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The Common Language Group

A group to bring together people who want to know more about the environmental, legal and production issues facing the UK seafood supply chain.



The Common Language Group (CLG) provides a safe meeting space to discuss the key issues facing a responsible seafood supply chain. The topics covered include fisheries management, legal fishing, fishing methods and how to trace and track seafood along the supply chain. It also covers how seafood is bought and eaten in and out of the home. It is an opportunity to share new ideas or case studies from around the world.

The group is led by our industry and we take responsibility for running the CLG. The Group has met three times a year since 2007. The CLG brings together people who represent the retail, processing, food service and restaurant industry. Other people who attend are not-for-profit voluntary groups, consumer groups, governments, scientists and producer organisations.

CLG meetings and bite-size meetings

There are generally three meetings a year. The presentations and minutes from the most recent meetings are below. Presentations and minutes from previous meetings are available upon request by emailing IssuesGroups@seafish.co.uk.

We are running a mix of in person meetings and shorter online bite-size CLG sessions at the moment.

Next meeting

The next CLG meeting will be held early in 2025. For further information, please contact: IssuesGroups@seafish.co.uk.

Previous two meetings

Joint CLG and FMIG meeting  (05 December 2024). This online bite-size meeting looked at the latest ICES advice on NE Atlantic stock status and potential challenges and opportunities for the supply chain. The meeting also took a closer look at pelagic fish stocks given from an industry perspective. Please contact IssuesGroups@seafish.co.uk for access to the presentations from this meeting.

Geopolitical events and seafood trade (18 July 2024). The morning session focussed on the impact of geopolitical events on seafood trade resilience and what impact they have had on UK and global seafood trade. The afternoon looked at initiatives and opportunities to build resilience in UK supply chains, and the role that certification, sourcing codes and Fishery Improvement Projects play in providing assured benefits along the entire supply chain. Please contact IssuesGroups@seafish.co.uk for access to the presentations from this meeting.

CLG meeting notes

Notes and minutes from recent CLG bite-size and in person meetings can be viewed by following the links below.

CLG monthly newsletters

We send monthly emails with a round up of stories, research and projects in the seafood industry. Subscribe to receive our monthly update and meeting details.

Terms of Reference and archive

Contacts

For further information, please contact: IssuesGroups@seafish.co.uk.

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