The Regional Training Course on
Traceability and Effective Management Tools
for Fish and Fishery Products in Southeast Asia
Training Room
Mandarin B Room (Grand Ballroom), 1st floor
Contact Person
Technical Matters
Mr. Kongpathai Saraphaivanich
kongpathai@seafdec.org
Contact Person
Administrative Matters
Ms. Yanida Suthipol
yanida@seafdec.org
Introduction
Fish and fishery products continue to rank among the most traded food commodities globally. In 2022, international trade amounted to 70 million tons, equivalent to 38 percent of total fisheries and aquaculture production. Over 200 countries and territories take part in aquatic trade during the year, compared to 150 in the mid-1970s. The global trade in aquatic animal products has seen substantial growth in value, with exports increasing from USD 7.9 billion in 1976 to a record high of USD 192 billion in 2022. This growth reflects an average annual increase of 7.2 percent in nominal terms and 4.0 percent in real terms. The total export value of all aquatic products reached USD 195 billion in 2022 (FAO, 2024).
Since 1976, Asia has demonstrated the highest average annual growth rate in the export value of aquatic animal products, followed by Africa, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania. In 2022, Europe and Asia maintained their positions as the leading exporting continents, accounting for 37 percent and 35 percent of the total export value, respectively (FAO, 2024).
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1. Promoting the traceability and effective management tools for fish and fishery products to eliminate IUU fishing in Southeast Asia
2. Imparting the knowledge and sharing the lessons learned about existing traceability of fish and fishery products systems including effective management tools inside and outside the region
1. 1. Understanding the traceability of fish and fishery products to eliminate IUU fishing in Southeast Asia
2. 2. Increasing knowledge of the traceability of fish and fishery products from expertise inside and outside the region and skills through lessons learned
Timetable
10 - 12 June 2025
10 June 2025
Time |
Activities |
0830-0900 |
Registration |
0900-0910 |
Opening Session |
0910-1200 |
The Current Implementation of Traceability of Fish and Fishery Products in Southeast Asia (Country Report) |
1200-1300 |
Lunch |
1300-1630 |
The Current Implementation of Traceability of Fish and Fishery Products in Southeast Asia (Country Report) |
1800-2000/p> |
Reception Dinner |
11 June 2025
Time |
Activities |
0900-1030 |
USA Traceability System: Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP) |
1030-1100 |
Refreshment break |
1100-1200 |
EU Traceability System: EU-CATCH |
1200-1300 |
Lunch |
1300-1430 |
• Republic of Korea traceability of fish and fishery products to combat IUU fishing |
1430-1530 |
Refreshment break |
1530-1630 |
Japan’s Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) under the Act on Ensuring the Proper Domestic Distribution and Importation of Specified Aquatic Animals and Plants |
12 June 2025
Time |
Activities |
0900-1200 |
Regional Traceability Tools for Fish and Fishery Products |
1200-1300 |
Lunch |
1300-1600 |
Group Discussion: (Facilitation by Mr.Kongpathai, Ms.Namfon, and Ms.Yanida) |
1615-1630 |
Closing session |
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Date and Venue
10 - 12 June 2025
at Mandarin Bangkok Hotel
662 Rama IV Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
https://www.mandarin-bkk.com