The Head of South Papua Quarantine, Mr. Cahyono, assures the first-ever export of 319 crabs to Singapore meets health standards
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AS stated by Head of South Papua Quarantine, Mr. Cahyono, crabs sourced from Merauke and exported to Singapore have underwent rigorous laboratory testing using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method. A total of 319 crabs were pre-examined, confirming the absence of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) and allowing for the issuance of health certificates.
“This is the first crab export to Singapore,” said Mr. Cahyono in a media release on Thursday, 4th July 2024.
The shipment, which occurred on Wednesday, 3th July 2024, involved transporting hundreds of mangrove crabs via Garuda Indonesia aircraft. The crabs, each with a carapace width exceeding 12 cm, were non-ovigerous and weighed over 150 grams.
South Papua Quarantine reaffirmed its commitment to supporting such export activities by conducting stringent inspections to comply with Import Health Standards (IHS).
Source: Antaranews