Discover FIQCU
Learn about our mission, mandate and core activities in ensuring Seychelles’ fishery products meet the highest quality and safety standards.
What is FIQCU?
The Fish Inspection and Quality Control Unit (FIQCU) is the Seychelles Competent Authority (CA) which performs all the official controls on fish and fishery products’ sanitary conditions for export purposes. It issues health certificates for every consignment exported from Seychelles to any destination.
Established under the Export of Fishery Products Act, 1996 (and its subsidiary legislations), FIQCU gained EU Competent Authority status in 1999. Since then, it has ensured that every shipment adheres strictly to both national and European sanitary regulations.
Our Principal Functions
Approvals
Approve fish processing establishments, fishing vessels and landing sites based on full compliance with legislative requirements.
Audits & Inspections
Conduct regular audits and inspections to verify hygiene and food-safety practices at all sites and onboard vessels.
Sampling & Testing
Sample fish, water and ice for microbial, chemical and physical quality checks to ensure product safety.
HACCP Approval
Review and approve Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems at processing establishments.
Health Certificates
Issue official health certificates for every consignment of fish and fishery products exported from Seychelles.
Imported Product Control
Control imported fishery products used as raw materials for local manufacturing and re-export.
Non-Commercial Certificates
Issue non-commercial certificates to travellers carrying small quantities of fish in their personal luggage.