Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on options for an EU eco-label scheme for fishery and aquaculture products

Article 36 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products provides that the Commission shall submit to the European Parliament and to the Council a feasibility report on options for an eco-label scheme for fishery and aquaculture products (FAPs).

In preparation of this report, a study has been commissioned to analyse existing eco-labels and other forms of communicating environmental information. This analysis was further complemented by a public consultation and direct interviews with stakeholders.

The report describes the context in which eco-labels have developed in the fishery and aquaculture sector. Relevant public and private initiatives at EU and international level on environmental voluntary claims are presented. The situation of the market for eco-labelled products is described, as are the main issues raised with regard to eco-labels. Finally, the report identifies areas of possible action in relation to an eco-label scheme for FAPs and evaluates their respective feasibility.