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UK Fisheries Economist Network (UKFEN)

We founded UKFEN in early 2011 in order to promote professional exchange between fisheries economists and analysts.

Permitted substances

Below is a list of pharmacologically active substances permitted in seafood, alongside their MRLs. These figures are adapted from Regulation 37/2010.

The landing obligation was introduced in fisheries of interest to the UK fleet in the North Sea from 2015 onwards, and is being introduced for all fisheries covered by the Common Fisheries Policy by 2019. When the landing obligation is fully implemented from 1 January 2019, skippers will be obliged to land all commercial quota species they catch.

North Western Waters

The landing obligation was introduced in fisheries of interest to the UK fleet in North Western Waters from 2015 onwards, and is being introduced for all fisheries covered by the Common Fisheries Policy by 2019. When the landing obligation is fully implemented from 1 January 2019, skippers will be obliged to land all commercial quota species they catch.

General food labelling requirements

Regulation 1169/2011, The Food Information to Consumer Regulation (FIC) becomes effective from 13/12/2014 and replaces the current Food Labelling Regulations 1996.

Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee (SSAC)

The Scottish Seafish Advisory Committee was established in 2018 to enhance the work we carry out in Scotland.

Freedom of Information

We are bound by the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOI). Find out how to make an FOI request and how we process requests.

Fishmonger apprenticeship revision 2024

A new apprenticeship standard for fishmongers, merchants, wholesalers and some primary processors

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