Guides and insights on seafood processing, sustainable sourcing, certifications and export markets from an experienced Indonesian seafood exporter.
A step-by-step verification workflow for Indonesia’s BKIPM seafood health certificate. How to confirm the QR/serial online, match critical fields to invoice/B/L, check species vs HS code and plant SKP, and what to do when details don’t match.
A practical, field-ready system to specify, test, and enforce IQF shrimp glaze percentage so you can prevent short weight, align suppliers, and accept shipments with confidence.
A buyer-focused, step-by-step method to verify glaze percentage, calculate true net weight, and normalize supplier quotes to a real price per kg. Includes a simple AOAC-style deglazing test you can run in a cold store with basic tools, sampling tips, and sample contract terms.
A practical, importer-side guide to SIMP for Indonesian yellowfin, skipjack, and bigeye tuna. Exactly which documents and harvest data to collect, how to validate vessel IDs and FAO areas, how to map info to ACE, and the pitfalls that trigger NOAA/CBP holds.
A practical, step-by-step system to verify an Indonesian seafood supplier’s EU approval. How to use TRACES NT, match establishment numbers and product scope, check vessels and raw materials, and request the exact documents that keep CHED-P and BCP checks smooth.