Chinese Delegation Inspects Turkish Aquaculture Facilities

September 21, 2026 · Tarım Pusulası

A delegation from the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China conducted inspections at processing facilities in Istanbul and Izmir as part of aquaculture export audits.

A three-member technical expert delegation, representing the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China, has completed the official inspection program for aquaculture exports. Within the framework of the program conducted between September 14-17, 2026, the delegation first inspected the Kemal Balıkçılık Aquaculture Processing Facility in Istanbul. Following their initial engagements in Istanbul, the delegation moved their field studies to Izmir, continuing their inspections on export conditions and hygiene standards at facilities there.

The opening session of the program was held at the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, coordinated by Deputy General Manager of Food and Control, Erkan Alkan, and Provincial Director Suat Parıldar. Representatives from the Ministry of Trade's Directorate General of Exports and ministry personnel also participated in the meeting. The four-day technical inspection process was concluded on September 17, 2026, with a comprehensive official closing meeting held in Istanbul under the umbrella of the Turkish Exporters Assembly.

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