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
National Denmark, Aquaculture, Environmental protection, Pollution prevention, Health requirements 2020 Bekendtgørelse om tilskud til investeringer i akvakultur - 2020

Order on grants for investments in aquaculture. Refers to Regulation (EU) 2019/1241. The Danish Fisheries Agency may, with a view to strengthening the aquaculture sector's competitiveness and transition to a more environmentally friendly production in accordance with the Aquaculture Strategy, grant grants for projects concerning:
1) Productive investments in aquaculture.
2) Diversification of aquaculture production and farmed species.
3) Investments that reduce the negative consequences or strengthen the positive effects on the environment and increase resource efficiency.
4) Investments that significantly reduce the impact of aquaculture enterprises on water consumption and quality, in particular by reducing the amount of water or chemicals used, antibiotics and other drugs, or by improving the quality of production water.

No In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2020 Bekendtgørelse om dyrevelfærdsmæssige mindstekrav til hold af visse landbrugsdy…

Executive Order on animal welfare minimum requirements for keeping certain farm animals. Applies to aquaculture. Mentions that the appropriate number of personal must be present. Refers to the supervision of sick and injured animals, records, equipment, feed and water, breeding methods, killing... Refers to Directive 98/58/EC.

No In force
National Denmark, Market, Fisheries, Aquaculture 2020 Bekendtgørelse om tilskud til producentorganisationers produktions- og afsætnin…

Executive Order on subsidies for producer organizations' production and marketing plans in the fisheries sector. Refers to the Sea and Fisheries Fund Act. The Danish Fisheries Agency may grant grants for projects that promote the common market organization for fishery products and aquaculture products. Grant commitments are made for the preparation and implementation of production and marketing plans. Refers to Regulations (EU) 2015/812, (EC) 1224/2009 and Directives (EU) 1379/2013, (EU) 1380/2013

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Environmental protection 2020 Bekendtgørelse af lov om maritim fysisk planlægning - 2020

Maritime Spatial Planning Act. The Act lays down the framework for the implementation of a planning of the Danish sea areas.
The purpose of the law is to promote economic growth, the development of marine areas and the exploitation of marine resources on a sustainable basis; contribute to the achievement of the objectives for maritime planning set out in this Act; consider the interaction between land and sea and strengthen cross-border cooperation in accordance with the provisions of the UN Convention on the Law of 1982.
In order to achieve the objectives in aim to contribute to the sustainable development of the energy sector at sea, sea ​​transport, transport infrastructure, fisheries and aquaculture.

Yes In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Aquaculture 2021 Bekendtgørelse om fredning af visse dyre- og plantearter og pleje af tilskadeko…

Executive Order on the protection of certain animal and plant species and the care of injured game. Refers to the Nature Conservation Act and the Habitats Directive. Contains some rules applicable to certain species of fish (sturgeon) and mussels.

No In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2021 Bekendtgørelse om autorisation og registrering af fødevarevirksomheder m.v - 20…

Executive Order on authorization and registration of food companies, etc. The Executive Order lays down provisions on authorization and registration of food establishments and establishments that handle food contact materials, as well as requirements for self-inspection laboratories. Applies to fish farming

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Fishing techniques 2021 Bekendtgørelse om mærkningsordning for fisk fanget kystnært med skånsomme redsk…

Executive Order on labeling schemes for fish caught close to the coast with gentle gear. Refers to the Fisheries Act. It lays down rules for voluntary labeling, cf. § 5, of catches that live up to established conditions for participation in the labeling scheme, cf. § 2.

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2021 Bekendtgørelse af lov om hold af dyr - 2021

Law on keeping animals (Animal Husbandry Act). The purpose of the Act is to ensure that the keeping of animals takes place in a responsible manner and in such a way that the consideration for food safety and human and animal health as well as for production is taken into account. The Act covers both animals in human custody and wild animals. The Minister for Food, Fisheries and Gender Equality may lay down rules on the establishment and operation of fish farms, aquaculture and other aquaculture facilities as well as for companies where aquaculture products are cleaned or cut. The rules may require the registration of uses, facilities and companies and supervision thereof.

No In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture 2021 Bekendtgørelse om kulturbankeproduktion af muslinger og østers - 2021

Executive Order on cultural bank production of mussels and oysters. The Executive Order covers the rearing and harvesting of mussels and oysters laid out on cultural banks in Danish fishing territory. Refers to the Fisheries Act.

Yes In force
National Denmark, Environmental protection 2021 Bekendtgørelse af økologiloven - 2021

Ecology Act. The Act applies to the production, storage, preparation, import and marketing of organic agricultural and fishery products, including food. The purpose of the Act is to establish a framework for and contribute to strengthening the spread of sustainable, organic production, protect the interests of consumers and meet consumer demand for products produced through processes that pay particular attention to the environment, nature, biodiversity, plant, animal and human health, and animal welfare; and ensure fair and uniform conditions for organic producers and traders.

No In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture 2021 Bekendtgørelse om kulturbankeproduktion af muslinger og østers - 2021

Executive Order on cultural bank production of mussels and oysters. The Executive Order covers the rearing and harvesting of mussels and oysters laid out on cultural banks in Danish fishing territory. Refers to the Fisheries Act.

Yes In force
National Denmark, Aquaculture, Health requirements 2021 Bekendtgørelse om autorisation og registrering af fødevarevirksomheder m.v - 20…

Executive Order on authorization and registration of food companies, etc. The Executive Order lays down provisions on authorization and registration of food establishments and establishments that handle food contact materials, as well as requirements for self-inspection laboratories. Applies to fish farming

No In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Aquaculture 2021 Bekendtgørelse om fredning af visse dyre- og plantearter og pleje af tilskadeko…

Executive Order on the protection of certain animal and plant species and the care of injured game. Refers to the Nature Conservation Act and the Habitats Directive. Contains some rules applicable to certain species of fish (sturgeon) and mussels.

No In force
European Union European Union, Fisheries, Fish stocks mamagement 2021 Council Regulation (EU) 2021/92

Fixes for 2021 the fishing opportunities for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks, applicable in Union waters and, for Union fishing vessels, in certain non-Union waters.

More info No In force In force In force
National Denmark, Fisheries, Fishing techniques 2021 Bekendtgørelse om mærkningsordning for fisk fanget kystnært med skånsomme redsk…

Executive Order on labeling schemes for fish caught close to the coast with gentle gear. Refers to the Fisheries Act. It lays down rules for voluntary labeling, cf. § 5, of catches that live up to established conditions for participation in the labeling scheme, cf. § 2.

No In force
National The Netherlands, Aquaculture _ Warenwetregeling levende tweekleppige weekdieren

Commodities Act regulation for living bivalve molluscs. Refers to the Regulation (EC) 854/2004 (now repealed and replaced by Regulation (EU) 2017/625). Concerns production, dilution and relaying areas; temporary measures…

No In force
National The Netherlands, Fishers, Safety _ Burgerlijk Wetboek Boek 7

Civil Code Book 7. Refer to fisheries: Section 12A regarding special provisions with regard to the maritime employment contract in sea fishing and Section 12B on the partnership agreement in sea fisheries.

No In force
National The Netherlands, Fishers, Safety _ Regeling veiligheid zeeschepen

Seagoing Vessels Safety Regulations. A large part applies to fishing vessels.

No In force