More Information on European Union IUU Fishing Regulations

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Illegal fishing - The EU rules to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
European Commission Fisheries

Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing depletes fish stocks, destroys marine habitats, distorts competition, puts honest fishers at an unfair disadvantage, and weakens costal communities, particularly in developing countries.
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Agreed Record Between Canada and the European Union

The document titled ‘Agreed Record Between Canada and the European Union’ summarizes the agreement concluded between Canada and the European Union. This Agreed Record allows Canada to establish an electronic certification system for Canadian exporters of fish and seafood products destined for the EU. This permits a simplified method for Canadian exporters to meet the requirements of the new EU regulation to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fisheries.

Revised Annexes to Agreed Record between Canada and the EU - Canadian Certificates (March 11, 2010):

• Annex I: Standard
• Annex II: Group-based
  

Agreed Record between Canada and the EU - November 2009

For more detailed information, please contact the Catch Certification Office (CCO) at 1-888-641-6464 or by email at CCO-BCC_Info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.