Sri Lanka has met the stringent conditions imposed under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), removing barriers to the export of Blue Swimming Crab to the American market, the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Ocean Resources announced.

The ministry said in a statement that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed that Sri Lanka’s crab harvesting practices and related regulations are “comparable in effectiveness” to American standards.

In November 2025, a U.S. court ruling had temporarily affected exports. 

However, after reviewing scientific data and evidence submitted by the Fisheries Department, NARA, and other relevant agencies, NOAA reconsidered its decision and granted approval.

Key points of the approval are as follows;

• Export rights confirmed: Sri Lanka now holds the mandatory “Comparability Finding” certificate required for fishery exports to the U.S.
• Validity period: Approval is valid until December 31, 2029, allowing uninterrupted exports of Blue Swimming Crab during this period.
• Eco‑friendly fishing: Sri Lanka’s fishing methods, which avoid harm to dolphins, turtles, and other marine mammals, received international recognition. (Newswire)

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