Maluku Quarantine Agency Strengthens Tuna Loin Export Oversight

The Maluku Quarantine Agency is taking decisive steps to bolster the quality and safety of its tuna loin exports, a crucial commodity for the region's economy. By enhancing oversight across the entire production chain, from initial handling to final storage, the agency aims to guarantee that Maluku's seafood meets stringent international standards. This proactive approach, as emphasized by Head Willy Indra Yunan, is vital for maintaining and improving the global acceptance of Maluku's tuna loin.

The agency's commitment extends to supporting local businesses through continuous guidance, ensuring they understand and implement the required export standards. This collaborative effort is designed to boost the competitiveness of Maluku's fisheries products on the world stage. The projected increase in fisheries export value for 2025, up from 2024, underscores the importance of these quality control measures.

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Consistent and sustainable supervision is the key for Maluku's tuna loin to be well-received in the global market.

This focus on quality assurance is not merely a regulatory formality; it is a strategic imperative for Maluku. Ensuring that products like tuna loin and vaname shrimp meet the high expectations of markets in China, the US, Japan, and beyond is key to achieving the projected export value of $54.30 million. The rigorous application of GQP and sanitation verification demonstrates a dedication to excellence that benefits both producers and consumers, solidifying Maluku's reputation as a reliable source of high-quality seafood.

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We continue to provide assistance to business actors so that they understand and are able to implement the standards required by the destination country. This is important to increase the competitiveness of Maluku's fisheries products.