EU extends ‘yellow card’ on Thai fishing exports

The European Union decided in April 2016 to extend its yellow card warning to Thailand over persistent abuses in its fishing industry. The decision means the military junta in Bangkok was kept one step away from a complete ban on its key fish export sector.

The European Commission stated in a press release that 'dialogue is proving difficult and there remain serious concerns about the steps taken by Thailand to fight IUU fishing activities'.

The country was placed under a yellow card by the Commission in 2015, with the threat that without immediate improvements a red card – meaning a total import ban to the EU – would be forthcoming.

ESO: Background information: Commission unwilling to let illegal Thai fishing off the hook http://www.europeansources.info/record/commission-unwilling-to-let-illegal-thai-fishing-off-the-hook/

EurActiv, 24.05.16: Thailand says no EU decision taken on fishing ban http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/thailand-says-no-eu-decision-taken-on-fishing-ban/

EurActiv, 07.06.16: EU warns Thailand over illegal fishing http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/eu-warns-thailand-over-illegal-fishing/

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