Council Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal of the European Union L 168, 28 June 2007, pp. 1-17. Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Alien species Authorization/permit Registration Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract This Regulation lays down rules governing aquaculture practices in relation to alien and locally absent species in order to assess and minimize the possible impact of non-target species on aquatic habitats. The provisions concern the introduction and translocation of such species, for which a permit from the competent authority of the receiving Member State shall be required. Member States must keep a register of introductions and translocations. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 535/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Authorization/permit, Access-to-information Source: FAO, FAOLEX Aquaculture Species Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2010 Keyword: Inland fisheries, Freshwater fishes, Aquaculture, Alien species, Authorization/permit, Registration, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Act No. XLI of 1997 on fishing. Legislation | Hungary | 1997 (2013) Keyword: Basic legislation, Non-commercial fishing, Aquaculture, Inland fisheries, Institution, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Acquaculture Competence Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2011 Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Authorization/permit, Registration, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 2292 of 2011). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2011 Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Freshwater fishes, Offences/penalties, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Arrêté du Gouvernement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale portant exécution de certaines dispositions du règlement CE n° 708/2007 du Conseil du 11 juin 2007 relatif à l'utilisation en aquaculture des espèces exotiques et des espèces localement absentes. Legislation | Belgium | 2016 Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Registration, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ley Nº 7/2018 - Modifica la Ley Nº 42/2007, Ley del Patrimonio Natural y de la Biodiversidad. Legislation | Spain | 2018 Keyword: Wild fauna, Biodiversity, Alien species, Management/conservation, Registration, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Marine Fishery Act. Legislation | Poland | 2014 (2022) Keyword: Basic legislation, Marine fisheries, Marine fishes, Fishing vessel, Inspection, Fishing area, Foreign fishing, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing authorization, Fishing charge, Fishery management and conservation, Artisanal fishing, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality of 17 December 2008, no. TRCJZ/2008/3516, containing rules for the use of exotic and locally absent species in aquaculture. (Regulation on the use of exotic and locally absent species in aquaculture). Legislation | Netherlands | 2008 Keyword: Aquaculture, Institution, Alien species, Aquatic animals, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Quarantine, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No. 506/2008 amending Annex IV to Council Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture. Legislation | European Union | 2008 Keyword: Aquaculture, Alien species, Authorization/permit, Registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation (EU) No. 304/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007 concerning use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture. Legislation | European Union | 2011 Keyword: Alien species, Aquaculture, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX