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Tariffs on seafood imported into the EU

This information document gives an explanation of tariffs and tariff regimes in force in Europe. It gives some backround into the preferential tariff regimes such as the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP), and how tariffs are affected by trade arrangements between the EU and other countries. It gives some examples of tariff-free or low-tariff quotas, including autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs). This document is an update to the March 2017 document on seafood tariffs.

A Business Study of the N. Ireland Fish Industry

This study, carried out in 1982/83, describes the fisheries of the County Down coast centred on the three ports of Kilkeel, Portagovie and Ardglass. The costs and earnings of fishing vessels are given and the report points out that the catching capacity of the Northern Ireland fleet is in excess of the resources available to it and alternative opportunities must be sought. Included are assessments of the Northern Ireland consumer market. This report has been produced from a scanned original and may therefore contain some formatting and other inaccuracies. In cases where this affects the technical content, a paper copy of the original report can still be obtained from Seafish.

Review of polyphosphates as additives and testing methods for them in scallops and prawns

Seafish commissioned Campden BRI to conduct a desk-based literature review to provide information on the use of polyphosphates in seafood products, notably scallops and prawns. This report provides background information on polyphosphates including what they are, their presence, composition, how they interact with the product, how they break down over time and naturally occurring levels. A review of testing methodologies is also included.

An assessment of ethical issues impacting on the UK seafood supply chain: Literature review

Seafish commissioned a study to assess the ethical issues impacting on seafood species landed into, and imported to the UK. This literature review is one of the key outputs. This addresses; the context and challenges; the scope of analysis, in applying ethical concepts and standards to the seafood industry; a review of relevant published reports; a review of media reports, websites and advocacy campaigns; an initial assessment of government, industry and multi-stakeholder initiatives; and an overall assessment and gap analysis.

A review of the services provided by Seafish in relation to UK aquaculture industry

This interim report is submitted to Seafish as part of the assignment titled ‘A review of the services provided by Seafish in relation to the UK aquaculture industry’. The preparation of this report represents Deliverable 3 of the assignment. The structure and content of the report is based on previous agreement between the contractor and the client as presented in the inception report. The contractors seek review, comments and approval from Seafish on this interim report.

Data Limited stocks: organisations and activities

The aim of this document is to provide an overview of the activities concerned with improving information on fishstocks defined as data limited stocks (DLS.)

Market Insight Factsheet: Frozen Seafood in multiple retail (2019)

This document examines the detail behind the performance of the frozen seafood sector including historic and current sector trends, key performance indicators (KPIs) and frozen segment and species performance.

Fishing refererences by country in 2021 U.S. TIP Report. July 2021.

The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. This document lists the references to fishing by country in the 2021 report.

Final CLG minutes 11 July 2012

Final minutes of the Common Language Group meeting held in London on 11 July 2012.

Mid-Year UK Seafood Supply Chain Overview: January to June 2024

This report takes a high-level view of the whole of the seafood supply chain to explore factors impacting UK seafood markets, seafood business operations and consumer behaviour during January to June 2024.

Chilled Seafood in Multiple Retail 2016

Chilled natural seafood (plain fillets or shellfish) dominates the British retail seafood market. Chilled seafood has grown over both the long and short term, expanding market share at the expense of frozen and ambient. Chilled sushi, dusted, and fingers are the rising stars of the chilled sector

C43 Bass Lured Long Lines

This report describes work carried out on the North coast of Devon trialling a long line system using a range of artificial lures for bass; its evolution from conception to a full commercial application.

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