Standard We Can Provide
CITES Regulations
- All caviar from sturgeon species (Acipenseriformes) must comply with CITES permits and quotas.
- Each container of caviar must have a CITES label with a unique code, indicating the species, country of origin, processing plant, and year of harvest.
Quality Standards
- Grading: Based on color, size, texture, and flavor (e.g., Beluga, Osetra, Sevruga).
- Packaging: Must be airtight and labeled according to CITES, EU, FDA (for U.S.), and national regulations.
- Expiration Date: Typically refrigerated caviar lasts 4–6 weeks, pasteurized lasts longer
Traceability & Sustainability
- Wild caviar trade is highly restricted due to overfishing; most legal caviar is from farmed sources.
- Ethical and sustainable caviar production follows Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) or Friends of the Sea (FOS) standards.
Trade & Import/Export Rules
- The EU, USA, China, and Russia have strict rules on caviar imports, requiring documentation and customs clearance
- Black market caviar trade is illegal and subject to heavy fines.
