safety Authority, said: “A number of countries that Norway exports to have requirements for food and input product safety, animal health, animal welfare, fish health, fish welfare and plant health, and Brazil is among these.
“Through negotiations, which have been ongoing since 2021, we have now reached an agreement on a certificate for products from aquaculture, and that is pleasing for the Norwegian seafood industry.”
Traditionally, Norwegian fish exports to Brazil have consisted of cuttlefish, but the possibility of exporting salmon opens up a new and large market for the Norwegian aquaculture industry, he added.
The Authority stressed that the new health certificate has specific special requirements for the products and it is important that everyone who exports familiarises themselves with the requirements on the organisation’s website.
