What does the industry think about the implementation of the Fisheries Distribution Rationalization Act?

2022.12.05 What does the industry think about the implementation of the Fisheries Distribution Rationalization Act?

On December 2022, 12, the Act on the Proper Management of Domestic Distribution of Certain Aquatic Animals and Plants, etc. (Aquatic Distribution Proper Management Act) came into effect.

This law, which aims to prevent the distribution of illegally caught or fished seafood from Japan's seafood market, is a big step forward in accelerating sustainability in Japan's seafood industry. We asked those who are leading the sustainability of the seafood industry to comment on the significance of the new law and future challenges.

What does the industry think about the implementation of the Fisheries Distribution Rationalization Act?

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