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Seychelles gains support from EU over catch certificates. Seychelles was for the first time the host at negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Eastern Southern African States that are focusing on the […]
The MSC certificates for the North East Atlantic (NEA) mackerel fisheries will not be reinstated despite the latest scientific advice showing a healthy stock. The decision, which was determined by […]
MSC certificates suspended for Bay of Biscay sardine fisheries. The MSC certificates for the South of Brittany purse seine sardine fishery in France, and the Spanish Bay of Biscay purse […]
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; […]
EFCA outlines activities over past year. During a recent meeting held in Vigo, EFCA Administrative Board adopted the Annual Report reflecting all the activities undertaken by the EFCA last year. […]
EU fisheries control system gets a major revamp. New rules for a reinforced control system have come into force. The revised rules modernise the way fishing activities are controlled, for both […]
SFPA Emphasise Seafood Safety, Shellfish Safety & Trade Verification Role As Well As Sea-Fisheries Control Mandate In 2022 Annual Report 45,031 Fish Landings, 1,903 Fishing Vessel Inspections, 87 Casefiles opened. […]
EU wants stricter traceability for imported fishery products from China. Parliament calls on China to share more data on the size of its fleet, catches, subsidies and agreements with third […]
After 5 years of difficult and complex negotiations, the EU co-legislators have finally reached a political agreement on the revision of the fisheries control system. European fishing group Europêche says […]
Recommendations to curb IUU fishing in EU market. The Market Advisory Council (MAC) and the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) delivered recommendations to the EU Member States and to the European Commission on the need for harmonisation of import […]
SFPA Port Office Officially Opened Minister McConalogue, TD, Officially Opens SFPA’s Port Office in Greencastle Minister Charlie McConalogue, TD, officially opened the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority’s (SFPA’s) Port Office in Greencastle, […]
Cameroon identified as ‘non-cooperating’ on IUU fishing. The European Commission has decided to identify Cameroon as a non-cooperating country in the fight against Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, giving it a so-called ‘red card’. […]
Seafood trade update from Seafish The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means new rules on how we trade seafood with the EU. This affects customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling. Published: […]
New financial support for UK fishing businesses that export to EU. Seafood exporters across the UK will receive government funding of up to £23 million, to support businesses which have […]
Seafood trade under the EU-UK Agreement. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means new rules on how we trade seafood with the EU. 2021.This affects customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling. The […]
No sign of border obstacles dissipating. With exports of fish and shellfish into the EU impeded by a range of border issues, Defra has formed a new stakeholder group to […]
Vital that UK fish exporters enter correct documentation details. There have been reports of some fish exporters facing disruption with exports to the EU. With both the UK and French […]
Betrayed By Boris Having had the opportunity to read the Brexit agreement hailed as a great success by the UK Government the CFPO has given its thoughts below from a […]
Preparing for the End of the Transition Period – The top team at the Marine Management Organisation use the Fathom broadcast to discuss preparations for the end of the transition […]
European Fisheries Control Agency adopts annual report. The European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) Administrative Board recently adopted the agency’s Annual Report for 2019. The agency supported the Member States and […]
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