Shrimp orders from the United States be delayed in the future, as US importers are likely to wait until US officials and activists conclude their findings on alleged forced labour in the Thai shrimp industry, warn Thai exporters.

 Officials from the Homeland Security Department, and representatives from International Labor Organisation (ILO) and non-governmental organisations this week began a 12-day investigation if working conditions in the Thai shrimp industry.

 The trip will include visits to selected shrimp processing plants and peeling factories in Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan and Rayong. The results of the investigation are expected to be released shortly afterward.

 Poj Aramwattananont, president of the Thai Frozen Foods Association, said that following allegations of abuses of foreign workers by the Thai shrimp industry, US importers had been delaying their orders for Thai shrimp, leading to a price slump. – Bangkok Post

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