Trade and regulation
The UK seafood industry is facing unprecedented change with Brexit and the impacts of Covid-19. We help businesses prepare and respond to challenges and opportunities that impact trade.
Covid-19 support for the seafood industry
Covid-19 continues to affect our lives and businesses. We’re working to support the seafood sector through these challenging times.
UK exit from the EU
The transition period ends on 31 December 2020. We’re providing practical support and advice to UK seafood businesses to help you get ready for 2021.
International Trade
A thriving international seafood industry brings economic benefits and helps to create healthy and sustainable communities around the world.
Seafood traceability and labelling regulations
Seafood traceability and labelling regulations ensure that seafood can be tracked through the supply chain and is described accurately to consumers.
Packaging and Waste
Packaging and waste legislation is in place to protect
consumers and reduce the seafood industry's carbon footprint.
Contaminants
Contaminants are any substances found in food that have not been added intentionally.
Veterinary Residues
Residues from veterinary medicines used by culturists to treat
fish and shellfish can sometimes be detected in seafood.
Hygiene
EU food hygiene legislation has been implemented in the UK since 1 January 2006. It affects all businesses involved in the handling of food.
Marine Management
The UK will leave the EU Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) at the end of 2020.
Regulation in aquaculture
The aquaculture industry is is growing in the UK. Regulation is in place to ensure fish is farmed with environment impact and food safety in mind.