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 value chain (primary producers, auctions, processors, traders, suppliers, retailers, trade unions) and other interest groups (environmental and development NGOs, consumer groups).
Advice
Since 2016, the MAC has published several pieces of advice on topics connected to fishery and aquaculture products, such as:
Illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
Fisheries control system
European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
Marketing standards framework
Trade with third countries
Level playing field
Consumer information
Recent Advice
Meetings
June 2026
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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
Call for Tender – Administrative and Financial Support Services (2026-2029)
The Market Advisory Council (MAC) is looking to contract administrative and financial support services to assist the appointed Secretary General in the work.
Implementation Dialogue on EU Aquaculture Policy with Commissioner Kadis
Today, following an invitation from Commissioner Kadis, our Chair, Yobana Bermúdez, participated in an Implementation Dialogue on EU Aquaculture Policy, which aimed to address the sector's challenges and opportunities, bottlenecks, areas for improvement, and examples of best practice.
10th Anniversary of Aquaculture Advisory Council & Market Advisory Council
10th Anniversary of Aquaculture Advisory Council & Market Advisory Council On 10 June 2026, the Market Advisory Council and the Aquaculture Advisory Council held a conference to commemorate their 10th anniversary, bringing together EU institutions, international organisations, industry representatives, researchers...