(vasep.com.vn) In March 8th 2012, VASEP sent the official letter No. 24/2012/CV-VASEP to Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) on supporting for seafood enterprises to invite Argentina hygiene and food quality department (SENASA) to Vietnam. They will inspect manufacturing condidtions of seafood producing plants.
European debt crisis reduces seafood consumption here. South America, especially Argentina and Brazil become potential markets for Vietnam pangasius exporters.
However, Vietnam seafood enterprises have to face strict requirements of Argentina destination. To penetrate into the market, Vietnam seafood enterprises must be granted quality certification of NAFIQAD (National Agro Forestry Fisheries Quality Assurance Department) and must be inspected and certified on manufacturing conditions by SENASA.
With an aim to assist seafood enterprises in boosting pangasius deliveries to Argentina, expanding consuming markets, fulfil their 2012 target, VASEP petitions MARD to consider appropriate time to invite SENASA representatives to Vietnam. After inspecting production conditions, SENASA will award certification for Vietnam seafood enterprise to penetrate into Argentina market.
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