Seafood

UK-caught fish facing new trade rules

2025-11-10T11:17:00

The EU has maintained its share in the bluefin fishery.

The Marine Management Organisation is warning UK seafood exporters to urgently review the EU’s expanded definition of processing, with new documentation rules taking effect from 10 January 2026

Businesses that fail to comply could face export delays or stoppages once the updated regulations are enforced.

The changes form part of the EU’s revised illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing regulations, which also introduce new requirements for catch certificates, non-manipulation (formerly storage) documents and processing statements.

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