In 1999, Following a twenty year career in the seafood and agribusiness industries, Charles Woodhouse established a specialized law firm to assist the seafood, aquaculture, fresh produce, and floral products industries. We provide legal counsel for exporters to the United States market; USFDA, USDA, US Customs (CBP), HACCP, PACA, APHIS, CITES, and National Organic Program regulatory compliance assistance; and counsel on the negotiation of credit facilities with financial institutions. We are also able to assist exporters in the establishment of direct US sales operations and on trademark and copyright registration and protection. Charles Woodhouse is an authority on the world-wide aquaculture business and writes a monthly column in Fish Farming International which is read by over 10,000 agribusiness executives and investors in more than 100 countries. Charles Woodhouse serves pro bono as Chairman and Director of the Aquaculture Certification Council, Inc.