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GLOBEFISH publications are being redesigned with a fresh new layout!
The 2024 import notifications are now available on the  FAO GLOBEFISH website. Stay up to date on key food safety and quality issues affecting international trade in fisheries and aquaculture products.

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Product classification is a key element in international trade. The publication Harmonized System (HS) Codes for fisheries and aquaculture products – Nomenclature 2022, developed by FAO GLOBEFISH in collaboration with the World Customs Organizations (WCO), builds on the Harmonized System 2017 Edition and provides an internationally recognized product classification system. It is used for many purposes, including import duties, rules of origin, freight documents and statistics.

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48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48) tackles key food safety and trade topics
18/11/2025

The 48th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC48) was held physically at FAO Headquarters in Rome (Italy) from 10 to 14 November 2025.

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FAO GLOBEFISH contributes expertise on responsible trade and social sustainability at the VI Tuna Sustainability Forum in Ecuador
11/11/2025

FAO GLOBEFISH participated in the VI Tuna Sustainability Forum held on 29 October 2025 in Manta, Ecuador, organized by the Ecuadorian Chamber of...

Recent Publications
European Fish Price Report October 2025
17/11/2025

Prices of fisheries and aquaculture products in the European market are moving up for many species as importers are buying in view of the Christmas...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Lobster analysis - October 2025
02/10/2025

During January to June 2025, a total of 35 430 tonnes of live lobster were exported from Canada as compared to 38 220 tonnes and 45 920 tonnes in the...

GLOBEFISH | Quarterly Tilapia analysis - October 2025
02/10/2025

Chinese processors resorted to delivered-duty-paid (DDP) deals to offset the impact of the high US tariff rate and to maintain export flows, while inventories...

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