The Danish industry association, Marine Ingredients Denmark (MID), has welcomed the European Commission’s new, detailed rules for fisheries control and enforcement, according to an announcement made on 20 November 2025.
The regulations, which are designed to harmonise procedures, simplify, and reduce the administrative burden for both Member States and commercial operators, were officially published on 12 November 2025 in a delegated act and an implementing act.
EU Control Rules Adopted to Reduce Burdens
The new rules are scheduled to come into force on 10 January 2026. However, to ensure a smooth transition for Member States and the industry, the enforcement of certain control provisions will be phased in gradually until 2028.
MID, which represents the Danish fishmeal and fish oil sector, stated that they particularly support the initiatives concerning third-party weighing, increased transparency, and a more harmonised control across the entire European Union.
The organisation noted that since the Danish sector is internationally leading in control, species determination, and traceability, it advocates for fair and transparent regulation that supports the sustainable exploitation of marine resources.