FS 79. Industry Briefing Note. The Pelagic 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 landing obligation. To be introduced progressively from 1 January 2015. The landing obligation is effectively a ban on discarding fish overboard. This briefing note explains what is meant by the pelagic landing obligation, which came into effect on 1 January 2015, the legislative framework, and the issues it is raising for the seafood industry.

Author

• Karen Green

Publication date

01 January 2015