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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 […]
SFPA Encourage Seafood Businesses to Attend Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine’s Information Webinar The Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine are hosting a webinar on Wednesday 10th January 2024, […]
SFPA Publishes New Fisheries Information Notice on Change to Automatic Identification System (AIS) Rules The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) to help prepare […]
SFPA publish new online guidance on codes, conversion factors & minimum conservation reference sizes. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new series of […]
SFPA update online guidance relating to IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) Fishing requirements and obligations by industry. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has advised that it has updated its online […]
SFPA encourage seafood businesses to attend Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine’s information webinar. Updates on the UK’s Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Control Requirements for Irish/EU Agri-food Goods exported […]
Consultation Process for SFPA’s Statement of Strategy 2024 – 2026. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) sets out its strategic programme every three years. They are currently preparing the Statement of […]
SFPA Issues Information Notice to Industry. Invitation to Webinar on the Implementation of Export Health Certification for Exports of Fish, Fishery Products and Molluscan Shellfish to Great Britain. The Sea-Fisheries […]
SFPA publishes new Fisheries Information Notice on the identification of sprat and herring. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) recently published a new Fisheries Information Notice (FIN) on the identification of […]
SFPA encourages the public to support efforts to map Ireland’s marine life as part of Science Week. Public encouraged to become Citizen Scientists and contribute to national marine conservation work. […]
SFPA confirms 7 seafood safety enforcements in Q3 2023. The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) has reported that seven (7) Enforcements have been served on seafood businesses during July, August & […]
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