Under new legislation, restaurants prep to post origin country for shrimp
Summary
A new Georgia law requires restaurants to disclose if their shrimp is imported from other countries. The law aims to inform consumers and support local shrimp fishermen by promoting transparency about seafood origin.Key Facts
- House Bill 117 started on July 1, 2026, but restaurants have until January 2027 to comply with the shrimp origin labeling.
- The law applies to all Georgia restaurants except those run by state agencies.
- Restaurants must label imported shrimp on menus or public signs.
- Georgia shrimpers face strong competition from cheaper farm-raised imported shrimp.
- About 94% of seafood eaten in the U.S. is imported, with shrimp being the most popular.
- Imported shrimp has occasionally been recalled for safety reasons, like the 2025 incident involving radioactive shrimp from Indonesia.
- The law’s sponsor, State Rep. Jesse Petrea, hopes it will protect local shrimp businesses and help consumers make better choices.
- Some local Georgia restaurants already serve fresh, locally caught shrimp to support nearby fishermen.
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