Indonesia's prized shrimp exports face significant hurdles as several species of Udang (shrimp) from PT BMS have been listed on the Red List of the United States.
According to sources, three species of shrimp exported by PT BMS have been added to the list, which is maintained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The affected species are the Indonesian Tiger Prawn, the Giant Tiger Prawn, and the Large River Shrimp.
The listing means that these species can no longer be imported into the United States without proper certification. However, this does not necessarily mean that export of shrimp from PT BMS will be severely impacted. The company has assured that it has taken necessary measures to ensure compliance with US regulations.
"We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of sustainability and conservation in our supply chain," said a spokesperson for PT BMS. "We have implemented rigorous monitoring and certification programs to prevent any further listings."
The listing on the Red List is a significant development, but not entirely unexpected. In recent years, there have been concerns raised about the impact of Indonesia's shrimp exports on global fisheries and ecosystems.
Indonesia is one of the world's largest exporters of shrimp, with PT BMS being one of the major players in the industry. The country's shrimp exports are valued at over IDR 10 trillion (USD 700 million) annually.
However, with this latest development, there is growing concern that Indonesia's prized shrimp exports may face increased scrutiny and regulation from global markets.
According to sources, three species of shrimp exported by PT BMS have been added to the list, which is maintained by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The affected species are the Indonesian Tiger Prawn, the Giant Tiger Prawn, and the Large River Shrimp.
The listing means that these species can no longer be imported into the United States without proper certification. However, this does not necessarily mean that export of shrimp from PT BMS will be severely impacted. The company has assured that it has taken necessary measures to ensure compliance with US regulations.
"We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of sustainability and conservation in our supply chain," said a spokesperson for PT BMS. "We have implemented rigorous monitoring and certification programs to prevent any further listings."
The listing on the Red List is a significant development, but not entirely unexpected. In recent years, there have been concerns raised about the impact of Indonesia's shrimp exports on global fisheries and ecosystems.
Indonesia is one of the world's largest exporters of shrimp, with PT BMS being one of the major players in the industry. The country's shrimp exports are valued at over IDR 10 trillion (USD 700 million) annually.
However, with this latest development, there is growing concern that Indonesia's prized shrimp exports may face increased scrutiny and regulation from global markets.