Regulation (EU) 2025/1891, published in the Official Journal of the European Union, updates the control and traceability framework for fisheries and aquaculture products marketed on the European market. The act is part of the reform of the control system of the Common Fisheries Policy and aims to reduce illegal fishing, increase transparency, and digitalize reporting.

The new provisions strengthen the use of electronic catch recording systems and the exchange of data between Member States. Operators will be required to ensure digital reporting of catches and full traceability of products, from capture or aquaculture farm to commercialization.

The regulation introduces clearer labeling requirements: the catch area, fishing method, and product origin must be explicitly indicated. For imported products, checks become stricter, particularly regarding the certification of the legality of catches.

For Romania, where activity is concentrated in the Danube Delta and in aquaculture farms, the main impact lies in the need to adapt reporting systems and internal procedures. In the medium term, the measures aim to increase market confidence and align the sector with European sustainability objectives.

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