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Christmas advice to food producers from the SFPA for handling cold-smoked salmon. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is reminding food producers of their legal obligations on how best to handle smoked […]
SFPA updates Fishery Information Notice on weighing systems. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated a Fishery Information Notice (FIN) on weighing systems. The FIN covers the requirements that a […]
SFPA publishes new FIN on labelling on board freezer vessels. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘Labelling On Board Freezer Vessels.’ The […]
SFPA issues Information Note to Industry on Origin Guidelines for Export Health Certification. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an information notice to industry titled ‘Origin Guidelines for Export […]
The SFPA releases updated system for take-over declarations. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has released an updated system for the completion of take-over declarations for fishery products. All operators in […]
SFPA Publishes Fisheries Information Notice on closed areas in the South East. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) entitled ‘South East Closed Areas.’ The purpose […]
SFPA Emphasise Seafood Safety & Trade Verification Role & Sea-Fisheries Control Activities In 2023 Annual Report 2,222 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 85 Casefiles opened. 1,343 Food Safety Official Controls carried out; […]
SFPA publishes guidance on margin of tolerance changes in electronic logbooks. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated ieCatch, the Irish electronic logbook system, to reflect margin of tolerance changes […]
SFPA Publish Guidance on Food Business Operator Obligations when Non-Compliant Seafood or Seafood Potentially Injurious to Human Health is Identified The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Food Safety […]
SFPA Publishes Updated Fisheries Information Notice on the Marking and Identification of Fishing Vessels & Fishing Gear. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) […]
SFPA publishes annual classification list of Ireland’s shellfish production areas. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has published the annual classification list* for commercial shellfish (bivalve mollusc) production areas across Ireland, […]
SFPA publishes updated Fisheries Information Notice on commercial vessels or aquaculture producers selling directly to the final consumer. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated the Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) […]
SFPA issues Information Notice on Sales Notes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority reminds commercial buyers of fishery products of legal obligations with relation to Sales Notes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) […]
The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) which provides information to commercial fishing vessels on areas that are closed to fishing in the South […]
Fishing industry partner with SFPA in education effort against illegal discarding of fish. New guide to be distributed to all offshore vessel owners to maximise compliance with Landing Obligation. The […]
SFPA Issues a New Food Safety Fisheries Information Notice on the Management of Norovirus for Shellfish Producers SFPA & FSAI Host Annual Food Safety Workshops The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) […]
SFPA and FSAI and the Marine Institute to host workshop for industry on sanitary surveys for shellfish harvesting areas. The Sea Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), the Food Safety Authority of […]
SFPA Represent Ireland and North Western Waters Control Expert Group at Joint Workshops hosted by Denmark and facilitated by EFCA. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) represented Ireland and North Western […]
SFPA reminds fishers of fishing vessel logbook requirements. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is reminding fishers of European logbook requirements. Fishing vessels of 10 metres overall length or more that […]
SFPA publishes new online guide on landing obligation exemptions in co-operation with the Sea-Fisheries Protection Consultative Committee, recording discards, de minimis and high survivability. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), in […]
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