Market Advisory Council
As established by the Common Fisheries Policy, the MAC provides advice to the European Commission and EU Member States on matters relevant for the market of fishery and aquaculture products.
The MAC is a stakeholder-led organisation composed of representatives of the entire seafood value chain (primary producers, processors, traders, suppliers, retailers, trade unions) and other interest groups (environmental and development NGOs).
Advice
Since 2016, the MAC has published several pieces of advice on topics connected to fishery and aquaculture products, such as:
Meetings
December 2024
January 2025
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Event: The Role of Advisory Councils Under the Common Fisheries Policy
Monday, European Parliament
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Work
An annual work programme is prepared by the Executive Committee, in cooperation with the European Commission, and approved by the General Assembly
Following requests from EU institutions or proposals from members, advice is prepared by one of the three Working Groups and is latter put forward for consideration and adoption by the Executive Committee. The MAC strives for consensus in all drafts.
Meetings are periodically organised to undertake this work. Reimbursement is provided.
News
Meeting with Commissioner Kadis and Director-General Vitcheva on 2025 fishing opportunities
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) met with Commissioner Kadis and Director-General Vitcheva to discuss 2025 fishing opportunities.
Recommendations on consumer information requirements for fishery and aquaculture products in the HORECA Sector
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) and the Aquaculture Advisory Council (AAC) provided recommendations to the European Commission and to the EU Member States concerning the provision of consumer information on fishery and aquaculture products, particularly in the hotels, restaurants, and...
Recommendations on the trade of fishery and aquaculture products between the EU and Norway
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) provided recommendations to the European Commission concerning ongoing developments in the trade relationship between the EU and Norway, specifically on the trade of fishery and aquaculture products.