U.S. removes Thai shrimp from forced labour list

Gambas a la Plancha, Spanish marinated sizzling grilled shrimp at Basque Tapas Bar Restaurant in Piermont Oct. 23, 2018.

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Thai shrimp has been removed from the U.S. government’s list of products suspected of being produced by forced or child labour.

This follows the U.S. release of updates on goods produced through the use of child or forced labour in many countries.

The move is expected to improve trade and export opportunities for Thailand’s business in the U.S. market.

Labour Minister, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn described the decision as a significant step for the shrimp sector and the fisheries industries.

Thai shrimp have been taken off the U.S. government's list of goods made by child labour or forced labour. The 2024 Executive Orders List tracks products that involve such practices.

Thai shrimp were first added to this list in 2009. The list is meant to stop U.S. federal agencies from buying goods made with forced or child labour, Bangkok Post reported.

Wonder Hagan