The National Authority for Fisheries and Aquaculture Health (Sanipes), which is part of the Ministry of Production (PRODUCE), improved the skills of about 1,600 participants in the fisheries and aquaculture value chain during the first quarter of 2026 through more than 30 training sessions and technical assistance activities nationwide.
These interventions focused on important topics such as health regulations, food safety, biosecurity, and best practices. The training was aimed at fishermen, fish farmers, traders, transporters, handlers, and other sector stakeholders. The goal is to help ensure the sanitary quality of aquatic resources and protect public health.
“Training is a fundamental tool to guarantee safety throughout the production chain. We are strengthening the skills of sector actors to ensure that aquatic products reach consumers in optimal conditions,” said Mónica Saavedra, executive president of Sanipes.
Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Jesús Barrientos said these actions are part of a comprehensive strategy by the sector to raise sanitary standards and build a responsible and competitive fishing industry. “Strengthening agent capacities is essential for maintaining modern fisheries and aquaculture that are safe and aligned with international standards. This not only protects public health but also improves market access opportunities,” Barrientos said.
Sanipes aims to train 3,623 agents by mid-year and a total of 9,548 throughout all of 2026 through 241 capacity-building actions. These efforts add to results from last year when more than 14,600 sector participants received training. Since its creation in 2015, Sanipes has benefited over 104,800 fisheries and aquaculture agents across Peru.
