MPEDA
Marine Products Export Development Authority
MPEDA is a statutory body established in 1972 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, headquartered in Kochi. Its mandate is to promote, regulate, and develop the export of all varieties of marine products from India, including shrimp, fish, cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish), crabs, lobsters, and aquatic plants. MPEDA registers processing and export facilities, sets quality and hygiene standards, conducts inspection of marine products and raw materials, provides financial assistance for infrastructure, and promotes Indian seafood at international trade fairs through its offices in New Delhi, Tokyo, and New York.
- Established: 1972, under the Marine Products Export Development Authority Act, 1972
- Regulated products: all commercially exported marine species
- Key functions: quality certification, market promotion, aquaculture development support, hatchery assistance
- MPEDA is distinct from APEDA (which covers terrestrial agriculture) and coordinates with the Fisheries Ministry on production-side policy
● Tracked since April 17, 2026 · last seen July 11, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes