From 2025, the Republic of Armenia has officially received permission to export fish and fish products to European Union countries. According to the regulation of the European Commission, in order to export fish and fish products, the businessmen who produce and preserve them must be registered in the Trade Control and Expertise (TRACES) system of the European Union.

According to draft laws, the Food Safety Inspection Authority (FAIA) was established as the authorized body for registration in the above-mentioned system. In order to register in the system, the business entity submits an application to the authorized body, which carries out an inspection and, in case of a positive position, submits the application to the European Commission for approval. RA legislation regarding the organization and conduct of inspections is not applicable to this inspection process.

Tatevik Sargsyan, Deputy Minister of Economy of the RA, presented the above-mentioned regulations at the regular session of the National Assembly. In the first reading, the legislative package providing for changes in the laws “On Food Safety” and “On State Control of Food Safety” was discussed.

It was noted that these processes are aimed at diversifying markets, which in turn will contribute to increasing export volumes, further modernization of economies in accordance with international standards.

Narek Ghahramanyan, a member of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, spoke about the positive conclusion of the committee.

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