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.
- Publication date
- 01 December 2014
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