Seafood Export : A Highly Regulated Industry
Importing seafood internationally (sardines, tuna, mackerel, octopus…) requires strict compliance with health, logistical, and regulatory standards.
Product quality alone is not enough — missing even a single document can block customs clearance or cause significant delays.
SeaOptima supports you every step of the way, ensuring complete, up-to-date, and destination-compliant documentation.
1. Mandatory Export Documents Provided by SeaOptima
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Document
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Purpose
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Issuer
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Commercial Invoice
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Declares product value for customs
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SeaOptima
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Packing List
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Specifies volume, weight, and content
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SeaOptima
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Bill of Lading (BL)
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Shipping & ownership details
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Freight Forwarder
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Certificate of Origin / EUR.1 / DUM
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Proof of origin (customs preferences)
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Chamber of Commerce
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2. Internationally Recognized Quality Certifications
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Certification
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Required For…
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Ensures…
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BRC
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UK / Europe
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Food safety and hygiene
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IFS
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Europe / Retail Chains
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High-level quality standards
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FDA
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🇺🇸 USA, 🇨🇳 China
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Market authorization
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Halal
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🇲🇦 🇸🇦 🇦🇪 🇹🇷 🇮🇩 Muslim countries
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Religious compliance
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SeaOptima systematically verifies each batch’s certification before shipping.
3. Customs Requirements by Destination
SeaOptima has in-depth knowledge of market-specific regulations:
● 🇪🇺 Europe: EU plant approval, EUR.1 certificate, full traceability
● 🌍 Africa: Halal certificate + origin declaration
● 🇷🇺 Russia: Cyrillic labeling, specific veterinary approval
● 🇸🇦 🇦🇪 Middle East: Strict Halal compliance + DUM
● 🇨🇳 Asia: FDA registration + sometimes QR code requirements
● 🇧🇷 🇲🇽 Latin America: Translated and apostilled documents
We anticipate documentation needs to prevent delays and extra costs at customs.
4. A Streamlined & Secure Export Process
SeaOptima handles everything:
● Preparation of all documentation
● Advance transmission before shipment
● Coordination with certified freight forwarders
● Real-time tracking
● Support in case of customs holds
You receive a complete, ready-to-submit export file.
🤝 Why Trust SeaOptima?
● Over 20 countries served with zero documentation disputes
● Market-specific regulatory expertise
● Direct coordination with ONSSA, freight forwarders, and chambers of commerce
● Constant updates based on international trade laws
● Multilingual service (🇫🇷 🇬🇧 🇪🇸 🇸🇦 🇨🇳)
