International trade · 13/05/2002Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
US Department of State Certifies 17 Nations for Sea Turtle Protection in Shrimp Fisheries
Summary
The US Department of State certified 17 nations for their programs to reduce sea turtle capture in shrimp fisheries, while prohibiting imports from non-certified countries, effective May 1, 2002.
Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →