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Regulation No. 871 on a labeling scheme for fish caught near the coast using sustainable fishing gear.

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Regulation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition, Fisheries
Keyword
Fishing gear/fishing method Sustainable use Procedural matters Certification Marine fisheries Fishing area Fishery management and conservation Packaging/labelling Fish products
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
This Regulation enters into force on 24 June 2023.
Abstract

The present Regulation, issued by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, lays down rules for voluntary labeling, as stated in Article 5, of catches that meet the specified conditions for participation in the labeling scheme, as outlined in Article 2. Among other requirements, fishing shall be carried out exclusively using sustainable fishing gear as defined in Annex 4. Only the fish species listed in Annex 3 and caught in the specified fishing areas may be labeled under the scheme. The Danish Fisheries Agency may authorize commercial fishing companies to register one or more vessels owned by the commercial fishing company for labeling fish caught with the registered vessels under the labeling scheme for fish caught near the coast using sustainable fishing gear. Annex 2 contains the logo for the labeling scheme for fish caught near the coast using sustainable fishing gear.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk