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Discarding in fishing: making sense of a complex issue - February 2009

This note explains what discards are, why they occur, their significance and what can be done about them. The idea came from the Discard Action Group, one of the ‘issue forums’ that Seafish runs in order to resolve problems affecting the whole seafood supply chain. This group was established to start a cross-industry dialogue in response to the European Commission’s proposals to minimise or ban discarding. This is an updated edition of February 2008 briefing note. Discarding has moved up the political agenda again: in a global context European discards are still disproportionately high; the Commission is further developing its policy aimed at minimising discards across Europe; and the wasteful nature of discarding is increasingly seen as unacceptable throughout the supply chain. This briefing note includes an appendix that describes the initiatives introduced over the last couple of years, many initiated by the fishing industry, in order to reduce discarding in UK fisheries.

Fisheries Control Regulations: Traceability and consumer information requirements

European fisheries control measures were reviewed and consolidated under Commission Regulation 01224/2009 with further implementing measures provided under Regulation 404/2011. This applies minimum labelling and information requirements throughout the supply chain both up to retail and to the consumer. It does not apply to fishery products imported under IUU regulations nor those that fall under the CN16 customs tariff heading. This document provides guidance on the application of these requirements within the seafood sector.

Application for Inspection - Form 27 (Issue12)

Form 27 (Issue12) - Application for inspection for existing vessels less than 24m RL.

Russia Seafood Ethics Profile

Seafish commissioned a study to assess the ethical issues impacting on seafood species landed into, and imported to the UK from a wide range of countries. This Russia profile looks at the main seafood products; seafood exports to UK; employment in seafood; human trafficking and forced labour indicators and rankings and research reports; ratification of international human rights and labour instruments; fisheries policy and management structure/administration; control of IUU fishing and related labour abuse; measures to protect migrant fishers; partnerships and improvement projects; and an overall assessment or criteria for overall risk assessment for Russia.

Alternative disposal of polystyrene fish boxes

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) fish boxes are widely used throughout the seafood industry for transporting all types of chilled products due to their thermal, shockproof and waterproof properties. However, for many seafood processors or wholesale markets, the disposal of used polystyrene fi shboxes can be an expensive and difficult problem. But there are alternatives to simply throwing whole EPS boxes in the bin. Used EPS fishboxes are being successfully and profitably recycled throughout the UK. This document describes various options for the disposal or recycling of used EPS and provides a list of contacts and agencies who can give further assistance.

issue_03_renewable.pdf

issue_15_aggregate_new.pdf

Final rates

Saudi custom rates

Chilled Seafood in Multiple Retail (2018)

The chilled seafood sector continues to take the largest share of the multiple retail seafood market with a wide range of segments and species. It is unique in being the only seafood sector in consistent growth from 2007 to 2017. However, pressure from falling shopper confidence and reduced spending power has seen chilled volume continue to decline in 2018.

FS73 Fully Documented Fishery - David Milne case study

The Catch Quota Management Scheme (CQMS) or fully documented fishery (FDF) as it is often now referred to, is being seen as an important element in enabling managers and industry to reduce discards. This case study talks about the experiences of David Milne, a skipper from Fraserburgh and Chairman of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association Limited (SWFPA), who is taking part of the trials in Scotland.

Economic Impact Assessment and Alternative Options Appraisal of European Commission Proposals for Specific Conditions to Fishing for Deep Sea Fish Stocks

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