WAS Urges Diplomatic Push to Reopen U.S. Market for Nigerian Smoked Catfish
The World Aquaculture Society (WAS) has urged diplomatic intervention to lift the United States restriction on Nigerian smoked catfish exports, read more WAS calls for diplomatic action to reopen U.S. market for Nigerian smoked catfish
The World Aquaculture Society has called for diplomatic engagement to lift the U.S. restriction on Nigerian smoked catfish exports, signaling that the ban remains a barrier to market access. The appeal points to unresolved compliance or food-safety concerns that Nigerian exporters and regulators would need to address for the trade to resume. Resolution would depend on bilateral negotiations and any required certification or inspection reforms on the Nigerian side.
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