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  • Trade and regulation

    We help seafood businesses respond to issues and opportunities impacting trade. Get support with importing, exporting and other regulations.

  • UK exit from the EU

    Brexit has changed how we trade, fish and work with the EU. Find practical support and guidance to help your business understand the rules.
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  • Seafood trade under the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement

    The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement means new rules on how we trade seafood with the EU. This affects customs, tariffs, VAT and labelling.
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  • I import seafood to Great Britain

    Information and guidance on importing seafood from the EU to the UK from 1 January 2021 including labelling, customs and tariffs and documentation.
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  • Seafood import customs, tariffs and VAT

    Explanation of new customs, tariffs and VAT rules for businesses moving seafood to Great Britain from the EU.
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  • Seafood imports under the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM)

    UK Government has released the final Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). We’ve summarised how it will impact seafood imports into Great Britain.
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  • I export seafood from Great Britain

    Information and guidance on exporting seafood from the UK to the EU including labelling, customs and tariffs and documentation.
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  • Seafood export customs, tariffs and VAT

    Explanation of new customs, tariffs and VAT rules for businesses moving seafood from Great Britain to the EU.
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  • I process or distribute seafood in Great Britain

    Information and guidance on processing and distributing seafood in Great Britain seafood from 1 January 2021.
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  • I catch or farm seafood

    Information and guidance on fish caught or farmed and traded with the EU and Northern Ireland.
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  • Replacing EU mechanisms in Great Britain

    Supporting information and guidance on replacing EU mechanisms in Great Britain.
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  • Trade agreements and seafood tariffs

    Brexit could see changes to trade agreements and tariffs. We have published the potential changes for seafood products from 1 January 2021.
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  • Changes to health certificates for seafood exports to the EU

    Guidance for seafood exporters on changes to export health certificates (EHCs). Find out what you need to do to export to the EU.
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  • Trading seafood under the Northern Ireland Protocol

    Explanation of customs, tariffs and VAT rules for moving seafood between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and between Northern Ireland and the EU.
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  • Trade and regulation advice and resources

    We can offer seafood businesses advice and information on trade and regulation. You'll also find resources here to support international trade.
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  • Export guides and webinars

    Our Export Guides and webinars are a resource for UK seafood businesses looking for information on important overseas seafood markets.
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  • Seafood trade & tariff data

    Our Trade and Tariff Tool has data for seafood imported and exported in the UK. Businesses can use it to research potential new markets.
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  • 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.
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  • Registration of seafood buyers and sellers in the UK

    Buyers and sellers of first sale UK landed fish need registered with fisheries authorities.
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  • 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.
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  • The Fish Labelling Regulations

    Fish and shellfish products are subject to general labelling rules which apply to all foodstuffs, as well as some more specific regulations.
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  • Omega-3 labelling and other claims

    If you choose to highlight the Omega-3 content or health benefits of your product, this may be classed as making a nutrition or health claim. These types of claims are regulated by The Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation.
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  • Allergen labelling laws

    Food businesses must comply with allergen labelling regulations. Find out which products are affected and what labels and descriptions to use.
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  • Fish traceability laws

    Seafood is subject to traceability laws. We have outlined the regulations for seafood businesses to give a basic understanding of the requirements.
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  • Selling catch directly to consumers

    Our guides can help fishing businesses sell their catch directly to consumers.
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  • Packaging and waste legislation

    Packaging and waste legislation protects consumers and reduces the seafood industry's carbon footprint. Read our guidance on what applies to seafood.
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  • Animal by-product disposal

    The disposal of animal by-products is controlled by legislation which other forms of waste are not affected by.
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  • Plastic Packaging Tax guidance

    If you manufacture or import plastic packaging, you may need to register for Plastic Packaging Tax. Our guidance is for seafood businesses only.
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  • Businesses in scope

    Businesses that need to pay plastic packaging tax must register with HMRC. Find out information on how to check if you are liable.
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  • Plastic packaging in scope

    Plastic Packaging Tax is due on some non-recycled plastic packaging used in the seafood supply chain. Find out what is and isn’t included.
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  • Registration and payments

    Businesses liable for the tax must submit information to HMRC to confirm any payments or deferrals. Find out what is required.
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  • Record keeping for businesses in and out of scope

    All businesses are required to verify information on plastic packaging used. This page explains the record keeping and due diligence requirements.
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  • A packaging supplier's experience of PPT

    This case study examines a packaging supplier's experience of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) as reported by Styropack.
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  • Plastic packaging taxes in the EU

    Businesses exporting seafood from the UK to the EU should be aware of plastic packaging taxes in the EU. This page explains what you need to know.
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  • Legislation to control contaminants in seafood

    Contaminants are substances found in food that have not been added intentionally. These pages cover legislation for contaminants found in seafood.
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  • Lead

    Lead is an undesirable contaminant of food because of a number of harmful effects it has on health. Its levels in seafood are controlled by legislation in the EU.
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  • Cadmium

    Cadmium is a contaminant that can be found in some species of seafood. Cadmium levels are controlled by legislation in the EU.
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  • Mercury

    Mercury is a contaminant found in some foods, including seafood. It is controlled by legislation in the EU.
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  • Dioxins and PCBs

    Dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are contaminants that may be found in some species of seafood.
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  • Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

    Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are found as contaminants of some types of seafood. Their levels are controlled by European Union legislation.
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  • Melamine

    Melamine is a contaminant that is controlled by legislation in the EU.
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  • Marine biotoxins

    Marine biotoxins can occasionally contaminate some species of seafood, particularly filter feeding species.
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  • Histamine

    Histamine may develop in some species of seafood. Its presence is controlled by legislation.
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  • Radionuclides

    When a situation arises that leads to levels of radioactivity in food that are higher than natural levels, there is legislation to limit exposure.
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  • Brominated Flame Retardants

    Although there is no specific legislation on brominated flame retardants (BFRs), the European Commission continues to monitor their toxicity and prevalence.
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  • Food hygiene legislation

    Food hygiene legislation ensures the safe handling of food. We have created guidance on all legislation relevant to seafood businesses.
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  • Marine and Fisheries Management Regulation

    Marine environment and fisheries regulations relevant to the seafood industry in the UK. Seafish is not responsible for regulation.
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  • Marine Environmental Regulation

    The UK vision is for a “clean, healthy, safe, productive, biologically diverse marine and coastal environments.
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  • Key Marine Environmental Legislative Requirements

    Summary of key legislation and international commitments regarding the marine environment of relevance to the fishing and aquaculture industries.
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  • Regulation in aquaculture

    The aquaculture industry is growing in the UK. Find information on how to get started and regulations to help you farm seafood safely.
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  • Aquaculture water quality and classification for shellfish

    We’re working with aquaculture producers, regulators and researchers looking at UK water quality to increase production of high quality shellfish.
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  • Aquaculture Regulatory Toolbox for England

    England's aquaculture industry is currently made up of a diverse range of mostly small and medium sized enterprises that are close to local markets.
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  • Delivering Safe Bivalves to the Market

    There are specific requirements to ensure bivalve molluscs are safe for us to eat by reducing the risks from microbial contamination and biotoxins.  
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  • Legislation on veterinary residues in aquaculture

    Residues from veterinary medicines used by culturists to treat fish and shellfish can sometimes be detected in seafood. Our guidance explains more.
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  • Permitted substances

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

    Some pharmacologically active substances have no fixed MRLs; these constitute a hazard to consumers when present in food at any level.
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  • Promoting UK seafood internationally

    Seafood from the UK has a great story to tell to overseas buyers. We can help you promote your products through trade shows and marketing toolkits.
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  • Seafood for Life

    We’re working to enable and empower the seafood industry to respond to challenges that can act as a barrier to consumers choosing seafood.

  • Seafood for Health

    We’ve collated information and resources on the health and nutritional benefits of seafood.
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  • About Seafood for Life

    Find out more about our new campaign to help support and enhance the reputation of our UK seafood industry and how you can get involved.
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  • Safety and training

    We provide training, resources and support to help promote seafood careers and workplace safety.

  • Seagoing training and certificates

    We coordinate safety and skills training courses, learning resources and certificates for workers on fishing vessels in the UK. Find a course today.
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  • Commercial fishing training courses

    We support training for people working in the fishing industry. Find a course that suits you.
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  • Man Overboard Awareness Events

    Funded events for commercial fishermen in special training pools across the UK. Experience the danger of going overboard in a controlled environment.
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  • Fishing Vessel Stability Awareness training

    Learn about the principles of fishing vessel stability, what causes instability and how to fix it. Book a course today.
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  • Training for new entrants to the fishing industry

    Apprenticeships and training courses available for new entrants to the fishing industry.
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  • 3-week Introduction to Commercial Fishing

    A course for anyone who wants to start working on a commercial fishing vessel. Funding may be available to support costs. Contact us for more detail.
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  • Commercial fishing online training resources

    Free access to online learning resources for those working on commercial fishing vessels in the UK.
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  • Funding support for training in the fishing industry

    Funding may be available for workers on fishing vessels in the UK to improve their skills and safety knowledge. Find out what training we can cover.
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  • Offshore Approved Training Providers

    Delivery of fishermen's training courses is undertaken by Seafish approved instructors working for our network of Approved Training Providers (ATPs).
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  • Seagoing training certificates

    ID cards and certificates are available to fishing industry workers who have completed training. Find out how to order ID cards and certificates.
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  • Onshore training

    There is a range of training, learning and development opportunities for individuals and seafood businesses. Find courses, resources and networks.
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  • Onshore Training Courses

    We develop training courses for people who work with seafood on shore in the UK. Find a course and a training provider to suit you.
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  • Food Hygiene Training Courses

    We deliver seafood specific food hygiene training courses accredited by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).
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  • Introductory Food Hygiene in the Seafood Industry

    This short course offers an introduction to food hygiene. It covers bacteria and fish, contamination of fish, personal hygiene and cleaning.
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  • Elementary Food Hygiene (online)

    This free online course is suitable for seafood processing businesses, for fish friers, customer service roles, fishmongers and fishermen.
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  • Intermediate Food Hygiene by eLearning

    This eLearning course is tailored for food industry managers and supervisors. It is used by fish friers, mongers and processors across the UK.
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  • Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Training Courses

    HACCP training courses accredited by Seafish and the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).
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  • Introduction to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) in the seafood industry

    This short course offers an introduction to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points HACCP.
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  • Elementary Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) by eLearning

    This food industry course focuses on the seven principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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  • Allergens Courses and Guidance

    Seafood business operators must ensure that staff receive appropriate allergens training. Find out what training is available.
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  • Bivalve Shellfish Safety Training Courses

    Ensuring safer shellfish by supporting the training of seafood purification staff and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs).
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  • Bivalve Purification Operations Training

    This one day bivalve shellfish industry course focuses on the requirements needed to safely purify or depurate live bivalve shellfish.
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  • Bivalve Purification Management

    This seafood course focuses on the procedures and management controls required to ensure safer live bivalves are available for sale to the public.
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  • Bivalve Shellfish Hygiene Verification programme

    An advanced level, two-day training programme for Environmental Health Officers (EHOs).
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  • Official Control Sampling Training

    A remote course that may allow shellfish producers to collect shellfish and water samples for Local Authorities, with an agreement in place.
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  • Fishmonger Training

    A successful fishmonger requires a various skills and knowledge. These include knife skills and customer service skills along with product knowledge.
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  • Fish Frying Training Courses

    A number of Seafish approved fish frier training courses are available from KFE and the National Federation of Fish Friers (NFFF).
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  • Fish Quality Assessment Training Courses

    Fish quality assessment should be objective, based on recognised schemes. Our courses look beyond "good/poor" quality. We aim to quantify quality.
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  • Principles of Fish Quality Assessment (raw or cooked)

    Fish quality assessment should be objective and based on recognised schemes. It looks beyond good or poor quality and aims to quantify quality.
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  • Introductory Fish Quality Assessment

    Our introductory fish quality assessment training course is usually delivered to a small group onsite at a seafood business.
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  • Intermediate Fish Quality Assessment

    Our principles of fish quality assessment course combined with at least one full day of practical assessment.
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  • Fish Smoking Training Courses

    Smoking seafood is a way of giving it a unique taste and flavour. We support fish smoking training courses.
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  • Principles of Fish Smoking

    This theory-based training course covers the key principles of smoking fish.
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  • Practical Fish Smoking training

    A range of practical training/coaching sessions based at various UK training centres to be announced in 2024.
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  • Food Authenticity and Integrity Verification

    A Food Authenticity and Integrity Verification for the seafood industry. Find out what's involved and how to book.
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  • Health and Safety Training Courses

    We deliver Health and Safety training courses at two levels accredited by the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS).
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  • Health and Safety Taught Courses

    Health & safety training allows businesses to develop a positive culture and safe working environment. We deliver these taught courses at two levels.
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  • Elementary Health and Safety (online)

    Elementary Health and Safety is a recognised qualification equivalent to a Level 2 certificate in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
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  • Funding to support remote and online learning

    Funding is available to support the delivery of remote and online training for the UK seafood industry.
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  • Onshore Approved Training Providers

    At Seafish we work in partnership with individuals to ensure that the onshore seafood industry has access to high quality and cost-effective training.
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  • Onshore Training Partners

    Across the UK training for the onshore seafood sector is supported by a range of partnerships and collaborative working.
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  • Seafood business apprenticeships

    We work with providers to support apprenticeship programmes that allow seafood businesses to support people working in a variety of roles. 
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  • Apprentices are catch of the day for Plymouth fish and chip shop

    A case study looking at how apprentices can be a real asset to the team at Harbourside and deliver a great fish and chip experience.
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  • Yorkshire fish and chip chain puts apprenticeships on the menu

    A case study looking at how a fish and chip chain invested in its ongoing success by offering staff apprenticeships.
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  • Frying high with Hollie Hutton

    A case study highlighting how an apprenticeship helped enthusiastic Hollie Hutton to thrive at an award-winning fish and chip shop in Bradford.
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  • Apprenticeships for fish friers in England

    Information about apprenticeship training providers who support fish frying businesses in England
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  • Fishmonger apprenticeship revision 2024

    A new apprenticeship standard for fishmongers, merchants, wholesalers and some primary processors
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  • Online Resources for Onshore Training

    To complement the range of taught training courses available, we have developed various online learning tools.
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  • Online Learning Resources for Fishmongers

    Flexible training materials on customer service and food safety for fishmongers.
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  • Training Videos On YouTube

    With more than 100 authoritative video programmes available, this represents a superb resource for anyone interested in the seafood industry.
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  • Seafood Guide Updates

    All printed publications are limited in content and go out of date eventually, including our 2020 edition of the Seafood Guide.
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  • Seafood Guide contents and ordering information

    Seafood Guide contents and ordering information.
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  • Making fishing safer in the UK

    Fishing is one of the riskiest jobs in the world. Find out how to make you, your crew and your fishing vessel safer.
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  • Welsh Fishing Safety Committee

    The Welsh Fishing Safety Committee (WFSC) addresses the most significant causes of fishing-related loss of life and accidents amongst the Welsh fleet.
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  • Northern Ireland Fishing Safety Forum

    We facilitate the Northern Ireland Fishing Safety Forum (NIFSF) to address fishing-related loss of life and accidents in the country's fleet.
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  • Kingfisher Information Services

    Information on surface and subsea hazards around the UK to help fishing vessels operate safely at sea. Find out how to get alerts and plotter data.
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  • Careers in the UK seafood industry

    The seafood industry needs talented and motivated people for a range of roles. Resources are available for jobseekers and seafood businesses.
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  • Seafood industry career paths

    There's lots of careers in the seafood industry from harvesting to retail. Learn more about working in fishing, aquaculture, processing and more.
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  • Careers on fishing vessels

    There are many options for those who want to explore a career in fishing. This page explains types of roles available with links to training.
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  • Careers and Training in Aquaculture

    People who work in the UK aquaculture sector, breed, rear and harvest various fish and shellfish species for consumption and commercial sale.
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  • Careers in Foodservice

    The foodservice sector includes both takeaway fish and chip shops and seafood restaurants. 
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  • Careers in Retail & fishmongering

    Careers in seafood retail will appeal to individuals looking to learn a traditional trade which involves a great deal of knowledge and skill. With over fifty species of fish and shellfish in the UK market, fishmongering is a highly specialised trade.
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  • Careers in Processing

    The processing sector transforms the fresh fish and shellfish produced by fishermen and fish. The range of careers available includes technical managers, supervisory roles, food technologists, operatives, team leaders, filleters, quality assurance roles, engineers etc.
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  • Career case studies

    Five case studies of careers in seafood.
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  • Employing workers from outside the UK

    A Skilled Worker Visa is required for employing migrant workers. Our guidance can help you navigate the sponsor process and be a responsible employer.
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  • Young Seafood Leaders Network

    We set up a network to connect talented young professionals from across the UK seafood industry. Find out how to join and what is involved.
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  • Responsible sourcing

    The UK works hard to ensure it has a responsible seafood industry. Find out how to make your business more environmentally and socially responsible.

  • Understanding sustainability and responsible seafood sourcing

    We’ve collated information and guidance on sustainability, responsible sourcing and related challenges and initiatives across seafood supply chains.
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  • Bycatch and protected species

    There is action underway to minimise to fishing bycatch and to monitor protected species.
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  • Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)

    MPAs cover almost a quarter of UK waters and have a diverse range of conservation goals, including protecting fish, seabirds and habitats.
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  • Fish stock assessment and management

    Sustainable fisheries management is vital in maintaining healthy fish stocks. We’ve produced guidance on how stock assessment and management works.
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  • Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing

    Unauthorised fishing or activity that breaches regional, national or international laws is known as Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
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  • UK fisheries management and supply chain initiatives

    We’re working with industry and government on a number of initiatives to protect fish and shellfish stocks for future generations.
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  • Risk assessments and tools for fisheries management

    We’ve developed risk assessment frameworks for wild capture fisheries. Find out how they support fisheries management and seafood sourcing.
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  • Future of Our Inshore Fisheries

    Future of Our Inshore Fisheries (FOIF) is an industry-led project with the long-term aim of transforming how inshore fisheries are managed.
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  • Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs)

    Information on what Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) are, which plans we are helping to develop and opportunities for stakeholder engagement.
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  • Fisheries management plans in Wales

    Information on FMPs in Wales, offering stakeholders the chance to engage in the process to support a profitable and sustainable fishing industry.
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  • Shellfish Industry Advisory Group

    The Shellfish Industry Advisory Group (SIAG) provides a forum to discuss sustainability and management of UK shellfish fisheries.
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  • Crab and Lobster Management Group

    The Crab and Lobster Management Group (CMG) is an industry-led group focused on issues specific to crab and lobster stocks and fisheries.
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  • Whelk Management Group

    The Whelk Management Group (WMG) focuses on the management of the UK whelk fishery to ensure its long-term sustainability.
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  • Finfish Industry Advisory Group

    The Finfish Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) provides a forum to discuss sustainability and management of UK finfish non-quota species fisheries.
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  • Project UK Fisheries Improvement Projects

    A collaborative stakeholder partnership project with the MSC that aims to improve the environmental sustainability of selected UK fisheries.
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  • Managing discards

    Discards are the parts of a catch returned to the sea. Discarding is the practice of returning unwanted catches to the sea, either dead or alive.
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  • Landing Obligation

    How to effectively introduce the landing obligation is one of the most difficult issues facing the fishing industry under the reformed Common Fisheries Policy.
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  • Onshore Implications

    There will be specific onshore impacts of the landing obligation for ports, and potentially the supply chain as a whole.
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  • North Sea Waters

    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.
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  • 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.
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