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
April 2023
May 2023
No event found!
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
Recommendations for Improving the Labelling Legislation for Plant-Based Imitations of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) delivered recommendations to the European Commission for an improvement of the labelling legislation for plant-based imitations of fisheries and aquaculture products.
Recommendations for harmonised import controls to prevent the entry of IUU fishing in the EU market
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) and the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) delivered recommendations to the EU Member States and to the European Commission on the need for harmonisation of import controls to prevent products of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated...
Recommendations on European Year of Skills, especially the needs of the fisheries and aquaculture sector
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) delivered recommendations to the European Commission on the 2023 European Year of Skills, an EU initiative to stimulate lifelong learning, empowering people and companies to contribute to the green and digital transitions, supporting innovation and...