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SFPA welcomes publication of the 2025 EFCA REM Technical Guidelines. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) welcomes the recent publication of the 2025 European Fisheries Control Agency’s (EFCA’s) Technical Guidelines for the […]
SFPA Welcomes Publication of the 2025 EFCA REM Technical Guidelines The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) welcomes the recent publication of the 2025 European Fisheries Control Agency’s (EFCA’s) Technical Guidelines for […]
SFPA issues reminder to recreational fishers on regulations regarding Crab and Lobster fishing With the good weather and recreational fishing, also referred to as non-commercial fishing, taking place in coastal […]
Additional undersize crayfish seized by the SFPA. A follow up inspection was undertaken in Kerry on the 18th May by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA), following the seizure of 39 undersize […]
Undersize Crayfish Seized by the SFPA A number of undersize crayfish were returned to sea after they were seized by the Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) in Kerry last week. The […]
SFPA Issues Information Notice to Trade Registration for the exports of fishery products from Ireland to India. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently issued an Information Notice to industry in relation […]
The SFPA publishes webpage on Third Country Notifications. The SFPA recently published a webpage on Third Country Notifications. The purpose of this webpage is to provide information on third country rules […]
SFPA publishes updated FIN on non-commercial pot fishing in Ireland. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published an updated Fisheries Information Notice titled ‘Non-Commercial Pot Fishing in Ireland.’ National Legislation is in […]
SFPA publishes updated Fishery Information Notice on traceability of fishery products. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently updated the Fishery Information Notice (FIN) titled ‘Traceability of Fishery Products.’ Traceability is the […]
SFPA publishes Fishery Information Notice on areas closed to fishing in the North-West. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a Fishery Information Notice (FIN) on areas closed to commercial fishing […]
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) […]
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