weighted score 2.8 · nine dimensions
Country Risk Profile
Seychelles
Sourcing risk, regulatory exposure and audit intelligence for Seychelles-origin supply chains.
Forced & child labour
2
Low risk overall. Migrant workers in tuna canning require monitoring. No TVPRA listings. Small population and high-income status reduce structural forced labour risk.
Worker rights & FOA
3
Freedom of association is legally protected. Trade unions exist and operate. Labour rights framework is functional. Small economy means limited complexity in labour relations.
OHS & audit transparency
3
Tuna canning operations are subject to international audit standards. Occupational health and safety framework is adequate. Audit access is generally available.
Food & product safety
2
Tuna exports to the EU meet SPS standards consistently. EU-approved processing facilities operate to required food safety standards. Low risk for EU buyers.
Environmental & regulatory
3
Strong environmental protection commitments (50% protected territory). Marine sustainability is a policy priority. Climate vulnerability (sea level rise, coral bleaching) is the primary environmental concern.
Governance & anti-corruption
2
TI CPI 2025: 68. Strong governance for Africa. Stable democracy. Independent judiciary. Anti-corruption framework is functional.
Tariff & preferential access
4
EU EPA (ESA) provides preferential access. Rules of origin for tuna require specific origin documentation. Tariff access is good but limited product range reduces relevance.
Non-tariff barriers
3
SPS compliance for tuna is well-established. Limited product range means limited NTB exposure. Documentation capacity is adequate.
Supply chain traceability
3
Tuna supply chain traceability is improving with vessel monitoring systems and catch documentation schemes. IOTC (Indian Ocean Tuna Commission) cooperation supports traceability.
Fisheries & Labour
Fisheries & Labour
- Tuna industry
- Tuna fishing and canning is the primary goods-producing sector. Indian Ocean Tuna Ltd (IOT) operates one of the largest tuna canning facilities in the region. Labour conditions in the plant are subject to international audit standards.
- IUU fishing risk
- The Indian Ocean has documented IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing activity. Seychelles cooperates with the EU on fisheries governance and IUU prevention through the EU-Seychelles Fisheries Partnership Agreement.
- Migrant workers
- The tuna canning industry employs significant numbers of migrant workers from Madagascar, Sri Lanka, and other countries. Labour rights for migrant workers require monitoring, though conditions are generally better than regional peers.
Governance & Trade Access
Governance & Trade Access
- Governance
- TI CPI 2025: 68 — among the best in Africa. Seychelles is a stable multi-party democracy with strong institutions relative to its size. Judiciary is independent.
- EU EPA
- EU EPA (Eastern and Southern Africa group) provides preferential tariff access, particularly important for tuna exports. Rules of origin for canned tuna are a key compliance area.
- Financial services
- Seychelles has an offshore financial services sector. FATF/OECD monitoring of anti-money laundering compliance is relevant. The country has made progress on tax transparency.