Lima, Peru – The Peruvian Ministry of Production (Produce), through the National Authority of Health and Safety in Fisheries and Aquaculture (Sanipes), has issued 1,638 technical protocols for sanitary permits this year. These documents will enable the extraction and transport of safe and wholesome seafood products for consumers, as well as stimulate local, regional, national, and export trade.

"The coordinated work that Sanipes has been carrying out is fundamental to guarantee the quality and safety of fishery and aquaculture products," said Jesús Barrientos, Vice Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture. "These permits will strengthen our work with domestic and international markets in order to boost the country's economic development."

The technical protocols, which will benefit more than 8,190 families involved in fishing and aquaculture, were delivered to companies in various sectors, including frozen foods, canned goods, oil, flour, oil refining, veterinary products, seafood and feed stores, aquaculture production centers, aquariums, among others.

These sanitary permits were distributed to 21 regions of the country: Ancash, Apurimac, Arequipa, Ayacucho, Lima, Chimbote, Cusco, Huanuco, Ica, Junin, La Libertad, Lambayeque, Loreto, Madre de Dios, Moquegua, Piura, Puno, San Martin, Tacna, Tumbes, and Ucayali.

Furthermore, Sanipes estimates that it will issue more than 460 additional sanitary permits in different regions of the country during the first quarter of 2025.