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, 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
Meetings
February 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
Appointments of Chair, Vice-Chairs, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Working Groups, and Executive Committee (2026-2029)
Appointments of Chair, Vice-Chairs, Chairs and Vice-Chairs ofWorking Groups, and Executive Committee (2026-2029) On 5 February 2026, the members of the Market Advisory Council (MAC) appointed the Chair, Vice-Chairs, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of Working Groups, and Executive Committee for...
Implementation Dialogue on Small-Scale and Coastal Fisheries with Commissioner Kadis
Julien Lamothe, as our Vice-Chair, participated in the Implementation Dialogue on Small-Scale and Coastal Fisheries organised by Commissioner Kostas Kadi
Inter-Advisory Councils Meetings with DG MARE (18 November 2025)
On 18 November 2025, the MAC participated in a coordination meeting between the European Commission and the 11 Advisory Councils.