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Malaysia bans Thai shrimp after Thailand restricts Malaysian seabass imports
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BANGKOK — Malaysia has imposed tighter controls on seafood imports from Thailand, including a temporary suspension of imports of five shrimp species, in a move linked to an ongoing dispute over food safety standards between the two countries.
Key facts
- The new measures took effect on 1 June and cover black tiger shrimp, whiteleg shrimp, banana shrimp, brown shrimp and blue shrimp, all of which are significant exports for Thailand’s shrimp industry.
- BANGKOK — Malaysia has imposed tighter controls on seafood imports from Thailand, including a temporary suspension of imports of five shrimp species, in a move linked to an ongoing dispute over food safety standards between the two
- According to Thailand’s Office of Commercial Affairs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia described the restrictions as part of efforts to strengthen national food safety protections
- However, officials also characterised the move as a reciprocal response to import conditions previously imposed by Thailand on Malaysian seafood products.
Summary
The new measures took effect on 1 June and cover black tiger shrimp, whiteleg shrimp, banana shrimp, brown shrimp and blue shrimp, all of which are significant exports for Thailand’s shrimp industry.
According to Thailand’s Office of Commercial Affairs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia described the restrictions as part of efforts to strengthen national food safety protections. However, officials also characterised the move as a reciprocal response to import conditions previously imposed by Thailand on Malaysian seafood products.