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Certificate Development A prime objective of USDC Seafood Inspection Program export certification is to assure unfettered trade of seafood products that meet the unique requirements of each importing country, and any other specific buyer criteria. Optimal development of a new, or substantive certificate change, requires accurate language translation, and most importantly, review and acceptance by the competent authority of the importing country. After final certificate approval, it is expected that questions from the entry ports may arise until the legitimacy of the new certificate has been established within the national control system. This is a particularly critical period when language translations are the expressed concern and not substantive issues of product safety or quality. It is only through direct feedback from the exporting industry, on the successful shipments as well as those encumbered, that we can make adjustments, and address issues that arise and may be related to specific ports of entry, or interpretations at the local level. Finally, the request for certificate development has to be directed to the Headquarters Office.
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