FS 77. Industry Briefing Note. The Landing Obligation.

Summary

A key element of the reformed Common Fisheries Policy (CFP), effective 1 January 2014, is the progressive elimination of discards in EU fisheries through the introduction of the new landings obligation. The landing obligation is effectively a ban on discarding fish overboard. This briefing note explains what is meant by the landing obligation and the legislative framework, and the issues it is raising for the seafood industry.

Author

• Karen Green

Publication date

01 December 2014