The U.S. Seafood Distributors Association (USSDA) is a trade association that represents distributors, importers, small producers, and handlers of seafood products in the U.S. The coalition is committed to the commerce of safe seafood products that satisfy the demands of a long established and growing consumer base in the U.S. USSDA monitors relevant legislation and regulations that
have a direct and indirect impact on its members, and it develops strategies to meet the industry’s current and future challenges. USSDA actively seeks out new, positive opportunities for the industry, while also providing regular updates to government officials on the industry’s most pressing issues.
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MISSION
Promote and support the free commerce of safe seafood products that satisfy the demands of a long established and growing consumer base in the U.S.
Monitor and properly address policies and regulations that have a direct and indirect impact on its members.
Build coalitions with other industries and stakeholders in support of the seafood distributions industry’s priorities as well as shared interests with other industries.
Advance the priorities of the industry and promote the positive aspects of the products traded by its members. Also to address misrepresentations and misguided information about its members and their products.
MISSION
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Promote and support the free commerce of safe seafood products that satisfy the demands of a long established and growing consumer base in the U.S., including educating government and international officials on the unique characteristics of the seafood industry.
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Build coalitions with other industries and stakeholders in support of USSDA's industry priorities as well as shared interests with other industries.
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Monitor and promptly address policies and regulations that directly and indirectly impact U.S. Seafood Distributors Association (USSDA) members while facilitating collaboration between the industry and government officials to solve problems and achieve positive outcomes.
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Advance the priorities of the industry, promote the positive aspects of the products traded by its members, and address misrepresentations and misguided information about USSDA's members and products.
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Find solutions to USSDA member challenges by developing strategies to address industry-wide threats and by coordinating and monitoring research relevant to USSDA members.
HISTORY
The U.S. Seafood Distributor Association's (USSDA) initial challenge was to respond to new regulations of siluriformes fish products (commonly known simply as “catfish”) when inspection of these products was transferred from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) jurisdiction to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). USSDA succeeded in ensuring that the implementation of these regulations did not disrupt the market for these products. USSDA continues to address regulatory challenges, trade, and policy issues, and works to create opportunities for its members through government and public relations, research, education, and industry promotion. USSDA and its members are committed to the continued safe commerce of siluriformes fish products, including responding to misinformation about the industry.
USSDA TEAM
The U.S. Seafood Distributors Association (USSDA) team brings years of experience working on international trade, food safety, agricultural markets and public policy.
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Ambassador Allen F. Johnson serves as USSDA’s Executive Director. For several decades, Amb. Johnson has been involved in business and consulting activities in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa for companies and business associations as well as the U.S. government and international organizations.
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