LONDON, Jan. 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO)hasbeenworkingwith all UK Fishing Administrationsto helpindustryprepareandbecompliant from today.This includes extensive supportprovided throughtheFish, Trace, Ship campaign,aimed atensuringfishermen, processors,exportersand transporters understand the newlegal requirementsand can continue toexportproducts without disruption.
This support has been shaped directly by industry feedback andremainsavailableafterthetransition. It includes step by step videoscoveringCatch Certificates, Processing Statements,Non-Manipulation DocumentsandCSV uploads.TherearealsoFAQs,guidance onnew informationfields required within the Fish Export Service systemandtemplate label examples to support all stages in the supply chain.
Nicholas Greenwood, MMO's Head of Marine Protection and Operations Services, said:
Today marks theUK deadline fornewinformationto be provided by exportersto improve traceability,combat IUU fishing, andmaintaintrade flows with the EU and beyond.We are confident thatourseafoodand exportindustry isasreadyas possible. Businesses across the supply chain have worked hard to prepare, and we recognise the significant effort that has gone into meeting these new requirements.
MMO teamsremainon hand to support exporters, processors,transportersand fishers as they adjust to the newrequirements.Compliance is essential,exports without the correct documentation risk delays,but weremaincommitted to helping industrytokeepUKexportsmoving.
For more information, visit the Fish, Trace, Ship campaign site:Fish, Trace, Ship - Act Now! Are you on board?
Additional information
The FishExport Service will be updated on 8 January 2026 tocomply withnew EU IUUregulations. The changes arerequiredto meet updated export requirements. The Service will beunavailable from 5pm fora period of time.
MMO, supported by the UKFMC, will be providing extended hours of support from the evening of 8 January. In addition to the usual FES helpline times (8am to 6pmMonday to Friday), an extended out of hours helpline service willoperateto provide 24/7 advice and support. The UK SLO will alsooperateextended hours from 6am to10pmMonday to Friday, and 9am to 5pmSaturday and Sunday. Please note that manual overrides will only be available 8am to 6pm. Where UK export consignments are held by an import authority subject to a formal verification request, these can only be resolved when both UK SLO and importing SLO areoperating.
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