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Frequently Asked Questions on Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) & Aquaculture Regulations
What are Total Allowable Catches (TACs) under the CFP?
TACs are annual catch limits set by the Council of the European Union for most commercial fish stocks based on scientific advice from ICES and STECF, allocated among Member States according to fixed percentages ('relative stability').
What is the landing obligation (discard ban) under the CFP?
Under the reformed CFP (Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013), the landing obligation prohibits discarding quota-regulated species at sea, requiring all catches to be landed and counted against national quotas. Limited exemptions exist for species with scientifically proven high survivability after release and for de minimis volumes (up to 5% of total catches in certain fisheries). The obligation is enforced through the revised Fisheries Control Regulation (EU) 2023/2842.
What does the revised EU Fisheries Control Regulation (2023/2842) change?
The revised Control Regulation introduces mandatory electronic catch reporting for all fishing vessels (phased by vessel size), CCTV monitoring systems on vessels at highest risk of non-compliance with the landing obligation, mandatory vessel tracking (VMS/AIS) for smaller vessels, digital traceability of fishery products from catch to consumer, and strengthened sanctioning provisions with EU-wide points systems.