Changes to EU rules on Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing affecting UK exporters
Many stakeholders have enquired about new EU rules aimed at preventing Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing (IUU). We are working closely with Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and devolved administrations to ensure that the seafood industry is kept informed about the upcoming changes and the actions required to comply.
- Detailed guidance from MMO can be found at EU IUU Regulation 2026 Changes - GOV.UK.
- The “Fish, Trace, Ship” campaign also offers a range of resources to help businesses prepare. Fish, Trace, Ship - Act Now! Are you on board?
Providing updates through our Seafish Trade Facilitation Forum
We’re coordinating an engagement workshop, involving MMO and industry representatives, through a special edition of our Seafish Trade Facilitation Forum. Further information about the Seafish Trade Facilitation Forum can be found here: Seafish Trade Facilitation Forum | Seafish.
This workshop will be held prior to the implementation of the new rules. Further details will be confirmed in due course. Please contact us if you are interested in attending.
In the meantime, here is the recording of a MMO webinar on the changes: Fish, Trace, Ship Webinar - Navigating the New Seafood Export Rules - 22 October 2025.
Contact us for further support
If you require additional support in relation to the upcoming changes and cannot find the necessary information within the resources listed, please contact regulation@seafish.co.uk. We will work with MMO and/or the devolved administrations as appropriate to address your enquiry.