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 2022
May 2022
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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
Performance Review (2019-2022)
In line with Article 7a of Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/242, the Market Advisory Council shall subject itself at least once every five years to an independent performance review.
Invitation to Tender – MAC Secretariat Services (2020-2023)
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) must sign a new contract for secretariat services for a period of up to 3 years. The duration of this contract would be from 1 October 2020 until 30 September 2023. The awarding of the contract...
New Commission Study on Dual Quality of Food
On June 24, the European Commission announced the publication of a study by the Joint Research Centre assessing differences in the composition of EU food products. Last year, the Market Advisory Council contributed to the discussion with an opinion on...