A delegation from the Agriculture Department’s Biosecurity Services Section, comprising Mr. Allen Suzette (Principal Officer for Plant Biosecurity), Mr. Steve Denis (Health Department – Food Unit), and Ms. Maryse Hollanda (Veterinary Health Officer, Import/Export), undertook an official mission to Tanzania from 29 March to 3 April 2026.
The visit formed part of a comprehensive Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) and sanitary assessment conducted in collaboration with Tanzania’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) and other agricultural stakeholders. The mission focused on evaluating meat production and processing facilities for compliance with Seychelles’ sanitary, veterinary, and food safety requirements.
Following inspections, the Union Meat Group Abattoir was found to meet international standards in food safety, veterinary controls, hygiene, laboratory testing, biosecurity measures, and operational management. Based on the findings, the facility was recommended for market access approval to export goat, sheep, and cattle meat to Seychelles. The recommendation was subsequently endorsed and approved by Cabinet, strengthening trade opportunities while ensuring the continued protection of public health and biosecurity.
