Fisheries

Level Key words Year Regulation applicable Related regulation Related regulation 2 Description More info Most important Status in NL Status in DE Status in DK
European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2014 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Lays down the rules on intensity of public aid to be applied to the total eligible expenditure of certain operations financed under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2014 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Supplements Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repeals Council Regulations (EC) No 2328/2003, (EC) No 861/2006, (EC) No 1198/2006 and (EC) No 791/2007 and Regulation (EU) No 1255/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regards to the content and construction of a common monitoring and evaluation system for the operations funded under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

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European Union European Union, Aquaculture, Inspection & Control 2014 Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

Amends and corrects Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control.

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2014 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Lays down rules pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to the presentation of relevant cumulative data on operations

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European Union European Union, Aquaculture 2014 Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

Amends Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 as regards the origin of organic aquaculture animals, aquaculture husbandry practices, feed for organic aquaculture animals and products and substances allowed for use in organic aquaculture.

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2014 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Lays down rules pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to the information to be sent by Member States, as well as on data needs and synergies between potential data sources

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Environmental protection, Aquaculture, Port 2014 Directive 2011/92/EU

Amends 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2014 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1362/2014

Lays down rules on a simplified procedure for the approval of certain amendments to operational programmes financed under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and rules concerning the format and presentation of the annual reports on the implementation of those programmes

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European Union European Union, Aquaculture, Alien species 2014 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014

On the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species. Amended by Regulation (EU) 2016/2031 on protective measures against pests of plants.

More info Yes In force In force In force
National The Netherlands, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2014 Besluit diergeneeskundigen - 2014

Veterinary Practitioners Decree. Deifines rules applicable to fish and their health.

No In force
National The Netherlands, Fisheries, Aquaculture 2014 Regeling nationale EZK- en LNV-subsidies - 2014 [Titel 2.5. Borgstelling MKB-la…

Regeling nationale EZK- en LNV-subsidies. Titel 2.5. Guarantee for SME (small and medium size enterprise) agricultural credits and temporary guarantee for SME fishing and aquaculture credits. Refers to the conditions regarding the granting of credits to SME specialised in fisheries or aquaculture. Refers to Directive (EU) 1379/2013. Title 2.11. Innovation performance contracts for sustainable fisheries

No In force
European Union European Union, North Sea, Fisheries 2014 Regulation (EU) No 1395/2014

Establishes a discard plan for certain small pelagic fisheries and fisheries for industrial purposes in the North Sea. Amended by Regulation (EU) No 2017/1393 and (EU) No 2018/189.

More info Yes No longer in force No longer in force No longer in force
European Union European Union, Fisheries, Other 2015 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/242

Lays down detailed rules on the functioning of the Advisory Councils under the Common Fisheries Policy

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Inspection & Control, Port 2015 Regulation (EU) 2015/812

Amends Council Regulations (EC) No 850/98 (not in force anymore), (EC) No 2187/2005, (EC) No 1967/2006, (EC) No 1098/2007, (EC) No 254/2002, (EC) No 2347/2002 and (EC) No 1224/2009, and Regulations (EU) No 1379/2013 and (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, as regards the landing obligation, and repeals Council Regulation (EC) No 1434/98.
It particularly refers to the landing obligation and precises its extent, minimum size of catches and unwanted catches, discard plans, control regarding the landing obligation...

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Market 2015 Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009

Amends Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 establishing a Community control system for ensuring compliance with the rules of the common fisheries policy. Refers to the SOLAS Convention

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National Denmark, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2015 Bekendtgørelse om anvendelse af fodertyper ved saltvandsbaseret fiskeopdræt - 2…

Executive Order on the use of feed types in saltwater-based fish farming. This executive order covers saltwater fish farms and aquaculture.

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Fishing techniques 2015 Bekendtgørelse om rekreativt fiskeri i salt- og ferskvand samt redskabsfiskeri …

Executive Order on recreational fishing in salt and fresh water as well as gear fishing, etc. in fresh water. Refers to the Fisheries Act.

No In force
European Union European Union, North Sea, Port, Fisheries 2015 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2056/2001

Amends Commission Regulation (EC) No 2056/2001 as regards the landing obligation

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2015 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Supplements Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund with regard to the period of time and the dates for the inadmissibility of applications

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2015 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/288 as regards the period of inadmissibility of applications for support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Safety, Fishers, Environmental protection, Fisheries 2015 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Supplements Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council by identifying the costs eligible for support from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund in order to improve hygiene, health, safety and working conditions of fishermen, protect and restore marine biodiversity and ecosystems, mitigate climate change and increase the energy efficiency of fishing vessels.

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European Union European Union, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Other 2015 Regulation (EU) No 508/2014

Supplements Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund as regards the criteria for establishing the level of financial corrections and for applying flat rate financial corrections, and amending Commission Regulation (EC) No 665/2008.

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National The Netherlands, Environmental protection, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement 2015 Wet natuurbescherming - 2015

Law on nature conservation. Refers on certain points to fisheries and sets exceptions for activities covered by the Fisheries Act 1963 (e.g. Art 1.11). This act does not apply to those activities if practiced in the exclusive economic zone. Its Art 3.10 prohibites the deliberate killing of marine mammals and fish listed in Part A of the Annex. Establishes measures to reduce and prevent impacts on fish stocks and marine habitats. Refers to the Habitats Directive.

Yes In force
National The Netherlands, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Aquaculture, Fisheries 2015 Besluit aanwijzing managementautoriteit, certificeringsautoriteit en auditautor…

Decree designation of managing authority, certifying authority and audit authority [...] regarding the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund. Refers to Regulation (EU) No 508/2014 on the European Fund for Maritime Affairs and Fishing.

No In force
National The Netherlands, European Maritime and Fisheries Fund, Aquaculture, Fisheries 2015 Regeling Europese EZK- en LNV-subsidies - 2015 [Hoofdstuk 3. Europees Fonds voo…

Regulation on European EZK and LNV subsidies - 2015 [Chapter 3. European Fund for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries]. Defines rules on applications for subsidies regarding the European Fund for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Sets rules on aquaculture innovation projets, efficiency improvements, innovation projects for sustainable fishing, investments for added value of fishery products and also temporary cessation of fishing activities as a result of Covid-19. Refers to Regulation (EU) 1380/2013, Regulation (EU) 1379/2013, the Fisheries Act of 1963...

No In force
European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement 2015 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/98

On the implementation of the Union's international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement, Inspection & Control, Port 2016 Regulation (EU) 2016/1627

On a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repeals Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009. Establishes management measures, technical measures, control measures on several issues (e.g. by-catch, quota, fishing authorisations, designated ports, landing, inspection, logbooks requirements...). Refers to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement, Inspection & Control, Port 2016 Regulation 2016/2336

On a multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean, and repeals Council Regulation (EC) No 302/2009. Establishes management measures, technical measures, control measures on several issues (e.g. by-catch, quota, fishing authorisations, designated ports, landing, inspection, logbooks requirements...)

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Other 2016 Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/1701

Lays down rules on the format for the submission of work plans for data collection in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors. Refers to the content of work plans, the data the be collected in accordance with the multiannual Union programme, the quality assurance and quality control, regional and international cooperation and coordination arrangements and international obligations.

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European Union European Union, Inspection & Control, Fisheries 2016 Commission Decision 2016/C 144/06 of 21 April 2016

On notifying a third country of the possibility of being identified as a non-cooperating third country in fighting illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Refers to UNCLOS, the Agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks, the FAO International Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2016 Regulation (EU) 2016/429

On transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’)

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National Denmark, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement, Fishing techniques 2016 Bekendtgørelse om fredningstider for fisk og krebsdyr i saltvand - 2016

Executive Order on protection times for fish and crustaceans in salt water. Applies to to fishing in Danish fishing territory and to fishing with a Danish registered fishing vessel outside this area.

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Market, Fishing techniques 2016 Bekendtgørelse om erhvervsmæssigt fiskeri efter hesterejer og rejekonge - 2016

Executive Order on commercial fishing for horse prawns and shrimp king. Refers the Fisheries Act. Sets the area within which such fishing can be practiced. Refers to Regulations (EC) 850/1998 and (EU) 2015/2440 (now both repealed).

No In force
National Denmark, Environmental protection 2016 Bekendtgørelse om overvågning af overfladevand, grundvand, beskyttede områder o…

Executive Order on monitoring of surface water, groundwater, protected areas and on nature monitoring in international nature conservation areas, etc. Sets various requirements for shellfish waters. Refers to the Nature Conservation Act.

No In force
European Union European Union, Aquaculture, Inspection & Control 2016 Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

Amends Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control

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National Denmark, Environmental protection, Pollution prevention 2016 Bekendtgørelse af lov om miljøbeskyttelse - 2016

Environment Protection Act. The purpose of the Act is to help protect the environment and to preserve animals and plant life. It applies to all activities in relation to pollution, such as deployment of solid, liquid or gaseous substances; air, water, noise, soil and subsoil pollution. It implements EU Directives 92/43/EEC (Habitats Directive), EU Directive 2000/60/EC establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy, the EU Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds. It applies to certain extents to maritime fisheries.

Yes In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture 2016 Bekendtgørelse om etablering og drift af havbrug - 2016

Executive Order on the establishment and operation of aquaculture. Refers to the Fisheries Act.

Yes In force
National The Netherlands, Fisheries 2016 Uitvoeringsregeling zeevisserij - 2011

Amending Regulation for the implementation regulation for sea fisheries

No In force
European Union European Union, Aquaculture, Alien species 2016 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014

Adopts the format of the document serving as evidence for the permit issued by the competent authorities of Member States allowing establishments to carry out certain activities concerning invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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European Union European Union, Aquaculture, Alien species 2016 Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014

Adopts a list of invasive alien species of Union concern pursuant to Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council

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National Germany, Aquaculture 2016 Seeanlagengesetz (SeeAnlG) - 2016

Marine Installation Act. This law applies to the construction, operation and modification of facilitaties in the area of the exclusive economic zone and on the high seas under certain conditions. This includes aquaculture facilities.

More info No In force
National The Netherlands, Environmental protection, Fisheries 2016 Regeling natuurbescherming - 2016

Nature Conservation Scheme. Refers to the Animals Act, the Animal Health and Welfare Act, the Fisheries Act of 1963 and the sea and coastal fisheries regulations. Sets several rules regarding nature conservation and fisheries among other topics. Sets conditions and exemptions for fisheries in certain situations.

Yes In force
European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement 2016 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/98

Amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/98 on the implementation of the Union's international obligations, as referred to in Article 15(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council, under the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas and the Convention on Future Multilateral Cooperation in the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries. Refers to the International Convention for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)

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National The Netherlands, Fisheries 2016 Besluit aanwijzing toezichthouders 2016 Visserijwet 1963 - 2016

Decree designating supervisors 2016 regarding the Fisheries Act 1963. Designates the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, the national tax authorities, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and other institutions and municipalities for supervising the compliance with the Fisheries Act.

No In force
European Union European Union, Fisheries, Other 2017 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/243

Amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/242 laying down detailed rules on the functioning of the Advisory Councils under the common fisheries policy

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European Union European Union, Fishers, Safety 2017 Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007…

Implements the Agreement concerning the implementation of the Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 of the International Labour Organisation, concluded on 21 May 2012 between the General Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives in the European Union (Cogeca), the European Transport Workers' Federation (ETF) and the Association of National Organisations of Fishing Enterprises in the European Union (Europêche)

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Aquaculture 2017 Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy

Amends Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 on the common fisheries policy

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2017 Regulation (EU) 2017/625

On official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 1069/2009, (EU) 2016/429, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC. Refers among other to fisheries and aquaculture products (Art 18, 49, 55, 77, Annex IV).

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Market 2017 Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009

Establishes the list of Union inspectors who may carry out inspections pursuant to Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009.

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Other 2017 Regulation (EU) 2017/1004

On the establishment of a Union framework for the collection, management and use of data in the fisheries sector and support for scientific advice regarding the common fisheries policy and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 199/2008. Refers to the collection and management of data in the framework of multinational union programmes, the use of data and the support for scientific advice.

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Inspection & Control 2017 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/218

On the Union fishing fleet register. Refers to the use of the Union fishing fleet register, the data collection in the national fishing fleet register, the data submission, the common fleet register number…

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Safety 2017 Regulation (EU) 2017/1130

Defines characteristics for fishing vessels (length, breadth, tonnage, engine power, data of entry in service…) and repeals Regulation No 2930/86.

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European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement 2017 Regulation (EU) 2017/2403

On the sustainable management of external fishing fleets, and repeals Council Regulation (EC) No 1006/2008. Concerns the fishing vessels flying a third country flag within the EU waters. Refers to the eligibility criteria, reflagging operations, management of fishing authorisations, quotas, implementing measures... Refers to the UNCLOS and the Agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982 relating to the conservation and management of straddling fish stocks and highly migratory fish stocks.

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European Union European Union, North Sea, Fisheries, Environmental protection 2017 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/118

Establishes fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment in the North Sea.

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European Union European Union, North Sea 2017 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/118

Amends Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/118 establishing fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment in the North Sea

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European Union European Union, Aquaculture 2017 Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007

Amends Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 as regards feed for certain organic aquaculture animals

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National Denmark, Aquaculture 2017 Bekendtgørelse om opdræt af muslinger og østers i vandsøjlen - 2017

Order on the rearing of mussels and oysters in the water column. Refers to the Fisheries Act. The Executive Order covers the farming of mussels and oysters in the water column on Danish fishing territory.

No In force
National Denmark, Environmental protection 2017 Bekendtgørelse af lov om undersøgelse, forebyggelse og afhjælpning af miljøskad…

Act on Investigation, Prevention and Remediation of Environmental Damage (Environmental Damage Act). This act aims to "ensure that the person responsible for an environmental damage or an imminent danger of an environmental damage prevents and remedies the damage or danger and bears all coasts for this". It applies pursuant to the environmental protection act, the act on the protection of the marine environment, the law on watercourses, the law on nature protection, the law on forests, the law on raw materials and the rules laid down in accordance with the coastal protection act.

No In force
National Denmark, Environmental protection 2017 Bekendtgørelse om fastlæggelse af miljømål for vandløb, 7søer, overgangsvande, …

Executive Order on the determination of environmental objectives for watercourses, lakes, transitional waters, coastal waters and groundwater. Refers to the Water Planning Act and to EU Regulations but not directly related to fisheries.

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Pollution prevention, Environmental protection, Safety, Fishers 2017 Bekendtgørelse om udtømning af affald fra skibe og platforme - 2017

Executive Order on the discharge of waste from ships and platforms. Forbids dumping of fishing gears other than accidental loss or dumping done to protect the marine environment or for the safety of the ship or crew.

No In force