Brazilian Lawmakers Push Forward Twin Bills to Ban Imported Tilapia and Fuel Local Aquaculture Growth
BRAZIL Wednesday, June 03, 2026, 05:10 (GMT + 9)
A major legislative shift in Brasilia aims to shield over 100,000 domestic fish farmers from foreign competition while enforcing strict ecological standards BRASILIA — A legislative surge to aggressively protect and develop the national aquaculture industry is gaining significant momentum in the Chamber of Deputies. The Agriculture, Livestock, Supply and Rural Development Committee (CAPADR) has officially approved two powerful, interconnected legislative proposals: Bill 6331/25, which slaps an outright ban on all tilapia imports, and Bill 6463/25, which creates a comprehensive national framework to foster sustainable domestic production, processing, and marketing. Agriculture, Livestock, Supply... FULL STORY
